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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 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, APRIL 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.

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

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

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

11:00 A. M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:00 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.

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 8, 2016 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, MAY 5, 2016, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be May 1 through May 8, 2016 including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, May 5, 2016, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VABHOE’S 50^TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL ARTS DAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing VABHOE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF CULTURAL ARTS DAY.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 19, 2016 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RETIREES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No.16-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade County Public School Employees Mr. William A. Richards, III and Ms. Isora Castro.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-040 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Florida Power & Light (FPL).

B-9 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2016 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2016 Senior High School Safety Campaign Contest.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 3, 2016 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 3, 2016 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI CHAPTER, BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Chapter, Black Nurses Association.

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MICHAEL ALESSANDRI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Michael Alessandri.

B-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CHILDREN’S MOVEMENT OF FLORIDA, AND ITS FOUNDER, DAVID LAWRENCE, JR. (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Children’s Movement of Florida, and its Founder, David Lawrence, Jr.

B-15 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 2016 AS WATER SAFETY MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse April 2016 as Water Safety Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BLACK TECH WEEK (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-041of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Blacktech Week.

B-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 9^TH ANNUAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, HORSE & CATTLE SHOW

B-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HEALTHY WEST KENDALL COALITION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing Healthy West Kendall (HWK) Coalition.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Robert Morgan Senior High School Dancers
• Miami Norland Senior High School Freedom Writers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• March 1, 15, 17, and 31, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• March 9, 2016 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 Recognition
• Digital Citizenship Video Contest
• Magnet Schools of America
• Student Life Savers

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2016 THROUGH MARCH 10, 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Personnel Action Listing 1082 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from February 5, 2016 through March 10, 2016.

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 April 14, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Gina M. Rimar! as Administrative Assistant, to Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, effective April 18, 2016.

D-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2016 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2016 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-24 REQUEST BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO CONTRACT PERSONNEL FOR OPEN BUDGETED POSITION (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant the request by the Inspector General to hire Mr. Francisco M. Trujillo as OIG Special Agent on a contractual basis.

D-46 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policy 9142, Diversity, Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 13, 2016.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE

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 5120, Student School Assignment and Attendance Boundary Committee.

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

12 CALENDAR DAYS
DONNA M. BLATCH -SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

30 CALENDAR DAYS
TEMEKA S. BROWN-PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER I
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
ILEANA M. DIEGUEZ -TEACHER
MANDARIN LAKES K-8 CENTER

10 CALENDAR DAYS
MELINDA M. FELTON -SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
TESSIE A. JONES -SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR II
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
JORGE L. LOPEZ -LEAD CUSTODIAN
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
ORLY G. SIERRA-PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
RAY A. VENTO-PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
GEORGE D. WARD -TEACHER
CUTLER BAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANGE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LEONEL MARRERO -TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH 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) Ms. Donna M. Blatch, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for twelve ( 12) calendar days, effective April 14, 2016.

B) Ms. Temeka S. Brown, Part-Time Food Service Worker I, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective April 14, 2016.

C) Ms. Ileana M. Dieguez, Teacher, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective April 14, 2016.

D) Ms. Melinda M. Felton, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for ten ( 10) calendar days, effective April 14, 2016.

E) Ms. Tessie A. Jones, School Security Monitor II, North Dade Middle School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective April 14, 2016.

F) Mr. Jorge L. Lopez, Lead Custodian, Henry H. Filer Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective April 14, 2016.

G) Mr. Orly G. Sierra, Physical Education Teacher, Palm Lakes Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective April 14, 2016.

H) Mr. Ray A. Vento, Physical Education Teacher, Twin Lakes Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective April 14, 2016.

I) Mr. George D. Ward, Teacher, Cutler Bay Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective May 9, 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) Mr. Leonel Marrero, Teacher, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective April 14, 2016.

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

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school (June 7, 8, and 9, 2016)

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending February 2016.

E-25 SCHOOL BOARD DESIGNATED BANK DEPOSITORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A. as Board approved depository in accordance with and as provided by law.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #15-066-YP, SELECTED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) # 15-066-YP, Selected Third Party Administration of Employee Benefits; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-88 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-89 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 27 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 27 of 125 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

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

1. award RFP No. RFP-15-008-MT – CHARTER SCHOOL MONITORING SYSTEM, to select qualified and experienced firms to assist The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in the development and implementation of charter school system services sponsored by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective April 13, 2016 through April 12, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

CRITICAL ELEMENTS, LLC
16808 N.E 106^TH STREET
REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052
OWNER/OFFICER: YEHUDA ROMANO,
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $160,000, for the initial contract term of two years, and an amount not to exceed $80,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period (s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amounts shown will be expended.

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

1. award Bid No. ITB-15-040-AC, REFRIGERATED DELIVERY OF SUMMER MEALS to purchase, at a firm unit price, delivery services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 13, 2016 through April 12, 2018, as follows:

FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JAMES P. CRAVEN, VICE PRESIDENT

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $502,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $251,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD REQEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. RFP-15-020-YWP, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS

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

1. award Request For Proposal No. RFP-15-020-YWP, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIOEMOTIONAL SERVICES TO AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational and socioemotional services to at-risk students for grades 3-12 within the Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective April 13, 2016, through April 12, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful proposer, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods, and if needed, ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date of the current contract period thereto, as follows:

SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
2 AQUARIUM DRIVE, SUITE 100
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
OWNER: ANDREA VARGAS, PRESIDENT
SCHOOLS DIVISION

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $840,000 for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $420,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period.

E-144 REJECT ITB NO. ITB-14-066-YWP – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT ITB NO. ITB-14-066-YWP – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES, to permit rebidding using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

E-145 APPROVE AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-059-MT, STUDENT UNIFORM VOUCHER PROGRAM

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

1. award ITB No. ITB-15-059-MT – STUDENT UNIFORM VOUCHER PROGRAM, is to establish a list of preapproved vendors to provide student uniforms for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, effective April 13, 2016 through April 12, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

a. HOLSEN, INC.     SBE-Tier 1
655 N. BISCAYNE RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: DARRYL HOLSENDOLPH, PRESIDENT/CEO
African-American

b. IBILEY UNIFORM, INC.
11530 SW 120^TH STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: EDUARDO BAREA, PRESIDENT

c. MONICA MANUFACTURING CORP., DBA ALL UNIFORM WEAR
2605 W. 8^TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER/OFFICER: ELIZABETH BALTODANO,
VICE-PRESIDENT

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $731,000, for the initial contract term of two years, and an amount not to exceed $365,500, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period (s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amounts shown will be expended.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REPLACEMENT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 N.W. 195 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Covenant Running with The Land In Favor Of Miami-Dade County in connection with the construction of the replacement of Miami Norland Senior High School, located at 1050 N.W. 195 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, as described in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE REPLACEMENT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with construction of the replacement Miami Norland Senior High School, located at 1050 NW 195 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, as described in the agenda item.

F-3 RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR THE ELDERLY:

A) SMATHERS PHASE TWO, LOCATED AT 1025 S.W. 30 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135;

B) STIRRUP PLAZA PHASE TWO, LOCATED AT 3160 MUNDY STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133; AND

C) RUDG—THE COMMONS, LLC, LOCATED AT 2744 N.W. 207 STREET, MIAMI. FLORIDA 33180

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County (“County”) for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with the following housing projects for the elderly:

A) Smathers Phase Two, located at 1025 S.W. 30 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33135;

B) Stirrup Plaza Phase Two, located at 3160 Mundy Street Miami, Florida 33133 and

C) RUDG—The Commons, LLC, located at 2744 N.W. 207 Street, Miami, Florida 33180.

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1) A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND 18555 DEVELOPERS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 132-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 18555 COLLINS AVENUE, CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA 33160 (AKA PORSCHE DESIGN TOWERS MIAMI) PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

2) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute:

1) a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among the School Board, City of Sunny Isles Beach and 18555 Developers, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability company, in connection with construction of a new 132-unit residential development, located at 18555 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 (aka Porsche Design Towers Miami), providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

2) any other documentation that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the Agreement.

F-5 1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY NON-EXCLUSIVE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT (“CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT”) WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO ACCESS A PORTION OF THE ERNEST R GRAHAM K-8 ACADEMY PLAYFIELD, LOCATED AT 7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33018, TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING ADJACENT COUNTY PUMP STATION; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTENDING THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 18 MONTHS, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT, AND PLACING THE COUNTY IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute a Temporary Non-exclusive Construction Easement Agreement (“Construction Easement”) with Miami-Dade County (“County”) in order to allow the County to access a portion the of Ernest R Graham K-8 Academy playfield, located at 7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33018, to provide improvements to an existing adjacent County pump station, under, substantially, the terms noted in the agenda item; and

2) authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny all approvals required under the Construction Easement, including extending the Construction Easement for a period not-to-exceed 18 months, canceling or terminating the Construction Easement, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

F-8 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) TO FACILITATE THE COUNTY’S CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN AND ADJACENT TO MIAMI MACARTHUR SOUTH, LOCATED AT 13990 S.W. 264 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33032; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING MODIFYING THE EXHIBITS TO THE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT, EXTENDING THE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT, AND PLACING THE COUNTY IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) execute a Construction Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County (“County”) to facilitate the County’s construction of improvements within and adjacent to Miami MacArthur South, located at 13990 S.W. 264 Street, Miami, Florida 33032, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the Construction Access Agreement, including modifying the exhibits to the Construction Access Agreement, extending the Construction Access Agreement for a period not to exceed six months, cancelling or terminating the Construction Access Agreement, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $545,400 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED PHASE I – CLASSROOM ADDITION, REMODELING & RENOVATIONS AT AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, LOCATED AT 12829 S.W. 272 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33032, PROJECT NUMBER 01442800 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record (Sheltered Market – Micro Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond (GOB) Funded Phase I – Classroom Addition, Remodeling & Renovations at Air Base K-8 Center for International Education, located at 12829 S.W. 272 Street, Miami, Florida 33032, Project Number 01442800, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $395,250 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-23 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED CLASSROOM ADDITION & RENOVATIONS AT BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5700 WEST 24 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33016, PROJECT NUMBER 01423500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record (Sheltered Market – Micro Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond (GOB) Funded Classroom Addition & Renovations at Ben Sheppard Elementary School, located at 5700 West 24 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016, Project Number 01423500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $327,500 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-24 COMMISSIONING OF CARTY ARCHITECTURE, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED CLASSROOM ADDITION (FOR K-8 CONVERSION) & MINOR RENOVATIONS AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4702 S.W. 143 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33175, PROJECT NUMBER 01426100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Carty Architecture, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record (Sheltered Market – Micro Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond (GOB) Funded Classroom Addition (for K-8 conversion) & Minor Renovations at Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary School, located at 4702 S.W. 143 Court, Miami, Florida 33175, Project Number 01426100, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $322,000 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-25 COMMISSIONING OF GURRI MATUTE, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET – SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED CLASSROOM ADDITION AT RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 1155 93 STREET, BEL HARBOR ISLANDS, FLORIDA 33154, PROJECT NUMBER 01439400 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Gurri Matute, P.A., as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record (Sheltered Market – Small Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond (GOB) Funded Classroom Addition at Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center, located at 1155 93 Street, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154, Project Number 01439400, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $311,250 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-35 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC, D.B.A. MCM, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED K-8 CONVERSION, ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 20770 N.E. 14 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179; PROJECT NUMBER 01337500.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Munilla Construction Management, LLC., d.b.a. MCM, for the General Obligation Bond funded K-8 conversion, renovation and repair project at Madie Ives Elementary School, located at 20770 N.E. 14 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33179, Project Number 01337500, in the amount of $13,123,902 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $549,112.

F-36 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 11700 S.W. 216 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33170, PROJECT NUMBER 00976300; AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE COUNTY.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute an Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement to Miami-Dade County for the construction of the water and wastewater facilities to service the Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts School, located at 11700 S.W. 216 Street, Miami, Florida 33170, Project Number 00976300; and to convey the subject utility lines in favor of and to the County.

F-37 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED (VPI) FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND REPAIR PROJECT AT CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC) A, LOCATED AT 8400 N.W. 7 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126; PROJECT NUMBER 01432900.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Veitia Padron Incorporated (VPI), for the General Obligation Bond funded construction, renovation and repair project at Charles R. Hadley Elementary School and Primary Learning Center (PLC) A, located at 8400 N.W. 7 Street, Miami, Florida 33126, Project Number 01432900, in the amount of $2,063,734 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $100,629.

F-60 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-025-CV – SECURITY CAMERA/VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL

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

1. award Bid No. ITB-15-025-CV – Security Camera/Video Surveillance systems – Furnish and Install, to establish a pool of pre-qualified vendors, to furnish and install security cameras systems/video surveillance system throughout The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of April 13, 2016 through April 12, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N. W. 165^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANCE SECURITY GROUP
6135 N. W. 167TH STREET, SUITE E-17
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: ODALYS MENEGIA, PRESIDENT

3. INTRALOGIC SOLUTIONS, INC
500 EAST BROWARD BLVD., SUITE 1710
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33394
OWNER: MANDEL LEE, PRESIDENT

4. JLS SECURITY PLUS LLC. MBE
18300 N. W. 62ND AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33013
OWNER: JASPER BRIGGS, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN-AMERICAN

5. METRO CONTRACTOR, INC. MBE
5301 N. W. 158 TERRACE UNIT, UNIT 301
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: AMAT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

6. MUNWAY TECHNOLOGY, INC SBE
7214 N. W. 56^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL MUNDARAIN, MANAGER
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

7. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS MBE
5632 N. W. 161ST STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT
ASIAN-AMERICAN

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, 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 REJECT ITB NO. ITB-15-050-MT – SALE OF A PORTION OF BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT N.E. 2^nd AVENUE AND N.E. 40^th STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT ITB-15-050-MT – SALE OF A PORTION OF BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT N.E. 2^nd AVENUE AND N.E. 40^th STREET, due to lack of responsive bidders to this solicitation.

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

1. Award Bid No. ITB-15-042-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG FISHER K-8 CENTER, located at 1420 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, consisting of three (3) separate parking lots, containing a total of ninety-seven (97) parking spaces, effective for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year options to renew. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including, without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, insurance, use approvals or others approvals, as required, for the use of the demised premises by the local government or other governmental agencies, as follows:

AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC.
501 N.E. 1 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: RICARDO A. METRAL, PRESIDENT

Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center Highest Annual Rate Offered @ $204,000.00 per year.

2. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc., including amending any of the exhibits to the lease agreement, renewing, extending, cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement, and placing American Car Parks, Inc. in default, as may be applicable;

3. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to re-issue the Bid, in the event the District is unable to consummate a lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc.; and

4. Direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreements be distributed to schools.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve two (2) new applications for contractor prequalification and one (1) single bid limit increase application for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD AND REQUEST TO EMPLOY PERSONNEL ATTORNEY

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

(1) accept the April 2016 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney; and

(2) approve the employment contract for Ms. Kim Lucasto the position of Assistant School Board Attorney.

G-2 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 1129, 3129, AND 4129, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 1210, 3210, AND 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT; 1362, 3362, AND 4362, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT; 1362.02, 3362.02, AND 4362.02, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARRASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Policies 1129, 3129, and 4129, Conflict of Interest; 1210, 3210 and 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 1362, 3362, and 4362, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment; and 1362.02, 3362.02, and 4362.02, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures and file these amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on April 13, 2016.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 2016 AS NATIONAL MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorses May 2016 as National Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and authorizes the Superintendent to:

1. Provide students and employees with information and safety tips regarding screening and long-term behaviors
which may help prevent skin cancer; and, (revised)
2. (deleted)
3. Encourage the use of protective wear for students, and for employees especially those who work in the outdoors. (revised)
4. (deleted)

H-4 HOVERBOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, determine best method to prohibit the use of hoverboards and similar machines in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools premises.

H-7 ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 114^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2016

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2016 as the 114^th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-8 CUSTOMER SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the possibility of creating a customer service partnership with a local business entity, and report back to the Board by the June 22, 2016 School Board Meeting.

H-9 TEACH MIAMI FELLOWSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the possibility of creating a teaching fellowship program in collaboration with local institutions of higher education, and report back to the Board by the June22, 2016 School Board meeting.

H-10 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP (revised)

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

a) expand a deeply powerful and deliberate Digital Citizenship Awareness Campaign to educate all students, parents, and guardians of their rights, responsibilities, and available resources as digital citizens as outlined in School Board Policy 7540.03, The Code of Student Conduct and the M-DCPS Vision 20/20 Strategic Plan to begin with the 2016-17 school year; and

b) explore for sustainability and long-term consistency available reputable, non-profit, no-cost Digital Citizenship school certification programs; determine the feasibility of an implementation process at all school sites as applicable, and report back to the School Board at its July 2016 School Board Meeting.

H-12 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE CHIEF AUDITOR’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR A SALARY ADJUSTMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair to negotiate and execute an addendum to the Chief Auditor’s employment agreement, providing for a positive salary adjustment, not to exceed $160,000.

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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AGENDA SECTIONS

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