APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of December 5, 7, 12, and 19, 2006.

APPROVED Minutes of the December 13, 2006 School Board meeting.

109,794 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s informational reports to the Board on selected topics.

109,795 A-2 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to form an Education Compact between The City of Doral and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

109,796 A-3 RATIFIED The proposed three-year collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009.

********A-4 WITHDREW Ratification of the 2006-2009 successor contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Dade County School Administrators’ Association.

109,797 B-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board Members.

109,798 B-3 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-68 honoring Representative Edward B. Bullard for his commitment and dedication to the residents of Miami-Dade County and to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

109,799 B-4 DECLARED The Board’s desire to be a recipient of the funds derived from the donated sales tax collection fee and pledged to use the funds for the specific purposes of enhancing classroom technology and providing technology training for its teachers.

109,800 B-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-69 endorsing the third Friday in February as “Women’s Heart Day” to increase awareness of heart disease among women in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorized administrative actions to foster related activities.

********B-10 WITHDREW Request for approval of resolution recognizing the 50th year anniversary of Myrtle Grove Elementary School.

********B-11 WITHDREW Request for approval of Resolution No. 07-03 honoring Randy Lannard Shannon for his outstanding sportsmanship and excellent professional standards in football.

109,801 B-12 APPROVED Resolution No. 06-70 recognizing January 28, 2007, as “El Día de José Martí” for all his contributions.

109,802 B-13 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-01 recognizing January 18, 2007, as “El Día de Ruben Darío” for all his contributions.

109,803 B-14 REVISITED The annual salary adopted for School Board members on November 21, 2006, and replaced the current salary with the annual salary of $40,887 recommended by the Florida School Boards Association.

109,804 B-15 AGREED To join in promoting the College Fair, and directed the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2007 Miami National College Fair” on February 18, 2007.

109,805 B-16 DIRECTED* The Superintendent to review the procedures for accessing public records and documents by various entities, members of the public and School Board members to ensure that the procedures are in compliance with state statutes, and provide a report by the February 2007 School Board meeting.

* Amended as reflected above.

109,806 B-17 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-04 endorsing February 2007 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorized administrative actions to foster related activities.

109,807 B-18 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to formally accept a donation of $20,000 from the Town of Miami Lakes for Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult and Community Education Center for educational and enrichment programs; and to recognize the Town of Miami Lakes’ commitment to the residents of this community. No local funds are required.

109,808 C-1 APPROVED The charter school application for The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School; and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and through the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

109,809 C-2 APPROVED The charter school application for The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School, North; and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and through the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

109,810 C-20 AUTHORIZED A cooperative agreement with the Southland Mall; Ocwen Federal Bank FSB; Southland Mall Merchants Association/Marketing Fund; and Gumberg Asset Management Corp., to hold the 53^rd annual South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair from January 26, 2007 through February 2, 2007. No local funds are required.

109,811 C-22 WITHDREW* The analysis of data of the unintended impact of the District’s Wellness Policy requirements on the ability of students in grades 6-8 to take music, art, and other electives.

* Item was withdrawn following discussion.

109,812 C-50 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-18 (2006-2007).

109,813 C-51 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-19 (2006-2007).

109,814 C-52 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-22 (2006-2007).

109,815 C-81 AUTHORIZED Acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Grant Program in the total amount of $51,800, for the grant period of July 21, 2006, through December 31, 2006; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,816 C-100 AUTHORIZED* The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult; and the document, Student Progression Plan 2005-2006, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

* Amended Page 68 of the Student Progression Plan 2005-2006, by deleting the following new language:

Note: Beginning in 2007-2008, students entering Grade 6 will be required to complete the equivalent of one annual course in physical education taken in any one of the middle school grades. Also, by means of an individual Wellness Plan a minimum of 150 hours of documented physical activity is required, which can take place outside the school day by participating in various activities, e.g., organized sports, intramurals, dance, karate, cheerleading, enrollment in a gym, etc.

109,817 D-1 APPROVED The district plan to comply with Florida Statutes Section 1003.03, in an amount not to exceed $405,000, implementing training requirements for teachers participating in team teaching as an option to meet class size reduction requirements; authorized the Office of Professional Development to expand its existing partnership with BeaconEducator in order to provide access to the online course for teachers participating in team teaching; and authorized the Office of Professional Development to continue exploring additional options to be implemented during the 2007-2008 school year. The appropriation for this item is included in the Adopted Budget of Other Contracted Programs.

109,818 D-10 AUTHORIZED The inclusion of the position of Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective February 1, 2007.

109,819 D-11 FAILED Request for approval of the 2006-2009 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Plan recommendations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,820 D-12 AUTHORIZED The 2006-2007 salary schedule and salary increase for Administrative Assistants to School Board members, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,821 D-13 APPROVED The Health Insurance Plan (2007) Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police.

109,822 D-14 APPROVED The proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the implementation of the M-DCPS School Improvement Zone Enhancement Program.

109,823 D-15 APPROVED The 2006-2009 Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) salary plan recommendations, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,824 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 971.

109,825 D-21 AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of various MEP and/or DCSAA positions (as delineated in the Official Agenda), and approved the recommendations as set forth [in the agenda item] for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective January 18, 2007 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates noted throughout the item.

109,826 D-22 APPROVED The appointments and assignments of various personnel new to the school district, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,827 D-23 APPROVED Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 28, 2006 through December 23, 2006.

109,828 D-30 ACCEPTED The resignation of Ms. Lisa C. Huyler, Teacher at Carrie P. Meek/Westview Elementary School, effective as of January 5, 2007.

109,829 D-31 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Brady Brockway, Teacher at Horace Mann Middle, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,830 D-32 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Tarra L. Kelley, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

109,831 D-33 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Dorothy N. Jones, Bus Aide at John Schee Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

109,832 D-34 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shaneen L. Singleton, Teacher at Edison Park Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,833 D-35 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry V. Riley, School Security Monitor at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,834 D-36 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. James E. Moore, Custodian at Palm Springs Middle School, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,835 D-37 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Raymond Gamble, Head Custodian at Nathan B. Young Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,836 D-38 AUTHORIZED The suspension of, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Amy M. Utrera, School Clerk II at Sunset Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on January 17, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

109,837 D-39 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. Aaron E. Tresvant, Lead Custodian at Kelsey Pharr Elementary School, effective as of January 5, 2007.

109,838 D-45 AUTHORIZED* The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees.

* Amended, to add a provision to this rule regarding physical and sexual abuse related

violations that may not have been previously disclosed or detected when considering persons seeking new positions in the district, and that those violations be subjected to additional review.

109,839 D-46 APPROVED The Early Dismissal dates in the second semester of the 2006-2007 school year, recommended by the School Calendar Ad Hoc Committee for Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conference Sessions, as stipulated in the Contract between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade, 2006-2009.

109,840 D-47 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to repeal the following School Board rules:

1. 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended School Year Calendar - 2002-2003; 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools, Inc. – Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar – 2004-2005, to be effective March 14, 2007;

2. 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar - 2006-2007; 6Gx13-6A-1.024, School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective June, 30, 2007;

3. 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective July 28, 2007; and

4. 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective August 9, 2007.

109,841 D-48 APPROVED The Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2007-2008, with a start date of August 20, 2007; the School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2007-2008, with a start date of August 9, 2007, and the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2007-2008, with a start date of August 20, 2007; and authorized the Superintendent to request a waiver for the School Improvement Zone School Calendar – 2007-2008 start date of August 9, 2007.

109,842 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for November 2006.

109,843 E-46 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a donation from the Hurricane Education Leadership Project (HELP) for equipment to be used in an after-school forensics project sponsored by the Tiger Woods Learning Center and Intel.

109,844 E-141 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

109,845 E-142 AWARDED Request For Proposals No. 085-FF04 – Request Authorization to Negotiate and Enter into Contractual Services Agreements Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Dell Marketing, L.P.; Hewlett-Packard Company; Lenovo (United States); and Lexmark International, Inc., Pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 085-FF04 – Information Technology Hardware, to establish a contract to provide Information Technology hardware (computers, servers, laptops, tablets, printers, etc.) to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (District) administrative offices and school sites, during the term of the proposal, effective January 17, 2007 through January 16, 2011, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,846 E-143 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Community Health of South Dade, Inc. and Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 108-FF10 – Health Agencies/Professionals to Provide On-Site Health Services to Students Attending C.O.P.E. Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace C.O.P.E. Center, to provide on-site, comprehensive health services to approximately 280 teen parents and their infants/toddlers at C.O.P.E. Center North, and approximately 175 teen parents and their infants/toddlers at Dorothy M. Wallace C.O.P.E. Center, effective January 17, 2007 through January 16, 2008, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

109,847 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 002-GG07 – Disposal of Hazardous/ Non-Hazardous Waste, and Photo Waste and Chemicals, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective January 17, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

109,848 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 012-GG04 – Wiring, Telecommunication (Furnish and Install, Voice and Data), to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.

109,849 E-146 AWARDED Bid No. 013-GG04 – Wireless Networks Telecommunication (Furnish and Install), to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective February 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.

109,850 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Zoning Application No. 2005-351B, Blue Palms Development, LLC, located at 16385 Biscayne Boulevard, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $86,581.

109,851 F-2 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Zoning Application No. 2006-0042, Ernesto Mendez, located at 8851 NW 170 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $101,140.

109,852 F-3 RECEIVED The report from the School Board Concurrency Task Force and adopted the recommendations therein for the implementation of school concurrency; and directed the Superintendent to finalize the required amendments to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County necessary to incorporate the school concurrency element, and bring an item to the Board for its consideration and adoption.

109,853 F-4 AUTHORIZED The execution of a state-funded Subgrant Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, in the amount of $25,000, to assist in the development of a sample Public School Facilities Element, under the terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

109,854 F-5 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Joint Use Agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for the use of a 241-space parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, at a rental rate of $45,043.02 for the term commencing April 10, 2007, and ending April 9, 2008, and $46,844.74 for the term commencing April 10, 2008 and ending April 9, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the Joint Use Agreement will remain unchanged.

109,855 F-6 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Miami Gardens for all park sites and school sites located within the City of Miami Gardens, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

109,856 F-19 APPROVED The amendment to the agreement dated August 2, 2006 with C.S.A. Southeast, Inc. to provide Building Code Consultant Review and Inspection Services, as follows: reflect the company’s name and address change and transfer all future contractual obligations from C.S.A. Southeast, Inc., to C.A.P. Government, Inc.; and all other terms and conditions shall remain in force.

109,857 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget in the amount of $4,842,969; and make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

109,858 F-21 AUTHORIZED Execution of the water line easement at the Pinecrest Elementary School site, Project No. 00178100, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

109,859 F-22 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Basulto & Associates, Inc., and Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Walewski Engineering Group, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants to perform Mechanical Engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

109,860 F-23 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Basulto & Associates, Inc., LIVS Associates, and The RC Group Consulting Engineers, as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) to perform Electrical Engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

109,861 F-24 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc., Soares Da Costa Contractor, Inc., and URS Corporation to provide Program Management Support Services under the terms and conditions as per the original contract until such time the fees and terms are renegotiated and a request to amend the agreements is submitted to the Board for approval.

109,862 F-25 COMMISSIONED URS Corporation Southern as Architect/Engineer of Record for the HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement at Centennial (00376200), Citrus Grove (00376300), Highland Oaks (00376400), Miami Lakes (00339600) and W. R. Thomas (00376100) middle schools as follows: a lump sum fee of $ 408,000 for A/E basic services; and the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

109,863 F-26 COMMISSIONED The firm of Skanska USA Building, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Additions, Renovations and Historical Restoration at Miami Senior High School, Project No. A00176800, as follows: a total lump sum fee of $540,000 for pre-construction services; and the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

109,864 F-27 COMMISSIONED The firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for new State School “P-1” (to relieve Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. 00252700, as follows: a total lump sum re-use fee of $69,250 for pre-construction services; and the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

109,865 F-28 TERMINATED The contract with G.C.C.M., Inc. for Project No. A0774, Design-Build Addition of a New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School; and called upon the Surety, Great American Insurance Company, to honor its obligations under the Public Construction Performance and Guarantee Bond to either remedy the default or breach of G.C.C.M., Inc., or take charge of the project and complete the contract or any remedial work required under the contract at its own expense.

109,866 F-29 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 00138600, Modular Classroom Addition, William Lehman Elementary School, in the total amount of $2,674,587 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $127,361, contingent upon approval of the lease amendment by The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners; and authorized staff to expend $40,500 for Art in Public Places in a manner compliant with the amended lease agreement.

109,867 F-30 APPROVED The GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the new basketball/volleyball courts and demolition of existing hard courts project at Palm Springs North Elementary School, Project No. A01001-01, in the total amount of $259,167, which includes a contingency in the amount of $23,560.

109,868 F-31 APPROVED The GMP for MCM Corporation, for the foundation package at State School “BB-1,” New K-8 Center at the City of Sunny Isles Beach (to relieve Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary and Highland Oaks Middle School), Project No. A01112-02, in the total amount of $1,896,350, which includes a contingency in the amount of $168,888.

109,869 F-32 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00156900, Modular Classroom Addition–14 PK, Lawton Chiles Middle School, for a credit of $189,002.

109,870 F-33 APPROVED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A01030, State School "Y-1", Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, for an additional cost of $178,105.

109,871 F-34 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00140200, Modular Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for an additional cost of $276,064.

109,872 F-35 APPROVED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178101, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, Pinecrest Elementary School, for an additional cost of $385,236.

109,873 F-50 EXTENDED The asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for alternate/quality control services with ATC Associates, Inc., for an additional term not to exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under the same terms and conditions.

109,874 F-51 EXTENDED The asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for Regions 1, 3, & 5, with EnHealth Environmental Services, Inc., for an additional term not to exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under the same terms and conditions.

109,875 F-52 EXTENDED The asbestos consulting and testing services agreement for Regions 2, 4, & 6, with EE&G/EMSL, a joint venture, for an additional term not to exceed six (6) months, starting January 16, 2007, under the same terms and conditions.

109,876 G-1 APPROVED The amended performance goals for the School Board Attorney for calendar year 2007, in accordance with her employment contract.

109,877 G-2 APPROVED The recommended annual salary increase of four percent (4%) to the following staff attorneys, and amended their contracts to reflect said salary increase: Ana Craft; Kimberly Hall; Mindy McNichols; Laura Pincus; Ana Segura; and Steve Shochet.

109,878 G-3 APPROVED The Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Brandon Thurston, DOAH Case No. 06-3511.

109,879 G-4 ADOPTED The Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order [in the case of RN Expertise, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 06-2653BID], thereby dismissing Petitioner’s protest and awarding the contract pursuant to ITB No. 056-FF10 to Mercy Hospital Laboratory.

109,880 G-5 ENTERED A Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cynthia Thompson, DOAH Case No. 06-2861, exonerating Ms. Thompson of all charges brought against her in these proceedings, reinstating her as a paraprofessional with back pay, together with interest thereon at the statutory rate, and benefits that accrued, if any due, during the period of her suspension.

Adjourned

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