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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 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, AUGUST 8, 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.

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

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

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

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. 16-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION LOCAL #1416

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The International Longshoremen’s Association Local #1416.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NU CHAPTER OF CHI ETA PHI NURSING SORORITY, INC. (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nu Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Inc.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE GERALD D. KITCHELL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Deputy Chief of Police Gerald D. Kitchell.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-090 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF M IAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LATIN GRAMMY CULTURAL FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-092 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-092 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the YMCA Youth in Government students.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-093 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING OLYMPIC ATHLETE ROBIN PRENDES OF THE UNITED STATES ROWING TEAM (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Olympic athlete Robin Prendes of the United States Rowing Team.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Coral Gables Senior High School Vocal Group

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• August 23, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• August 9, 2016 Attorney-Client Session
• August 10, 2016 School Board Meeting

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 (revised)

• Summer Reading and Mathematics Challenge
• JP Morgan Chase Check Presentation
• Together for Children Coalition

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 FOR APPROVAL OF THE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2016-2017 Testing Calendar.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM JULY 15, 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 11, 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Personnel Action Listing 1087 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from July 15, 2016 through August 11, 2016.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2016-2017 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective September 8, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the following positions in the SMSC of FRS effective October 1, 2016: District Compliance Office and Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations.

D-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc., in an amount of $71,000 for one (1) year, commencing on September 1, 2016 and ending on August 31, 2017.

D-24 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5511, DRESS CODE AND SCHOOL UNIFORMS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 5511, Dress Code and School Uniforms, to be effective November 23, 2016.

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

20 WORKDAYS
JANINA E. ABREU – TEACHER
JOE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
ANDREW D. BLOODSAW – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2 WORKDAYS
PHILLIP W. GREEN – TEACHER
FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

23 WORKDAYS
FRANCISCO N. MENDEZ – TEACHER
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

9 WORKDAYS
RAYMOND D. SUITS – TEACHER
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS
ANTHONY A. SYMONS – TEACHER
REDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9 WORKDAYS
JULIA M. YAPELL – TEACHER
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
SEVERN E. BRADWELL – CUSTODIAN
RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DALLAS BYNUM – LEAD CUSTODIAN
NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS
JOSEPH WHITE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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. Janina E. Abreu, Teacher, Joe Hall Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

B) Mr. Andrew D. Bloodsaw, School Security Monitor, Miami Beach Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

C) Mr. Phillip W. Green, Teacher, Frances S. Tucker, Elementary School, suspension without pay for two (2) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

D) Mr. Francisco N. Mendez, Teacher, Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty-three (23) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

E) Mr. Raymond D. Suits, Teacher, South Dade Senior High School, suspension without pay for nine (9) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

F) Mr. Anthony A. Symons, Teacher, Redland Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective September 8, 2016.

G) Ms. Julia M. Yapell, Teacher, South Dade Middle School, suspension without pay for nine (9) workdays, effective September 8, 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. Severn E. Bradwell, Custodian, Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 8, 2016.

B) Mr. Dallas Bynum, Lead Custodian, Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 8, 2016.

C) Mr. Joseph White, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 8, 2016.

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

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2015-16 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2015-16; and

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,048 items with a depreciated cost of $212,156 and recoveries containing 13 items with a depreciated cost of $6,961 to update the records for April, May and June 2016.

E-14 ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY 2016-17

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

1. adopt the millage rates below:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .748 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.500 mills;

b) state established Required Local Effort millage levy of 4.890 mills; and

c) Debt Service levy of .184 mills.

2. adopt the millage rates for FY 2016-17 for a total of 7.322 mills.

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

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

1. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for FY 2016-17 through FY 2020-21.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY 2016-17 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 13 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 7, 2016.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015-16 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(21,317,043); and

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

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015‑16 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $4,020,686 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 6 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015-16 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations and year end fund balance by the amount of $ (6,046,251).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015-16 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $1,054,391 and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER ARRA STIMULUS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16, Special Revenue – Other ARRA Stimulus Fund Final Budget Review; and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Final Budget Review; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, FY 2015-16 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues by $419,873, decreasing appropriations by $6,103,009 and increasing ending fund balance by $6,522,882.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 1 FY 2015-16 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2015-16 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues by $3,676, increasing appropriations by $87,853 and decreasing ending fund balance by $91,529 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2015-16 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues by $20,176, decreasing appropriations by $38,857 and increasing ending fund balance by $18,681 as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2015-16 Internal Service Fund FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 3, the FY 2015-16 Internal Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues by $13,723,218, decreasing expenses by $5,161,547 and increasing net position by $18,884,765 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 fiduciary Fund – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2015-16 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, decreasing additions, deductions and net position by $3,447,797 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-27 RESOLUTION NO. 2 ON THE USE OF FY 2015-16 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 2 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2015-16 Categorical Program as shown on the attached form in the amount of $11,562,075.33.

E-28 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1 ON THE USE OF FY 2016-17 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2016-17 Categorical Programs as shown on the attached form in the amount of $13,058,984.

E-29 AWARD THE EQUIPMENT LEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP. AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 16-084 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ADDITIONAL SCHEDULES TO THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR UP TO $78,900,000 FOR DIGITAL DEVICES AS PART OF THE 21^ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND DIGITAL CONVERGENCE INITIATIVE (revised)

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

1) award the equipment lease request for proposal to Banc of America Public Capital Corp. and approve Resolution No. 16-084 authorizing the execution of additional schedules to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. for digital devices and related equipment totaling up to $78,900,000 as needed, with the first financing of up to $27,900,000 to take place immediately; and

2) hereby declare its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax exempt lease obligations for expenses incurred with respect to the Plan to the extent permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.150-2. The reimbursement obligations intended to finance the Plan are expected not to exceed $78,900,000.

E-66 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD 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. Award (RFP) #15-066-YP, Selected Third Party Administration of Employee Benefits - On & Off-Site Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan Administration Services (Component D) to Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), at a rate of $3.95 per participant per month (PPPM) effective January 1, 2017, for a three-year period with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods; and

2. Award RFP # 15-066-YP, Selected Third Party Administration for Employee Benefits (Components A, B, C, E, F & G) to FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. for administrative services at a rate of $3.86 per employee per month PEPM) effective January 1, 2017, for a three-year period with the ability to renew for two additional one-year (1) periods.

E-67 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017; CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES THROUGH THE FLORIDA SCHOOLS RETIREE BENEFITS CONSORTIUM (FSRBC); AND APPROVAL OF THE M-DCPS RETIRED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT HEALTHCARE PROGRAM

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for associations (Managerial Exempt Personnel, Confidential Exempt Personnel) and unions in agreement with plan design and contribution changes for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 which appears on page 3 of this item; and

2. approve the following composite rate structure for the District’s self-funded healthcare program for calendar year 2017, with the Individual Stop Loss premium’s attachment point of $1,000,000; and

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

4. implement a District-sponsored Retired School Board Member Medicare Supplement plan for members who have served at least twelve (12) consecutive years and are enrolled in Medicare Part B Coverage prior to separation from service.

E-141 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-086-YWP – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-086-YWP – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES, to develop a pool of approved consultants to conduct needs assessments; develop evaluation plans and research designs; collect and analyze data; interpret results; and prepare recommendations and reports, on an as-needed basis., with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 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. ADELAIDE SERVICES, INC.
DBA ARROYO RESEARCH SERVICES
639 PENNSYLVANIA ROAD
ARDEN, NC 28704
OWNER/OFFICER: KIRK VANDERSALL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

b. ADVANCED RESEARCH CONSULTING, LLC.
1580 SWEETBAY WAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER/OFFICER: JEROME L LEVITT, MANAGING DIRECTOR

c. AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
1000 THOMAS JEFFERSON STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
OWNER/OFFICER: NILVA DA SILVA, SENIOR CONTRACT OFFICER

d. CENTER FOR ASSESSMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH, LLC.
DBA CASPER
4110 NW 64TH STREET
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32606
OWNER/OFFICER: CHARLES E. BYRD, PH.D. MANAGER

e. DR. DEB’S EDUCATION CONSULTING, LLC.
1630 ROYAL FOREST CT.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406
OWNER/OFFICER: DR. DEBORAH MAZZEO, OWNER

f. ESCOFFERY CONSULTING COLLABORATIVE, INC.
7310 SW 96TH STREET
PINECREST, FLORIDA 33156
OWNER/OFFICER: LORNA ESCOFFERY, PRESIDENT\

g. EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC.
2878 REMINGTON GREEN CIRCLE
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303
OWNER/OFFICER: DR. LINDA RECIO, PRESIDENT

h. HEZEL ASSOCIATES, LLC.
731 JAMES STREET, SUITE 410
SYRACUSE, NY 13203
OWNER/OFFICER: KIRK KNESTIS, CEO

i. LEONARD FONTANA AND ADELA BECKERMAN FONTANA, INC.
4613 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, UNIT 429
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33067
OWNER/OFFICER: DR. LEONARD FONTANA, INDEPENDENT EVALUATOR

k. MCREL INTERNATIONAL
4601 DTC BOULEVARD, SUITE 500
DENVER, CO 80237
OWNER/OFFICER: SUE DESCH, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

l. MEASUREMENT INCORPORATED
423 MORRIS STREET
DURHAM, NC 27701
OWNER/OFFICER: THOMAS KELSH, VICE PRESIDENT

m. PRISMATIC SERVICES, INCORPORATED
20460 CHARTWELL CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1
CORNELIUS, NC 28031
OWNER/OFFICER: TATIA PRIETO, PRESIDENT

n. Q-Q RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, LLC. MBE
1444 BISCAYNE BLVD., #115-24
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: SANDRA WILLIAMS, PH.D., CEO
AFRICAN AMERICAN

o. RMC RESEARCH CORPORATION
3550 BUSCHWOOD PARK DRIVE, SUITE 130
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33618
OWNER/OFFICER: TRUDY HENSLEY, VICE PRESIDENT

p. THE CNA CORPORATION
3003 WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
ARLINGTON, VA 22201
OWNER/OFFICER: NICHOLAS W. HUNTER, DIRECTOR

q. THOMAS P. MILLLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC.
1630 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET, SUITE 430
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
OWNER/OFFICER: THOMAS MILLER, PRESIDENT & CEO

s. WESTED
730 HARRISON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
OWNER/OFFICER: VIRGILIO F. TRINO, JR. CONTRACTS MANAGER

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to obtain Request for Quotes from the preapproved vendors, up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $667,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-013-YWP – CHARTER BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, to obtain preapproved vendors to provide charter bus services, in and out of county travel, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 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. ACADEMY BUS, LLC.
124 VIA FLORENZA
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33418
OWNER/OFFICER: BRET T. BRITTENUM, GENERAL MANAGER

b. ACE TOURS AND TRANSPORTATION, INC.
5944 CORAL RIDGE DRIVE, SUITE 122
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33076
OWNER/OFFICER: MAURICIO CHACON,
VP/GENERAL MANAGER

c. AMERICAN COACH, INC.
17332 SW 149TH COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33187
OWNER/OFFICER: MIRIAM PEREZ DE CAMINO, PRESIDENT

d. ATLANTIC CHARTERS, INC.
5440 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 205
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33319
OWNER/OFFICER: BARRINGTON SAMUELS, PRESIDENT

e. CLASSIC BUS LINES, INC.
1900 PRESTON TRAIL
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33071
OWNER/OFFICER: JOYCE LAPOINTE, PRESIDENT

f. EMPIRE COACH LINE, INC.
1161 SPRUCE AVENUE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824
OWNER/OFFICER: EDDIE SERRANO, VP/GENERAL MANAGER

g. EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION, INC.s
9572 SIDNEY HAYES ROAD, SUITE 103
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32821
OWNER/OFFICER: MARCELO MACHADO, PRESIDENT

h. FLORIDATOURS.COM, LLC.
6278 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 287
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33308
OWNER/OFFICER: STEPHEN C. GLADDING, PRESIDENT

i. FLORIDA TRAILS, INC.
DBA ANNETT BUS LINES
130 MADRID DRIVE
SEBRING, FLORIDA 33876
OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID ANNETT, VICE PRESIDENT

j. HEAVENLY CHARTER, INC. MBE/MWBE
PO BOX 470881
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33247
OWNER/OFFICER: DANIEL F. GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE

k. J&A BUS SERVICES CORP. MBE/MWBE
4591 SW 137TH COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33175
OWNER/OFFICER: JADIRAH GUERRA, OPERATIONS MANAGER
HISPANIC AMERICAN MALE

l. KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC. MBE/MWBE
13320 NW 18TH COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33167
OWNER/OFFICER: ANTONIO KING, PRESIDENT/CEO
AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE

m. MIAMI JET TOURS, INC.
12805 NW 42ND AVENUE
OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054
OWNER/OFFICER: RAFAEL MULKAY, PRESIDENT

n. MOTORCOACH CLASS “A” TRANSPORTATION, INC.
8245 NW 93RD STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: ERNESTO PEREZ, GENERAL MANAGER

o. SAFEGUARD AMERICA, INC.
DBA AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION
PO BOX 143977
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33114
OWNER/OFFICER: STEVEN MASDEU, DIRECTOR

p. TRANSTAR TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC.
404 ZELL DRIVE
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32824
OWNER/OFFICER: GAYE ROBERT, PRESIDENT

q. TRAVEL BY BUS!, LLC.
1171 SE 10TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33010
OWNER/OFFICER: GUNTHER MEYER, PRESIDENT

r. UNIQUE CHARTERS, INC.
160 NW 176TH STREET, SUITE 200-1
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: RANDY SMITH, OWNER

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to obtain Request for Quotes from the preapproved vendors, for the initial term and for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board may purchase quantities, as may be needed, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount and/or utilize any specific vendor (s).

E-143 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-024-MT - AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, PHOTOGRAPHIC, MISC. EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & INSTALLATION SERVICES CATALOG DISCOUNT

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

1. AWARD Invitation to Bid No. ITB-15-024-MT – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISIONS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, MISC. EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES & INSTALLATION SERVICES, to purchase, at catalog discount, quantities, as may be required, for various departments servicing Miami-Dade County Public School District, with an initial effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 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:

PRIMARY

A. AUDIO ENHANCEMENT, INC.
14241 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD
BLUFFDALE, UTAH 84065
OWNER/OFFICER: JEFF ANDERSON, CEO

B. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC. DBA AVI-SPL
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33634
OWNER/OFFICER: RAJ DANI, CFO

C. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 NW 165^TH STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: VINCENT VENTO, PRESIDENT

D. CAMCOR, INC.
2273 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27215
OWNER/OFFICER: RAYMOND BAILEY, PRESIDENT

E. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC.
200 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS 60061
OWNER/OFFICER: THOMAS RICHARDS, MANAGER

F. EMTEC FEDERAL, INC.
2355 DULLES CORNER BOULEVARD, SUITE 600
HERNDON, VIRGINIA 20171
OWNER/OFFICER: BARRY CULMAN, CEO

G. GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC MBE/MWBE
9101 NW 7^TH AVENUE, SUITE B21
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150
OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, MANAGERAFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE

H. IMAGE PRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
7640 NW 25^TH STREET, UNIT 113
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33122
OWNER/OFFICER: FREDERIC FRIEDMANN, PRESIDENT

I. IPHONE AND IPAD WAREHOUSE, LLC. SBE/MWBE
18149 NE 19^TH AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33162
OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN FARRELL, MANAGER
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE

J. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 SW 74^TH COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH MILLER, PRESIDENT

K. PRO SOUND, INC.
1375 NE 123^RD STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161
OWNER/OFFICER: ROD SINTOW, CEO

L. RICOH USA, INC.
1200 SOUTH PINE ISLAND ROAD
PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33324
OWNER/OFFICER: MARTIN BRODIGAN, PRESIDENT

M. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 NW 113^TH COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
OWNER/OFFICER: JORGE SMITH, PRESIDENT

N. SMILEY’S AUDIO-VISUAL, INC.
2415 FINGER LANE
BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830
OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES SMILEY, VICE PRESIDENT

O. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
4675 EAST COTTON CENTER BLVD, SUITE 155
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL RUPRICH, PRESIDENT

P. VISIONWORX, LLC
5530 FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD SOUTH
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32257
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN DOSTER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE:

I. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33634
OWNER/OFFICER: RAJ DANI, CFO

II. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 NW 165^TH STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: VINCENT VENTO, PRESIDENT

III. CAMCOR, INC.
2273 SOUTH CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27215
OWNER/OFFICER: RAYMOND BAILEY, PRESIDENT

IV. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
200 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, ILLINOUIS 60061
OWNER/OFFICER: THOMAS RICHARD, MANAGER

V. EMTEC FEDERAL, INC.
2355 DULLES CORNER BOULEVARD, SUITE 600
HERNDON, VIRGINIA 20171
OWNER/OFFICER: BARRY CULMAN, CEO

VI. GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC MBE/MWBE
9101 NW 7^TH AVENUE, B21
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150
OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, MANAGER
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE

VII. IMAGE PRO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
7640 NW 25^th STREET, UNIT 113
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33122
OWNER/OFFICER: FREDERIC FRIEDMANN, PRESIDENT

VIII. IPHONE AND IPAD WAREHOUSE, LLC. SBE/MWBE
18149 NE 19^th AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33162
OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN FARRELL, MANAGER
AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE

IX. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 SW 74^th COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33155
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH MILLER, PRESIDENT

X. PRO SOUND, INC.
1375 NE 123^rd STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161
OWNER/OFFICER: ROD SINTOW, CEO

XI. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 NW 113^th COURT
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178
OWNER/OFFICER: JORGE SMITH, PRESIDENT

XII. SMILEY’S AUDIO VISUAL
2415 FINGER LANE
BARTOW, FLORIDA 33830
OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES SMILEY, VICE PRESIDENT

XIII. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
4675 EAST COTTON CENTER BOULEVARD, SUITE 155
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL RUPRICH, PRESIDENT

XIV. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MWBE
8825 NW 21^ST TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172
OWNER/OFFICER: ENRIQUE FLETCHES, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC-AMERICAN MALE

XV. VISIONWORX, LLC
5530 FLORIDA MINING BOULEVARD SOUTH
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32257
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN DOSTER, PRESIDEN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, at catalog discount, quantities, for audio visual, television, photographic, misc. equipment, supplies and installation services, for 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 subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-051-MT- STUDENT AND CLASS PICTURES, to establish a list of preapproved vendors to provide student and class picture services, for The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 2019, as follows:

a. FOX-MAR PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.
10535 SW 109^TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: IRA A. FOX, PRESIDENT

b. GRADUATE SERVICES MIAMI, INC.
DBA HJ MIAMI PHOTO
7640 NW 25^TH STREET, SUITE 107
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER/OFFICER: MAXIM NIETO, OWNER

c. ICONIC GROUP (FLORIDA), INC.
DBA GRADIMAGES
3490 MARTIN HURST ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
OWNER/OFFICER: CAROLINA SUMMERS, CONTRACT AND BID MANAGER

d. LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS, INC.
11000 VIKING DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN ANTOLINI, AREA SALES MANAGER

e. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS, INC.
3616 HILLSBOROUGH ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27705
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH S. STRAWBRIDGE, PRESIDENT

f. TWOMATOS, INC.
16260 SW 81^ST STREET
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER/OFFICER: ARMANDO MATO, DIRECTOR

2. AWARD Invitation to Bid ITB-16-009-MT, STUDENT AND CLASS PICTURES FOR CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESSES, to establish a list of preapproved certified small businesses to provide student and class picture services, for The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 2019, as follows:

a. EMS PHOTO CORP. SBE Tier 1
6055 SW 8^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER/OFFICER: ENRIQUE MUNOZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

b. NICK’S PHOTO STUDIO OF MIAMI, INC. MBE
10940 NW 7^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER/OFFICER: EDUARDO MENDEZ, MANAGER
AFRICAN-AMERICAN

3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to obtain Request for Quotes from the awarded preapproved vendors for the initial term of three (3) years, which may be extended for an additional two (2) one-year period.

E-146 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-15-078-YWP - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR WLRN/TV AND RADIO, AND DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

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

1. AWARD Request for Proposals No. RFP-15-078-YWP, EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR WLRN/TV AND RADIO, AND DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, to obtain the services of a public accounting firm whose partners or officers are independent certified public accountants and are duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform audits of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to three direct-support organizations operated by the School Board: Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc., The Miami Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., and Dade Athletic Foundation, Inc., and television and radio stations operated by the Board: WLRN – TV and WLRN – Radio, effective September 7, 2016, through September 6, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

C BORDERS-BYRD, CPA LLC MBE
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, 9^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
OWNER/OFFICER: CYNTHIA BORDERS-BYRD, MANAGING MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $283,500 for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $94,500 for each subsequent one (1) year period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-147 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-15-079-YWP - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

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

1. AWARD Request for Proposals No. RFP-15-079-YWP, EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, to obtain the services of a public accounting firm whose partners or officers are independent certified public accountants and are duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform an audit of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the Educational Facilities Impact Fees established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and The School Board, effective September 7, 2016, through September 6, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

C BORDERS-BYRD, CPA LLC MBE
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, 9^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
OWNER/OFFICER: CYNTHIA BORDERS-BYRD, MANAGING MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,100 for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $26,700 for each subsequent one (1) year period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/ DONATIONS FOR FOUR PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS AS APPROPRIATE

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

1. accept three grant awards and one donation for four programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Community Service Grant (WLRN-TV), in the approximate amount of $307,447, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

b. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, in the approximate amount of $741,600, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $607,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017; and

d. Florida International University for in-kind support under the Florida International University After-School All-Stars program, in the approximate amount of $1,929,483, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

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

a. Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $580,072.

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 Florida Department of Education;

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. eliminate any grant-funded position upon cessation of the grant funds, and place the impacted employee(s) on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MT. ZION EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. (“MT. ZION”) FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 6720 N.E. 5 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33138, FOR STAFF AT MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY; AND

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

1) execute a Lease Agreement with Mt. Zion Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc. (“Mt. Zion”), for the use of a parking lot located at 6720 N.E. 5 Avenue, Miami 33138, for staff at Morningside K-8 Academy at an annual rental rate of $5,304, and under, substantially, the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2)grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including amending any exhibits to the Agreement, and renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Lease Agreement, and placing Mt. Zion in default, as applicable.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI (“CITY”), A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR USE OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AT THE FORMER J.R.E. LEE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 6521 S.W. 62 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143; AND

2) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT; AND

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

1) execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of South Miami (“City”), a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida, for use of the basketball court at the former J.R.E. Lee Educational Center, located at 6521 S.W. 62 Avenue, South Miami, Florida 33143, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2) finalize negotiations and execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Joint Use Agreement; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the Joint Use Agreement, including amending any exhibits, renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Joint Use Agreement, and placing the City in default, as may be applicable.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY FOR AN APPROXIMATE 13-ACRE SITE LOCATED IN BROWARD COUNTY AND UTILIZED AS MCTYRE PARK, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 10, 2050, IN ORDER TO FACILITATE FUTURE EXPENDITURES 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 Lease Agreement between the School Board and the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County for an approximate 13-acre site located in Broward County and utilized as McTyre Park, to extend the term of the Agreement for the period ending September 10, 2050, in order to facilitate future expenditures within the Park, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SITE ACCESS AGREEMENTS TO ALLOW GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND THEIR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS ON BOARD-OWNED LAND AND ANY SUBSEQUENT REQUIRED REMEDIATION OR RESTORATION ACTIVITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute site access agreements to allow governmental entities and their authorized representatives to conduct environmental assessments on Board-owned land and any subsequent required remediation or restoration activities.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (“BOARD”) AND THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), COLLECTIVELY THE PARTIES, TO PROVIDE A GENERAL FRAMEWORK UNDER WHICH A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BOARD COULD BE FURTHER FORMULATED TO CO-DEVELOP AND CO-LOCATE A NEW, EXPANDED FIRE STATION AND A FUTURE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY ON THE CITY-OWNED FIRE STATION NO. 4 SITE (1105-1133 S.W. 2 AVENUE) ALL UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the School Board (“Board”) and the City of Miami (“City”), collectively the Parties, to provide a general framework under which a collaboration between the City and the Board could be further formulated to co-develop and co-locate a new, expanded fire station and a future educational facility on the City-owned fire station no. 4 site (1105-1133 S.W. 2 Avenue) all under mutually acceptable terms and conditions as noted in the agenda item.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW CLASSROOM AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) SHELTER ADDITIONS AT CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, (A REUSE OF PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW CLASSROOM AND PE SHELTER BUILDINGS), LOCATED AT 1225 SOUTHWEST 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33174, PROJECT NUMBER 01542800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for New Classroom and Physical Education (PE) Shelter Additions at Coral Park Elementary School, (a reuse of Palm Springs North Elementary School New Classroom and PE Shelter Buildings), located at 1225 Southwest 97 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33174, Project Number 01542800, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $145,000 for Reuse Basic Services; and

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

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING – TIER 2) AGREEMENT WITH AVART AMMANN & WHITNEY, INC. (FORMERLY BERGER AVART, INC.), AS FOLLOWS:

1) AMEND FIRM’S NAME TO AMMANN & WHITNEY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the amendments to the Special Projects Consultant (Structural) Agreement with Avart, Ammann & Whitney, Inc. (formerly Berger Avart, Inc.), as follows:

1) Amend firm’s name to Ammann & Whitney, Inc.;

2) Replace Mr. Jorge Canales, PE., with Mr. Ernesto Polo, PE, as firm’s authorized representative to the Board; and

3) Amend firm’s address to 7270 N.W. 12 Street, Suite 860, Miami, Florida 33126.

F-41 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INCORPORATED, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 514 N.W. 77 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33150; PROJECT NUMBER 01434000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Link Construction Group, Incorporated for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School, located at 514 N.W. 77 Street, Miami, Florida 33150; Project Number 01434000, in the amount of $2,236,999 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $171,545.

F-43 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17631 N.W. 20 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33056; PROJECT NUMBER 01435200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for BDI Construction Company, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Parkview Elementary School, located at 17631 N.W. 20 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056; Project Number 01435200, in the amount of $2,503,499 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $161,288.

F-60 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-088-AC – FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE CONTRACT

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-088-AC – FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE CONTRACT, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to service, test, inspect, repair and maintain fire extinguishers during the term of the bid, with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 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:

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE

b. CITY FIRE, INC. M/WMBE
5708 SW 25^th STREET
WEST PARK, FLORIDA 33023
OWNER/OFFICER:LARRAINE M. STRUMM, PRESIDENT
WOMAN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, at quantities, as may be required of fire extinguisher tests, inspections, repairs and maintenance services, for up to the total estimated amount of $2,007,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,003,500 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 INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-91-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES

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

1. Award Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-91-YWP – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES, located at NE 14^th Street and NE 2^nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132, with an effective date of September 7, 2016 through September 6, 2017, as may be required, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PARK AVENUE OF MIAMI, INC.
10 SW SOUTH RIVER DRIVE APARTMENT 1602
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER/OFFICER: JEAN-CLAUDE CAHEN, OWNER

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

3. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to award the contract to the vendor offering the next highest annual rental rate in the event the District is unable to consummate lease agreement with the awarded vendor and.

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve three (3) new applications for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 5830, STUDENT FUNDRAISING (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend Policy 5830, Student Fundraising, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 7, 2016.

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE CASE OF: Michael Arrington v. Miami-Dade County Public School District, Alberto Carvalho, Sean Gallagan, George W. Sands, et. al., U.S. District Court Case No. 15-24141-CIV-MARTINEZ-GOODMAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense of the current and former School Board employees who are individually named as Defendants in the case of Michael Arrington v. Miami-Dade County Public School District, et. al., U.S. District Court Case No. 15-24141-CIV-MARTINEZ-GOODMAN.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

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

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

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

2. Encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 4, 2016 in conjunction with the International “Walk to School Day.”

H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 16-22, 2016, AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF YEAR-ROUND SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16- 22, 2016, and encouragement of year-round safe driving practices at all District high schools.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

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

H-6 RETAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO EARN SCHOLARS DESIGNATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a campaign to encourage students to avail themselves of the retake opportunities for the State EOCs especially in those courses that exceed the requirements of the standard diploma designation (Algebra II, Geometry, Biology, and US History), so that they might earn a Scholar designation diploma.

H-7 PROPOSAL TO ENGAGE M-DCPS SCIENCE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN A DATA COLLECTION EFFORT TO ASSIST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR SCIENCE-BASED MOSQUITO MONITORING PROGRAM (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, determine the feasibility and best practices to engage science teachers and students in a data collection effort that will identify where the Zika-transmitting mosquitoes are prevalent in Miami-Dade County.

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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09.07.16

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