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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 24, 2019                          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.)


(*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 22, 2019.

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.


11:00 A. M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION


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

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


 

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DO THE RIGHT THING (REPLACED)

 

B-4  REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SILVIO A. PLATA

 

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. STEVEN MICHAEL MARIN (REPLACED)


SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

 


STUDENT PERFORMANCE

 


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 28 and 30, 2019; June 6 and 13, 2019

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Minutes of the June 11, 2019 Attorney Client Session and the June 19, 2019 Regular 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

2018-2019 School Performance

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

 

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

 

D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1121 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from May 10, 2019 through June 20, 2019.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 25, 2019, 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 (REVISED)

  1. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION
  2. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL
  3. REQUESTED APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISCIPLINARY MATTER THAT HAS BEEN APPEALED

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 employee.
    1. Teresa 0. Arce: suspension without pay from her position as Custodian at North Twin Lakes Elementary School, for ten (10) calendar days, effective July 25, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics;  and 8700, Anti-Fraud. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and  447.209,  Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
  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.
    1. Keyonna  L. Mccown:  suspension  without  pay  and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as Citizens Information Specialist at Southwest Transportation Center, effective July 25, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting; 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and  4210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.32, 1012.40, 435.04, 435.06, and 447.209, Florida Statutes.
  3. That, in the appeal of disciplinary action that was taken by the Board at its meeting of December 6, 2017, to suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Derrick Pittman, and the charges that led to the employee's suspension have been resolved; thereby, that the School Board of Miam-iDade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the arbitration matter between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, AFSCME, and Derrick Pittman, and reinstate employee Derrick Pittman to his position as a Custodian.

 

    D-65  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ELEVEN NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND SIX CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS

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

    A. Approve eleven (11) new charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate contracts reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board with:

      1. Aspire Preparatory Academy, Inc., d/b/a Aspire Preparatory Academy;
      2. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami-Dade Campus, Inc., d/b/a Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Northwest;
      3. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus, Inc., d/b/a Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Southwest;
      4. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Brickell Preparatory Middle School (High Performing Replication of Mater Academy Charter Middle School, MSID 6012);
      5. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Brickell Preparatory High School;
      6. Mater Academy, Inc., d/b/a Mater Academy KCLH (High Performing Replication of Mater Gardens Academy, MSID 0312);
      7. NorthStar Academies, Inc., d/b/a NorthStar Academy of Miami-Dade County;
      8. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Sunset (High Performing Replication of Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus), MSID 2007);
      9. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Middle School – Sunset (High Performing Replication of Somerset Academy Middle School (South Miami Campus), MSID 6053);
      10. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Somerset Academy Sunset High School (High Performing Replication of Somerset Academy Charter High School, MSID 7042); and,
      11. True North Classical Academy, Inc., d/b/a True North Classical Academy High School.


    B. Approve two new charter school contracts with:

    1. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., d/b/a AcadeMir Charter School of Math and Science (MSID 4242), to approve an initial charter contract for a 5-year term, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2024; and,
    2. Phoenix Academies of Excellence, Inc., d/b/a Phoenix Academy of Excellence (MSID 6099), to approve an initial charter contract for a 5-year term, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2024.

    C. Approve six charter school contract amendments with:

    1. BridgePrep Academy, Inc., d/b/a BridgePrep Academy of Village Green (MSID 3034), to (a) increase student enrollment by 350 students from 828 students to 1,178 students for the 2019-2020 school year, and by 525 students to a maximum of 1,353 students for the 2020-2021 school year; and (b) amend the grade levels as follows: (i.) Year 4: 2019-2020 – Grades K-9 and (ii.) Year 5: 2020-2021 – Grades K-10;
    2. NorthStar Academies, Inc., d/b/a C. G. Bethel High School (MSID 7062), to (a) amend the grade levels as follows: Years 2-3: 2020-2022 – Grades 7-12; and Years 4-10: 2022-2029 – Grades 6-12; and (b) add two facilities adjacent to the existing campus that will be used for student and staff parking, located at 1691 N.E. 161st Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 (Folio No. 07-2217-016-0050) and 1681 N.E. 161st Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 (Folio No. 07-2217-016-0060), commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2029;
    3. NorthStar Academies, Inc., d/b/a Chambers High School (MSID 7065), to (a) amend the grade levels as follows: Years 2-3: 2020-2022 - Grades 7-12; Years 4-10: 2022-2029 - Grades 6-12; and (b) allow the school to use the parking lot of a property located at 692 N. Homestead Boulevard, Homestead, Florida 33030, for student and staff parking, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2029;
    4. United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter School, Inc., d/b/a United Community Options of South Florida Charter School, Inc., d/b/a Early Beginnings Academy (MSID 4070), to increase the grade levels from SPED Pre-Kindergarten through grade two to SPED Pre-Kindergarten through grade five, commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2025;
    5. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) (MSID 2007), to add two facilities adjacent to the existing campus to be used for storage and office space, located at 5920 S.W. 68th Street, South Miami, Florida 33143 (Folio No. 09-4025-028-1440) and 5928 S.W. 68th Street, South Miami, Florida 33143 (Folio No. 09-4025-028-1460),  commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2033; and,
    6. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Middle School (South Miami Campus) (MSID 6053), to add two facilities adjacent to the existing campus to be used for storage and office space, located at 5920 S.W. 68th Street, South Miami, Florida 33143 (Folio No. 09-4025-028-1440) and 5928 S.W. 68th Street, South Miami, Florida 33143 (Folio No. 09-4025-028-1460), commencing July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2033.

    D. 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   EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

    1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-61 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.
    2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-78 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.
    3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-86 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.
    4. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-88 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.
    5. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-89 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2018-2019 school year, the 2019 summer session, and the 2019-2020 school year.
    6. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion.



D-67  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2019-2020 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Policy 2340 – Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.


D-68  INITIAL READING: PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY 5330.03, MEDICAL MARIJUANA (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 adopt new Board Policy 5330.03, Medical Marijuana.

 

D-69  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF M-DCPS MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION PLAN

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the M-DCPS Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan and its submittal to the Commissioner of Education.

       

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



E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 2019

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 2019.


E-2  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL (IN-STATE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE) (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1) approve the travel by Board members, as delineated in this item and as specified in the list of anticipated travel by School Board maintained in the Office of Citizen Information, which is incorporated herein by reference, for travel that exceeds $500 and for all travel outside of the State of Florida; and 2) find that said travel by School Board members is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education.


E-86  INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (REVISED)

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


E-87  INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – LIMITED SCOPE REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST PROCESS (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Limited Scope Review of the District’s Public Records Request Process.


E-88  THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUDIT PLAN AND AU 260 COMMUNICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Audit Plan and AU 260 Communication for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019.


E-89  OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS’ 2019-2020 AUDIT PLAN (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits’ 2019-2020 Audit Plan.


E-141  AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-034-DP – IT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, PERIPHERALS, AND SUPPORT

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

1.   AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-034-DP – IT HARDWARE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, PERIPHERALS, AND SUPPORT, to establish contracts with preapproved vendors to provide Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), and Lenovo hardware equipment, accessories, peripherals, supplies, maintenance, and support for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of July 24, 2019, through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

    A. DADE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC                     MWBE/SBE 
    4805 NW 79TH AVENUE, SUITE 10
    MIAMI, FL 33166
    OWNER/OFFICER: SANDRA BOHORQUEZ, VP
    HISPANIC AMERICAN


    B. BLM TECHNOLOGIES OF FLORIDA, LLC          SBE
    DBA EVOLVTEC
    1321 NW 65TH PLACE, SUITE 3
    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
    OWNER/OFFICER: GREG BLANC, PRESIDENT


    C. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.                MWBE
    DBA UDT
    2900 MONARCH LAKES BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
    MIRAMAR, FL 33027
    OWNER/OFFICER: FERNANDO FERNANDEZ, CFO
    HISPANIC AMERICAN


    SUB-CONTRACTOR:
    IPHONE AND IPAD WAREHOUSE, LLC              MBE/MWBE
    DBA PHONE AND PAD WAREHOUSE
    18149 NE 19TH AVENUE
    NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
    OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN FARRELL, PRESIDENT
    AFRICAN AMERICAN

    2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $24,000,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.



    E-142 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-022-CM -  BACKGROUND SCREENING SERVICES (REVISED)

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

    1.   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-022-CM - BACKGROUND SCREENING SERVICES, to select qualified firms and/or individuals for the background screening services for school volunteers for all schools and district locations, initial effective date of July 24, 2019 through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

    RAPTOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC                        
    631 WEST 22ND ST
    P.O. BOX 7966
    HOUSTON, TX 77270
    OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES VESTERMAN, MANAGER
    Services and Digital Identification Badging @ $4.75 per Person/Group

    SUBCONTRACTOR(S):
    J.D. PALATINE, LLC
    8000 BROOKTREE RD, SUITE 210
    WEXFORD, PA 15090
    OWNER/OFFICER: CHAD KILLIAN, CEO

    2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $675,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $225,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

    3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to extend RFP15-017-YWP for the current incumbent Verified Volunteers, up to a three (3) month contract extension, to permit transition of services



    E-143   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-030-MT - CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND/OR SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION SERVICES (WITHDRAWN)

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

    1.   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-030-MT - CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND/OR SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION SERVICES, to obtain qualified individuals or firms to provide crisis management and/or special projects communication services, initial effective date of July 24, 2019 through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

        1. ASGK PUBLIC STRATEGIES, LLC DBA KIVVIT
          222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, STE 2400
          CHICAGO, IL 60654
          OWNER/OFFICER: ERIC SEDLER, MANAGER
        2. CONCEPTUAL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC         MBE/MWBE
          901 PROGRESSO DRIVE, STE 210
          FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
          OWNER/OFFICER: LAURIE MENEKOU, MANAGER
          WOMEN OWNED
        3. GADE TET OU, LLC                                   MBE/MWBE
          12812 SW 209 STREET
          MIAMI, FL 33177
          OWNER/OFFICER: MARIE FLORE LINDOR-LATORTUE, MANAGER
          AFRICAN AMERICAN
        4. INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS CONSULTING, CORP
          3819 N SOUTHPORT, APT 3
          CHICAGO, IL 60613
          OWNER/ OFFICER: DANIEL MARTIN, PRESIDENT
        5. MOVIS MEDIA GROUP, INC                      MBE/MWBE/VBE
          7900 NORTHWEST 27TH AVENUE SUITE #E239A
          MIAMI, FL 33147
          OWNER/OFFICER: CANDYCE M. HAYNES, PRESIDENT
          AFRICAN AMERICAN
        6. THE MERCHANT STRATEGY, INC             MBE/MWBE
          1804 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE B
          WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407
          OWNER/OFFICER: SHARON MERCHANT, PRESIDENT
          WOMEN OWNED
        7. THE NEWS DIRECTORS, INC.            MBE
          300 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD, SUITE 2512
          MIAMI, FL 33131
          OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN C. ANDREWS, PRESIDENT

        2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide crisis management and/or special projects communication, subject to the availability of funding, for the initial contract term, and 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   REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-16-046-MT - TITLE I EQUITABLE SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (ESES) FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SUBJECT TO THEIR SELECTION BY A PARTICIPATING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL

        RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following contract:

        Request for Proposals No. RFP-16-046-MT – Title I Equitable Supplementary Educational Services (ESES) for Non-Public School Students and Subject to their selection by a participating non-public school is to deliver equitable supplementary educational services (ESES) in the areas of reading, mathematics, science or social studies to Title I students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities in support of these students, their teachers, and families, with an initial effective date of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2019, and may be extended for three (3) one year periods, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidders. The contract will be extended, with or effected date of August 1, 2019 through July 21, 2020. This supplement is required to provide the necessary services for participating non-public schools. The purchase amounts may increase based on new federal requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

        Fund Source
        Grant Funds


        A. CATAPULT LEARNING
        TWO AQUARIUM DRIVE, SUITE 100
        CAMDEN, NJ 08103
        OWNER/OFFICER: ANNETTE CHARLES, TERRITORY VICE PRESIDENT

        SUBCONTRACTOR(S):

        i. STAR GGRAPHICS, INC.                           MBE/MWBE
        12276 SW 131 AVENUE
        MIAMI, FL 33186-6483
        OWNER/OFFICER: MIGUEL GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT
        HISPANIC AMERICAN

        ii. THE CHAMPION SERVICES GROUP, INC.   MBE/MWBE
        6501 NW 36TH STREET SUITE 300
        MIAMI, FL 33166
        OWNER/OFFICER: JAMES CHAMPION, PRESIDENT
        AFRICAN AMERICAN

        B. LEARN-IT SYSTEMS, LLC
        3600 CLIPPER MILL ROAD, SUITE 330
        BALTIMORE, MD 21211
        OWNER/OFFICER: MARYBETH JONES, VICE PRESIDENT

        SUBCONTRACTOR(S):

        i. MC2 SOLUTIONS, INC.   MBE/MWBE
        7600 COLLINS AVENUE, #1201
        MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
        OWNER/OFFICER: PABLO URQUIAGA, PRESIDENT
        HISPANIC AMERICAN

        C. FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC.
        15175 EAGLE NEST LANE, SUITE 103
        MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
        OWNER/OFFICER: ALEJANDRO RIZO, MANAGING PARTNER

        D. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
        8900 SW 117 AVENUE, SUITE C-103
        MIAMI, FL 33186
        ONWER/OFFICER: MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT


        ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT                    $3,600,000 per year
        PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL                                        -0-
        THIS SUPPLEMENTAL                             $6,400,000 per year
        TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT                       $10,000,000 per year


        E-145   AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-048-HR – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

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

        1.       AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-048-HR – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, to establish a contract for the purchase and delivery of milk and dairy products, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. during the term of the bid, with an initial effective date of July 24, 2019 through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

                                                      
        A. PRIMARY

        BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC
        308 AVENUE G, SW
        WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
        OWNER/OPERATOR: BRETT OGLE, FOOD SERVICE
        ACCOUNT MANAGER

        B. ALTERNATE

        DEAN DAIRY HOLDINGS, LLC
        DBA MCARTHUR DAIRY LLC
        315 N. BUMBY AVENUE
        ORLANDO, FL 32803
        OWNER/OFFICER: BILL GIOVANETTI, VICE PRESIDENT

         

        2.      AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $41,653,500 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $13,884,500 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.


        E-146  AWARD INVITATION TO BID ITB-18-032-CM - TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES (REVISED)

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

        1.   AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-032-CM –   TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES, to select qualified and experienced travel agency services for District staff and student travel events, initial effective date of July 24, 2019, through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

          1. A COAST TOURS, LLC
            6851 BITTERSWEET LANE
            ORLANDO, FL 32819
            OWNER/OFFICER: KAREN AKOS, MANAGER
          2. ACME CARRIBBEAN, LLC 
            6193 NW 183 STREET, SUITE 170008
            MIAMI, FL 33015
            OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL AMADOR, MANAGER
          3. AGENCIAS DE VIAJES V.I.P./ECUATOURS, INC
            156 GIRALDA AVE.
            CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
            OWNER/OFFICER: JOSE A. HIDALGO, PRESIDENT
          4. ALL ABOUT GROUP TRAVEL
            2698 LAKEVILLE ROAD
            APOPKA, FL 32703
            OWNER/OFFICER: MARIE HERDEGEN, PRESIDENT
          5. BRENDA STEELE DBA SCHOLASTIC JOURNEYS
            202 CASTLEBURY CREEK CT
            SBE/MWBE
            CARY, NC 27519
            OWNER/OFFICER: BRENDA STEELE, MANAGER
            WOMEN OWNED
          6. CE TOURS GROUP
            PO BOX 423
            ALLEN, TX 75013
            OWNER/OFFICER: VON HARDEN, CEO
          7. CLOSE UP FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED
             1330 BRADDOCK PLACE, SUITE 400
            ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
          8. DESTINATION SERVICES UNLIMITED, INC.
            2643 ARCADIA DRIVE
            MIRAMAR, FL 33023         
            OWNER/OFFICER: CONNIE MARCUS, PRESIDENT
          9. EF INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE, INC
            TWO EDUCATION CIRCLE
            CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141
            OWNER/OFFICER: MARTHA H. DOYLE, PRESIDENT
          10. FEAT TRAVEL, INC. 
            SBE
            11550 SW 22ND COURT
            DAVIE, FL 33325
            OWNER/OFFICER: CHAD MURRRAY, CEO
          11. FLAMINGO EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF FLORIDA, INC
            10049 NW 1ST COURT
            MWBE
            PLANTATION, FL 33324
            OWNER/OFFICER: JANEY HOCKENHULL, OWNER
            WOMEN OWNED
          12. FLORIDA SAFARI ADVENTURES, INC. DBA BUILD A FRIELD TRIP
            3440 NE 12TH AVENUE
            OAKLAND, FL 33334
            OWNER/OFFICER: GABRIELLA BOLL, PRESIDENT
          13. GERBER TOURS, INC 
            100 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE WEST, SUITE 400
            WOODBURY, NY, 11797
            OWNER/OFFICER: AMBER BARDLIVING
          14. GO EDUCATIONAL TOURS, LLC
            301 NORTH AVE
            WAKEFIELD, MA 01880
            OWNER/ OFFICER: STEFAN MERCIER, OWNER
          15. GRAND EDVENTURES, INC. DBA GRAND COLLEGE TOURS
            1701 W HILLSBORO BLVD, SUITE #301
            MBE
            DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
            OWNER/OFFICER: SETH B. WIRSHBA, PRESIDENT
          16. GROUP TRAVEL NETWORK, INC.
            7485 CONROY WINDERMERE RD., SUITE D
            ORLANDO, FL 32835
            OWNER/OFFICER: JUSTIN M. SHULER, PRESIDENT
          17. HEMISPHERE TRAVEL, INC.
            1375 E WOODFIELD RD, SUITE 530
            SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
            OWNER/OFFICER: JACK GOLDEN, PRESIDENT
          18. JUNIOR BUS TOURS, INC
            935 ROUTE 34, SUITE 3C
            MATAWAN, NJ 07747
            OWNER/OFFICER: RICHARD ABRAMS, PRESIDENT
          19. KING'S COLLEGE TOURS, INC
            SBE/MWBE
            DBA KING TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
            13320 NORTHWEST 18TH COURT
            MIAMI, FL 33167
            OWNER/OFFICER: ANTONIO KING, CEO
            AFRICAN AMERICAN
          20. LAKELAND TOURS, LLC DBA WORLDSTRIDES
            218 WEST WATER STREET, SUITE 400
            CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
            OWNER/OFFICER: KEITH JOHNSON, VICE PRESIDENT
          21. MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT DBA EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
            14411 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 227 
            SBE/MWBE
            MIAMI, FL 33176    
            OWNER/OFFICER: PATRICIA MUNOZ-CHIONG, PRESIDENT
          22. PROFESSIONAL VACATIONS, INC. DBA LEARNING BY TRAVEL
            860 NE 98 STREET
            MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138
            OWNER/OFFICER: GUNTHER MEYER, PRESIDENT
          23. SHORESIDE CONNECTIONS, INC
            1565 WEEPING WILLOW WAY
            HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
            OWNER/OFFICER: ADELE L. ZUM, DIRECTOR
          24. SONSHINE EDUCATIONAL TOURS
            401 UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 201
            CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
            OWNER/OFFICER: CHERYL BETON, PRESIDENT
          25. SPECTRUM TOURS, INC
            4808 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD.
            TAMARAC, FL 33319
            OWNER/OFFICER: DEANNA JAGEMANN, PRESIDENT
          26. SUNBIRD CRUISE AND TRAVEL CORP. DBA 360 SCHOOL TRIPS
            MBE/MWBE
            1615 S CONGRESS AVE, SUITE 103-23
            DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
            OWNER/OFFICER: CARL PIERRE, PRESIDENT
            AFRICAN AMERICAN
          27. VAGABOND/TOURS, INC. DA EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTUES
            4400 ROUTE 9 SOUTH
            FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
            OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL HOLZER, PRESIDENT
          28. V-COLE ENTERPRISES, INC.
            116 GATLIN AVENUE
            ORLANDO, FL 32806
            OWNER/OFFICER: BRYAN N. COLE
          29. SOUTHWESTERN TRAVEL
            2451 ATRIUM WAY
            NASHVILLE, TN 37214-5102 USA     
            OWNER/OFFICER: CINDY JOHNSTONE, MANAGER
          30. DUMONDE GROUP, INC DBA DUMONDE TRAVEL
            1395 BRICKELL AVE, SUITE 800
            MIAMI, FL 33131
            OWNER/OFFICER: ANDRE NUNES, MANAGER

          2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide student travel agency 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 mean the amount shown will be expended.

          3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to reject the   business/District travel portion of ITB-18-032-CM Travel Agency Services, to permit rebidding.

           

          E-147   AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-001-TR- ELECTRIC CLOCKS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, TIME STAMP MACHINES PARTS & SUPPLIES- MANUFACTURE DISCOUNT

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

          1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-001-TR – ELECTRIC CLOCKS, INTERCOM SYSTEMS, TIME STAMP MACHINES PARTS & SUPPLIES - MANUFACTURE DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, with pre-approved vendors for the supply and repair of electric clocks, intercom systems, time stamp machine parts and supplies for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, with an initial effective date of July 24, 2019 through July 23, 2022 and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

                                                  

          A. GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC                      MBE/MWBE
          9101 NW 7TH AVENUE, B21
          MIAMI, FL 33150
          OWNER/OFFICER: MACK L. SAMUEL, MANAGER
          AFRICAN AMERICAN

          B.  NDR CORPORATION
          3250 NE 12TH AVENUE
          OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
          OWNER/OFFICER: RONALD BOENDER, PRESIDENT

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

          D. RAULAND-BORG CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
          620 DOUGLAS AVENUE, SUITE 1316  
          ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
          OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID HERMANCE, PRESIDENT

           

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


          E-148 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-067-DP – WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT (REVISED)

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

          1.   AWARD Invitation to Bid No. ITB-18-067-DP – WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, to establish contracts with preapproved vendors to provide ADA compliant website design, development, support, and maintenance for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of July 24, 2019, through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

              1. ACTIVE INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
                DBA FINALSITE
                253 TALCOTTVILLE ROAD
                VERNON, CT 06066
                OWNER/OFFICER: JIM CALABRESE, CFO
              2. ARTISAN MEDIA GROUP, LLC                                        MWBE
                4960 SW 72ND AVENUE, SUITE 202
                MIAMI, FL 33155
                OWNER/OFFICER: DANIEL BUSTAMANTE, MGRM
                HISPANIC AMERICAN
              3. BALAMBICO, LLC
                8600 NW 30TH TERRACE
                MIAMI, FL 33122
                OWNER/OFFICER: PATRICK ALEXANDER, MGR
              4. BASIC SOLUTIONS GROUP                                   MBE/MWBE
                14741 SW 150TH ST
                MIAMI, FL 33196
                OWNER/OFFICER: GERARDO VIERA
                HISPANIC AMERICAN
              5. BRAND POETS, LLC                                                MBE/MWBE
                8220 SW 148TH DRIVE
                PALMETTO BAY, FL 33158
                OWNER/OFFICER: TANA LLINASK, MGR
                WOMAN OWNED
              6. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
                200 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE
                VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
                OWNER/OFFICER: ROBERT WELYKI, VP
              7. DELADAD ADVISORY, LLC
                ONE GATEWAY CENTER, SUITE 2600
                NEWARK, NJ 07102
                OWNER/OFFICER: DWIGHT DELAPENHA, CEO
              8. EDLIO, LLC
                12910 CULVER BOULEVARD, SUITE I
                LOS ANGELES, CA 90066
                OWNER/OFFICER: LISA CHYETTE, SALES EXECUTIVE
              9. EDUCATIONAL NETWORKS, INC                                       SBE
                104 WEST 40TH STREET, SUITE 1810
                NEW YORK, NY 10018
                OWNER/OFFICER: ENDER TORTOP, CEO
              10. EMS LINQ, INC
                2528 INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
                WILMINGTON, NC 28412
                OWNER/OFFICER: ADAM HOOKS, CEO
              11. FRANDME, INC
                20900 NE 30TH AVENUE, SUITE 410
                AVENTURA, FL 33180
                OWNER/OFFICER: DIMITRY SHAPOSHNIKOV, PRESIDENT
              12. SUBCONTRACTOR:
                IPHONE AND IPAD WAREHOUSE, LLC              MBE/MWBE
                DBA PHONE AND PAD WAREHOUSE
                18149 NE 19TH AVENUE
                NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
                OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN FARRELL, MGR
                AFRICAN AMERICAN

              13. INREACT INCORPORATED
                2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
                CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
                OWNER/OFFICER: ANN NUNEZ, PRESIDENT
              14. JAI-ALEXIA CONSULTING, INC
                14660 PADDOCK DRIVE
                WELLINGTON, FL 33414
                OWNER/OFFICER: MARVIN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
              15. JUST PROGRAM, LLC
                DBA SOLODEV/DIGITALUS
                1840 SW 22ND STREET, 4TH FLOOR
                MIAMI, FL 33145
                OWNER/OFFICER: DAGMAR, MOORE, MGR
              16. MOD OP, LLC
                444 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 900
                MIAMI, FL 33131
                OWNER/OFFICER: ERIC BERTRAND, CEO
              17. POTOMAC DIGITEK, INC
                820 WEST DIAMOND AVENUE, SUITE 200
                GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
                OWNER/OFFICER: ERIC BERTRAND, CEO
              18. SGS TECHNOLOGIE, LLC
                6817 SOUTHPOINT PARKWAY, SUITE 2104
                JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
                OWNER/OFFICER: MANIMALA ARUN, MGMR
              19. SMX SERVICES AND CONSULTING, INC                    MWBE
                1000 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 900
                MIAMI, FL 33131
                OWNER/OFFICER: RICHARD QUEVEDO, PRESIDENT
                HISPANIC AMERICAN
              20. TECKPERT, LLC
                2750 CORAL WAY, SUITE 201
                MIAMI, FL 33145
                OWNER/OFFICER: ADRIAN ESQUIVEL, MGR
              21. THE ASHVINS GROUP, INC                                             MWBE
                5775 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, SUITE 220
                MIAMI, FL 33126
                OWNER/OFFICER: MARTHA HILT, CEO
                WOMAN OWNED

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

               

              E-149  AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.RFP-18-043-CM - INSTANT MESSAGING AND PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM (REVISED)

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

              1.   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-043-CM - INSTANT MESSAGING AND PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, to obtain an automated system to deliver messages regarding attendance, emergencies and school notices to parents, students and employees, initial effective date of July 24, 2019, through July 23, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

              WEST INTERACTIVE SERVICES CORPORATION
              11808 MIRACLE HILLS DRIVE
              OMAHA, NE 68154
              OWNER/OFFICER: NATE BROGAN, PRESIDENT

              2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,033,600 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $331,200 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

              3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to extend RFP-030-PP10 for current incumbent Blackboard Connect, Inc an up to twelve (12) month contract extension, to permit transition of services.


              E-150  AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-057-MT - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM (REVISED)

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

              1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-057-MT - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM, to identify qualified individuals and agencies to provide Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits for Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees, dependents and retirees, with initial effective date of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, and may, by mutual agreement, be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year period subject to successful negotiations:

               

                a. Core Life Insurance and AD&D; Voluntary Life and AD&D; and Blanket Accident Policy for Police Officers: 

                METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (METLIFE)
                200 PARK AVENUE
                NEW YORK, NY 10166
                OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL PRINCE, SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

                at the following monthly premiums per $1,000 coverage:

                 

                 

                Life Insurance

                MetLife

                Guarantee Period for Rates (Monthly Premium)

                1/1/20 - 12/31/24

                 

                Per $1,000 Volume

                Core Board Paid Life

                $0.123

                 

                 

                Core Board Paid AD&D

                $0.010

                 

                 

                Core Buy-up (Optional Life)

                Per $1,000 Volume

                <25

                $0.040

                25-29

                $0.049

                30-34

                $0.065

                35-39

                $0.073

                40-44

                $0.081

                45-49

                $0.121

                50-54

                $0.186

                55-59

                $0.348

                60-64

                $0.534

                65-69

                $1.028

                70-74

                $1.668

                75+

                $1.668

                 

                 

                Optional Core Dependent (Spouse)

                Per $1,000 Volume

                <34

                $0.338

                35-44

                $0.381

                45-54

                $0.423

                55-59

                $0.635

                60-64

                $0.973

                65-69

                $1.819

                70-74

                $2.792

                +75

                $5.373

                 

                Optional Core Dependent Life (Child)

                Per $1,000 Volume

                <34

                $0.198

                35-44

                $0.214

                45-54

                $0.091

                55-59

                $0.076

                60-64

                $0.042

                65-69

                $0.030

                70-74

                $0.030

                 

                Core Buy-up (Optional AD&D)

                Per $1,000 Volume

                Composite

                $0.020

                 

                 

                Voluntary Life

                $0.200/$1,000

                 

                 

                Voluntary AD&D-Employee

                $0.013/$1,000

                 

                 

                Voluntary AD&D-Family

                $0.026/$1,000

                 

                 

                Retirees

                 

                Voluntary Life Plan

                $0.518/$1,000

                Voluntary AD&D-Employee

                $0.013/$1,000

                Voluntary AD&D-Family

                $0.026/$1,000

                $2k, $5k, or $10k Retiree Life Plan

                $4.485

                Option $2k

                $8.964

                Option $5k

                $22.428

                Option $10k

                $44.856

                 

                Core Part-Time Basic Life $10k

                $0.123/$1,000

                 

                Core Part-Time Basic Life $5k

                $0.123/$1,000

                 

                Occupational AD&D

                Per $1,000 Volume

                Blanket Accident Policy (Enforcement Officers)

                $0.009

                 


                 

                c. Vision Coverage:

                EYEMED VISION CARE, LLC
                4000 LUXOTTICA PLACE
                MASON, OH 45040
                OWNER/OFFICER: MATTHEW MACDONALD, SR. VICE PRESIDENT

                EyeMed Vision Care, LLC at the following monthly premiums as follows (four-year rate guarantee):

                                                                               Vision Plan
                Employee Only                                           $5.60
                Employee & Family                                      $13.99

                a. Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD):

                STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY
                4350 W. CYPRESS STREET, SUITE 920
                TAMPA, FL 33607
                OWNER/OFFICER: GRAEME QUEEN, 2ND VP, STRATEGIC ACCT. SERVICES

                SUBCONTRACTOR:
                QUINLAN DISABILITY MANAGEMENT, INC.           SBE/MWBE
                dba QUINLAN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
                600 SANDTREE DRIVE, SUITE 210C
                PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33403
                WOMAN OWNED

                Standard Insurance Company with monthly premium as follows (five-year rate guarantee):

                STD                                        Rate
                Board Paid                              $0.185/$10 of benefit
                Upgrade                                 $0.097/$10 of benefit

                                                                Rate
                LTD                                          $0.651/$100 of base salary

                b. Hospital Income Coverage:

                METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (METLIFE)
                200 PARK AVENUE
                NEW YORK, NY 10166
                OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL PRINCE, SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

                Metropolitan Life Insurance Company with monthly premiums as follows (five-year rate guarantee):

                 

                Coverage Tier

                CY 2020-2024 Monthly Rates

                $50/ Day Benefit

                 

                Active Employee Only

                $1.81

                Active Employee + Family

                $4.57

                $150/ Day Benefit

                 

                Active Employee Only

                $5.37

                Active Employee + Family

                $13.55

                $50/ Day Benefit

                 

                Retiree Only

                $7.30

                Retiree + Family

                $16.17

                $150/ Day Benefit

                 

                Retiree Only

                $21.36

                Retiree + Family

                $47.27

                AFSCME PT $350/ Day Benefit

                 

                Employee

                $14.58

                 

                d. Group Legal (five-year rate guarantee):

                i. ARAG INSURANCE COMPANY
                500 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 100
                DES MOINES, IA 50309
                OWNER/OFFICER: ANN COSIMANO, GENERAL COUNSEL

                              ARAG

                Group Legal Plan
                Employee & Family             $14.76

                ii. METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (METLIFE)
                200 PARK AVENUE
                NEW YORK, NY 10166
                OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL PRINCE, SR. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

                SUBCONTRACTOR:
                HYATT LEGAL PLANS OF FLORIDA, INC.
                1111 SUPERIOR AVENUE, SUITE 800
                CLEVELAND, OH 44114
                OWNER/OFFICER: ROGER ELDER, ASST. VP & GENERAL COUNSEL

                MetLife
                Hyatt Legal Plan
                Employee & Family              $14.30

                g. Identity Theft Protection:  

                IDENTITY REHAB CORPORATION
                DBA ID WATCHDOG
                1560 BROADWAY, SUITE 2090
                DENVER, CO 80202
                OWNER/OFFICER: ASSAD LAZARUS, SR. VP – GENERAL MANAGER

                ID Watchdog with monthly premiums as follows (five-year rate guarantee):

                ID Watchdog
                Employee Only:                 $5.60
                Employee & Family:           $9.40

                2. REJECT all proposals received for Pet Insurance Coverage.

                3. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, 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-151  AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-058-MT - DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM (REVISED)

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

                1.   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-058-MT - DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM, to identify qualified individuals and agencies to provide Administrative Services Only (ASO) Medical, Administrative Services Only (ASO) Prescription Drug services, Fully-Insured Stop Loss Coverage and Medicare Plan Offerings, initial effective date of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

                Administrative Services Only (ASO) Medical, Administrative Services Only (ASO) Prescription Drug services, Fully-Insured Stop Loss Coverage

                CIGNA HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND HEALTHSPRING OF FLORIDA, INC
                1571 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, SUITE 140
                SUNRISE, FL 33323
                OWNER/OFFICER: SCOTT E. EVELYN, VICE PRESIDENT

                Pricing for Administrative Services Only (ASO) Medical:

                2020

                2021

                2022

                2023

                2024

                $22.32

                $22.32

                $22.32

                $22.32

                $22.32

                 

                 

                 

                 

                SUBCONTRACTOR(S):

                LITHOGRAFIKOS,LLC                                                     MBE
                8850 SW 129 TERRACE
                MIAMI, FL 33176-5931
                OWNER/OFFICER: ZACHARY S. HALL, MANAGER

                A & ASSOCIATES STAFFING, INC                                     MWBE
                951 SANSBURY'S WAY - SUITE. 204
                WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
                OWNER/OFFICER: EVELYN Y. LOONEY, PRESIDENT
                AFRICAN AMERICAN

                HOLSEN, INC                                                                SBE/MWBE
                1176 NW 163RD DRIVE
                MIAMI, FL 33169
                OWNER/OFFICER: DARRYL HOLSENDOLPH
                AFRICAN AMERICAN

                AYYM HOLDINGS dba CULTURE 44                                  MBE/MWBE
                1490 NW 3RD AVE, SUITE106
                MIAMI, FL 33136
                OWNER/OFFICER: MYYA PASSMORE, MANAGER
                AFRICAN AMERICAN

                2.   AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-058-MT -DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFITS PROGRAM, to identify qualified individuals and agencies to provide Medicare Plan Offerings, initial effective date of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

                Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPD)*

                Medicare Supplement*

                Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)*

                 

                Zero Premium
                HMO

                 

                PPO

                Plan A

                Plan F

                Plan N

                Standard

                Generic in Gap

                Comprehensive

                AvMed

                 

                Cigna Leon

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                Cigna

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                $142.07

                $128.50

                $198.95

                Humana

                 $296.97 & $469.43

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                United Healthcare

                 

                 $187.53 & $312.38

                 

                 

                 ✓

                 

                 ✓

                 $127.18

                 $120.75

                 $298.98

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

                Monthly Premium Range

                $0

                $187.53- $469.43

                Varies by Age

                Varies by Age

                Varies by Age

                $127.18-$142.07

                $120.75 - $128.50

                $198.95 - $298.98

                * The Medicare Plan offering and associated premiums for calendar year 2020, are subject to final approval by the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).  The CMS Final Call Letter and CMS approval will most likely be published after October 2019.  Rates are subject to annual filing by the carriers and approval by CMS.

                3.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide the District Healthcare Benefits Program, 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-152 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-024-MJ – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

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

                  1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-024-MJ – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm fixed pricing, for the transportation of Miami-Dade County Public School’s students with special needs, the homeless, and foster care students, with an initial effective date of August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

                  PRIMARY

                  A. AMERICAN LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC
                  905 CALLE AMANECER, SUITE 360
                  SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
                  OWNER/OFFICER: STEPHEN A. MALOY, MANAGER

                  ALTERNATES

                  B. ZUM SERVICES, INC
                  275 SHORELINE DRIVE, SUITE 300
                  REDWOOD CITY, CA 94065
                  OWNER/OFFICER: RITU NARAYAN, CEO

                  C. SECURE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC
                  6937 NW LTC PARKWAY
                  PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34986
                  OWNER/OFFICER: STEVEN DOBBS, MANAGER

                  2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $1,350,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $450,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not guarantee any estimated quantities will be purchased.


                  E-201  REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR TEN 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 nine grant awards and one in-kind donation for programs from:

                    1. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs, in the approximate amount of $135,745,405, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    2. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the approximate amount of $1,246,648, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    3. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title I, Part D, Prevention and Intervention Programs, in the approximate amount of $391,463, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    4. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction, in the approximate amount of $12,911,792, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    5. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs), in the approximate amount of $8,334,531, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    6. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $80,303,838, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    7. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $1,394,289, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    8. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Associate Centers (FDLRS ACs), Part B, in the approximate amount of $2,104,171, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
                    9. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Hurricane Education Recovery Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth, in the approximate amount of $420,936, for the grant period of January 24, 2019, through March 31, 2020; and
                    10. WestEd for in-kind support under The Early Math Initiative: Scaling an Innovative Intervention to Prepare Children for Elementary School Mathematics, in the approximate amount of $225,232, for the grant period of August 20, 2019, through June 30, 2024.

                    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:

                      1. City Year, in the approximate amount of $1,500,000, in support of Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;
                      2. Cloud9World, in the approximate amount of $200,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;
                      3. Big Brothers Big Sisters, in the approximate amount of $80,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;
                      4. Embrace Girls, in the approximate amount of $75,000, in support of Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;
                      5. Overtown Youth Center, Inc., in the approximate amount of $250,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;
                      6. University of Miami, in the approximate amount of $75,000, in support of the Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Education grant program;
                      7. Ellevation, in the approximate amount of $766,380, in support of the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs) grant program;
                      8. Close Up Foundation, in the approximate amount of $195,000, in support for the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs) grant program;
                      9. Best Buddies, in the approximate amount of $69,500, in support of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B grant program; and
                      10. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $341,000, in support of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Associate Centers (FDLRS ACs), Part B.

                    3. extend these programs and contractual service 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 OBTAIN THE REQUISITE PROPERTY APPRAISAL FOR TWO VACANT BOARD-OWNED PARCELS LOCATED ADJACENT TO FLORIDA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IN ORDER TO EXPLORE THE SALE OF THE LAND

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

                    1) obtain the requisite property appraisal for two vacant Board-owned parcels located adjacent to Florida City Elementary School, 364 N.W. 6 Avenue, Florida City, FL  33034, in order to explore the sale of the land in conformance with Board Policy; and

                    2) bring back to the Board a follow-up item for consideration to establish the value of the properties and initiate an Invitation To Bid.


                    F-26    APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING UPDATED PROFESSIONAL SELECTION PROCEDURES RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6330 – ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES:

                    • PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
                    • PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (A/EPC) AND SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC)
                    • PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM), CM AT-RISK AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (PM) SERVICES
                    • PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT (GEPC) SERVICES FIRMS (WITHDRAWN)

                    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the following updated Professional Selection procedures related to School Board Policy 6330 – Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services:

                    • Procedures for the Selection of Architects & Engineers
                    • Procedures for the Selection of Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) and Special Projects Consultants (SPC)
                    • Procedures for the Selection of Construction Management (CM), CM at-Risk and Program Management (PM) Services
                    • Procedures for the Selection of Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract (GEPC) Services Firms


                    F-27   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 AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01508400

                    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Miami Edison Senior High School, located at 6161 NW 5 Court, Miami, FL 33127, Project Number 01508400, as follows:

                    1) A lump sum fee of $190,000 for Part 2 Basic Services; and

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

                     

                    F-40  CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

                    B-1. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01442800, General Obligation Bond funded addition/renovations Project (Phase 1), Air Base K-8 Center for International Education for an additional cost of $52,679.31.

                    B-2. Change Order Number 6 on Project Number 01426100, General Obligation Bond funded addition/renovation Project (K-8 Conversion), Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center for an additional cost of $56,378.94.

                    B-3. Change Order Number 4 on Project Number 01543800, General Obligation Bond funded auditorium addition, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer for an additional cost of $9,466.22.

                    B-4. Change Order Number 4 on Project Number 01509506, General Obligation Bond funded, pull out to expedite black box theatre, PE & Dining shelter, parking, Norland Middle School for an additional cost of $44,955.51.


                    F-41  AWARD TO FLORIDA LEMARK CORPORATION, THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, MARINE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) AT F.I.U. SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS- PHASE 1; PROJECT NUMBER 01654500.

                    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Florida Lemark Corporation, the General Obligation Bond funded new construction project, Marine Academy of Science Technology (M.A.S.T) at FIU Senior High School Biscayne Bay Campus- Phase 1- School; Project Number 01654500; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $15,880,833.11.


                    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 five (5) new and one (1) increase to single bid limit applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

                     

                    G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

                    G-1  FINAL READING: ADOPTION OF NEW BOARD POLICY 8462.01, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND TO AMEND BOARD POLICY 5330.02, SUN SAFETY

                    RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new Policy 8462.02, Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence, and proposed amendments to Policy 5330.02, Sun Safety, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 24, 2019.


                    G-2   INITIAL READING: AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICIES 8405, SCHOOL SAFETY; 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS; AND 8330, STUDENT RECORDS (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 Policies 8405, School Safety, 5112, Entrance Requirements, and 8330, Student Records.


                    G-3   INITIAL READING: TO AMEND BOARD POLICY 6550, TRAVEL AND PER DIEM; AND BYLAW 0166, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS

                    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 6550, Travel and Per Diem, and Bylaw 0166, Non-Public Meetings.


                    G-5   APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES TO RESOLVE PENDING CONFLICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 164, FLORIDA STATUTES, “FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT”

                    RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Coral Gables, in compliance with and concluding the Chapter 164 proceedings, and authorizing the Superintendent to execute the Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the School Board.


                    G-6   MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. CARLA MCCRAY, DOAH Case No. 19-0239

                    RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Carla McCray, DOAH Case No. 19-0239, terminating Respondent’s employment with the School Board, and denying any claims for back pay for the period of her suspension.

                     


                    H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

                    Proposed Board Member Initiatives

                     

                    H-3  CREATING A WORKFORCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to reach out to stakeholders in the business and industry communities, parents, institutions of higher learning, governmental agencies, encourage Board discussions, and any other entities to start the process of identifying the employment skills graduates will need to have as they enter the world of work in the next five years to be included in the next strategic blueprint for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and provide an update to the Board by February 1, 2020.

                    H-4   ERGONOMICS (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support the Superintendent in engaging the assistance of:

                    1. the Wellness Advisory Committee in developing any recommendations with respect to increasing awareness among our employees of the importance of ergonomics; and

                    2. our healthcare partners to explore the feasibility of conducting an awareness campaign with our employees to educate them on the importance of ergonomics.


                    H-5 TEMPORARY INSTRUCTORS (REVISED)

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

                    1. Evaluate the current process from the hiring to the development phases for temporary instructors;

                    2. Ensure that current procedures capture the success of temporary instructors across schools; and

                    3. Provide a response by the November 2019 School Board Meeting.

                     

                    H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM, DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2019 International “Walk to School Day”, and implement the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.


                    H-7   SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2019 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2019 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.


                    H-9  ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE FOR EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY DURING THE YEAR (REVISED)

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

                    1. Observe a moment of silence at the July Board meeting, in remembrance of the employees and students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools who have passed away during the year; and,

                    2. Accept the donations of highly-acclaimed books to be placed in Miami-Dade County Public School media centers with a bookplate signifying their collective memory.


                    H-10  MEDIA NOTIFICATIONS (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent review and update the Office of Communications’ guidelines concerning timeliness of media notifications to the Board and to report back to the Board no later than the August 14, 2019 School Board Meeting.


                    H-11  REVIEW OF STUDENT ARREST DATA (REVISED)

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

                    1. continue to review summative annual student arrest data and provide ongoing monitoring of student arrests;

                    2. continue to provide implicit bias and related training for police officers and expand to personnel working
                    in schools, where appropriate;

                    3. provide and review student arrest data to the Diversity Equity and Excellence AdvisoryCommittee (DEEAC), pursuant to School BoardPolicy 9142;

                    4. continue to work with community stakeholder groups and organizations such as the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Circuit Advisory Board for Circuit 11 to review student arrests and develop strategies and approaches to address root causes and solutions; and

                    5. initiate rulemaking procedures requiring studentarrest data to be reported to the School Board on an
                    annual basis.

                     

                    H-12   REGION CENTERS (REVISED)

                    ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to develop an updated report for consideration of the possibility of establishing a fourth Region Center or any other recommended region models to include staffing patterns, assignments of feeder patterns, responsibilities, location, financial impact, and supplementary data as appropriate, and present it to the Board by September 4, 2019.


                    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.


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