THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 11, 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, DECEMBER 9, 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 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOANA MARTINEZ (WITHDRAWN)

B-4  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-064 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Senior High School Class of 1969 on its 50th anniversary.

B-5  REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING J. L. “BUCK” MARTINEZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing J. L. “Buck” Martinez.

B-6  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ATTORNEY MELBA PEARSON (REPLACED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-066 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Attorney Melba Pearson.

B-7  REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PETER J. CISTONE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION/LEADERSHIP AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (REPLACED)

B-8  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JERMIAH RATEAU (WITHDRAWN)

B-9  REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 19-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPECIAL OLYMPICS ELITE UNIFIED BANNER SCHOOL HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIAMIDADE SPECIAL OLYMPICS (GOOD CAUSE REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 19-064 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Special Olympics Elite Unified Banner School Homestead Senior High School and Miami-Dade Special Olympics.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts Performers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:     November 7, 2019

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:       November 20, 2019 Organization Meeting and November 20 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 (REVISED)

• Values Matter Miami: My Cause My Cleat Winner
• Cyber-Aware Video Contest

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 1126 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from October 4, 2019 through November 21, 2019.

D-21  REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2019-2020 AND ESTABLISH JOB DESCRIPTION (REVISED)

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

1. establish and classify Assistant Superintendent, Equity & Diversity, MEP paygrade 25, Office of Economic Opportunity.
2. appointments and lateral transfers to be effective December 12, 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 the agenda item.

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.

A) Kenneth R. Gonzalez: suspension without pay from his position as Secretary at Educational Alternative Outreach Program, for twenty (20) workdays, effective December 12, 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.

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.

A) Monica Gonzalez: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as Teacher at Charles R. Hadley Elementary School, effective December 12, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

B) Brian A. Holt: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as Paraprofessional III at Brentwood Elementary School, effective December 12, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 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.

C)

D) Gerris D. Martin: demotion from her position as Director I at Department of Transportation to Coordinator III, effective December 12, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 1210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 1210.01, Code of Ethics; 6480, Expenditures; and 8700, Anti-Fraud. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

E) Frantz F. Pierre: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, effective December 12, 2019, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; 4213, Student Supervision and Welfare; 8600, Transportation; and 8670, Post Trip Inspections of School Buses. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.40, 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).

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-32 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 2019-2020 school year, the 2020 summer session, and the 2020-2021 school year.
2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-33 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 2019-2020 school year, the 2020 summer session, and the 2020-2021 school year.
3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-34 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 2019-2020 school year, the 2020 summer session, and the 2020-2021 school year.
4. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion.

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

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

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

E-35 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 19-056 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE NOT TO EXCEED $120 MILLION OF TAX-EXEMPT REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CURRENT REFUNDING $123.9 MILLION OF OUTSTANDING SERIES 2001B & 2007C CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 19-056 authorizing the issuance not to exceed $120 million of tax-exempt refunding certificates of participation for the purpose of current refunding $123.9 million of outstanding series 2001B & 2007C certificates of participation.

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION OF AUDIT RESULTS, AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor’s Communication of Audit Results, and Management Letter for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019.

E-87 AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL-PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2019 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special-Purpose Financial Statements as of June 30, 2019.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019.

E-89 FLDOE-OIG AUDIT REPORT – MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT-ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the FLDOE-OIG Audit Report – Miami-Dade County School District-Adults With Disabilities Program.

E-90 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-91 SUBJECT: INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF YEAR END INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2019 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Year End Inventories as of June 30, 2019.

E-92 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 44 OF 134 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 AND CLOSE-OUT AUDIT OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 44_of 134 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 and Close-Out Audit of Florida International Academy Charter School for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018.

E-141 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-001-DP – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

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

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-001-DP – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY, to establish contracts with preapproved vendors for the purchase of network connectivity devices for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, 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. CONVERGED NETWORKS, LLC
   
   STILL SHADOW DRIVE, SUITE G
   CHARLESTON, SC 29414
   OWNER/OFFICER: MIKE DUCK, PRESIDENT

SUB-CONTRACTOR:
GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC     MBE/MWBE
660 NW 119TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, MGR
AFRICAN AMERICAN


2. ELECTRONACA, INC           SBE
   16621 GERMAIN DRIVE
   DELRAY BEACH, FL 33433
   OWNER/OFFICER: JHONATTAN NAVAS, VP
   SUB-CONTRACTOR:
   
   GREYSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC
   6350 N ANDREWS AVENUE, SUITE 200
   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
   OWNER/OFFICER: GREG NORDONE, CEO
   
   
3. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC
   4937 SW 75TH AVENUE
   MIAMI, FL 33155
   OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID RUDNICK, VP
   
   
4. SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION
   173 DUFFERIN STREET, SUITE 200
   TORONTO, ON M6K3H-7, CANADA
   OWNER/OFFICER: VINCE DE PALMA, CEO
   SUB-CONTRACTOR:
   TRIORB SOLUTIONS, LLC
   7457 ALOMA AVENUE, SUITE 305
   WINTER PARK, FL 32792
   OWNER/OFFICER: JOSEPH I. HALL II, CEO
   
   
5. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC     MWBE
   DBA UDT
   2900 MONARCH LAKES BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
   MIRAMAR, FL 33027
   OWNER/OFFICER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, CEO
   HISPANIC AMERICAN
   ADDITIONAL/OPTIONAL (OEM)
   
   
6. SMOOTHWALL, INC
   212 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 1000
   CHARLOTTE, NC 28281
   OWNER/OFFICER: RICH DIMEZZO, MGR



2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,000,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown in the agenda item will be expended.

E-142 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-002-DP – WIRELESS NETWORKS

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

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-002-DP – WIRELESS NETWORKS, to establish contracts with preapproved vendors for the purchase of wireless networking equipment, installation, and support for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, 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:

7. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
   DBA CDW-G
   230 N MILWAUKEE AVENUE
   VERNON HILLS, IL 660061
   OWNER/OFFICER: ROBERT WELYKI, VP
   
   SUB-CONTRACTOR:
   
   AUTOMATED SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC SBE/MWBE
   DBA ASC, INC
   15310 AMBERLY DRIVE, SUITE 250
   TAMPA, FL 33647
   OWNER/OFFICER: ANDY NUMA, PRESIDENT
   AFRICAN AMERICAN
   
   
8. CONVERGED NETWORKS, LLC
   STILL SHADOW DRIVE, SUITE G
   CHARLESTON, SC 29414
   OWNER/OFFICER: MIKE DUCK, PRESIDENT
   
   SUB-CONTRACTOR:
   
   GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES, LLC           MBE/MWBE
   660 NW 119TH STREET
   MIAMI, FL 33168
   OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, MGR
   AFRICAN AMERICAN
   
   
9. ELECTRONACA, INC                                            SBE
   16621 GERMAIN DRIVE
   DELRAY BEACH, FL 33433
   OWNER/OFFICER: JHONATTAN NAVAS, VP
   
   SUB-CONTRACTOR:
   
   GREYSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC
   6350 N ANDREWS AVENUE, SUITE 200
   FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
   OWNER/OFFICER: GREG NORDONE, CEO
   
   
10. PC SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC
    4937 SW 75TH AVENUE
    MIAMI, FL 33155
    OWNER/OFFICER: DAVID RUDNICK, VP
    
    
11. SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION
    173 DUFFERIN STREET, SUITE 200
    TORONTO, ON M6K3H-7, CANADA
    OWNER/OFFICER: VINCE DE PALMA, CEO
    
    SUB-CONTRACTOR:
    
    TRIORB SOLUTIONS, LLC
    7457 ALOMA AVENUE, SUITE 305
    WINTER PARK, FL 32792
    OWNER/OFFICER: JOSEPH I. HALL II, CEO
    
    
12. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.           MWBE
    DBA SCS TECHNOLOGIES
    5632 NW 161ST STREET
    MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
    OWNER/OFFICER: SYED SHAH, PSTD
    ASIAN AMERICAN
    
    
13. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC           MWBE
    DBA UDT
    2900 MONARCH LAKES BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
    MIRAMAR, FL 33027
    OWNER/OFFICER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, CEO
    HISPANIC AMERICAN
    
    SUB-CONTRACTORS:
    
    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
    
    PREMISES CABLING SYSTEMS, INC
    10850 NW 138TH STREET, BAY 6
    MIAMI, FL 33018
    OWNER/OFFICER: JESUS FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2.   AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,500,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143  AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-003-DP – WIRING

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

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-19-003-DP – WIRING, to establish with preapproved vendors to furnish materials and labor to install wiring for voice and data systems, and to provide underground conduit and raceway for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023, 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. MIAMI BUSINESS TELEPHONES, CORP.           SBE
   4933 SW 74TH COURT
   MIAMI, FL 33155
   OWNER/OFFICER: LILIBETH COLLANTES, VP
   
   
2. QUALITY WIRING, INC.
   10055 NW 19TH STREET
   DORAL, FL 33172
   OWNER/OFFICER: DENNIS DANDRINOS, PDS
   
   
3. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
   DBA SCS TECHNOLOGIES
   5632 NW 161ST STREET
   MIAMI, FL 33014
   OWNER/OFFICER: SYED SHAH, PSTD
   ASIAN AMERICAN
   
   
4. SYTEC-USA, INC.           MBE/MWBE
   7141 N WATERWAY DRIVE
   MIAMI, FL 33155
   OWNER/OFFICER: ARMANDO GARCIA, PD
   HISPANIC AMERICAN
2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,000,000 for the initial contract term and an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144  REJECT INVITATIONS TO BID / REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO.:

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

1. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-070-TR - SCHOOL SECURITY UNIFORMS), to permit rebidding.
2. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-033-MJ – CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (CATALOG DISCOUNT), to permit rebidding.
3. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-027-MJ – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING, AND DRAINAGE, to permit rebidding.
4. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-037-TR - CLASS RINGS, to permit rebidding.
5. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-046-DP - AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES, to permit rebidding.
6. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-078-TR - STUDENT AND CLASS PICTURES, to permit rebidding.
7. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-059-TR – POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
8. REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-18-076-MJ – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES to permit rebidding.
9. REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-030-MT - CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND/OR SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMUNICATION SERVICES.

E-145 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-077-MT – MEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES (WITHDRAWN)

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

1. AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-18-077-MT – MEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, to obtain media management services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, with an 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 one (1) year period thereto, as follows:
   
   SOUTH FLORIDA PBS, INC.
   14901 NE 20TH AVENUE
   MIAMI, FL 33181-1121
   OWNER/OFFICER: DOLORES SUKHDEO, CEO
2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contracts for Media Management Services, subject to the availability of funding, for the initial contract term, and for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not guarantee any estimated quantities will be purchased.
   
   

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR ELEVEN PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT (REVISED)

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

1. accept six grant awards and five donations from:
1. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – STREAMing in Action, in the approximate amount of $559,920, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020;
2. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) –
   STEAM through SECME Stars IV, in the approximate amount of $355,622, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through July 31, 2020;
3. University of South Florida for funding under the 2019-2020 Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) Project, in the approximate amount of $420,529, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
4. United States Department of Justice for funding under the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program, in the approximate amount of $479,700, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2021;
5. United States Department of Justice for funding under the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program, in the approximate amount of $500,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2019, through September 20, 2022;
6. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under 2018-2020 Public Charter Schools Grant Program Implementation Only Supplement – Phoenix Academy of Excellence North, in the approximate amount of $303,302, for the grant period of April 9, 2019, through April 8, 2020;
7. Foundation for New Education Initatives, Inc. for funding under the Himan Brown Charitable Trust After-School Care Program, in the approximate amount of $98,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
8. College Football Playoff Foundation for funding under the Middle School Redesign Support Project, in the approximate amount of $1,000,000, for the grant period of December 12, 2019, through June 30, 2021;
9. NIKE USA, Inc. for funding under the Nathaniel Traz-Powell Stadium Refurshment Project, in the approximate amount of $3,352, and for in-kind services valued at $2,000,000, for the grant period of December 12, 2019, through June 30, 2020;
10. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for in-kind support under the Institute of Education Sciences – Special Education Research Program, in the approximate amount of $129,600, for the grant period of August 20, 2019, through June 30, 2023; and
11. Little Kids Rock, Inc. for in-kind support under Modern Band Miami, in the approximate amount of $1,600,000, for the grant period of August 18, 2019, through June 30, 2022.
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. National Council for Behavioral Health in the approximate amount of $52,000, to support the 2019-2020 Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT) Project; and
2. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)  in the approximate amount of $111,480, to support the STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program.
3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;
4. retain funds from the 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-26 COMMISSION OF PALENZUELA & HEVIA DESIGN GROUP, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) SHELTER AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01528800

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Palenzuela & Hevia Design Group, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and New Physical Education (P.E.) Shelter at Hialeah Middle School, located at 6027 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project Number 01528800, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $345,000 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-28 COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E) FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01423000

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for Part 2 (Full A/E) Services for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at George Washington Carver Middle School, located at 4901 Lincoln Drive, Coral Gables, Florida, 33133, Project Number 01423000, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $275,000 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:

F-41 AWARD THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT JOHN F. KENNEDY (JFK) MIDDLE SCHOOL - PHASE I; PROJECT NUMBER 01423404 (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Campus Construction Group, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project, John F. Kennedy (JFK) Middle School Phase 1; Project Number 01423404; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $2,568,491.39.

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 four (4) new applications for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1  E-CIGARETTE LITIGATION

RECOMMENDED:  That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to retain outside legal counsel to represent and file claim(s) on behalf of the School Board against JUUL Labs, Inc., any other related entities and/or potential defendants, and to execute any necessary contracts to effectuate such legal representation in the manner described in the agenda item.

G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. CLAUDE A. PAUL, DOAH Case No.  19-2915TTS

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. Claude A. Paul, DOAH Case No. 19-2915TTS, terminating Respondent’s employment with the School Board.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF JANUARY 2020 AS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS.  MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse January 2020 as National Mentoring Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 SCHEDULING OF A SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHOOL BOARD TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP OR UPDATE PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY (REVISED)

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

1. schedule a workshop by March 6, 2020, to discuss current Board policies and possible development of procedures for the selection of those employees who report to the Board;
2. request that the Office of Human Capital make a presentation at the Board’s workshop about current best practices for the selection of the School Board Attorney and the Superintendent of Schools;
3. request that the School Board Attorney present at the Board’s workshop any legal issues or concerns that the Board needs to be aware of related to current Board policies and/or procedures to be developed;
4. after the workshop, schedule a School Board task force with all Board members, pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 286 – Sunshine Law, to discuss future steps in the development of procedures for the selection of the School Board Attorney and the Superintendent; review current policies about the selection of the Chief Auditor and the Inspector General; and define the level of community participation to be authorized by the Board during the different selection processes;
5. request that the Office of Human Capital serve as a consultant to the Board at the task force meetings; and
6. as determined by the School Board task force, bring an agenda item to a scheduled Board meeting with recommendations to approve the procedures developed by the task force and any recommendations to amend current Board policies.

H-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2020 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 (REVISED)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2020 Miami National College Fair” on Sunday, February 23, 2020.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (REVISED 2)

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.

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
12.11.19