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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 22, 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, JUNE 20, 2016.

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* 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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
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11:00 A. M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:00 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited. The Superintendent's Special Orders shall follow the Board Member presentations.

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

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STUDENTS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the YMCA Youth in Government students.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.16-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation for their support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools during the 2016 Legislative Session.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. SCOTT B. CLARK (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-064 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Scott B. Clark for his years of dedicated service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THOMAS V. GAMMON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-066 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Thomas V. Gammon.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-061 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BILZIN SUMBERG FOR THEIR COMMUNITY WORK WITH THE SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT 1

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Bilzin Sumberg for their community work.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. JENNIFER ADAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Jennifer Adams.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HAMILTON, MILLER & BIRTHISEL LAW FIRM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel Law Firm.

B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT ASST. DIRECTOR STEPHANIE DANIELS (withdrawn)

B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CITY ATTORNEY FOR CORAL GABLES CRAIG E. LEEN

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Craig E. Leen, City Attorney for Coral Gables.

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE GREATER MIAMI CHAPTER OF CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INC. (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Greater Miami Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

  • FBI Presentation

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

  • Perfect Attendance

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

  • Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School Singers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • May 3, 5, 12, 17 and 26, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • May 11, 2016 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:00 A.M.)

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

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

  • Board Member Announcements *
  • Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

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

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

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. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

E. INNOVATION GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

  • 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
  • Financial Literacy
  • 2016 Florida Standards Assessment Results
  • Village of Key Biscayne Appreciation Ceremony

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

  • Board Member Announcements *
  • Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016, THROUGH JULY 31, 2017

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies to provide specialized services for students with disabilities through collaborative programs, effective August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017:

a. Blessed Pediatric Care

b. Helping Hands Extended Care

2. extend these cooperative agreements, annually, for up to one additional one-year period.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL AND ADOPTION RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR WORLD LANGUAGES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and adopt recommended instructional materials for World Languages, English Language Arts, and Mathematics for the 2016-2017 school year.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM APRIL 15, 2016 THROUGH MAY 12, 2016

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM APRIL 26, 2016 THROUGH MAY 23, 2016

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

1. Personnel Action Listing 1084 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from April 15, 2016 through May 12, 2016; and

2. instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from April 26, 2016 through May 23, 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 June 23, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2016-2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, approve nominations of personnel for 2016-2017, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and policies of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-23 RATIFICATION OF THE 2016-2017 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2016-2017 Tentative Agreement reopener contract with UTD effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, if ratified by UTD bargaining unit members.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING 5120, STUDENT SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT AND ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policy 5120, Student School Assignment and Attendance Boundary Committee and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2016-2017, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2016.

D-46 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 8510, WELLNESS POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on June 22, 2016.

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (revised)

1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY

25 WORKDAYS
GARVEY M. ERVILUS - TEACHER
VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
ROXANA B. HERNANDEZ - TEACHER
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2 CALENDAR DAYS
VERNON E. MALOY - GROUNDS LEADPERSON
FACILITIES OPERATIONS - MAINTENANCE

4 WORKDAYS
MICHAEL PHILYAW - TEACHER
WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER

25 WORKDAYS
RYAN S. RAPOSO - TEACHER
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
INGRID L. ARENAS - TEACHER
JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
KATHY E. DAVIS - SCHOOL CLERK I
MIAMI NORLAND 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) Mr. Garvey M. Ervilus, Teacher, Virginia A. Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty­five (25) workdays, effective August 29, 2016.

B) Ms. Roxana B. Hernandez, Teacher, South Dade Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective August 29, 2016.

C) Mr. Vernon E. Maloy, Grounds Leadperson, Facilities Operations - Maintenance, suspension without pay for two
(2) calendar days, effective June 23, 2016.

D) Mr. Michael Philyaw, Teacher, West Homestead K-8 Center, suspension without pay for four (4) workdays, effective August 29, 2016.

E) Mr. Ryan S. Raposo, Teacher, John A. Ferguson Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective August 29, 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. Ingrid L. Arenas, Teacher, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective June 23, 2016.

B) Ms. Kathy E. Davis, School Clerk I, Miami Norland Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective June 23, 2016.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS, TEN AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND FIVE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS

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

A. Approve two (2) charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board for:

1. Larkin Community Hospital Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Larkin School for the Health Sciences; and,

2. True North Classical Academy, Inc., on behalf of True North Classical Academy South.

B. Approve four (4) new charter school contracts with:

1. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory, for a 5-year term, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2021;

2. BridgePrep Academy, Inc., on behalf of BridgePrep Academy of Advanced Studies, for a 4-year term commencing with the 2017-2018 school year and ending on June 30, 2021 as a deferral was granted for one year; and,

3. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of:

a. Pinecrest Glades Academy, for a 5-year term commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2021; and

b. Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School, for a 5-year term commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2021.

C. Approve ten (10) amended charter school contracts with:

1. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Arts DECO Charter, to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for one (1) additional month until July 31, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete;

2. Advanced Learning Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Highly Inquisitive & Versatile Education (HIVE) Preparatory School, to change the school’s name to HIVE Preparatory School, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2028;

3. BridgePrep Academy, Inc., on behalf of BridgePrep Academy South, under Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, to (i.) increase student enrollment from 550 students to a maximum of 760 students; and (ii.) add a facility located at 10601 S.W. 48th Street, Miami, Florida 33165; Folio No. 30-4020-000-0120, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2025;

4. International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Virtual Academy, to change the administrative office address to conduct business at International Studies Charter High School, located at 805 S.W. 25th Avenue (a.k.a., 2480 S.W. Eighth Street) Miami, Florida 33135; Folio No. 01-4110-062-0010, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

5. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of:

a. Mater Academy Lakes Middle School, to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for two (2) additional months until August 30, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete;

b. Mater Academy Lakes High School, to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for two (2) additional months until August 30, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete;

c. Mater Gardens Academy, to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for two (2) additional months until August 30, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete;

d. Mater Gardens Academy Middle School, to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for two (2) additional months until August 30, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete;

6. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus), to extend the original contract ending on June 30, 2016 for two (2) additional months until August 30, 2016, until such time that the Contract Renewal process is complete; and,

7. Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School, under Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, to increase student’s enrollment from 1,000 students to a maximum of 1,200 students, commencing with 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2023.

D. Approve five (5) charter school contract renewals with:

1. BridgePrep Academy, Inc., on behalf of BridgePrep Academy of Village Green, for a 5-year term, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year, and ending on June 30, 2021;

2. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami Campus, Inc., d/b/a Green Springs High School, (i.) for a 10-year term; and (ii.) to increase student enrollment from 350 students to a maximum of 500 students, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year, and ending on June 30, 2026;

3. Latin Builder’s Association Children’s and Family Foundation, on behalf of Latin Builder’s Association Construction and Business Management Academy, under Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, for a 10-year term, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year, and ending on June 30, 2026; (ii.) to delete the facility located at 13835 N.W. 97th Ave., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018; (iii.) add a permanent facility located at 11093 N.W. 138th St., Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018 (Folio No. 27-2030-015-0110), effective immediately; and (iv.) to relocate to the former Westview Middle School located at 1901 N.W. 127th St., Miami, FL 33167, until their permanent facility is completed;

4. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Greater Miami Campus, Inc., d/b/a North Gardens High School, (i.) for a 10-year term; and (ii.) to increase student enrollment from 350 students to a maximum of 500 students, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2026; and

5. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami-Dade Campus, Inc., d/b/a North Park High School, (i.) for a 10-year term; and (ii.) to increase student enrollment from 350 students to a maximum of 500 students, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2026.

E. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent described in this item as Total Initial Loss, in accordance with School Board Policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

D-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR K-8 CENTER, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR., AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 from The Miami Heat to continue operating an after-school academic program entitled The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside Elementary Schools during the 2016-2017 school year.

E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 UNTIL THE FY 2016-17 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the FY 2015-16 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY 2016-17, effective July 1, 2016, until such time as the FY 2016-17 tentative budget becomes official.

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 16-065 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $200,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 16-065 authorizing issuance of up to $200,000,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2016.

E-66 INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) # 15-060-MT FOR INVESTMENT PROVIDERS FOR M-DCPS 403(b) PLAN (revised)

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

1. authorize the proposed changes to the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan effective September 1, 2016, as outlined below:

Model Plan providers:

  • American Century Services, LLC
  • AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
  • PlanMember Services
  • Security Benefit Group
  • VALIC
  • Grandfathered providers:

  • Foresters Financial (First Investors)
  • Great American-Annuity Investors Life
  • Investacorp – FTJ Fund Choice – Princeton Financial
  • National Life Group (Life Insurance Company of the SW – LSW)
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
  • ReliaStar Life Insurance Co /Voya Financial

Run Off status:

  • Waddell & Reed, Inc.
  • TIAA-CREF
  • Americo Financial Life and Annuity
  • Ameriprise Financial
  • New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corp
  • PFS Investments

2. authorize the Board’s plan administrator, TSA Consulting Group, Inc, to review the current plan offerings by provider, in order to analyze and possibly consolidate the current number of offered plans by company to ensure said plans would best provide investment options at the lowest fee structures and report their recommendations to a subcommittee to include members of labor organizations for implementation; and

3. authorize the providers adhere to all Board Policies including but not limited to Policy 9150, School Visitors – Outside Vendors, except where labor contract provisions provide access to union members.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW HEAD START/EARLY START ACCIDENT COVERAGE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of Head Start/Early Start Accident Insurance coverage with Markel Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XIII) through Insurance for Students, Inc. & Health Special Risk, Inc. (HSR) for a one-year period with a rate of $2.85 per enrolled student with limits of $2,000 per child effective August 20, 2016 to August 19, 2017.

E-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE MEDIA LIABILITY COVERAGE AND AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE INSURANCE COVERAGE, CATASTROPHIC ATHLETIC ACCIDENT COVERAGE, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, GENERAL/AUTOMOBILE/PROFESSIONAL LIABIL-ITY INSURANCE, BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE AND CYBER LIABILITY COVERAGE

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

1. authorize renewal terms of the Facilities Use insurance coverage effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with Mesa Underwriters Specialty (A.M. Best A+ XII) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., subject to a total deposit premium of $13,160, inclusive of TRIA terrorism coverage with a maximum not to exceed threshold of $15,000, including all fees;

2. authorize renewal terms of the Catastrophic Athletic Accident insurance with Zurich American Insurance Company, (A.M. Best A+ XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for a one-year period effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with a policy annual aggregate limit of $6 million and a $25,000 deductible for a total premium of $76,514, inclusive of TRIA terrorism coverage;

3. authorize the renewal of the Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, with an annual premium of $198,000, with a per wrongful act self-insured retention of $200,000;

4. authorize renewal of the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage with Safety National Casualty Corporation (AM Best A XI) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, at a rate of $.0745 per $100 of annual payroll with a deposit premium of $1,304,220 subject to a per claim, self-insured retention of $1,500,000;

5. authorize the second year renewal of the five-year one-year terms of its General/Automobile/Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group (United Educators) (A.M. Best A VIII) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. (AJG) subject to annual re-rate and cancellation provisions with the second year’s premium totaling $306,776 effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, subject to a self-insured retention for the General/Automobile coverage, commensurate with the current levels of limited Sovereign Immunity of $200,000 per claim/$300,000 per accident and a flat, per wrongful act self-insurance retention of $200,000 for Professional Liability claims;

6. authorize renewal of the Boiler and Machinery coverage with Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. (AJG) for the third year of the three-year term, effective September 13, 2016 through September 12, 2017, with policy limits of $100 million per loss at a rate of .00219 per $100 total insured values, subject to a base of $9.9 billion with the annual premium for 2016-2017 being $203,321;

7. authorize the renewal of the Cyber Liability coverage with Brit-Lloyd’s (A.M. Best A, XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for a one-year period effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, for a total premium of $139,500 with coverage limits of $10 million per claim/annual aggregate subject to a $250,000 self-insured retention; and

8. authorize the purchase of Media Liability coverage with Atlantic Specialty Insurance (A.M. Best A, X) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. with coverage limits of $1 million per claim and $5 million annual aggregate subject to a self-insured retention of $10,000 with an annual premium of $7,164 for a one-year period effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

E-86 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida - Financial Report September 30, 2015.

E-87 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-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 39 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 39 of 125 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-142 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. ITB-14-029-AC – FOOD SERVICE PAPER PRODUCTS AND CONTAINERS

(revised)

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

1. PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-029-AC FOOD SERVICE PAPER PRODUCTS AND CONTAINERS to purchase, at
firm unit prices, food service paper products, and preapprove a list of eligible vendors to quote additional items under these categories, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 22, 2016, through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

a. SOUTHEASTERN PAPER GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC.
50 OLD BLACKSTOCK ROAD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
OWNER/ OFFICER: E. LEWIS MILLER JR., CEO

Low Unit Price: Items 1, 3, 4, 5, 15, 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 53, 62, 66, 68, 71, 72, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 80.
Item 1 - Container, oblong sandwich @ $22.37 per case.
Item 3 - Two pocket dipping container @ $37.70 per case.
Item 4 - Paper box container medium @ $38.41 per case.
Item 5 - Paper box container large @ $40.78 per case.
Item 15 - Sandwich container @ $22.88 per case.
Item 30 - Food pail @ $32.91 per case.
Item 34 - Parfait Cup Plastic 16oz cup, clear @ $48.90 per case.
Item 35 - Parfait Insert Plastic to fit Item#34 @ $28.90 per case.
Item 36 - Parfait Lid Dome to fit items #34 and #35 @ $35.90 per case.
Item 37 - Parfait Lid Flat to fit item #34 @ $28.90 per case.
Item 38 - Cup, beverage, 16 oz. @ $43.49 per case.
Item 39 - Lid to fit Item #38 @ $30.87 per case.
Item 40 - Cup for Hot drinks 8oz @ $33.01 per case.
Item 53 - Sandwich wrap @ $60.50 per case.
Item 62 - Bags, foil, sandwich @ $23.89 per case.
Item 66 - Paper, Deli @ $45.00 per case.
Item 68 - Wrap, Foil, Bag, Insulated @ $37.81 per case.
Item 71 - Cover, disposable bun rack @ $4.75 per case.
Item 72 - Cloth, towel, reusable @ $13.72 per case.
Item 75 - Tray, 1 compartment @ $24.76 per case.
Item 76 - Tray, 3 compartment @ $24.76 per case.
Item 77 - Lid, to fit Items #75 and #76 @ $34.94 per case.
Item 78 - Tray, 5 compartment tray @ $17.02 per case.
Item 80 - Breakfast tray @ $26.18 per case.

b. H.M.A. OF MIAMI
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GROSELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Price: Items 2, 6, 14, 16, 17, 18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 31, 32, 33, 41, 42, 64, 65, 69, and 79.
Item 2 - Container, square sandwich @ $25.19 per case
Item 6 - Medium hoagie clear container @ $20.99 per case
Item 14 - Container, one compartment with hinged lid @ $14.15 per case.
Item 16 - Salad container @ $26.55 per case.
Item 17 - Corrugated Transport Container @ $1.59 per each.
Item 18 - 12 ounce container @ $41.49 per case.
Item 19 - Lid to fit item #18 @ $24.15 per case.
Item 20 - Pan Liner, Regular @ $25.50 per case.
Item 21 - Pan, oblong 1.5 lb @ $33.87 per case.
Item 22 - Pan, oblong 2.25 lb @ $14.25 per case.
Item 23 - Pan, Oblong, 2 1/4 lb @ $30.99 per case.
Item 24 - 3 Compartment Round Plate- Medium @ $22.40 per case.
Item 29 - Container / Tray: 3-Well @ $11.49 per case.
Item 31 - Container, no compartment @ $9.50 per case.
Item 32 - Pan, Oblong, 2.25LB cap @ $33.38 per case.
Item 33 - Lid, Heavy board to fit Item #31 @ $12.99 per case.
Item 41 - Cup, Soufflé 2oz @ $20.19 per case.
Item 42 - Lid, Clear to fit Item # 41@ $18.15 per case.
Item 64 - Plastic wrap, 18” x 2000” @ $10.19 per roll.
Item 65 - Plastic wrap, 12" x 2000" @ $6.99 per roll.
Item 69 - Cover, disposable bun rack @ $8.90 per case.
Item 79 - Tray, 3 compartments with hinged lid @ $11.49 per case of 200.

c. BIOPLANET CORPORATION
1773 WESTBOROUGH DRIVE
KATY, TX 77449
OWNER: BERNARDO HERRERO, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Price: Items 10, 11, 12, 13, 43, 44, 45, 46, and 47.
Item 10 - 4 ounce container @ $58.35 per case.
Item 11 - Lid to fit Item #10 @ $11.50 per case.
Item 12 - 5 ounce container @ $29.01 per case.
Item 13 - Lid to fit Item #12 @ $11.50 per case.
Item 43 - Cup 8oz. clear @ $28.00 per case.
Item 44 - Flat Lid to fit Item #43 @ $24.50 per case.
Item 45 - 10oz. cup, Breakfast Parfait @ $36.50 per case.
Item 46 - Lid Dome without hole to fit Item #45 @ $16.65 per case.
Item 47 - Spork Packet @ $10.15 per case.

d. DAXWELL, LLC
2825 WILCREST, #500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: SAM ZHANG, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Price: Items 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 60, 61, 73 and 74.
Item 48 - Spoon: Plastic @ $6.58 per case.
Item 49 - Fork: Plastic @ $6.58 per case.
Item 50 - Knife: Plastic @ $6.58 per case.
Item 51 - Straw @ $27.00 per case.
Item 52 - Straw Packet @ $6.38 per case.
Item 60 - Napkin, small, one ply @ $20.00 per case.
Item 61 - Foil, Aluminum, 18" x 1000" x .007, standard, @ $18.83 per single roll carton.
Item 73 - Gloves, plastic, medium size @ $9.50 per case.
Item 74 - Gloves, plastic, large size @ $9.50 per case.

e. INTERBORO PACKAGING CORPORATION
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
PRESIDENT: EDITH JEREMIAS

Low Unit Price: Item 54.
Item 54 - Food storage bags for vending machine @ $22.00 per case.

f. MINMAR INDUSTRIES
6010 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430
OWNER: JOSEPH MORRIS, MANAGER

Low Unit Price: Items 57, 58 and 59.
Item 57 - Plastic snack plus bag @ $26.50 per case.
Item 58 - Bag, breakfast bag @ $30.00 per case.
Item 59 - Bag, 6" x 11.25" h x 3.5" @ $30.00 per case.

g. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Price: Items 56, 63 and 67.
Item 56 - Bag, packaging @ $47.65 per case.
Item 63 - Tape, sealing tape for bags @ $205.90 per case.
Item 67 - Wrap, triangle shape @ $123.50 per case.

2. AWARD the following preapproved vendors for future competitive solicitations of additional items exceeding the $1,000 quotation threshold:

a. BIOPLANET CORPORATION
1773 WESTBOROUGH DRIVE
KATY, TX 77449
OWNER: BERNARDO HERRERO, PRESIDENT

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

c. CENTRAL POLY-BAG CORPORATION
2400 BEDLE PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

d. DAXWELL, LLC
825 WILCREST, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77042
OWNER: SAM ZHANG, PRESIDENT

e. EDWARD DON
9801 ADAM DON PARKWAY
WOODRIDGE, IL 55430
OWNER: STEVEN DON, PRESIDENT

f. H.M.A. OF MIAMI
240 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GROSELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

g. INTERBORO PACKAGING CORPORATION
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
PRESIDENT: EDITH JEREMIAS

h. MINMAR INDUSTRIES
6010 EARLE BROWN DRIVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430
OWNER: JOSEPH MORRIS, MANAGER

i. PENINSULA PAPER COMPANY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
5101 HANNA AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33610
OWNER: RICHARD CLARKE, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR

j. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

k. SOUTHEASTERN PAPER GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC.
50 OLD BLACKSTOCK ROAD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29301
OWNER: E. LEWIS MILLER JR., CEO

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

3. Reject Items 7, 8, 9, 25, 26, 27, 28, 55 and 70.

4. 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 $5,000,000, 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 ITB NO. ITB-15-061-AC – POUCH BEVERAGES

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-061-AC, POUCH BEVERAGES to purchase, at a firm unit price, pouch beverages, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, as follows:

a. M & B PRODUCTS INC.
8601 HARNEY ROAD
TAMPA, FL 33637
OWNER/OFFICER: DALE MC CLELLAN, PRESIDENT

b. FOOD FANTASIES INC., DBA FROZEN TREATS
1877 NE 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER/OFFICER: JIM CRAVEN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. ITB-15-044-CV – REMANUFACTURED ENGINES (revised)

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-044-CV – REMANUFACTURED ENGINES to purchase, at firm unit prices, OEM Remanufactured Engines, as may be required, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 22, 2016, through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

JASPER ENGINES EXCHANGE, INC.
815 WERNSING ROAD
JASPER, IN 47547
OWNER/OFFICER: ZACHERY BAWEL, PRESIDENT

Low Unit Price: Items 1 through 8
Item 1 – Remanufactured engine @ $7,403.00
Core charge – Caterpillar 175-1997 @ $1,200.00
Item 2 – Remanufactured engine @ $5,520.00
Core charge – International DT466 @ $1,200.00
Item 3 – Remanufactured engine @ $2,786.00
Core charge - 4.6 liter Crown Victoria @ $800.00
Item 4 – Remanufactured engine @ $2,663.00
Core charge – Dodge 5.9 liter @ $660.00
Item 5 – Remanufactured engine @ $4,171.00
Core charge – GM 6.5 liter @ $750.00
Item 6 – Remanufactured engine @ $7,423.00
Core charge – Cummins ISB-10 @ $2,200.00
Item 7 – Remanufactured engine @ $7,403.00
Core charge – Caterpillar 05C7 @ $1,500.00
Item 8 – Remanufactured engine @ $7,403.00
Core charge – Caterpillar 07C7 @ $1,500.00

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

E-145 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-049-CV – CUSTODIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT

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

1. AWARD ITB No. ITB-15-049-CV – CUSTODIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT, to provide custodial cleaning equipment, at firm fixed prices for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2019, 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:

a. ALLIED PAPER CO. DBA ALLIED PAPER & CHEMICAL CO.
13741 SW 147TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER/OFFICER: RAYMOND J. PRICE, VICE PRESIDENT

b. CYPRESS SUPPLY, INC.
668 FL CENTRAL PARKWAY
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES STREICH, PRESIDENT

c. EAST CONTINENTAL SUPPLIES, LLC.
7655 W 20TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER/OFFICER: CLAUDIA CARBONELL, MANAGING MEMBER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000, for the initial contract term of three years, and an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period (s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amounts shown will be expended.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FOUR PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS

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

1. accept grant awards for four programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Secondary Programs, Section 131, in the approximate amount of $4,168,074, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Programs, Section 132, in the approximate amount of $986,175, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

c. Himan Brown Charitable Trust for funding under the Himan Brown Charitable Trust After-school Care Program, in the approximate amount of $350,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017; and

d. Village of Key Biscayne for funding under the Village of Key Biscayne, in the approximate amount of $60,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through 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;

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.

E-202 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND NORTH BAY VILLAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and North Bay Village.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) FOR AN APPROXIMATE 14-ACRE BOARD-OWNED SITE UTILIZED BY THE COUNTY AS RON EHMANN PARK (“PARK”), LOCATED ADJACENT TO MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, 10655 S.W. 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2, 2049, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE FUTURE EXPENDITURES BY THE COUNTY WITHIN THE PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Joint Use Agreement (“Agreement”) with Miami-Dade County (“County”) for an approximate 14-acre Board-owned site utilized by the County as Ron Ehmann Park (“Park”), located adjacent to Miami Killian Senior High School, 10655 S.W. 97 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33176, to extend the term of the Agreement for the period ending March 2, 2049, in order to facilitate future expenditures by the County within the Park, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF HIALEAH (“CITY”) TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2021, FOR CONTINUED USE OF BRIGHT PARK BY FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 701 EAST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013, FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND

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

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

1) execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and the City of Hialeah (“City”) to extend the term through August 25, 2021, for continued use of Bright Park by Flamingo Elementary School, located at 701 East 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, for recreational activities, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Lease Agreement, and placing the City in Default, as applicable.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE LBA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION, INC. (“LBA”), TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE LEASE FOR ONE MONTH FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 13835 N.W. 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH 33018, FLORIDA; AND

2) EXECUTE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LBA, TO ALLOW FOR ITS RELOCATION TO A PORTION OF THE FORMER WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 1901 N.W. 127 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33167, FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER BOTH LEASE AGREEMENTS REFERENCED ABOVE, INCLUDING INCREASING OR DECREASING THE AREA OCCUPIED BY LBA, AND RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND PLACING LBA IN DEFAULT, AS APPLICABLE

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

1) execute an amendment to the Existing Lease Agreement between the School Board and the LBA Children & Families Foundation, Inc. (“LBA”), to extend the term of the lease for one month for the operation of a District-managed charter school, located at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue, Miami 33018, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item,

2) execute a New Lease Agreement with LBA, to allow for its relocation to a portion of the former Westview Middle School campus, located at 1901 N.W. 127 Street, Miami 33167, for the continued operation of a District-managed charter school under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under both Lease Agreements referenced above, including increasing or decreasing the area occupied by LBA, and renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Lease Agreements, and placing LBA in default, as applicable.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE AN OWNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING TO OWNERSHIP BY THE BOARD OF THE FLORAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY (“PROPERTY”), LOCATED AT 5120 N.W. 24 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142, AND AUTHORIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION, INC. (“NANA”), AS PROSPECTIVE TENANT AND SUB-TENANT, RESPECTIVELY, ON THE PROPERTY, TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, FOR THE SPECIFIC AND LIMITED PURPOSE OF INCLUDING THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE MODEL CITY URBAN CENTER DISTRICT, IN ORDER TO ALLOW NANA TO SECURE THE NECESSARY LICENSES TO OPERATE AT THIS LOCATION; AND

2) EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO FACILITATE INCLUSION OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE MODEL CITY URBAN CENTER DISTRICT

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

1) execute an Ownership Affidavit attesting to ownership by the Board of the Floral Heights Elementary School property (“Property”), located at 5120 N.W. 24 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142, and authorizing Miami-Dade County and Neighbors and Neighbors Association, Inc. (“NANA”), as prospective tenant and subtenant, respectively, on the Property, to file an application for public hearing on behalf of the School Board, for the specific and limited purpose of including the Property within the Model City Urban Center District, in order to allow NANA to secure the necessary licenses to operate at this location; and

2) execute any other documents that may be required to facilitate inclusion of the Property within the Model City Urban Center District.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD AND 1150 ASSOCIATES, LTD, FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 1150 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130, IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE PURCHASE OPTION DATE, AND TO MODIFY THE CANCELLATION PROVISION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the Board and 1150 Associates, LTD, for the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, located at 1150 SW 1 Street, Miami, Florida 33130, in order to extend the Purchase Option date, and to modify the cancellation provision under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-7 ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A PORTION OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (“DASH”) SITE LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137, AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE AN INVITATION TO BID FOR THE POSSIBLE SALE OF SAME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7315 – DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LAND AND OTHER REAL PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish the fair market value of a portion of the Design and Architecture Senior High School (“DASH”) site located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137, at or above $27,000,000, and direct the Superintendent to issue an Invitation To Bid for the possible sale of same, in accordance with the process set forth in School Board Policy 7315 – Disposal of Surplus Land and Other Real Property.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD FOR AUDITORIUM AND CLASSROOM ADDITION AT MIAMI ARTS STUDIO 6-12 AT ZELDA GLAZER, LOCATED AT 15015 S.W. 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33185, PROJECT NUMBER 01543800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Auditorium & Classroom Addition at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, located at 15015 S.W. 24 Street, Miami, Florida, 33185, Project Number 01543800, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $521,555 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 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGREEMENTS WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COMMISSIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Amendments to the Agreements with Turner Construction Company, to reflect the company’s change in Principal responsible to the Board for Construction Management at-Risk Services for various commissions.

F-36 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVE THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 N.W. 195 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, 33169, PROJECT NUMBER 00223200; AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement for the water and wastewater facilities to serve the Miami Norland Senior High School located at 1050 N.W. 195 Street, Miami Gardens, Florida, 33169, Project Number 00223200; and to convey the subject utility lines in favor of and to the City of North Miami Beach.

F-37 AWARD TO THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (THORNTON) FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW K-8 SCHOOL, LOCATED AT N.W. 90 STREET AND N.W. 114 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178; PROJECT NUMBER 01439300 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. the General Obligation Bond funded New K-8 School located at N.W. 90 Street and N.W. 114 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178; Project Number 01439300, on the basis of the lowest Base Bid in the amount of $10,761,101.

F-38 AWARD JOB ORDER CONTRACTS TO:

1) CAMI-AXLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 1 CONTRACT # JOC16M-A1

2) IGWT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 2 CONTRACT # JOC16M-A2

3) JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 1 CONTRACT # JOC16SB-A3

4) J.R.T. CONTRUCTION COMPANY
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 2 CONTRACT # JOC16SB-A4

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Job Order Contracts on the basis of the weighted factor to:

Contract # JOC16M-A1
Cami-Axle Construction, Inc.
1618 N.W. 38 Street, No. 4
Miami, Florida 33142
Weighted factor: 0.8256
MBE & MWBE (African American)

Contract # JOC16M-A2
IGWT Construction, Inc.
5931 N.W. 173 Drive, Suite 1
Hialeah, Florida 33015
Weighted factor of 0.9724
MBE & MWBE (African American)

Contract # JOC16SB-A3
JCI International, Inc.
12315 S.W. 132 Court
Miami, Florida 33186
Weighted factor of 0.8149
SBE Tier 2 & MWBE (Hispanic American)

Contract # JOC16SB-A4
J.R.T. Construction Company
8857 N.W. 117 Street
Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018
Weighted factor of 0.8170
SBE Tier 1 & MWBE (Hispanic American)

F-60 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-055-HR – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-055-HR – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, to establish a contract at firm unit prices for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

a. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
8179 S.W. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JAMES HAND, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

b. US WATER SERVICES CORPORATION
4939 CROSS BAYOU BOULEVARD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
OWNER: GARY DEREMER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $256,520 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $129,000, 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-15-056-HR – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-056-HR – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES to establish a contract at firm unit prices for all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to pump-out and repair grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, North and South of Flagler Street for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING AND SBE Tier 1
SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR, INC.
757 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $322,150 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $162,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-62 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-079-CV – TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-079-CV – TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION, to establish a contract at firm unit prices for the installation of television production studio equipment at several schools throughout The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

a. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 S. W. 74TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH MILLER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

b. PRO SOUND, INC.
1375 N. E. 123RD STREET
MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER/OFFICER: JON EVANS, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,341,833, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,170,916, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-63 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-064-AC- FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-064-AC–Fire Suppression System, Service Contract, to provide all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair, and maintain the fire suppression systems, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

a. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC. SBE
7720 NW 53RD STREET
MIAMI, FLorida 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: ORLANDO ALFONSO, VICE PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

b. CITY FIRE, INC. M/WBE
5708 SW 25TH STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33023
OWNER/OFFICER: GERARD STUMM, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a total estimated amount of $1,500,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $750,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension periods. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-64 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-026-CV – TWO-WAY RADIOS, ACCESSORIES AND REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PARTS, CATALOG DISCOUNT

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-026-CV – Two-Way Radios, Accessories and Repair/Replacement Parts, Catalog Discount, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list, quantities, as may be required, of two-way radios, accessories and repair/replacement parts, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

a. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION MBE
1785 N. W. 79TH AVENUE
DORAL, FL 33126
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL FRESCO, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

b. ENLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10111 N. W. 53RD STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER/OFFICER: ALAN RABIN, PRESIDENT

c. INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONIC, INC.
350 N. W. 215th STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL J. UMANO, PRESIDENT

d. RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
7100 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID P. STOREY, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

a. CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. M/WBE
3650 HACIENDA BOULEVARD, SUITE C
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER/OFFICER: SIGILFREDO RODRIGUEZ, JR., PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $750,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-65 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-65, AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-073-CV – SECURITY SYSTEM SERVICES (withdrawn)

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

1. AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-073-CV – SECURITY SYSTEMS SERVICES, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to maintain a fully operational security system, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of June 22, 2016 through June 21, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

NORTH AND CENTRAL REGIONS

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

SOUTH REGION

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

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,000,000 for the initial contract term of two (2) years, and an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve one (1) new application for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. PRISCILLA PARRIS DOAH Case No. 15-6758TTS

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. Priscilla Parris, DOAH Case No. 15-6758TTS, sustaining her ten (10) day suspension without pay.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 FLORIDA BAR APP

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, determine best communication method to inform all M-DCPS high school students about The Florida Bar’s JustAdulting app.

H-5 STUDENT FUNDRAISING (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to amend School Board Policy 5830 – Student Fund-Raising, and any other applicable policies, by removing any mention of candy sales and encouraging club sponsors to seek alternative fund-raising options.

H-6 POSTHUMOUS CONFERRING OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS TO PARENTS OF DECEASED STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to create an official procedure by which the parents or guardians of deceased M-DCPS students can participate in the commencement ceremony of their child’s school and receive a posthumous diploma on behalf of their child.

H-7 YOUTH SAFETY

ACTION PROPOSED BY THE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support the Superintendent in his efforts to explore the feasibility of the District entering into an interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami, the Children’s Trust, and other municipalities as may be appropriate.

H-8 SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY THE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to work with the School Board Attorney to research and provide recommendations regarding the creation of a School Board of Miami-Dade County Scholarship program and report back to the Board no later than September 2016, as a mechanism to further support student success.

H-9 EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, officially oppose the FPL’s rate increase so that our District can properly serve our students and pay our employees.

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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