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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 14, 2015 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, OCTOBER 12, 2015.

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.

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 11:00 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-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A NATIONAL PTA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Palmetto Elementary School as a
National PTA School of Excellence.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ADVISORY PANEL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INCLUSION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT 2015-16 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-083, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Hammocks Middle School
as the 2015-16 Superintendent’s Advisory Panel for Students

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION 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 Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and encourage a year-round awareness of bullying prevention throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CLOUD9WORLD (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cloud9World.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THEIR COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FOOD DRIVE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Feeding South Florida for their collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ food drive.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER ON ITS 10^TH ANNIVERSARY, ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PACT CHAIRMAN MIKE EIDSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on its 10th anniversary, its education programs and Pact Chairman Mike Eidson.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KENNETH FRIEDMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kenneth Friedman for his commitment to community service.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VILARIÑO FAMILY (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Vilariño family.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Jessie Trice
Community Health Center.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC. (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

H-18 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AS NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY, AND ITS GOAL OF INCREASING OVERALL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH YEAR-ROUND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November 19, 2015 as National Parent Involvement Day and its goal of increasing overall student achievement through parent engagement, with year-round encouragement throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• South Miami Middle School Theatre Students

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• September 3, 10, 15, 22, and 24, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• September 9, 2015 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 2)

• 2015 National Academy of Foundation Recognition
• Let's Move! Active Schools Award
• Values Matter Recognition

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT’S DIGITAL CLASSROOMS PLAN TO OBTAIN FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA DIGITAL CLASSROOMS ALLOCATION (H.B.5101)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Digital Classrooms Plan developed by the Office of Innovation and School Choice.

C-2 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH RACHEL’S CHALLENGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract with Rachel’s Challenge and approve its implementation at the following 18 middle schools: Andover Middle, Brownsville Middle, Carol City Middle, Citrus Grove Middle, Cutler Bay Middle, Georgia Jones-Ayers Middle, Henry H. Filer Middle, Hialeah Middle, Homestead Middle, Horace Mann Middle, Jose de Diego Middle, Madison Middle, Norland Middle, North Dade Middle, North Miami Middle, Redland Middle, Richmond Heights Middle and Thomas Jefferson Middle, at a cost not to exceed $89,900.00.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM AUGUST 7, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM JULY 14, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 16, 2015

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

1. The Personnel Action Listing 1076 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from August 7, 2015 through September 10, 2015.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from July 14, 2015 through October 16, 2015.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2015-2016 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 15, 2015, 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 CHONDRIA N. ESSIX AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME), FMCS CASE NO. 150504-55393-3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Chondria N. Essix and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Chondria N. Essix and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 150504-55393-3.

D-23 RATIFICATION OF THE 2015-2018 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT AND THE 2016 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2015-2018 Tentative Agreement successor contract with DCSMEC effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, and the 2016 Employee Benefit Program MOU.

D-46 FINAL READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY 5511, DRESS AND GROOMING (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to School Board Policy 5511, Dress and Grooming, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 14, 2015.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised 2)

10 CALENDAR DAYS
PETER A. YOUNG - LEAD CUSTODIAN
NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

5 CALENDAR DAYS
CHARLES J. MCDONALD - CUSTODIAN
NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

30 CALENDAR DAYS
KENTISH D. HARVEY - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
JAMAL D. JAMES - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 1) That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:

A) Mr. Peter A. Young, Lead Custodian, North Dade Center for Modern Languages, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective October 15, 2015.
B) Mr. Charles J. McDonald, Custodian, North Dade Center for Modern Languages, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective October 26, 2015.
C) Mr. Kentish D. Harvey, Custodian, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective October 15, 2015.

2) That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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. Jamal D. James, School Security Monitor, Fulford Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective October 15, 2015.

D-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; ENFAMILIA, INC.; BRANCHES FLORIDA CITY ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM; MEXICAN-AMERICAN COUNCIL, INC.; A WORTHY CAUSE, INC.; CONNECTFAMILIAS, INC.; SUNDARI FOUNDATION, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED, INC.; FLORIDA VENTURES; THE ROCK FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER; PIERRE TOUSSAINT LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CENTER; MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, INC.; QQ RESEARCH, INC.; BLACKBOARD CONNECT, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $329,000 (revised)

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $329,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, with:

• Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;
• Read 2 Succeed, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• Florida Ventures, in the amount of $24,000;
• The Rock Family Community Center, in the amount of $24,000;
• Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center, in the amount of $24,000;
• enFamilia, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• Branches Florida City Adult Literacy Program, in the amount of $24,000;
• Mexican-American Council, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• A Worthy Cause, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• ConnectFamilias Inc.; in the of Amount of $24,000;
• Sundari Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• Miami Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually Impaired, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
• QQ Research, Inc., in the amount of $15,000;
• Blackboard Connect, Inc., in the amount of $26,000.

2. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

D-66 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION AND DENIAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION (withdrawn)

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

1. approve the charter school application for Arts Academy of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of The Arts Academy of Excellence, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board; and

2. deny the charter school application for Phoenix Academies of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Phoenix Academy of Excellence.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for the periods ending July and August 2015.

E-66 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR DISTRICT SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016; CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES THROUGH THE FLORIDA SCHOOLS RETIREE BENEFITS CONSORTIUM (FSRBC); AND EXPLORE THE CREATION OF THE M-DCPS RETIRED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER HEALTHCARE PROGRAM (withdrawn)

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for associations (Managerial Exempt Personnel, Confidential Exempt Personnel) and unions in agreement with plan design and contribution changes for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016 which appear on page 6 of this item

2. confirm the following composite rate structure for the District’s self-funded healthcare program for calendar year 2016, with the Individual Stop Loss premium’s attachment point of $1,000,000:

3. authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility and potentially implement a program that would provide School Board Members for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida who serve at least eight (8) full years in that capacity and retire to be entitled to District-supported healthcare based upon healthcare options offered to both Medicare-eligible District employees and non-Medicare-eligible District employees consisting of currently offered programs with School Board Member retirees who are not Medicare-eligible to be enrolled in the same healthcare program in which they were enrolled as a School Board Member prior to retirement, and the ability for the retired School Board Member to enroll eligible dependents at their own expense; and

* Rate includes adult children up to age 26 in compliance with 2010 Health Reform Act.

** Rate is per eligible dependent 27-30 years of age in addition to other dependent rates as shown above in compliance with Florida Statute §627.602(c)(1).

4. Approve Medicare Group plan offerings and applicable premiums as referenced below with listed plans and premiums to be subject to final approval from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

E-67 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #14-058-ND FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES

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

1. award its contract for Risk Management and Insurance Brokerage Services, pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ)# 14-058-ND, to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc./Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective January 1, 2016, for an initial three-year term, with the ability to renew the contract for two additional one-year periods with the renewals based upon satisfactory services as may be determined by the sole discretion of the Board and subject to cancellation provisions whereby the Board may terminate the contract at any time without cause upon a minimum thirty days’ notice; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to execute a contract for risk management and brokerage services, pursuant to the award of this contract, pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ)# 14-058-ND and the proposal received in response to the RFQ from Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc./Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

E-68 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., from Medical Protective Company (A.M. Best A++, XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$6 million per student and policy annual aggregate, with total premiums for such coverage of $24,063 including all state required fees with the School Board to be a named insured; with students at each participating school listed as additional insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education; with additional students added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2015 to October 16 2016 with premiums for this program to be paid from the District’s liability premium budget.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

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

E-87 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS 2015 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2016 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN AND BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2015 Annual Report and 2016 Annual Audit Plan and Budget.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2015.

E-89 AUDIT OF SELECTED FINANCIAL, REAL ESTATE AND OPERATIONAL TRANSACTIONS AND CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS: KEYS GATE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Selected Financial, Real Estate and Operational Transactions and Contractual Arrangements: Keys Gate Charter High School.

E-141 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. ITB-14-065-ND – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/ TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Invitation to Bid No. ITB-14-065-ND – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES,to provide American Sign Interpretation/Transliteration to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY:

1. IU, LLC dba ACD
4846 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
SHAMUS SAYED, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING

DISTRICT WIDE

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

DISTRICT WIDE

ALTERNATE:

1. IU, LLC dba ACD
4846 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
SHAMUS SAYED, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING

DISTRICT WIDE

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

DISTRICT WIDE

3. TRUSTED TRANSLATIONS, INC.
66 WEST FLAGLER ST., SUITE 1200
MIAMI, FL 33130
RICHARD ESTEVEZ, CEO/PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

DISTRICT WIDE

Group 1: M-DCPS Students/Employees/Parents

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,800,000 initial term an amount not to exceed $4,800,000 for the subsequent two (2) year extension period.

E-142 AWARD RFP NO. RFP-14-020-MT – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAP) CHILDCARE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD RFP No. ITB-14-020-MT – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAP) CHILDCARE SERVICES, to select qualified and experienced agencies to facilitate the TAP childcare services, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC.
2555 PONCE DE LEON, SUITE 500
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: EVELIO C. TORRES, PRESIDENT/CEO

2. LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
2700 S.W. 8^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: ARMINDA ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT

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 the subsequent one (1) year extension periods. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR NINE 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 nine programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $412,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $2,814,113, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, English Literacy & Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $2,300,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) – Extended Learning Time (Liberty City Elementary School), in the approximate amount of $464,254, for the grant period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) (Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary), in the approximate amount of $343,402, for the grant period of August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers, Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics Enhancement (SECME) Stars III, in the approximate amount of $556,418, for the grant period of August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Community Service Grant (WLRN-TV), in the approximate amount of $307,447, for the grant period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Initiative 1003(a), in the approximate amount of $1,588,633, for the grant period of September 1, 2015 – August 31, 2016; and

i. Himan Brown Charitable Trust for funding for the Himan Brown Charitable Trust After-school Care Program, in the approximate amount of $350,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016.

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 $412,000.

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.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OAK PLAZA ASSOCIATES (DEL), LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“OAK PLAZA”) FOR 25 PARKING SPACES WITHIN A PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 3800 NE 1 AVENUE, MIAMI, FOR USE BY FACULTY, STAFF, INVITEES AND GUESTS AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING PLACING OAK PLAZA IN DEFAULT, AND RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Oak Plaza Associates (DEL), LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Oak Plaza”), for 25 parking spaces within a parking garage located at 3800 N.E. 1 Avenue, Miami, for use by faculty, staff, invitees and guests at the Design And Architecture Senior High School, located at 4001 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, at a total monthly cost of $86.25 per space, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted above; and

2. grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including placing Oak Plaza in default, and renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Agreement, as may be applicable

F-21 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) (revised)

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

1) adjust the capital budget related to the General Obligation Bond (GOB) in the amount of $1,611,450;

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

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1290 N.W. 115 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33167, PROJECT NO. 01434500 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Alleguez Architecture, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Lakeview Elementary School, located at 1290 N.W. 115 Street, Miami, Florida 33167, Project No. 01434500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $201,283 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Arcola Lake Elementary School, located at 1037 N.W. 81 Street, Miami, Florida 33150, Project No. 01432500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $200,284 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission KVH Architects, P.A., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Parkview Elementary School, located at 17631 N.W. 20 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056, Project No. 01435200, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $195,300 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Springview Elementary School, located at 1122 Bluebird Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, Project No. 01435400, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $182,625 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations and Buildings 03, 05, 06 & 10 Replacement at Scott Lake Elementary School, located at 1160 N.W. 175 Street, Miami, Florida 33169, Project No. 01424300, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $170,950 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT KENWOOD K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 9300 S.W. 79 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156, PROJECT NO. 01434400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Kenwood K-8 Center, located at 9300 S.W. 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33156, Project No. 01434400, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $161,152 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission LIVS Associates as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, located at 120 N.E. 59 Street, Miami, Florida 33137, Project No. 01435500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $157,200 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-29 COMMISSIONING D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1290 N.W. 115 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33167, PROJECT NO. 01434500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Lakeview Elementary School, located at 1290 N.W. 115 Street, Miami, Florida 33167, Project No. 01434500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $24,750 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-30 COMMISSIONING THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT ARCOLA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1037 N.W. 81 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150, PROJECT NO. 01432500 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Thornton Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Arcola Lake Elementary School, located at 1037 N.W. 81 Street, Miami, Florida 33150, Project No. 01432500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $24,400 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-31 COMMISSIONING BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17631 N.W. 20 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056, PROJECT NO. 01435200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission BDI Construction Company as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Parkview Elementary School, located at 17631 N.W. 20 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056, Project No. 01435200, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $23,200 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-32 COMMISSIONING LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1122 BLUEBIRD AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33166, PROJECT NO. 01435400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Link Construction Group, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Springview Elementary School, located at 1122 Bluebird Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, Project No. 01435400, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $21,200 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-33 COMMISSIONING UNITECH BUILDERS CORP. AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND BUILDINGS 03, 05, 06 & 10 REPLACEMENT AT SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; LOCATED AT 1160 N.W. 175 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169; PROJECT NO. 01424300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Unitech Builders Corp. as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations and Buildings 03, 05, 06 & 10 Replacement at Scott Lake Elementary School; located at 1160 N.W. 175 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169; Project No. 01424300, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $20,440 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-34 COMMISSIONING VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED, AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT KENWOOD K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 9300 S.W. 79 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156, PROJECT NO. 01434400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Veitia Padron Incorporated, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Kenwood K-8 Center, located at 9300 S.W. 79 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33156, Project No. 01434400, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $19,550 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-35 COMMISSIONING GEC ASSOCIATES, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 120 N.E. 59 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137, PROJECT NO. 01435500 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission GEC Associates, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, located at 120 N.E. 59 Street, Miami, Florida 33137, Project No. 01435500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $19,500 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-36 COMMISSIONING STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION TO REPLACE THE WEITZ COMPANY, LLC, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND-FUNDED RENOVATION AT KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4340 N.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126, PROJECT NO. 01338900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission State Contracting & Engineering Corporation to replace The Weitz Company, LLC, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovation at Kinloch Park Middle School, located at 4340 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, Florida 33126, Project No. 01338900, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $30,000 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-37 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL/ ASBESTOS CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR TWO YEARS, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

1. EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.L.C., (AS PRIMARY);

2. AIRQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., (AS PRIMARY); AND

3. FLORIDA AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, INC., (AS QUALITY CONTROL/ALTERNATE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension the Environmental/Asbestos Consulting and Testing Services Agreements for two years, under the same terms, conditions and fees as the current Agreements with the following firms:

1. EE&G Environmental Services, L.L.C., (as primary);

2. AirQuest Environmental, Inc., (as primary); and

3. Florida Air Quality Solutions, Inc., (as Quality/Control/

Alternate).

F-38 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD AGREEMENTS TO MODIFY PAYMENT SCHEDULES WITH VARIOUS, PREVIOUSLY COMMISSIONED A/E OF RECORD FIRMS, AS LISTED IN THE BODY OF THE AGENDA ITEM, WITH ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENTS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record Agreements to modify payment schedules with various, previously commissioned A/E of Record firms, as listed in the body of this agenda item, with all other terms and conditions of the Agreements to remain unchanged.

F-39 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19355 SW 114 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33157; PROJECT NO. 01335400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Miami Southridge Senior High School located at 19355 SW 14 Avenue Miami, Fla. 33157, Project No. 01335400 in the amount of $4,993,927, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $221,804.

F-40 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO T & G CORPORATION (D/B/A T & G CONSTRUCTORS) FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1100 NW 71 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150; PROJECT NO. 01326900.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for T & G Constructors for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Miami Northwestern Senior High School located at 1100 NW 71 Street, Miami, FL 33150, Project No. 01326900 in the amount of $5,938,076 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $281,995.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. RFP-14-043-VF – INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, to obtain professional services of a certified agent or agency in the specific area of elevator and wheelchair lift inspection and certification. This service will also include periodic monitoring or quality control inspections of repairs or corrections performed by the elevator maintenance provider, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION MBE
3631 N.W. 48 TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142
OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES J. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT

Hourly rate for inspection and administrative services for elevators and wheelchair lifts @ $85.00.

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $120,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $120,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

MBE – Micro Business Enterprise

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-042-VF – AIR CONDITIONERS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices and discounts, for the purchase of Airedale, Bard and Marvair air conditioners and associated materials for Miami-Dade Public Schools, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. CMH SOLUTIONS, INC.
6917 VISTA PARKWAY NORTH, SUITE 2
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33411
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN SIMITSES, PRESIDENT

2. ACCUAIR, INC.
2900 W. ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 130
APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703
OWNER/OFFICER: FRANK SURANYI, ENGINEERED PRODUCTS MANAGER

3. DESIGN CONTROLS, INC. SBE1
D.B.A. DCI SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.
4300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE G-05
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137
OWNER/OFFICER: RODOLFO GOMEZ, VICE PRESIDENT

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

SBE1 - Small Business Enterprise – Tier 1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-037-VF – FULL SERVICE PLUMBING AND GENERAL REPAIRS, to establish a pool of pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform any plumbing, plumbing repairs and installations in schools and other facilities for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. BROWN PLUMBING LLC MBE
2007 OPA LOCKA BOULEVARD
OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054
OWNER/OFFICER: ROBERT BROWN, OWNER

2. CENTERLINE PLUMBING, INC.
1255 DOVE AVENUE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: TODD M. STIFF, VICE PRESIDENT

3. CHARLES E. CULPEPPER, JR.
801 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE, LOBBY SUITE 7
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
OWNER/OFFICER: CHARLES CULPEPPER, PROJECT MANAGER

4. DOUGLAS ORR PLUMBING, INC.
301 FLAGLER DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: KEVIN BEROUNSKY, VICE PRESIDENT

5. GREENTEAM SERVICE CORP.
DBA GREENTEAM PLUMBING, LLC
4811 SW 28^TH AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33312
OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES TERRY, PRESIDENT

6. KERNEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
1300 NW 65^TH PLACE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309
OWNER/OFFICER: PATRICK KERNEY, PRESIDENT

7. MAIN LINE PLUMBING, INC. MBE
17400 NW 27^TH AVENUE
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056
OWNER/OFFICER: ANDRE DESSASSAU, MANAGER

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $650,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $650,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

MBE – Micro Business Enterprise

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-038-VF – ELEVATOR SERVICES CONTRACT, to institute a continuing program of testing, inspection, maintenance and repair to provide necessary, systematic, periodic service, maintenance and repair of all of the elevators, wheelchair lifts, and/or dumbwaiters at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PROVIDENCE ELEVATOR, INC.
13517 FOUNTAIN VIEW BOULEVARD
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA 33414
OWNER/OFFICER: FRANK GOZUKIZIL, PRESIDENT

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,200,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $600,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-014-AC–Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Inspections Maintenance and Service Contract, to provide all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair, correct and maintain water-based fire protection systems, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BASS FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
300 GATEWAY DRIVE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069

Total Low Meeting Specifications:·

Group A - Sprinklers & fire pump systems: Items 1 through 125.
Group C - Sprinklers & deluge systems with control panels: Items 322 through 386.

2. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION, LLC
3125 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309

Total Low Meeting Specifications:

Group B - Sprinklers with no fire pump: Items 126 through 321.
Group D - Stand pipe systems: Items 387 through 452.

ALTERNATE

3. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION, LLC
3125 WEST COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309

Second Total Low Meeting Specifications:

Group A - Sprinklers & fire pump systems: Items 1 through 125
Group C - Sprinklers & deluge systems with control panels: Items 322 through 386.

4. BASS FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
300 GATEWAY DRIVE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069

Second Total Low Meeting Specifications:
Group B - Sprinklers with no fire pump: Items 126 through 321.
Group D - Stand pipe systems: Items 387 through 452.

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a total estimated amount of $3,750,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension periods. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-65 REJECT BID NO. ITB-14-044-CV – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL

REJECT BID NO. ITB-14-049-CV – SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL

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

1. Reject Bid No. ITB-14-044-CV – VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH and INSTALL, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for a broader selection of items.

2. Reject Bid No. ITB-14-049-CV – SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for a broader selection of items.

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) new application and three (3) applications increasing single bid limits for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO AND MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS, AND 6320.05, LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Policies 6320.02, Small/Micro and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Programs, and 6320.05, Local Vendor Preference, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 14, 2015.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ORENTHAL J. ADAMS, DOAH Case No. 14-5117TTS

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Orenthal J. Adams, DOAH Case No. 14-5117TTS, as the School Board’s Final Order, awarding Respondent back-pay from October 8, 2014 through February 17, 2015 and make additional findings as indicated in the Final Order.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JANNETT PUSEY, DOAH Case No. 14-5940TTS

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. Jannett Pusey, DOAH Case No. 14-5940TTS:

(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 Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. FELIPE C. BONET, DOAH Case No. 15-005401TTS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Felipe C. Bonet, DOAH Case No. 15-005401, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of his suspension already served and reinstating him to his position as a teacher with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A NATIONAL PTA SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Palmetto Elementary School as a
National PTA School of Excellence.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ADVISORY PANEL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INCLUSION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT 2015-16 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-083, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Hammocks Middle School
as the 2015-16 Superintendent’s Advisory Panel for Students

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION 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 Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and encourage a year-round awareness of bullying prevention throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 SANDY HOOK PROMISE (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to review Sandy Hook Promise materials and training opportunities to determine feasibility of program implementation at no cost to the district and report back to the board no later than the November 2015 School Board meeting.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CLOUD9WORLD (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cloud9World.

H-9 AVAILABILITY OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES FOR FUNDRAISING (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to centralize all available information on fundraising in the Employee and Community portal and provide any other supplemental information.

H-10 UTILIZE WLRN ASSETS TO ENHANCE M-DCPS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1). endorse the efforts of the Superintendent and WLRN Management to develop programming, initiatives, and opportunities which will enhance and support M-DCPS’ educational programs; and

2.) support efforts to ensure that such programming, initiatives and opportunities are widely publicized.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA FOR THEIR COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FOOD DRIVE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Feeding South Florida for their collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ food drive.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER ON ITS 10^TH ANNIVERSARY, ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PACT CHAIRMAN MIKE EIDSON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts on its 10th anniversary, its education programs and Pact Chairman Mike Eidson.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KENNETH FRIEDMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kenneth Friedman for his commitment to community service.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VILARIÑO FAMILY (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Vilariño family.

H-15 ACCOMMODATIONS ON COLLEGE BOARD, ACT AND OTHER EXAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR SPECIAL NEEDS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. develop streamlined guidelines and procedures that inform staff, parents, and students regarding the process to request testing accommodations for students with documented disabilities and/or special needs for national and international standardized examinations;

2. for the District to develop and implement a joint accommodation request procedure in adherence to testing entity requirements with parents of students with disabilities and/or special needs to ensure students receive accommodations for such tests in a timely manner;

3. monitor the implementation of the procedures at all middle and high schools on an annual basis.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Jessie Trice
Community Health Center.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC. (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Metropolitan Dade County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

H-18 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER 19, 2015 AS NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY, AND ITS GOAL OF INCREASING OVERALL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH YEAR-ROUND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November 19, 2015 as National Parent Involvement Day and its goal of increasing overall student achievement through parent engagement, with year-round encouragement throughout Miami-Dade County Public 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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