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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 - 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, NOVEMBER 19, 2018.

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 here.

* 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.

The published agenda is also available for review on the Internet [https://www.dadeschools.net].

 

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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VALENCIA GUNDER

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Valencia Gunder.

 

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-075 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RAYMOND AND SHANNAH RODRIGUEZ-TORRES (REVISED

ACTION PROPOSED BY

LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing Raymond and Shannah Rodriguez-Torres.

 

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS BY MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS (REPLACED)

 

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-072 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CONGRESSWOMAN ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

ACTION PROPOSED BY

MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-072 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

 

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORIDA STATE SENATOR RENE GARCIA (WITHDRAWN)

ACTION PROPOSED BY chair

PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Florida State Senator Rene Garcia.

 

B-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LAURIE WEISS NUELL (WITHDRAWN)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-076 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Laurie Weiss Nuell for her contributions to our community.

 

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-078 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. SAMUEL JOHNSON FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO M-DCPS

 

B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NISSIM BLACK

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-077 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nissim Black.


 

 

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • South Miami Middle School Performers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • August 23, 2018
  • September 18 and 25, 2018

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 5, 2018 School Board Meeting and September 5, 2018 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

· Energy Conservation Champion Awards

 

A-2 FINAL READING: PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY 9143, SECURE OUR FUTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Policy 9143, Secure Our Future Advisory Committee and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 20, 2018.

 

A-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE AND PURSUE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHILDREN’S EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to explore and pursue the establishment of a Children’s Savings Account Program.

 

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 NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, INC., D/B/A ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION UPPER SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a management agreement with Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation, on behalf of Academy for International Education Upper School for Science and Technology to provide regulatory compliance and support, administrative consulting and support, school operation services, financial management services, and governance and human resource coordination as required by the charter school board through the term of the charter school contract, with an option to renew, and for a fee of up to 10% of funds received by the school through the Florida Education Finance Program per student Full Time Equivalent per year. Additional services may be provided under separate contract at cost.

 

C-100 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt School Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2018-2019, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective November 20, 2018.

 

C-101 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

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 Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, by repealing the document, ExceptionalStudent Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Date: 2016-2017 through 2018-2019, and promulgating the document Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2017-2018 through 2019-2020, which are incorporated by reference.

 

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

 

D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF:

1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING

2. DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 41

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

1. Approve Personnel Action Listing 1113 for Instructional and Non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from September 7, 2018 through October 11, 2018.

2. Accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 41, as of the dates indicated.

 

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF: (REVISED)

1. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019

2. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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

1. recommendation for appointments, reclassifications, and lateral transfers to be effective November 21, 2018, 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 the agenda item.

2. establishment and classification of the following MEP and DCSAA positions:

a. Executive Director, HS/EHS, MEP, pay grade 22, Department of Early Childhood Programs

b. District Supervisor, HS/EHS, MEP, pay grade 21, Department of Early Childhood Programs

c. Coordinator II, HS/EHS, DCSAA, pay grade 41, Department of Early Childhood Programs

 

D-22 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 21, 2018.

 

D-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF AMENDED I0 AND G0 SALARY SCHEDULES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the amended I0 and G0 Salary Schedules to comply with new State minimum wage for affected positions and provide salary adjustments for affected employees effective January 1, 2019.

 

D-24 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 1120, EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS

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 1120, Employment of Administrators.

 

D-55 (REVISED)

1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION


2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

RECOMMENDED:

1) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to by the employees.

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.

 

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND TWO AMENDED CONTRACTS (REVISED)

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

A. Approve three new charter school contracts with:

1. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., d/b/a/ Academy for International Education Upper School for Science and Technology (MSID 6093), to approve an initial charter contract for a 5-year term, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2024;

2. The City of Aventura, Florida, on behalf of Aventura Charter High School (MSID 7026), to (a) approve an initial charter contract for a 15-year term and, (b) change the school’s name from Aventura Charter High School to Don Soffer Aventura Charter High School commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2034; and,

3. Advanced Learning Charter School, Inc., d/b/a HIVE Preparatory School – Riverside (MSID TBD), to approve an initial charter contract for a 5-year term, commencing July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2024, as the 2019-2020 school year was designated as a planning year.

B. Approve two charter school contract amendments with:

1. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., d/b/a/ Academy of International Education Charter School (MSID 5044), to (a) modify the grade level configuration from Kindergarten through grade eight to Kindergarten through grade five; and, (b) decrease student enrollment by 496 students to a maximum enrollment of 444 students commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2025; and

2. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., d/b/a Pinecrest North Preparatory -Fontainebleau Campus (MSID 5004), to allow the school to continue to operate in its temporary location at 10207 W. Flagler Street, Miami FL 33174, until December 21, 2018.

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 POLICY: FINAL READING 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Policy 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline, and pages to the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective November 20, 2018.

 

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

 

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending September 2018.

 

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY DELETIONS AND RECOVERIES REPORT FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions and Recoveries Report containing 1,501 deletions with a depreciated cost of $307,611 and 15 recoveries with a depreciated cost of $11,914 to update the records for July, August and September 2018.

 

E-66 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES AND COMPOSITE RATE FOR THE DISTRICT’S SELF- INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019; AND CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates and plan design for all current benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for employee organizations, Managerial Exempt Personnel, Confidential Exempt Personnel and all labor unions subject to successful collective bargaining negotiation and ratification for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which appears on page 3 of the agenda item;

2. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for employees hired on and after January 1, 2018, benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents and all labor unions subject to successful collective bargaining negotiation and ratification for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, which appears on page 4 of the agenda item;

3. approve the following composite rate structure for the District’s self-funded healthcare program for calendar year 2019, with the Individual Stop Loss premium’s attachment point of $1,000,000; and

2019

Administrative Services Only (ASO) Fee

$ 22.32

Pharmaceutical Rebate Decrement

($ 11.00)

Individual Stop Loss (ISL) Premium

$ 10.10

Internal Service Fund Administrative Fee

$ 3.08

Health Care Blue Book Admin Fee

$ 1.25

Total Monthly Composite Rate

$ 25.75

4. 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);

Medicare Advantage Plan - Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare Supplement Plans

Pharmacy Part D Plans

Zero Premium

Group National PPO

Comprehensive Plan

Premier Premium PPO

Plan A

Plan F

Plan N

Saver Plus

Preferred

Comprehensive

Premier

United Healthcare

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ü

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Cigna Leon

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Humana

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AvMed Choice HMO

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AveMed Circle HMO

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Monthly Premium Range

$0

$0

$223.64

$378.97

Varies by Age

Varies by Age

Varies by Age

$45.20

$76.60

$115.00

$284.78

 

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR SIX PROGRAMS FROM A FUNDING SOURCE 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 from:

a. 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 $275,250, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

b. 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 $274,722, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Earlington Heights Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $272,400, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

d. 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 $254,961, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) through SECME Stars IV, in the approximate amount of $600,570, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019; and

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) 2017-2020 Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design and Implementation – Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus), in the approximate amount of $447,185, for the grant period of June 23, 2017, through June 23, 2019.

2. enter into contractual service agreements with the agencies 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 FLDOE;

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amount 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 EXECUTE A MASTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO MAKE DESIGNATED PARK SITES AND DESIGNATED SCHOOL SITES LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AVAILABLE TO BOTH PARTIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1) execute a Master Joint Use Agreement (“MJUA”) between the School Board and Miami-Dade County (“County”) to make designated park sites and designated school sites located within unincorporated Miami-Dade County, available to both parties for recreational and educational services, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2) finalize negotiations and execute any other documents or agreements necessary to effectuate the MJUA, including terminating existing agreements with the County for use of recreational facilities, and to execute amendments to the MJUA within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the School Board; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the MJUA, including, without limitation, authorizing construction of recreational improvements within the demised premises, cancelling or terminating the MJUA, modifying the MJUA from time to time to add or delete individual park sites or school sites, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG FLORIDA CITY 70 ACRES, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW 323-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED BETWEEN S.W. 336 STREET AND S.W. 341 STREET, WEST OF S.W. 172 AVENUE, CITY OF FLORIDA CITY, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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

1) execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement (“Agreement”) by and among Florida City 70 Acres, LLC, a Florida limited liability Company (the “Applicant”), the School Board, and City of Florida City, in connection with a new 323-unit residential development located between S.W. 336 Street and S.W. 341 Street, west of S.W. 172 Avenue, City of Florida City, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

2) execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and

3) grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

 

F-3 RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, FOR EXEMPTION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY KNOWN AS SENATOR VILLAS, LOCATED AT 8915 s.w. 40 street, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 33165

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development, for exemption and reimbursement of educational facilities impact fees in connection with a housing project for the elderly known as Senator Villas, located at 8915 S.W. 40 Street, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida 33165.

 

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF GREASE TRAPS BY THE DISTRICT AT HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute:

1) Covenants Running with the Land in favor of Miami-Dade County in connection with the replacement of grease traps by the District at Henry H. Filer Middle School, located at 531 West 29 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, and Emerson Elementary School, located at 8001 S.W. 36 Street, Miami, Florida 33155, as described in the agenda item; and

2) any other documents that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Covenant for each location.

 

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 18.91-ACRE UNIMPROVED BOARD-OWNED PARCEL, LOCATED AT S.W. 197 AVENUE AND S.W. 324 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) FOR PRESERVATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY’S ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS (“E.E.L”) PROGRAM, AT A SALES PRICE OF $917,500

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

1) authorize the sale of an approximate 18.91 acre unimproved Board-owned parcel, located at S.W. 197 Avenue and S.W. 324 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida (“Parcel”), to Miami-Dade County (“County”) for preservation purposes pursuant to the County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (“E.E.L.”) Program, at a sales price of $917,500;

2) adopt Resolution No. 18-063, designating the Parcel unnecessary for educational purposes, and approving its conveyance to Miami-Dade County for preservation purposes, which Resolution shall be automatically rescinded in the event negotiations for sale of the Parcel are not finalized, or any of the pre-conditions to Closing are not met; and

3) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Purchase And Sale Agreement and any other document(s) required to effectuate the sale of the Parcel.

 

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $3,491,072 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

 

F-26 COMMISSION OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E), FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS (PHASE II) AT NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01509500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E), for Part 2 (Full A/E) services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations (Phase II) at Norland Middle School, located at 1235 NW 192 Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, Project Number 01509500, as follows:

1) A lump sum basic services fee of $382,000 for Part 2 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 COMMISSION OF JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS (PHASE II) PROJECT AT NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01509500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission JCI International, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations (Phase II) project at Norland Middle School, located at 1235 N.W. 192 Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, Project No. 01509500, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $47,500 for CMR Pre-construction Services; and

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

 

F-28 COMMISSION OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT ERNEST R. GRAHAM K-8 ACADEMY, PROJECT NUMBER 01528500

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy, located at 7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33018, Project Number 01528500 as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $22,000 for Part 1 services; and

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

 

F-29 COMMISSION OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT ERNEST R. GRAHAM K-8 ACADEMY, PROJECT NUMBER 01528500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission BDI Construction Company, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations project at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy, located at 7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, HiFlorida 33018, Project No. 01528500, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $45,000 for CMR Pre-construction Services;

2) Project scope support fee of $5,100 during programming; and

3) All terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

 

F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA INC., BY THE ADDITION OF SUB-CONSULTANT FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL / ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES: (REVISED)

1) EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.L.C.;

2) AIRQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; AND

3) FLORIDA AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the addition of the following three Environmental/Asbestos Consulting & Testing Services firms as Sub-consultants to the Program Management Support Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc., in accordance with the terms and conditions of the PMSS Agreement:

1) EE&G Environmental Services, L.L.C. (as Primary – South and partial Central Regions);

2) AirQuest Environmental, Inc., (as Primary North and partial Central Regions); and

3) Florida Air Quality Solutions, Inc. (as Quality Control/Alternate).

 

F-38

1) AWARD JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR M-DCPS:

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS:

a. UNITECH BUILDERS CORP.

CONTRACT #JOC19O-1 (OPEN MARKET)

b. ALTA QUALITY BUILDERS

CONTRACT #JOC19M-2

MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE

 

2) REJECT JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR M-DCPS:

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS:

CONTRACT #JOC19M-3 (SHELTERED MARKET)

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

 

1) Award Job Order Contracts on the basis of the weighted factor to the low bidders as follows:

a. Contract #JOC19O-1

Unitech Builders Corp.

16115 SW 117th Avenue, Suite 23

Miami, Florida 33177

Weighted factor: 0.7800

SBE & M/WBE (Hispanic American)

b. Contract #JOC19M-2

Alta Quality Builders

15358 SW 62nd Street

Miami, FL 33193

Weighted factor of 0.9578

MBE & M/WBE (Veteran-owned Business Enterprise)

 

2) Reject Contract #JOC19M-3 Sheltered Market

a. Contract # JOC19M-3

Alta Quality Builders

15358 SW 62nd Street

Miami, Florida 33193

Weighted factor: 0.9578

MBE & M/WBE (Veteran-owned Business)

 

F-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01423500, General Obligation Bond funded addition/renovation Project, Ben Sheppard Elementary School for an additional cost of $10,469.34.

B-2. Change Order Number 9 on Project Number 01329500, General Obligation Bond funded replacement, Bunche Park Elementary School for an additional cost of $24,251.00.

B-3. Change Order Number 6 on Project Number 01339200, General Obligation Bond funded partial replacement/renovations, Cutler Bay Middle School for an additional cost of $140,819.84.

B-4. Change Order Number 10 on Project Number 01138500, General Obligation Bond funded school replacement, Frederick Douglass Elementary School for an additional cost of $36,847.08.

B-5. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 2 on Project Number 01338900, General Obligation Bond funded renovation Project, Kinloch Park Middle School for a credit of $3,122.79.

B-6. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01439400, General Obligation Bond funded addition, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for an additional cost of $105,890.16.

 

F-41 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01423700

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award the Guaranteed Maximum Price to Carivon Construction Company, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Greynolds Park Elementary School, located at 1536 N.E. 179 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162; Project Number 01423700, in the amount of $2,339,798.00, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $134,754.

 

F-42 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO LEGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01530300 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award the Guaranteed Maximum Price to Lego Construction Company, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at South Miami Middle School, located at 6750 S.W. 60 Street, South Miami, Florida 33143; Project Number 01530300, in the amount of $2,724,070, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $169,313.

 

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for seven (7) new applications and four (4) increase to single bid limit renewal applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment ”A” in the agenda item.

 

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

 

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: J.A.F.. a minor. bv and throuqh his mother and next best friend v. Miami-Dade Countv Public Schools: Jose Arenas. individuallv and in his official capacitv as an emplovee of Miami-Dade Gountv Public Schools: and Anqel Martinez. Circuit Gourt Case No. 18-034249 CA 30 (REVISED)

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 School Board employee who is individually named as a defendant in the case of J.A.F., v. Jose Arenas, individually and in his capacity; Angel Martinez, individually and in his capacity and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Case No. 18-034249 CA 30.

 

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. review the District and state policies, procedures, and guidelines that address the sportsmanship, behavior, ethical, and integrity standards of student athletes and coaches in M-DCPS;

2. establish a Task Force comprised of principals, athletic directors, coaches, and a School Board representative to review and discuss the sportsmanship, behavior, ethical, and integrity standards of student athletes and coaches in M-DCPS;

3. provide mandatory annual training to principals, school administrators, athletic directors, and coaches that specifically addresses and ensures understanding and compliance with District and state policies, procedures, and guidelines that address the sportsmanship, behavior, ethical, and integrity standards of student athletes and coaches in M-DCPS;

4. develop, implement, and monitor a process to ensure that student athletes are provided an annual review of the sportsmanship, behavior, ethical, and integrity standards for student athletes in M-DCPS;

5. conduct a review of the policies, procedures, and practices that guide the safety and security of students, staff, and attendees at public athletic events sponsored by the District and/or which are held on District-owned facilities;

6. provide mandatory annual training to school police, principals, athletic directors, and related district athletic staff on the procedures to be implemented in the event of an emergency or crisis event at public athletic events sponsored by the District and/or which are held on District-owned facilities;

7. make policy revisions and/or recommendations, where determined appropriate or necessary; and

8. provide an update to the Board no later than March 29, 2019.

 

H-4 ENDORSEMENT OF DECEMBER 15, 2018 AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse December 15, 2018 as Bill of Rights Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER AS MILITARY FAMILY MONTH (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, endorse November as Military Family Month.

 

H-6 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE THE DISTRICT’S COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY AND SECURITY PLAN INCLUDING ALL NEW INITIATIVES AND STRATEGIES BEING IMPLEMENTED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to develop or update the District’s Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan including all new initiatives and strategies being implemented in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statutes 281.301 and 119.071 (2) (d), and report back to the Board by March 15, 2019.

 

H-8 ADDRESSING PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY

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

1. Review and guidelines as may be necessary to set forth what personal items spectators can be brought into school sporting events held at stadiums and other venues and update them to include clear plastic bags, limited in size;

2. Review, update, and maintain, on an ongoing basis, current practices regarding crowd management to include the most recent best practices, tailored to fit the needs of this school district at district sponsored sporting events, in response to disasters caused by man or nature; and

3. Provide an update and presentation to the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by February 2019 School Board Meeting and on an annual basis thereafter of any revisions and of any proposed implementations for the 2019-2020 school year.

 

H-9 HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to analyze the various aspects of the proposed replacement project at Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, including phasing and related logistics, be conducted and provide an update to the Board by the April 17, 2019 School Board Meeting.

 

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR

PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and request the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

 

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONALFAMILY WEEK, NOVEMBER 18-24, 2018 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Family Week, November 18-24, 2018, in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

 

H-12 DRIVERS EDUCATION (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. Review and evaluate the drivers education program within M-DCPS including the condition of the vehicles used for this program and whether car purchases and/or leases are necessary;

2. Determine if the schools have certified drivers education teachers;

3. Verify whether all external funds the district receives for drivers education is compliant with all requirements; and

4. Provide a response by the March 2019 School Board meeting.

 

H-13 TEXTBOOKS AND TECHNOLOGY (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. Modify homework guidelines for allowable screen time recommendations;

2. Ensure the use of a blending learning model using print material and technology;

3. Provide information to the Board relative to adopted materials and their formats in terms of print, digital, or both; and

4. Provide a response before the March 2019 School Board meeting.

 

H-14 THE VAPING EPIDEMIC (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. Implement training for school staff on how to identify vaping devices and establish proper measures to prevent such devices from being on school property;

2. Collaborate with parent organizations including the PTSA to educate parents about vaping so they can identify the devices used and update parents on the
latest research showing these products’ dangers and addictive properties;

3. Inform students of the risks and possible health effects of e-cigarettes and ask all students to sign a pledge to not use e-cigarettes and vaping devices on
school property;

4. Seek grants and partnerships with entities including The Center for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The Children’s Trust, the District’s Health and Wellness Advisory Committee, municipalities, and the County to help with the above efforts; and

5. Provide an update by the February 2019 School Board meeting.

 

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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