Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of the December 15, 2004 School Board Meeting

 

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of November 9, 15, 16, 18, 23, and 30, 2004.

APPROVED Minutes of the November 16, 2004 and November 17, 2004 School Board meetings.

106,756 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent of Schools’ new business and reports.

106,757 A-2 APPROVED The STELLAR (Schools Targeting Excellence in Literacy, Learning, and Reading) Plan.

106,758 A-3 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to participate in an initiative with The Council for Educational Change to expand The Executive Partnership Program (Phase II) to the Stellar Schools.

106,759 A-4 RECEIVED The Proposed Five-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2009; and authorized its dissemination to relevant stakeholders for comment during January and February 2005.

106,760 A-5 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to start the planning process to prepare a Five-Year Technology Plan for the District; and to request quotations from the pre-approved technology firms in the software consultant bid to assist the District in the preparation of a Technology Five-Year Plan.

106,761 A-6 RATIFIED The 2004-2005 Addendum to the labor contract with the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee, effective July 1, 2004.

106,762 A-7 RENEWED The existing state legislative consultant agreement with Ronald L. Book and Associates, Inc., for the second of two successive one-year terms commencing January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2005, at a cost of $365,000.

106,763 A-8 APPROVED Resolution No. 04-63 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Jeffrey Miller, President of Weeks Gas, for his support of the Partnership to Advance School Success (PASS) Program at Hialeah Elementary School.

106,764 B-1 APPROVED The application for Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory.

106,765 B-2 APPROVED The application for Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity South.

106,766 B-3 APPROVED The application for Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy.

106,767 B-4 APPROVED The termination of the charter school contractual agreement with North Dade Community Charter, Inc., on behalf of North Dade Community Charter School, effective ninety (90) days from December 15, 2004.

106,768 B-5 APPROVED The application for Mosaic Bilingual Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mosaic Bilingual Academy.

106,769 B-6 APPROVED The application for Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County.

106,770 B-7 APPROVED The fourth amendment to the charter school renewal contract with The Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc.

106,771 B-8 APPROVED The newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2004-2005 school year.

106,772 B-9 ADOPTED The National School Boards Association (NSBA) Resolution 4.3: Arts Education.

106,773 B-11 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Health, Miami-Dade County Health Department.

106,774 B-32 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-39 (2004-2005).

106,775 B-33 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-42 (2004-2005).

106,776 B-34 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-44 (2004-2005).

106,777 B-35 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-45 (2004-2005).

106,778 C-1 ENTERED Into a contractual agreement with Scholastic, Inc., to provide READ 180 and related contracted services to all students in grades 6-12 in School Improvement Zone schools, who are reading below 4^th grade level; and granted an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.21.

106,779 D-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board Members

106,780 D-2 SUSPENDED* Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23 to implement a pilot project through the April 13, 2005 School Board Meeting and create School Board Committees, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

Instructional Excellence & Community Engagement
Develop policy and considers matters related to pre-kindergarten through secondary curriculum and instruction, educational planning and assessment, exceptional student education, student services, federal programs, all grants administration, including Title I, adult vocational and alternative education, community schools and services, increasing the graduation rate and decreasing the dropout rate, education evaluation and research, parental involvement, Parental Academy, community relations, media communications, public relations, information and marketing, and related procurement and rulemaking. The district-wide Teacher of the Year will serve as a non-voting ex-officio member.

School Support Accountability
Develops policy and considers matters related to supporting the delivery of educational services at the school site including; attendance services and boundaries, school security, police and district safety, student discipline, uniforms, school improvement zone, educational facilities compliance, personnel, wage and salary, human resources, leave and retirement, employee support programs, teacher education certification, professional standards, professional development, equal educational opportunity and diversity compliance, labor relations and related school operations procurement and rulemaking. The district-wide Principal of the Year will serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member.

Innovation, Efficiency & Governmental Relations
Develops policy and considers matters related to district-wide accountability, systemic reform, strategic planning, performance improvement, budget, financial investments, risk and benefits management, information technology, energy management, transportation, food services, schools of choice, legislative and intergovernmental policies and related procurement and rulemaking. A representative of the Coalition of Unions will serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member.

Facilities & Construction Reform
Develops policy and considers matters related to real estate, land acquisition and development, growth management, facilities planning, construction, maintenance, plant operations, and related construction and maintenance procurement and rulemaking. A representative from the Land Acquisition and Facilities Maintenance Operations Advisory Board will serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member.

2. Authorized the School Board Chairman to comprise each school board committee with four voting school board members and appoint the Chair, Vice-Chair and Ex-Officio members to each committee. The appointments will be for a term of six months and be made following the November organizational meeting and in May of the subsequent year. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the School Board will serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of each committee that they do not directly serve on.

3. Authorize the scheduling of committee meetings for the entire year and committee minutes conforming to the same format; and

4. Determined at the April 13, 2005 School Board meeting whether to extend the pilot project and initiate rulemaking to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23; and

5. Authorized that membership on the committee shall be for one year.

* Amended as reflected above.

106,781 D-3 DIRECTED The Superintendent of Schools to facilitate joint meetings between the School Board and Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

106,782 D-4 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to initiate a district-wide promotional campaign to increase participation in the district’s Paper Recycling Program; and explored the feasibility of providing financial incentives for participating schools to share generated revenues with the district.

106,783 D-5 DIRECTED The Superintendent to conduct a thorough review and determine which schools already use an electronic gradebook with parent accessibility option; and determined the cost and feasibility of implementing a district-wide electronic gradebook with a parent accessibility option by March 16, 2005, for the next school year.

106,784 D-6 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to confirm to the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissio ners that the Board’s intent regarding student attendance as contained in the proposed interlocal agreement creating the Homestead Educational Benefits District is as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,785 **** CONVENED A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., during which time it elected officers as listed below:

· Elected Superintendent Rudolph F. Crew as President and Secretary of the Foundation.

· Elected Chief Financial Officer as Vice President and Treasurer of the Foun dation.

Accepted the Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement Relating to Foundation.

106,786 E-1 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with an application from Garoe Holdings, LLC.

106,787 E-2 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 02-235, Mona Lisa Investments, LLC.

106,788 E-3 AUTHORIZED The Board Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Irving and Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

106,789 E-4 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent or his designee, by extraordinary vote, to approve the purchase and sale agreement with S&S Properties Group, LLC, to acquire approximately .84-acres of vacant land located at theoretical SW 243 Street and US 1, Miami, Florida.

106,790 E-20 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,869,671; and make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

106,791 E-21 COMMISSIONED Architeknics, Inc., to provide Architect/Engineers scope validation and final programming services for Project No. A01033, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,792 E-22 COMMISSIONED The firms of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a PBS&J), Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and PACO Group, Inc., to provide consulting services for construction scheduling for a four-year term commencing on December 15, 2004 through December 14, 2008, with the second, third and fourth years being at the Board’s option for considerations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,793 E-23 COMMISSIONED The firms of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (d/b/a PBS&J), PACO Group, Inc., Construction Management Services, Inc., A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., and Cost Management, Inc., as consultants to provide construction cost-estimating services for a four-year term commencing on December 15, 2004 through December 14, 2008, with the second, third and fourth years being at the Board’s option for considerations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,794 E-24 COMMISSIONED The firm of Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk Firm for Historical Restoration/Structural Repairs of Gym and Classroom/Administration Buildings at Ponce de Leon Middle, Project No. A01003, for considerations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,795 E-25 COMMISSIONED URS Corporation Southern as Architect/Engineers for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #1 consisting of HVAC Upgrades at Miami Killian Senior, Project No. BM01081; HVAC Upgrades at Southwest Miami Senior, Project No. BM01131; PA Upgrades and New Intrusion Alarm System at Southwest Miami Senior, Project No. 00135100; Replacement of the Fire Alarm System at the School Board Administration Building, Project No. 00134400; Elevator Upgrades at the School Board Administration Building, Project No. 00134300; and Replacement of the Fire Alarm System at Anna Brenner Myers Educational Building, Project No. 00145700; under terms and conditions, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,796 E-26 COMMISSIONED The firm of Veitia Padron Incorporated as Construction Management (CM) At-Risk Firm for Renovations and New PE Track (Phase I & II) at Miami Central Senior High School, Project No. A01013, for considerations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,797 E-28 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services at the Jefferson Parking Garage site, Project No. B01012.

106,798 E-29 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138800, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Sylvania Heights Elementary School.

106,799 E-30 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138000, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Seminole Elementary School.

106,800 E-31 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138200, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Sweetwater Elementary School.

106,801 E-32 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138400, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Zora Neale Hurston Heights Elementary.

106,802 E-33 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00137400, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Henry H. Filer Middle School.

106,803 E-34 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00137200, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Flamingo Elementary School.

106,804 E-35 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00137700, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Hubert O. Sibley Elemen tary School.

106,805 E-36 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00137600, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Crestview Elementary School.

106,806 E-37 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00139300, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Florida City Elementary School.

106,807 E-38 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00139500, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Pine Villa Elementary School.

106,808 E-39 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00139200, Modular Classroom Addition (14-Pack), Caribbean Elementary School.

106,809 E-40 AUTHORIZED The transfer of $300,000 from Program 1203 Portable Improvements/Location 9109 to Program 1203 Portable Improvements/Location 2181; and approved the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A0825S2181, Modular Classroom Addition (12-Pack), Joella C. Good Elementary School.

106,810 E-41 APPROVED The GMP for Turner Construction Company, Project No. A0795BCM, Site work and Demolition of Existing Buildings 2 & 3 (Phase 2), Miami Beach Senior High School.

106,811 E-86 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for October 2004.

106,812 E-131 RECEIVED The Report by the Efficiency and Competition Committee of the School Board, December 2004.

106,813 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on the term contract, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,814 E-142 TERMINATED The award of Item 1 on Contract No.036-CC04 – Computer: Classroom/Administrative, Servers and Laptops, with ABC Computers, Inc.; and required that ABC Computers, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications effective December 15, 2004.

106,815 E-143 TERMINATED The award of Item 1 onContract No.172-CC02M/WBE – Latex Gloves, effective December 15, 2004, with TOTAL CONNECTION, INC. and accepted payment of liquidated damages in the amount of$2,548, from Total Connection, Inc., for Item 1 - Latex gloves, large.

106,816 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 018-EE11 – Fire-Alarm Components, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,817 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 023-EE10 – Mail-Sorting Service, to establish a contract, at a fixed percentage rebate on the resulting postage savings, for the metering, presorting and commingling of the outgoing mail of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to Arrowmail Presort Company, Inc.

106,818 E-146 REJECTED Bid No. 087-DD10 – Temporary Trades people.

106,819 E-147 REJECTED BidNo.107-DD04 – Wireless Telecommunication Services and Equipment (Voice And Data).

106,820 E-148 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 117-DD02 – Custodial Cleaning Products and Supplies, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,821 E-149 REJECTED BidNo.008-EE06 – Refrigerant Gases, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

106,822 E-150 AWARDED Bid No. 009-EE03 – Fresh-Delivered Pizza, A La Carte (rebid), to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,823 E-151 REJECTED BidNo.013-EE07 – On-Site Refueling of Vehicles – Drivers’ Education, to reject the only bid.

106,824 E-152 ENTERED Into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, and Alcalde & Fay, pursuant to Request ForProposalNo. 097-DD10 – Federal Legislative Consultant, to Alcalde & Fay.

106,825 F-1 ENTERED An order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joaquin R. Gomez - DOAH Case No. 04-2335, terminating the employment contract of Joaquin R. Gomez.

106,826 F-2 APPROVED The settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Joann D. Dettrey, DOAH Case No. 04-1575.

106,827 F-3 ENTERED An order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Charles S. Hepburn - DOAH Case No. 04-1323, dismissing the Notice of Specific Charges against Charles S. Hepburn.

106,828 F-4 APPROVED The settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Michelle Holt, DOAH Case No. 04-3207.

106,829 F-5 AUTHORIZED The Board Attorney to engage the services of Leibowitz and Associates, P.A. to represent the board and administration in connection with compliance requirements requested by USAC to ensure that M-DCPS receive funding commitments and disbursements under the federal E-rate program.

106,830 F-20 ADOPTED Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2005-2006; amended Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2005-2006; and authorized the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 28, 2005.

106,831 F-21 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.302, Separation – Dismissal or Suspension – All Personnel, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

106,832 F-22 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.01, Investment of Funds – Principles, and the document, Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds.

106,833 F-23 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.102, Early Retirement Plan – Investment Policies, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 15, 2004.

***** F-24 WITHDREW Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 15, 2004.

106,834 F-25 ADOPTED Amended Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.07, Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Personnel, and the document, Travel Policies and Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective December 15, 2004.

106,835 G-2 RECEIVED The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004.

106,836 G-3 RECEIVED Ernst & Young LLP’s audit report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Management Letter, Year Ended June 30, 2004.

106,837 G-5 RECEIVED The Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Company, LLP, CPA’s Audit Reports: WLRN Television and Radio Stations’ Financial Statements, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004 (With Independent Auditors’ Reports Thereon) and Management Letter June 30, 2004.

106,838 G-6 RECEIVED The Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Company, LLP, CPA,s Audit Report: Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc., Financial Statements, June 30, 2004 (With Independent Auditors’ Reports Thereon).

106,839 G-7 RECEIVED The Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Company, LLP, CPA’s Audit Report: Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., Financial Statements, June 30, 2004 (With Independent Auditors’ Reports Thereon).

106,840 G-8 RECEIVED The Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Company, LLP, CPA’s Audit Report: The Miami-Dade Coalition For Community Education, Inc., Financial Statements, June 30, 2004 (With Independent Auditors’ Reports Thereon).

106,841 G-9 RECEIVED The Auditor General Of The State Of Florida’s Report No. 2005-054: Miami-Dade County District School Board, Report On Significant Findings And Financial Trends Disclosed In Charter School And Charter Technical Career Center Audit Reports, Prepared By Independent Certified Public Accountants, For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

106,842 G-10 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Opportunities to Streamline Procurement Processes, October 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

106,843 G-11 RECEIVED The Audit Report of Improvements Needed in the Award & Administration of Architectural & Engineering Contracts, October 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

106,844 G-12 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report: Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2004, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

106,845 G-13 RECEIVED The audit reports of the charter schools and community-based organizations as listed in the Official Agenda, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

106,846 H-1 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program; and entered into a contractual agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies, Inc.

106,847 H-2 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program (Continuation) at D.A. Dorsey Educational Center, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,848 H-3 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Comprehensive School Reform (CSR) Program, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

106,849 H-4 ACCEPTED A grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the amount of $250,000 for the grant period of August 30, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

106,850 H-5 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to negotiate and enter into separate contractual agreements with each State-approved SES provider selected by the parent of an eligible student; and renewed these contractual agreements annually, for up to 2 additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the requirements of NCLB.

106,851 K-1 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 946.

106,852 K-2 APPROVED The reclassification, title change, and recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective December 16, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

* Ms. Sonia Diaz, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction;

* Mr. Martin A. Berkowitz, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Financial Opera tions;

* Ms. Olga C. Gary, District Director, Training and Development, Professional Development;

* Ms. Olga V. Bichachi, Director Community Outreach, Office of Public Rela tions;

* Mr. Jon Goodman, Director I Compliance Audits, Management and Compli ance Audits;

106,854 K-4 AUTHORIZED To contractually employ Ms. Denise Izquierdo as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Dr. Martin Karp, effective November 18, 2004, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

106,855 K-5 AUTHORIZED The inclusion of the position Accountability Officer, Title I Administration, into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective January 1, 2005.

106,856 K-6 AUTHORIZED The recommended 2004-2005 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule; and eligible incumbents to advance one step effective July 1, 2004.

106,857 K-7 AUTHORIZED The recommended 2004-2005 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members; and eligible incumbents to advance one step effective July 1, 2004.

106,858 K-8 APPROVED An amendment to Section 3., B. of the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement by modifying the date for determination of the goals and objectives in the second year and subsequent years from May 1 to July 1, respectively.

106,859 K-20 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Louis F. Mazar, Media Specialist, at Westview Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

106,860 K-21 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Anne Marie L. Lacroix, School Bus Driver, at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

106,861 K-22 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Valencia A. Gabriel, Teacher at American Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

106,862 K-23 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Anthony C. Brooks, Assistant Principal, at Miami Jackson High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

106,863 K-24 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Agnes M. Strange, Paraprofessional, at North Miami Beach Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

106,864 K-25 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Orlando Chavez, Teacher at Hialeah Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

106,865 K-26 ACCEPTED The resignation of Ms. Sandra C. Sauls, Teacher, at Miami Beach Senior High School, and rescind the action of November 17, 2004 reference this same employee.

106,866 L-1 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to amend the contract with Open Software Solutions Incorporated (OSSI) to include additional capabilities by approving the release of an additional $117,551 of the Department of Justice Technology Grant awarded to the Miami-Dade Schools’ Police Department in 2002.

Adjourned

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