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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 12, 2017 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 102, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of the changes to the Agenda click the button below.

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

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

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

11:00 A. M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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

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

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GO LATINOS MAGAZINE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools approve Resolution No. 17-083 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida recognizing Go Latinos magazine for exemplary journalism positively impacting the community and for their unwavering support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and its students.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. CAROLE WALDMAN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Carole Waldman.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CARIBBEAN K-8 CENTER FOR RECEIVING FIRST PLACE IN THE DREAM IN GREEN, GREEN SCHOOLS CHALLENGE AND SECOND PLACE IN THE UNIVISION 23 MIAMI AND BRANDSMART USA 2017 "PREMIO VERDE ESCOLAR" AWARD (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Caribbean K-8 Center.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• May 2 and May 16, 2017
• June 13, June 22 and June 29, 2017

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• June 21, 2017 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

• School Grades

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, SUPPORT LEGISLATION AND/OR REGULATIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR A HIGHER DEGREE OF SCRUTINY BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE RELATED TO ENTITIES THAT ARE APPROVED TO COORDINATE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS TO ENHANCE BACKGROUND SCREENINGS OF HOST FAMILIES TO INCLUDE FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support legislation and/or regulations that provide for a higher degree of scrutiny by the United States Department of State related to entities that are approved to coordinate student exchange programs, as well as to enhance background screenings of host families to include fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

-Board Member Announcements *

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

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH SIX COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,465,476 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with six community agencies to operate programs for children with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $4,465,476 effective August 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, contingent upon approval of the 2017-2018 District Budget, as follows:

• Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., dba The ARC of South Florida in an amount not to exceed $1,509,701;
• Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,088,556;
• Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $356,543;
• University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not exceed $672,280;
• University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, in an amount not to exceed $476,072;
• United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., dba United Community Options, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $362,324 (K-12 contract in an amount not to exceed $96,000 and B-2 contract in an amount not to exceed $266,324); and

2. utilize an exception stated within School Board Policy 6320, based on the provision of educational and health related services to support students with significant disabilities.

The appropriations for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2017-2018 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2017, contingent upon approval of the 2017-2018 District Budget.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM MAY 26, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 22, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1097 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from May 26, 2017 through June 22, 2017.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS, LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF COMPENSATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2017-2018 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments, lateral transfers to be effective July 13, 2017.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REALIGNMENT, RESTRUCTURING, AND REORGANIZATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the realignment, restructuring, and reorganization to be effective July 13, 2017.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: 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:

1. A. Mr. Johnny Durham, Lead Custodian, Young Men's Preparatory Academy, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective July 13, 2017.
2. B. Ms. Maydel Fernandez, Teacher, Henry S. West Laboratory School, suspension without pay for seven (7) workdays, effective August 17, 2017.
3. C. Mr. Marco A. Sierra, Custodian, Young Men's Preparatory Academy, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective July 13, 2017.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER CONTRACT, AND ELEVEN AMENDED CHARTER CONTRACTS

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

A. Approve a new charter school contract with Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Academy Bay Middle School, for a 5 year term, commencing July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2022; and change the school’s name as indicated in the approved application from Mater Academy Cutler Bay Middle Schools to Mater Academy Bay Middle School.

B. Approve eleven (11) amended charter school contracts with:

1. AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., d/b/a AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory (MSID 1015), to increase student enrollment by 200 students from 600 students to a maximum enrollment of 800 students, commencing with the 2017-2018 school year;

2. AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., d/b/a AcadeMir Charter School West (MSID 0410), to add the following addresses and associated folios to their contract to be used for parking and playground facilities: 2710 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4916-056-0010); 2721 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4916-056-0020); 2741 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4916-056-0030); 2761 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0040); 2781 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0050); 2782 SW 149 Ave., Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0060); 2762 SW 148 Path, Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0070); 2742 SW 148 Path, Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0080); 2722 SW 148 Path, Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0090); and, 2710 SW 148 Path, Miami, FL 33185 (Folio No. 30-4961-056-0100), commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

3. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Academy Lakes Middle School (MSID 6033), to add an additional land parcel located at 17200 NW 87^th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33015 (Partial use of Folio No.30-2009-001-0540) to be used as a 50-foot pedestrian walkway to connect the two existing addresses in the current charter contract, commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

4. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Academy Lakes High School (MSID 7018), to add an additional land parcel located at 17200 NW 87^th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33015 (Partial use of Folio No.: 30-2009-001-0540) to be used as a 50-foot pedestrian walkway to connect the two existing addresses in the current charter contract, commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

5. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a iMater Academy Middle School (MSID 6014), to add 701 W 20^th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010 (Folio No. 04-3013-034-0122), as an additional adjacent location to the contract to be used as supplemental classrooms and an auditorium, commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

6. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset (MSID 5002), to designate the current temporary facility/location, at 11155 SW 112^th Avenue, Miami, FL 33174 (Folio No. 30-5007-069-0010) as the permanent location, commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

7. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Charter Middle School (MSID 6015), commencing the 2017-2018 school year, to:

(i) restrict the current location, 604 NW 12^th Avenue, Miami FL, 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-5290), to serve grades 7 and 8 only;

(ii) add the following addresses and associated folio numbers to serve grades 7 and 8 only: 542 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6200); 1220 NW 6 Street, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6210); 534 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6220); 528 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6230); 520 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6390); and 1221 NW 5 Street, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-6410);

(iii) add the following addresses and associated folio numbers to serve grade 6 students only: 601 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-0170); 1175 NW 6 St., Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-0180); and, 619 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-4102-005-0190);

(iv) increase student enrollment by 200 students from 700 students to a maximum enrollment of 900 students, only if the school earns a school accountability grade greater than a “C”; and,

(v) change the legal entity name from Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., to Sports Leadership and Management, Inc.;

8. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sports Leadership Academy of Miami Charter High School (MSID 7016), commencing the 2017-2018 school year, to:

(i) increase student enrollment by 100 students from 1,000 students to a maximum enrollment of 1,100 students, only if the school earns a school accountability grade greater than a “C”;

(ii) change the legal entity name from Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., to Sports Leadership and Management, Inc.; and,

(iii) change the name of the school from Sports Leadership Academy of Miami Charter High School to Sports Leadership and Management Charter High School;

9. South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of South Florida Autism Charter School (MSID 1070), to receive Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds, on a reimbursement basis instead of services, pursuant to s. 1002.33(17) F.S., providing all requirements for accessing these funds are satisfied pursuant to federal and state law and School Board Policy 9800, Charter Schools, commencing the 2017-2018 school year;

10. New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., d/b/a Mavericks High of North Miami-Dade County (MSID 7062), to change the name of the school from Mavericks High of North Miami-Dade County to C. G. Bethel High School, commencing the 2017-2018 school year; and,

11. New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc. d/b/a Mavericks High of South Miami-Dade County (MSID 7065), to change the name of the school from Mavericks High of South Miami-Dade County to Chambers High School commencing the 2017-2018 school year.

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

D-66 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline, and pages to the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and made part of this policy.

D-68 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 7250, Commemoration of School Facilities

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amendments to Board Policy 7250, Commemoration of School Facilities and District Facilities and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 12, 2017.

D-69 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 5200, ATTENDANCE; 5511, STUDENT DRESS CODE AND UNIFORMS; 5610, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF STUDENTS; 5845, STUDENT ACTIVITIES; AND 2260.01, SECTION 504 PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Policies 5200, Attendance; 5511, Student Dress Code and Uniforms; 5610, Suspension and Expulsion of Students; 5845, Student Activities; and 2260.01, Section 504 Procedures for Students with Disabilities, to reflect current District practices with regard to assigning students to Alternative Educational Settings.

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 2017.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2017-18

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to advertise a 2017-18 Total Millage Levy that is less than the 2016-17 Final Total Millage Levy.

E-141 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-16-019-CV – CUSTODIAL CHEMICALS

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-16-019-CV – CUSTODIAL CHEMICALS to establish a contract, at firm fixed prices, for the Office of Facilities, with an initial effective date of July 12, 2017 through July 11, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

a. BUCKEYE CLEANING CENTER, MIAMI
9101 N. W.105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN H. EHRHARD, DIRECTOR

d. CLEARWATER DISTRIBUTION, INC.
D.B.A. GULFSTAR SUPPLY COMPANY
6450 126^TH AVENUE N.
LARGO, FL 33773
OWNER/OFFICER: NICK JURY, PRESIDENT

c. EAST CONTINENTAL SUPPLIES, LLC M/WBE
7955 W. 20^TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER/OFFICER: CLAUDIA CARBONELL, MANAGING MEMBER
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

d. NATIONAL CHEMICAL LABORATORIES, INC.
401 N. 10^TH STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
OWNER/OFFICER: HARRY POLLACK, PRESIDENT

e. SOUTHEASTERN PAPER GROUP
3850 PORT JACKSONVILLE PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
OWNER/OFFICER: E. LEWIS MILLER

f. REJECTED ITEM

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, at quantities, as may be required, for up to the total estimated amount of $4,012,408 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,006,204, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 AWARD NO. RFP-16-058-MT – MOBILE DEVICES AND SERVICES (revised)

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. RFP-16-058-MT – MOBILE DEVICES AND SERVICES, is to select vendor(s) from three (3) manufacturers (Dell, Hewlett Packard (HP), and Lenovo) for mobile device equipment, accessories, peripherals, supplies, maintenance, and support for Miami-Dade County Public Schools students in support of the Digital Convergence initiative, with an initial effective date of July 12, 2017 through July 11, 2020, 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 period thereto, as follows:

a. AREY JONES EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS
1055 6^TH AVENUE, #101
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
OWNER/OFFICER: PETER SCARPELLA, VP SALES AND MARKETING

SUB-CONTRACTOR:
DADE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC.
SBE Tier 2/MWBE
4805 NW 79th AVENUE #10
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: SANDRA BOHORQUEZ, VP/CONTROLLER
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

b. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC., DBT UDT
8825 NW 21^ST TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER/OFFICER: JOE MONTESINOS, SR. ACCOUNT MANAGER

SUB-CONTRACTOR:
IPAD AND IPHONE WAREHOUSE, LLC MBE/MWBE
18149 NE19th AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN FERRELL, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN-AMERICAN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase educational mobile devices and services, subject to the availability of funding, for the initial contract term, and for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not guarantee any estimated quantities will be purchased.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS 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 six grant awards and two donations for eight programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs), in the approximate amount of $ 8,839,442, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title III, Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth (IY), in the approximate amount of $2,435,706, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $76,298,596, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $1,261,580, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, in the approximate amount of $1,746,887, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

g. ECHOS: Science from the Start for in-kind support under the Museum of Science, Inc., in the approximate amount of $228,028, for the period of May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2019; and

h. 1Million Project for in-kind support under Sprint, in the approximate amount of $116,543,125, for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2025.

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

a. Ellevation, in the approximate amount of $867,168, in support of the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners grant program;

b. Close Up, in the approximate amount of $589,000, in support of the Title III, Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth (IY) grant program;

c. Florida International University/Residential Electrical Wiring Program in the approximate amount of $77,000, in support of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B grant program;

d. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $134,446, in support of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers grant program; and

e. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $79,536, in support of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, Preschool grant program.

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 grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;

6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters; and

7. 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF DR. TONI BILBAO PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 8905 N.W. 114 AVENUE, DORAL, FLORIDA 33178

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Covenant Running With The Land In Favor Of Miami-Dade County, in connection with the construction of Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy, located at 8905 N.W. 114 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33178, as described in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT ON THE CAMPUS OF ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 2790 S.W. 93 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33165

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the electrical service requirements associated with distribution equipment on the campus of Rockway Elementary School, located at 2790 S.W. 93 Court, Miami, Florida 33165, as described in the agenda item.

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. EXECUTE PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BY AND AMONG SOUTHERN ESTATE HOMES, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND 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, FOR:

• SOUTHERN COVE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (“SOUTHERN COVE”), 96 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, LOCATED AT 13251 S.W. 232 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND
• VENTURE HOMES RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (“VENTURE HOMES”), 21 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS, LOCATED AT S.W. 226 STREET AND S.W. 129 AVENUE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND

2. EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOUTHERN COVE AND VENTURE HOMES AGREEMENTS; AND

3. GRANT OR DENY ANY APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE SOUTHERN COVE AND VENTURE HOMES AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUANCE OF REPORTS AND RELEASES, AND PLACING THE APPLICANT IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. execute Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreements by and among Southern Estate Homes, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“applicant”), the School Board, and 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, for:

• Southern Cove Residential Development (“Southern Cove”), 96 single family residential units, located at 13251 S.W. 232 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida; and
• Venture Homes Residential Development (“Venture Homes”), 21 single family residential units, located at S.W. 226 Street and S.W. 129 Avenue, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida; and

2. execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Southern Cove and Venture Homes Agreements; and

3. grant or deny any approvals required under the Southern Cove and Venture Homes Agreements, including, without limitation, issuance of reports and releases, and placing the applicant in default, as may be applicable.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGREEMENT WITH CANYON CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S GRADUATION FROM MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TO SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STATUS AS A SHELTERED MARKET CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Amendment to the Agreement with Canyon Construction, Inc., to reflect the company’s graduation to Small Business Enterprise status as a Sheltered Market Construction Management at-Risk firm for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each.

F-40 CHANGE NFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 00223200, General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded school replacement, Miami Norland Senior High School for an additional cost of $59,243.67.

B-2. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01435400, GOB funded renovation project, Springview Elementary for an additional cost of $179,562.24.

F-41 AWARD TO LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC. (LINK), FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW K-8 SCHOOL, LOCATED AT S.W. 167 AVENUE AND S.W. 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33196; PROJECT NUMBER 01534700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award to Link Construction Group, Inc. for the General Obligation Bond funded New K-8 School, located at S.W. 167 Avenue and S.W. 95 Street, Miami, Florida 33196; Project Number 01534700, on the basis of the lowest Base Bid in the amount of $11,802,140.

F-58 AWARD TO CAMI-AXLE CONSTRUCTION CORP.
JOB ORDER FOR ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS
SHELTERED MIRCO MARKET CONTRACT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT # JOC17O-B2

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor to the low bidders as follows:

Contract/Project No. JOC17O-B2 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8944 to the low bidder:

Cami Axle Construction Corp.
12355 N.E 13 Avenue
Suite 200
Miami, FL 33142

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

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

1. Approve three (3) delineated applications for contractor prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

2. Approve the Proposed Single Bid Limit increase for three (3) delineated applications.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW 0153, APPOINTEES

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed amendment to Board Bylaw 0153, Appointees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new and amended policies with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 12, 2017.

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW 0165.1, AGENDAS (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 Board Bylaw 0165.1, Agendas, and that the pilot program continue through the duration of the rulemaking process.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2017 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2017 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2017 INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM, DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2017 International “Walk to School Day”, and implement the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS MOBILE “APP” (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of developing a School Board member icon within the M-DCPS mobile application that will give the user direct access to School Board members individual websites which include information from their respective districts, and report back to the Board by the September 6, 2017 School Board Meeting.

H-6 LEGAL UPDATES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to provide regular updates to the Board on any ongoing cases, at the state and/or national level, that may have a future impact on education policy.

H-7 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 2017 AS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October 2017 as National Principals Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 SOCIAL ISOLATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. research possible social isolation professional development programs offered throughout the United States that may be implemented in Miami-Dade County Public Schools starting in the elementary grades, particularly those that may be offered at no-cost; and

2. report back to the Board by October 11, 2017.

H-9 TRANSITWAY ACCESS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools support Miami-Dade County Legislative Item File Number 171452 and authorize the Superintendent to provide assistance, as necessary and appropriate, to the County for the purpose of this analysis.

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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