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A-5 ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY RULES:

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 1, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 2, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 3, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR, 2005-2006

6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, NO. 4, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED YEAR CALENDAR, 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Emergency Rules 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 1, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 2, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 3, School Improvement Zone School Calendar, and 6Gx13- ER 2005-2006, No. 4, Juvenile Justice Education Extended Year School Calendar, to be effective December 4, 2005.

B-2 EMERGENCY PREPARATION & PROTOCOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

B-2 EMERGENCY PREPARATION & PROTOCOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to consult with all governmental bodies and response agencies and propose revisions by February 15^th, to Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.06 to consider measures for:

1. Protocol for re-opening of school(s)

2. Emergency operation of select school cafeterias for affected communities

3. Providing fuel and ice for employees and families

4. Distribution of water and pre-packaged food for affected communities

5. Safe and open lines of communication with elected officials

6. Emergency pay policies for part-time employees

7. Emergency child care

B-3 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL (ITMAP)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. eliminate the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP); and

2. thank the members of the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.

B-3 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY PANEL (ITMAP)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. eliminate the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP); and

2. thank the members of the Information Technology Management Advisory Panel (ITMAP) for a job well done.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE SPORTS SOCIETY OF MIAMI FOR ITS SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize Flamingo Elementary School as the recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and the Sports Society of Miami for its support and contributions to our schools.

B-8 EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TASK FORCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. eliminate the Early Childhood Task Force; and

2. thank the members of the Early Childhood Task Force for their membership.

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON CONSULTING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT RESEARCH-BASED LITERACY PRACTICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $72,690, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 17, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2006 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pending approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Consulting to provide professional development services that support research-based literacy practices, in an amount not to exceed $72,690, effective November 17, 2005, through March 1, 2006; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on specific expertise, pending approval by the Professional Services Contract Committee.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund).

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #019-FF10, MEDICAL BENEFITS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) # 019-FF10, Medical Benefits, Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Prescription Drug Programs; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $371,051; and

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

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AT
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
9393 SW 29 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA FOR
PROJECT NO. A01134
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS AND
PROJECT NO. 00212402
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMPs for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A01134, Modular Classroom Addition and Project No. 00212402, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, at Rockway Elementary School, in the amounts of $9,300,000 with contingency of $845,454 and $3,945,554 with contingency of $358,687, respectively.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0751
DESIGN-BUILD K-8 SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL “QQ1” @ FIU NORTH SITE (K-8)
15000 BAY VISTA BOULEVARD, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0751, Design-Build K-8 School, State School “QQ1” @ FIU North Site (K-8) for an additional cost of $299,070 and approve a time extension of 149 days.

G-3 PROPOSED ENACTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13–8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. ESTABLISH HEALTHY BEVERAGES AND FOOD GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOOD SALES BEFORE, DURING, AND 1 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A

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

1. Establish Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and 1 hour after school as outlined in Attachment A

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. ESTABLISH HEALTHY BEVERAGES AND FOOD GUIDELINES FOR ALL FOOD SALES BEFORE, DURING, AND 1 HOUR AFTER SCHOOL AS OUTLINED IN ATTACHMENT A

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

1. Establish Healthy Beverages and Food Guidelines for all food sales before, during, and 1 hour after school as outlined in Attachment A

B-9 PROCLAMATION FOR DANTE B. FASCELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL