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A-3 ACCEPT THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS (LEADS) PILOT PROGRAM PLAN TO INCREASE THE BUDGETARY AND OPERATIONAL AUTONOMY AT SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Leading Educational and Administrative Demonstration Schools (LEADS) pilot program plan to increase the budgetary and operational autonomy at selected schools.

A-3 ACCEPT THE LEADING EDUCATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEMONSTRATION SCHOOLS (LEADS) PILOT PROGRAM PLAN TO INCREASE THE BUDGETARY AND OPERATIONAL AUTONOMY AT SELECTED HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Leading Educational and Administrative Demonstration Schools (LEADS) pilot program plan to increase the budgetary and operational autonomy at selected high-performing schools.

A-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SUMMER HEAT 2006 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES (revised)

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

1. implement the district-wide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2006;

2. enter into contractual agreements with universities identified for the delivery of the five (5) institutes listed on page 2 of the Board Item in an amount not to exceed $337,500;

3. enter into contractual agreements with The College Board in an amount not to exceed $138,000 and with the Council for Educational Change in an amount not to exceed $175,000;

4. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for The College Board based on the fact that they are the sole source provider for the services; and

5. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for the Council for Educational Change based on the specific expertise of the contractors.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund 2006-2007 budget and Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) for 2005-2006.

A-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SUMMER HEAT 2006 AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES

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

1. implement the district-wide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2006;

2. enter into contractual agreements with universities identified for the delivery of the five (5) institutes listed on page 2 of the Board Item in an amount not to exceed $337,500;

3. enter into contractual agreements with The College Board in an amount not to exceed $138,000 and with the Council for Educational Change in an amount not to exceed $175,000;

4. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for The College Board based on the fact that they are the sole source provider for the services; and

5. grant exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for the Council for Educational Change based on the specific expertise of the contractors.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund 2006-2007 budget and Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Program Fund) for 2005-2006

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-21 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLVIKINGS AS THE CLASS 6 STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS (Added) - Good Cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 06-21 of The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Norland Senior High School Vikings as the Class 6A state boys basketball champions.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A BROADCAST TOWER AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCLUDING AN ASSOCIATED SUBLEASE FOR LAND LOCATED AT MCTYRE PARK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COMMUNICATIONS TOWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a broadcast tower agreement with The Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and The Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, including a sublease agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners, effective March 15, 2006, subject to the terms and conditions as stipulated in this item, effective March 15, 2006.

C-70 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL Y1 - RELIEF FOR JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for the naming of State School Y1, a relief school for Jack D. Gordon Elementary School and Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School, pending the results of the Educational Facilities Naming Committee on March 10, 2006.

C-71 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL YY1 - RELIEF FOR HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for the naming of State School YY1, a relief school for Hammocks Middle and Richmond Heights Middle schools, pending the results of the Educational Facilities Naming Committee on March 10, 2006.

C-72 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES: ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – MAY 24, 25, AND 26, 2006, AND FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – MAY 26, 30, AND 31, 2006 (revised)

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

1. approve for May 24, 25, and 26, 2006, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;

• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. approve for May 26, 30, and 31, 2006, a reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools and the K-8 Centers to six (6) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to a minimum of six (6) hours and 40 minutes;

• senior high schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-72 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES: ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – MAY 24, 25, AND 26, 2006, AND FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – MAY 26, 30, AND 31, 2006

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

1. approve for May 24, 25, and 26, 2006, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;

• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. approve for May 26, 30, and 31, 2006, a reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:

• elementary schools and the K-8 Centers to six (6) hours and 15 minutes;

• middle schools to a minimum of six (6) hours and 40 minutes;

• senior high schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FUND THE PARENT ACADEMY (TPA), AND TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE THE RELATED SERVICES

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

1. accept a grant award from Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services to fund The Parent Academy, in the amount of $25,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program;

3. approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services in the amount of $25,000, to provide the related services; and

4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 16, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 961.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2005-2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 16, 2006, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

1. Ms. Jennifer N. Brown to the recommended open budgeted position of Executive Director Civil Rights Compliance, MEP pay grade 22, Office of Civil Rights Compliance;

2. Ms. Rafaela Landin to the open budgeted position of Supervisor Performance Improvement, DCSAA pay grade 43, School Quality Improvement;

3. Mr. Evelio E. Astray-Caneda, III to the open budgeted position of Investigator CIU, DCSAA pay grade 42, Civilian Investigative Unit;

4. Mr. Oscar M. Calvino to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, DCSAA pay grade 39, Systems and Programming Services;

5. Mr. Hector Gonzalez to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training;

6. Mr. Michael H. Araica to the open budgeted position of District Web Editor, DCSAA pay grade 35, Internet and Technology Training; and

7. Mr. Raimundo Delgado to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II Stores and Distribution, DCSAA pay grade 44, Stores and Mail Distribution.

D-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VISITING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY (VIF) PROGRAM TO RECRUIT INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS IN HIGH NEED AREAS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Visiting International Faculty (VIF) Program to recruit international teachers in high need areas, effective February 16, 2006 through June 30, 2009, with fees paid by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, not to exceed $11,880 per participant, per year, up to 100 teachers; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2006-2007 General Fund

E-25 REQUEST FOR BID, FORWARD INTEREST RATE SWAP PROGRAM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the Request For Bid, for an up to notional amount of $197,830,000 Forward Interest Rate Swap Program, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful counter party(ies) is completed.

E-25 REQUEST FOR BID, FORWARD INTEREST RATE SWAP PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the release of the Request For Bid, for an up to notional amount of $197,830,000 Forward Interest Rate Swap Program, subject to School Board approval, before the transaction with the successful counter party(ies) is completed.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS

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 School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, and to promulgate the new document, Debt Management Policies, to be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

F-3 RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT ON THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE REVIEW AND FORWARD TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR IMPLEMENTATION

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

1. receive the Final Report on the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Review, and forward same to Miami-Dade County with a recommendation for implementation;

2. upon the adoption of a new Ordinance by the County, authorize staff to discontinue the current process governed by Item F-7, approved by the Board on April 13, 2005; and

3. direct the Superintendent to continue to work with stakeholders, in the areas of affordable housing, as an incentive for teacher recruitment, and explore possible incentives for residential development in areas where schools are projected to continue to be under-enrolled.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 4141 DESIGN CORP., FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 14,344 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, LOCATED AT 4141 NE 2 AVENUE, FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with 4141 Design Corp., to add an additional 3,300 square feet of space to the demised premises (for a total of 14, 344 square feet) and pay the cost to improve the new area at a “not-to-exceed” price established by the District, extend the lease term for the period of May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2011, at an annual lease rate of $258,192 for the first year of the five-year term, plus any additional building ownership/operating expenses, and other terms and conditions, as noted in the agenda item.

G-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 15, 2006.

G-6 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - NAMING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, Educational Facilities – Naming.