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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 13, 2016 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, JANUARY 11, 2016.

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 the 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.

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

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH AND TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 16-005 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing National Mentoring Month and Take Stock In Children.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KENYA ZAKIYA HANDFIELD FOR HER SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-001 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kenya Zakiya Handfield for her service to her community.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. BARBARA JOHNSON FOR HER LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION AT CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Barbara Johnson for her leadership in education at Charles D. Wyche Elementary School.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GREATER MIAMI LINKS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Greater Miami Links.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LOTUS HOUSE (revised)

B-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2016 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March 2016 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PASTRY CHEF TAYLOR MOXEY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing pastry chef Taylor Moxey.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING EDUCATOR KRIS GROBINS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring educator Kris Grobins.

B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2015 FLORIDA EXEMPLARY MIGRANT SCHOLARS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-008 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2015 Florida Exemplary Migrant Scholars.

B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI WATERCOLOR SOCIETY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Watercolor Society, Inc.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School Chorus and Music Students

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• December 17, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• November 18, 2015 School Board Meeting
• December 2, 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

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (11:00 A.M.)

(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

• Values Matter
• 2014-2015 Simulated School Performance Grades

A-2 REQUEST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROVIDE RESOURCES, LOGISTICS, AND FUNDING NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE PENDING INFLUX OF CUBAN REFUGEES. (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. ALBERTO M. CARVALHO: That Miami-Dade County Public Schools join with Miami-Dade's Congressional delegation in calling on the federal government to provide resources, logistics, and funding necessary to address the pending influx of Cuban refugees.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

(ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Personnel Action Listing 1079 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from November 20, 2015 through December 3, 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 January 13, 2016.

D-45 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 9800, Charter Schools.

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

20 WORKDAYS
RONALD JEAN - TEACHER
ALONZO AND TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
BARBARA M. RIOS - TEACHER
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
JEFFREY S. SCHMUTZLER - TEACHER
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

15 CALENDAR DAYS
LUIS G. PUERTA- HEAD CUSTODIAN
SOUTH MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
YUGSIMY PENA - CUSTODIAN
SOUTH MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
DOLLESTER 8. COVINGTON - CUSTODIAN
COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LIGIA PIACENTI - PT FOOD SERVICE WORKER I
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE 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. Ronald Jean, Teacher, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective January 14, 2016.
B) Ms. Barbara M. Rios, Teacher, Miami Killian Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective January 14, 2016.
C) Mr. Jeffrey S. Schmutzler, Teacher, Miami Killian Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective January 14, 2016.
D) Mr. Luis G. Puerta, Head Custodian, South Miami Heights Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective January 14, 2016.
E) Ms. Yugsimy Pena, Custodian, South Miami Heights Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective January 14, 2016.
F) Ms. Dollester B. Covington, Custodian, Country Club Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective January 14, 2016.

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) Ms. Ligia Piacenti, Part-time Food Service Worker I, Ponce De Leon Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective January 14, 2016.

D-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY (revised)

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

1. London, England, and Paris, France for the students at Coral Reef Senior High;

2.       (deleted)

3. London, England; Paris, France; Florence and Rome, Italy for the students at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School;

4. Madrid, Cordoba, and Seville, Spain for the students at Lamar Louise Curry Middle School;

5. London, England; Paris, France; Lake Lucerne, Switzerland; Neuschwansteins, Liechtenstein; and Munich Germany for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School;

6. Venice, and Cinque Terre, Italy; French Rivera, France; Barcelona, and Madrid, Spain for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School;

7. London, England; Paris, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; and Brussels, Belgium, for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School;

8. Berlin, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Krakow, Poland; and Budapest, Hungary for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School;

9. Bordeaux, Cognac, and Paris, France for the students at Miami Palmetto Middle School;

10. Dublin, Galway, Killarney, and Cork, Ireland for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School;

11. Tokyo, and Kyoto, Japan for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School; and

12. London, England, and Paris, France for the students at Miami Springs Senior High School.

D-66 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-18 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2015-2016 school year, the 2016 summer session, and the 2016-2017 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-19 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2015-2016 school year, the 2016 summer session, and the 2016-2017 school year;

3. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

4. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

D-67 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2016-2017 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2016-2017 Class Size Compliance Plan.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 2015.

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 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 34 OF 125 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 34 of 125 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-88 AUDIT OF DISTRICT’S SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE AUCTIONS FOR FY 2014-2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of District’s Surplus Equipment and Vehicle Auctions for FY 2014-2015.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-016-AC, ARMORED CAR SERVICES to purchase, at a firm unit price, armored car services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 13, 2016, through January 12, 2018, as follows:

BRINK’S INCORPORATED
555 DIVIDEND DRIVE SUITE 100
COPPELL, TX 75019
OWNER/OFFICER: DANIEL MIRANDA, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $700,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $350,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-004-MT – RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICE PILOT PROGRAM

REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-006-ND - COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E) CENTER SOUTH

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

1. REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-004-MT – RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICE PILOT PROGRAM, to permit rebidding using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

2. REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-006-ND - COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E) CENTER SOUTH, to permit rebidding using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

E-143 DEFAULT VENDOR MASTER CLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, INC.

DEFAULT VENDOR NATIONAL AUCTION COMPANY, INC.

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

1. DEFAULT VENDOR MASTER CLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, INC., to lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months from the date of termination of award by the Board, pursuant to Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, effective January 13, 2016.

2. DEFAULT VENDOR NATIONAL AUCTION COMPANY, INC., to lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months from the date of termination of award by the Board, pursuant to Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, effective January 13, 2016.

E-201 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 for funding under the Standard Student Attire Incentive Fund, in the approximate amount of $2,179,990, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Radio Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $508,432, for the grant period of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017; and

c. Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Television Community Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $1,184,280, for the grant period of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017.

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements;

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

4. retain funds from the grant 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-21 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)

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 $1,261,179.

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

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH EIGHT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK (CMR) FIRMS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $2 MILLION EACH FOR TWO YEARS, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS:

• VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED;
• BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY;
• D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.;
• TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY;
• THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.;
• STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY;
• LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.; AND
• MCM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to extend the Construction Management at-Risk Agreements for miscellaneous projects with construction values up to $2 million each for two (2) years, under the same fees, terms and conditions as the original Agreements, with:

• Veitia Padron Incorporated;
• BDI Construction Company;
• D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.;
• Turner Construction Company ;
• Thornton Construction Company, Inc.;
• Stobs Bros. Construction Company;
• Link Construction Group, Inc.; and
• MCM

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., REPLACING JAVIER SALMAN WITH JONATHAN CARDELLO AS ARCHITECT OF RECORD AND DESIGNATED PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. replacing Javier Salman with Jonathan Cardello as the Architect of Record and designated person directly responsible to the Board, for the remaining term of the Agreement.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 . Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01018, S/S "LLL" Miami Carol City Senior High School Replacement, Miami Carol City SHS for a credit of $83,509.05.

F-35 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 18350 N.W. 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33015; PROJECT NO. 01419100.

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 American Senior High School located at 18350 N.W. 67 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33015, Project No. 01419100 in the amount of $5,522,655, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $279,659.00

F-36 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., D.B.A. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013; PROJECT NO. 01337800.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., d.b.a. Pirtle Construction, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Hialeah Senior High School located at 251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project No. 01337800 in the amount of $9,469,011, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $476,069.00

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Service Agreement, Easements, Conveyances, and any other agreement as may be required between Miami-Dade County, Florida and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to service the Frederick Douglass Elementary School site. located at 314 N.W. 12 Street, Miami, Florida 33136; Project No. 01138500.

F-60 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-007-CV – REFRIGERANT GASES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-007-CV – REFRIGERANT GASES, to establish a pool of pre-approved vendors, to purchase refrigerant gases for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of January 13, 2016 through January 12, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. AIRGAS REFRIGERANTS, INC.
38-18 33 STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: JAY KESTENBAUM, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN REFRIGERANTS, INC
6441 19^TH STREET EAST, BUILDING C
SARASOTA, FL 34243
OWNER: WAYNE MURRAY, PRESIDENT

3. COOLGAS, INC.
D.B.A. A-GAS AMERICAS
30045 FM 2978
MAGNOLIA, TEXAS 77354
OWNER: JASON CRAWFORD, PRESIDENT

4. RTR SUPPLIERS, INC.
6124 HANGING MOSS ROAD, SUITE 360
ORLANDO, FL 32807
OWNER: RICHARD KOWALSKI, PRESIDENT

5. SOUTHEAST FLORIDA PARTS, INC.
D.B.A. JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
5620 N. W. 12^TH AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ORAL L. GOBLE, PRESIDENT

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $600,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $300,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-61 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-010-YWP – RELOCATION, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOGISTICS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD bid No. ITB-15-010-YWP – RELOCATION, ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOGISTICS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services to furnish the relocation, assembly, installation and set-up of existing offices, heavy machine shop equipment, commercial kitchen equipment, media centers, classroom furniture and specified fixtures and equipment, as required for Capital Improvements and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective, January 13, 2016, through January 12, 2018, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BELTMANN RELOCATION GROUP
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33064
OWNER: STEVE BUNCH, COMMERCIAL RELOCATION CONSULTANT

ALTERNATE

1. MILLENNIUM RELOCATION SERVICES, INC.
9332 NW 101 STREET
MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33178
OWNER: JULIO MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

2. VENTURE LOGISTICS, LLC.
11825 NW 100 ROAD SUITE 5
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
OWNER: JAVIER SALAZAR, PRESIDENT

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,300,000.00 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $433,300.00 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-019-AC–Fire Alarm Services, to provide all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair, and maintain the fire alarm systems, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of March 1, 2016, through February 28, 2019, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BASS FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
300 GATEWAY DRIVE
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069
OWNER/OFFICER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

Total Low: Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (See attached pricing table).

Group 1: Items 1 through 130 - Cerberus pyrotronics systems.

Group 2: Items 131 through 288 - Simplex Grinnell systems.

Group 4: Items 351 through 414 - Notifier systems.

Group 5: Items 415 through 454 - Faraday systems.

Group 6: Items 455 through 502 - Multiple system locations.

Group 7: Items 503 through 540 - Miscellaneous systems.

PRIMARY

2. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84^TH STREET, UNIT 9
HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33016
OWNER/OFFICER: ENRIQUE E. BORJA, VICE PRESIDENT

Total Low: Group 3 (See attached pricing table).

Group 3: Items 289 through 350 - Edwards Systems.

ALTERNATE

BASS FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
300 GATEWAY DRIVE
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069
OWNER/OFFICER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

Second Total Low Meeting Specifications Group 3 (See attached pricing table):

Group 3: Items 289 through 350 - Edwards Systems.

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a total estimated amount of $13,785,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $4,595,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension periods. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-63 REJECT ITB NO. 15-012-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAVED PARKING FACILITIES

REJECT ITB NO. 15-018-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF FIENBERG FISHER K-8 PAVED PARKING FACILITIES

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

1. REJECT ITB NO. ITB-15-012-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAVED PARKING FACILITIES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

2. REJECT ITB NO. ITB-15-018-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF FIENBERG FISHER K-8 PAVED PARKING FACILITIES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

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.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 0133, QUASI-JUDICIAL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policy 0133, Quasi-Judicial.

G-4 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED NEW POLICY 2431.05, ATHLETIC TRAINERS, AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS

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 Policy 2431.05, Athletic Trainers, and amend Policies 5112, Entrance Requirements, and 5131, Student Transfers.

G-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO RECOVER FUNDS IMPROPERLY BILLED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER, TO INVALIDATE OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROPERTY APPRAISER’S VALUE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS, AND TO PROHIBIT FUTURE BILLING FOR RELATED EXPENSES OF THE PROPERTY APPRAISER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the proposed Settlement Agreement between the School Board, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser, providing for the payment in the amount of Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,400,000) to be paid in installments as described herein to the School Board by Miami-Dade County.

G-6 APPROVAL OF FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 20 AND SETTLEMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, D.B.A. MCM CORP., FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS Associated with the new additions, renovations and historic restorations Project at MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PROJECT NO. 00176800.

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

1. approve final Change Order No. 20 on Project No. 00176800, Miami Senior High School, new additions, renovations and historical restoration project; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to approve and execute the Settlement Agreement with MCM Corp.

G-7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. RICHTER FLAMBERT, DOAH Case No. 15-2800TTS2014-2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Richter Flambert, DOAH Case No. 15-2800TTS, upholding his thirty (30) day suspension, without pay, and placing him on probation for a period of one year.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2016 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2016 Miami National College Fair” on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

H-7 METAL DETECTORS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct a comprehensive review of existing security measures in place district-wide, examining the feasibility of incorporating the daily use of metal detectors in schools, and report back to the Board findings and
recommendations by the March 2016 Board Meeting.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT

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