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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 5, 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, OCTOBER 3, 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. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUDGE STANFORD BLAKE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Judge Stanford Blake for his public service and commitment to the citizens of Miami-Dade County.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COX MEDIA GROUP (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cox Media Group.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AARP NW MIAMI CHAPTER 4686 (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing AARP NW MIAMI CHAPTER 4686.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NORTH MIAMI SR. HIGH NAF ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCE FOR THEIR COLLABORATION WITH THE BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SCHOOLS TO WORK PROGRAM WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No, 16-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing North Miami Sr. High NAF Academy of Health Science for their collaboration with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Schools to Work Program with Miami Dade County Public Schools.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SUPERINTENDENT ADVISORY PANEL INCLUSION AWARD WINNERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Winston Park K-8 Center as the 2016-2017 Superintendent’s District Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities Inclusion Achievement Award recipient.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THEATRE PROJECT “THE R+J EFFECT”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing theatre project “The R+J Effect”.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF NO. 16-102 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PARENT TO PARENT OF MIAMI (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Parent to Parent of Miami.

B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT, CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH CRIME WATCH DIVISION, AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN FOR THEIR PARTNERSHIP IN THE DISTRICT’S KINDERGARTEN COP PROGRAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Department, Citizens’ Crime Watch Of Miami-Dade County Youth Crime Watch Division, And The National Center For Missing & Exploited Children For Their Partnership In The District’s Kindergarten Cop Program.

B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING COLONEL JOSIE FERNANDEZ (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Colonel Josie Fernandez.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

  • Palm Springs Elementary School Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • September 1, 8, and 22, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • September 7, 2016 School Board Meeting
  • September 7, 2016 Second Budget Public Hearing

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

  • 2016 STEM Designation
  • FAFSA Recognition
  • 2016 NAF Academy Assessment Results

A-2 REQUEST TO WAIVE AND SUSPEND PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5830, STUDENT FUNDRA/SING IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR FUNDRAISING AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF EFFORTS IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE MATTHEW (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Waive and suspend prohibitions outline in School Board School Board Policy 5830, Student Fundraising in order to allow for fundraising and/or other charitable activities in support of relief efforts in response to Hurricane Matthew.

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

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

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 AUGUST 12, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM JUNE 28, 2016 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2016

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

The Personnel Action Listing 1088 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from August 12, 2016 through September 8, 2016.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from June 28, 2016 through October 14, 2016.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves the recommendations for appointments, lateral transfers to be effective October 6, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item and authorize compensation adjustments upon appointment and thereafter as stipulated in this item.

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

15 WORKDAYS
RUBEN E. ASENCIO - TEACHER
NORMAN S. EDELCUP/SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8 CENTER

15 WORKDAYS
ANNA M. COHENS- HEAD START ASSISTANT
CHARLES R. DREW K-8 CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
RONALD A. DENNIS - TEACHER
GRATIGNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
YESSENIA GARCIA- HEAD ST ART EDUCATOR 2
CHARLES R. DREW K-8 CENTER

5 WORKDAYS
MARY L. HOBBS - PARAPROFESSIONAL II
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

DEMOTION
KEVIN G. TILLMAN - HEAD CUSTODIAN
DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENT

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. Ruben E. Asencio, Teacher, Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective October 6, 2016.
B) Ms. Anna M. Cohens, Head Start Assistant, Charles R. Drew K- 8 Center, suspension without pay for fifteen ( 15) workdays, effective October 27, 2016.
C) Mr. Ronald A. Dennis, Teacher, Gratigny Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective October 6, 2016.
D) Ms. Yessenia Garcia, Head Start Educator 2, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective October 6, 2016.
E) Ms. Mary L. Hobbs, Paraprofessional II, Miami Beach Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective October 6, 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. Kevin G. Tillman, Head Custodian, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K- 8 Center, demotion to Lead Custodian, effective October 6, 2016.

D-66 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION AND THREE AMENDMENTS

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

1. Approve one (1) charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for KIPP Miami, Inc. d/b/a KIPP Miami School.

2. Approve three (3) charter school amendments for:

A. True North Classical, Inc., d/b/a True North Classical Academy (MSID 1000) to increase student enrollment in year 2 by 34 students from 246 students to a maximum of 280 students for the school year 2016-2017 only, effective August 22, 2016;

B. Somerset Virtual Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Virtual Academy Middle/High (MSID 6016) to move the administrative office to Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) located at 305 NE 2 Rd., Homestead, FL 33030 (Folio No. 10-7918-008-1230); and,

C. Pinecrest Preparatory Academy, Inc., d/b/a Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School (MSID 7053) to remove the 15250 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33194 (Folio No. 30-4904-000-0090), and keep their current location at 14901 SW 42 Street, Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4916-052-0010).

3. 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-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; enFamilia, Inc.; Mexican-American Council, Inc.; ConnectFamilias, Inc.; Sundari Foundation, Inc.; READ 2 SUCCEED, Inc.; FLORIDA VENTURES; THE ROCK FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER; PIERRE TOUSSaiNT LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CENTER; Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.; Blackboard Connect, inc., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $266,000

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $266,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017, with:

  • Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;
  • enFamilia, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
  • Mexican-American Council, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
  • ConnectFamilias Inc.; in the of amount of $24,000;
  • Sundari Foundation, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
  • Read 2 Succeed, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
  • Florida Ventures, in the amount of $24,000;
  • The Rock Family Community Center, in the amount of $24,000;
  • Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center, in the amount of $24,000;
  • Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., in the amount of $24,000;
  • Blackboard Connect, Inc., in the amount of $26,000.

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

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

D-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS/SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 6, 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with additional community agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals/snacks for participants in their programs from October 6, 2016 through August 19, 2017, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods upon written confirmation from both parties for a maximum of three (3) years in total; and to contract with other agencies that may be recommended for contract by the Department of Food and Nutrition during this school year.

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for the periods ending July and August 2016.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-16-088-AG, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS SERVICES: SURVEILLANCE AND INVESTIGATION

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request for Proposals No. RFP-16-088-AG, Workers’ Compensation Claims Services: Surveillance and Investigation; and

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

E-67 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., from Medical Protective Company (A.M. Best A++, XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$6 million per student and policy annual aggregate, with total premiums for such coverage of $27,757; with additional students to be added during the year at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2016 through October 16, 2017, with premiums for this program to be paid from the District’s liability premium budget.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

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

E-87 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS 2016 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2017 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN AND BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Annual Audit Plan and Budget.

E-88 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FYE JUNE 30, 2015 – REPORT NO. 2017-011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the Miami-Dade County District School Board Florida Education Finance Program Full-Time Equivalent Student Enrollment and Student Transportation for the FYE June 30, 2015 – Report No. 2017-011.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF SECURITY CONTROLS – CERTAIN DISTRICT-ISSUED MOBILE DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Security Controls – Certain District-Issued Mobile Devices

E-141 REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-036-YWP – ART AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: REJECT ITB-15-036-YWP – ART AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to permit rebidding using revised specifications to allow for more diverse vendor participation.

E-142 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-038-MT – PRINTER CONSUMABLES – OEM, COMPATIBLE AND RE-MANUFACTURED

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

1. AWARD Invitation to Bid No. ITB-15-038-MT – PRINTER CONSUMABLES – OEM, COMPATIABLE AND REMANUFACTURED, to purchase, at catalog discount, quantities, as may be required, for various departments servicing Miami-Dade County Public Schools, with an initial effective date of October 5, 2016 through October 4, 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

CATEGORY A: ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM)

A. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. MBE
100 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: KARELINE DUVERGE, OFFICE MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

B. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC. SBE - TIER I
1666 79TH STREET CAUSEWAY, SUITE 504
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL 33141
OWNER/OFFICER: SUSAN STUART, PRESIDENT
M/WBE - WOMEN

C. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
DBA ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
3519 MAIN STREET, SUITE 401
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
OWNER/OFFICER:JEFFREY KOZMA, CONTRACT MANAGER

CATEGORY B: COMPATIBLE

D. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. MBE
100 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: KARELINE DUVERGE, OFFICE MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

E. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
DBA ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
3519 MAIN STREET, SUITE 401
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY KOZMA, CONTRACT MANAGER

CATEGORY C: REMANUFACTURED

F. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
DBA ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
3519 MAIN STREET, SUITE 401
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY KOZMA, CONTRACT MANAGER

ALTERNATE:

CATEGORY A: ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM)

I. CORNERSTONE PRINTER SUPPLIES, INC.
8950 SW 74TH COURT, SUITE 2201
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER/OFFICER:BLAS PRIETO, ACCOUNT MANAGER

II. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. MBE
100 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: KARELINE DUVERGE, OFFICE MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

II. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
DBA ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
3519 MAIN STREET, SUITE 401
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY KOZMA, CONTRACT MANAGER

CATEGORY B: COMPATIBLE

IV. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2030 W. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY N
HOUSTON, TX 77043
OWNER/OFFICER: MERRILL CHANCE, NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

V. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. MBE
100 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: KARELINE DUVERGE, OFFICE MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

VI. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
DBA ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
3519 MAIN STREET, SUITE 401
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
OWNER/OFFICER: JEFFREY KOZMA, CONTRACT MANAGER

CATEGORY C: REMANUFACTURED

VII. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
2030 W. SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY N
HOUSTON, TX 77043
OWNER/OFFICER: MERRILL CHANCE, NATIONAL SALES MANAGER

VIII. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. MBE
100 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER/OFFICER: KARELINE DUVERGE, OFFICE MANAGER
AFRICAN AMERICAN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, at catalog discount, quantities for printer in three different categories: OEM, Compatible and Remanufactured, for up to the total estimated amount of $4,000,000, for the initial contract term, and at 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 amount shown in the agenda item will be expended.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for eight programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adults with Disabilities Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $1,125,208, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $2,814,113, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, English Literacy & Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $2,300,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $343,402, for the grant period of August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Downtown Miami Charter School, in the approximate amount of $430,940, for the grant period of August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Golden Glades Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $408,240, for the grant period of August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Liberty City Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $345,842, for the grant period of August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017; and

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics Enhancement (SECME) Stars III, in the approximate amount of $494,018, for the grant period of August 1, 2016, through July 31, 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;

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.

E-202 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2017 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1. adopt the proposed 2017 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interests of the District on issues at the state and federal levels that may have fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ operations, but do not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE: (withdrawn)

1. A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS GROUP, LLC (“DEVELOPER”), IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 131-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT S.W. 92 AVENUE AND S.W. 4 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND

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

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

1) a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among the School Board, Miami-Dade County and Century Homebuilders Group, LLC (“developer”), in connection with construction of a new 131-unit residential development, located at S.W. 92 Avenue and S.W. 4 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning Between Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

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

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE PURSUING A COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (THE “COUNTY”) UNDER WHICH THE COUNTY COULD PURCHASE THE VACANT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT S.W. 132 AVENUE AND S.W. 272 STREET, AND S.W. 197 AVENUE AND S.W. 324 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE (COLLECTIVELY THE ‘PROPERTIES”), FOR PRESERVATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO ITS ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS (“E.E.L.”) PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO OBTAIN APPRAISALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ITS DISCUSSIONS WITH THE COUNTY IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPERTY VALUES AND FORMULATION OF A SUBSEQUENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize pursuing a collaboration with Miami-Dade County (the “County”) under which the County could purchase the vacant School Board-owned properties located at S.W. 132 Avenue and S.W. 272 Street, and S.W. 197 Avenue and S.W. 324 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade (collectively the ‘Properties”), for preservation purposes pursuant to its Environmentally Endangered Lands (“E.E.L.”) program, and authorize the District to obtain appraisals for the purpose of its discussions with the County in the establishment of property values and formulation of a subsequent recommendation

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PURSUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ALIGNED WITH THE FASHION INDUSTRY THROUGH A POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP WITH NKMIA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED FASHION AND DESIGN COMPLEX TO BE LOCATED ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND, AT 1175 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to pursue the development of additional educational opportunities aligned with the fashion industry through a possible partnership with NKMIA, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, in connection with a proposed fashion and design complex to be located on County-owned land, at 1175 N.W. South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33136.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7460 SOUTHWEST 118 STREET, PINECREST, FLORIDA 33156, PROJECT NUMBER 01516900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Partial Replacement & Renovations at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, located at 7460 Southwest 118 Street, Pinecrest, Florida 33156, Project Number 01516900, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $1,800,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., D/B/A MCM, AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 7460 S.W. 118 STREET, PINECREST, FLORIDA 33156; PROJECT NUMBER 01516900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Munilla Construction Management, L.L.C., d/b/a MCM, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for a Partial Replacement and Renovations Project at Miami Palmetto Senior High School at 7460 S.W. 118 Street, Pinecrest, Florida 33156; Project Number 01516900, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $132,500 for Pre-Construction Services; and

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

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE PARTIALLY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW SECONDARY FACILITY IN N.E. MIAMI-DADE ON THE DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT 1410 N.E. 215 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179 (A REUSE OF MADIE IVES CLASSROOM ADDITION), PROJECT NUMBER 01649000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record for the partially General Obligation Bond funded New Secondary Facility in N.E. Miami-Dade on the Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Site, located at 1410 N.E. 215 Street, Miami, Florida 33179 (a reuse of Madie Ives Classroom Addition), Project Number 01649000, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $365,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

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

F-29 TERMINATION, WITH CAUSE, OF URS CORPORATION SOUTHERN, INC. AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $2M, FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, COMMISSIONED APRIL 17, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate URS Corporation Southern, Inc. as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2 Million each, as follows:

1) with cause; and

2) conditions as listed in the body of the item.

F-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 01329500, GOB funded campus replacement at Bunche Park Elementary for an additional cost of $10,196.05

B-2. Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 01138500, GOB funded campus replacement at Frederick Douglass Elementary for an additional cost of $46,451.99

F-41 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (COUNTY) FOR THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED BY THE COUNTY ON BOARD-OWNED LAND TO SERVE ARCOLA LAKES PARK, LOCATED AT 8300 N.W. 12 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33150; AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement to Miami-Dade County for the wastewater facilities constructed by the County on Board-owned land to serve the Arcola Lakes Park, located at 8300 N.W. 12 Place, Miami, Florida, 33150, and to convey the subject utility line in favor of and to the County.

F-43 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT HIBISCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 18701 N.W. 1 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169; PROJECT NUMBER 01424100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Veitia Padron Incorporated, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Hibiscus Elementary School, located at 18701 N.W. 1 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169; Project Number 01424100, in the amount of $2,844,017 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $109,305.

F-60 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-092-DW - TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-092-DW – TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO EQUIPMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION, to establish a contract for the installation of television production studios for several elementary, middle & K-8 schools, for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of October 5, 2016 through October 4, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATE

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

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,152,000, for the initial contract term, and at an amount not to exceed $576,000, 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve ten (10) new applications for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 TO REQUEST THAT THE BOARD (1) APPROVE ON FINAL READING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICY 6110, GRANT FUNDS; PROMULGATION OF NEW POLICIES 6111, INTERNAL CONTROLS, 6112, CASH MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS, 6114, COST PRINCIPLES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 6550, TRAVEL AND PER DIEM, 7310, DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND 7450, PROPERTY INVENTORY; (2) APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE TRAVEL PROCEDURES MANUAL, AND TO (3) APPROVE SUBSTANTIAL REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE MANUAL OF PROPERTY CONTROL PROCEDURES (revised 2)

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

(1) amend Policy 6110, Grant Funds, adopt Policies 6111, Internal Controls, 6112, Cash Management of Grants, 6114, Cost Principles for Federal Funds, and amend Policies 6550, Travel and Per Diem, 7310, Disposition of Surplus Property, and 7450, Property Inventory, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new and amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 5, 2016;

(2) approve revisions to the Travel Procedures Manual; and

(3) approve substantial repeal and replacement of the Manual of Property Control Procedures.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXTENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida for Inspector General Services through the Office of the Miami-Dade County Inspector General to renew and extend the Interlocal Agreement for an additional three (3) year period and authorizing the Chair to submit the Amendment to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County for its consideration and approval.

H-3 EXPLORE PARTNERSHIPS AND AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE FUNDING OF HEAD START AND EARLY START PROGRAMS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore partnerships and review available resources that will increase the funding and improve the quality of head start programs and facilities.

H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER 17, 2016 AS NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY, AND ITS GOAL OF INCREASING OVERALL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH YEAR-ROUND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November 17, 2016 as National Parent Involvement Day and its goal of increasing overall student achievement through parent engagement, with year-round encouragement throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-5 PROPOSED 2017 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the proposed draft Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards 2017 Legislative Program.

H-6 HOMEWORK (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to pilot a ‘no homework’ policy during the 2016-2017 school year.

H-7 Coalition to Support Grieving Students (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of incorporating materials and resources from the Coalition to Support Grieving Students into professional development opportunities for staff, and report back to the Board by the December 14, 2016 School Board meeting.

H-8 PUBLIC HEALTH INTERACTIVE GAMING INITIATIVE (revised 2)

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 have M-DCPS students participate in a public health interactive gaming and video production initiative that will help to advance countywide prevention knowledge about the Zika virus.

H-9 AMENDMENT 2

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

1. Convene an emergency meeting of stakeholders to discuss and obtain factual information related to Amendment 2 for the purpose of providing information to the community, and;

2. Create a plan and take any necessary actions.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

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AGENDA SECTIONS

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