1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Charles Drew Middle School Theatre Arts (revised)

RECOGNITION:

- Steve Tunick Award Recognition

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 11, 16, 23, 25, and 30, 2007

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 17, 2007 Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

- Proposed Board Member Initiatives

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- Board Member Discussion Issues

- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-taped Items)

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

• Beacon Council Award
• National Board Certified Teachers

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE BARBARA GOLEMAN, CORAL REEF, DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE (DASH), MIAMI CORAL PARK, MIAMI KILLIAN, MIAMI PALMETTO, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, AND SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THEIR SUCCESS WITH THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM AND THEIR RECOGNITION IN THE COLLEGE BOARD’S 2007 AP REPORT TO THE NATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledge Barbara Goleman, Coral Reef, Design and Architecture (DASH), Miami Coral Park, Miami Killian, Miami Palmetto, New World School of the Arts, and School for Advanced Studies-South Senior High Schools, for their success with the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and their recognition in the College Board’s 2007 AP Report to the Nation.

A-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT HIGHWAYS TO SUCCESS: AN EDUCATIONAL CONTINUUM FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to implement the Highways to Success initiative, beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.

A-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS (revised)

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- 4A-1.213, Code of Ethics.

A-5 RATIFICATION OF SUCCESSOR 2006-2009 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (m-DCPS) AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) (revised replacement)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2007 PASSPORT TO REAL WORLD CONNECTIONS

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

1. implementation of educational and support programs for all eligible elementary and secondary students, for the 2007 Passport to Real Connections, June 2007, through August 2007, as delineated in the Board Item and supplemental documents; and make necessary adjustments pending action by the Florida Legislature;

2. Superintendent to enter into contractual and cooperative agreements with colleges, universities, municipalities, community-based agencies, and businesses to deliver summer school services, as delineated in the 2007 Passport to Real World Connections Supplemental Document; and

3. approval of the 2007 Passport to Real World Connections summer program budget summary of $30 million covering the period of June – July 2007, thereby authorizing Financial Operations to establish appropriations, not to exceed $30 million in the General Fund inclusive of Supplemental Academic Instruction and Summer Reading Funds.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School (South Campus).

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Somerset Academy Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Campus).

C-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc. on behalf of The Ben Gamla Charter School.

C-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter High School.

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, deny the charter school application submitted by Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH GROUP 4 SECURICOR (G4S) YOUTH SERVICES, LLC., A PRIVATE FOR PROFIT AGENCY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADJUDICATED STUDENTS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 14, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with G4S Youth Services, LLC a private, for-profit agency to provide educational and related services, effective February 14, 2007, through June 30, 2008. There is no exchange of funds.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Edinburgh, Scotland for students in the Magnet Drama Club at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School to represent the United States in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, July 31, 2007 through August 13, 2007.

C-73 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TELEVISION FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (WPBT-TV CHANNEL 2), FOR TOWER SPACE AT 695 N.W. 199TH STREET, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Community Television Foundation of South Florida (WPBT-TV Channel 2), for the use of its Tower located at 695 N.W. 199^th Street, Miami-Dade County, Florida, at an annual rate of $150,000, commencing February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008, with annual adjustments of 5% per year expiring January 31, 2012.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE II, PART B, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIPS "MATH MATTERS EVERY DAY" (M²ED) AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding under Title II, Part B, the Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) “Math Matters Every Day” (M²ED) for the approximate amount of $1,223,198, for the grant period of November 3, 2006, through August 30, 2007;

2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

3. enter into individual contractual agreements with Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, and the University of Miami in the amount of $175,000 each, and an external evaluator in the amount of $29,575, during the grant period of November 3, 2006, through August 30, 2007;

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

5. 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.

C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE:FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.471, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12); PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: ­­FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the new School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12), repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.47, Charter Schools (K-12), and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective February 14, 2007.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 WITHDRAWN OF AGENDA ITEM D-9 - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR TRUANCY INTERVENTION SERVICES FROM MARCH 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

D-10 REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the position of Assistant Superintendent, Resources, Recruiting and Performance Management into the Senior Management Service Class of the Florida Retirement System, effective March 1, 2007.

D-13 2006-2009 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS

1. APPROVE THE 2006-2009 CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SCHEDULE

2. APPROVE THE CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY INCREASES FOR 2006-2007, 2007-2008, AND 2008-2009

3. APPROVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATORY BENEFITS

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

1. the 2006-2009 Confidential Exempt Personnel Salary Schedule;

2. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2006, and provide a four percent (4%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2006;

3. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2007 and provide a four percent (4%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2007;

4. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2008 and provide a four percent (4%) increase to employees on the top step as of June 30, 2008; and

5. additional compensatory benefits as follows:

• minimum of five percent (5%) salary increase upon upward reclassification;
• $275 supplement for Professional Secretary Program;
• $1100 supplement for National Certified Professional Secretary Examination;
• reimbursement for twelve (12) college credits per fiscal year, effective 2007-2008; and
• promotional increase upon temporary appointment to position vacated by incumbent on Board-approved leave, effective 2007-2008.

D-19 AWARD BID NO. 056-FF10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE DRUG SCREENING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARDBid No. 056-FF10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE DRUG SCREENING, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to conduct applicant and employee specimen collection and drug-screening services, both to meet the general requirements for collection anddrug-screening services and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) requirements for collection and drug-screening services, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2007, through February 13, 2009, as follows:

1. MERCY HOSPITAL LABORATORY
3663 SOUTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33133
ALBERTO A. REY, LABORATORY DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $486,400.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 8, 2006 - JANUARY 18, 2007 (revised)

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 972.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007 (revised)

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 February 15, 2007 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 Ms. Kari L. Bollerman to the open budgeted position of Coordinator III, Region Food Service, DCSAA pay grade 42, Department of Food and Nutrition, effective February 15, 2007 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 23, 2006 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 23, 2006 through January 29, 2007.

D-29 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
FELIX R. BARROS – MATERIAL HANDLER II
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Felix R. Barros, Material Handler II at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance effective as of February 8, 2007.

D-30 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
KATRINA E. CLEMONS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Katrina E. Clemons, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-31 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MAGALI OCANA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Magali Ocana, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-32 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
TWANDA D. JONES – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SPECIALIST
ETHEL F. BECKFORD/RICHMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Twanda D. Jones, Community Involvement Specialist at Ethel F. Beckford/Richmond Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-33 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ANGEL R. NAVARRETE - TEACHER
HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Angel R. Navarrete, Teacher at Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-34 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JOANN TAYLOR – BAKER II
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Joann Taylor, Baker II at Miami Beach Senior High School, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-35 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
DIANA B. STAFFORD – PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Diana B. Stafford, Paraprofessional at Miami Central Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-36 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
SHANTRELLE N. FEDRICK – PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shantrelle N. Fedrick, Paraprofessional at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-37 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
NEWLYN PETIT-HOMME – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Newlyn Petit-Homme, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-38 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
KIMSON L. WILLIAMS – CUSTODIAN
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Kimson L. Williams, Custodian, at Poinciana Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-39 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
TANWEER I. MALIK – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Tanweer I. Malik, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-40 RECOMMENDED PERMANENT REASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER LOCATION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JENNIFER N. BROWN – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board permanently reassign Ms. Jennifer N. Brown, Executive Director at the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, to another location, refer her to the District’s support agency, participate in anger management training, and suspend her without pay for 30 workdays, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-41 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
HIRAM MAJOR– PARAPROFESSIONAL II - BEHAVIORAL
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Hiram Major, Paraprofessional at Robert Renick Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-42 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
DAGOBERTO MAGANA - TEACHER
MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Dagoberto Magana, Teacher at Miami Springs Senior High School, effective as of February 8, 2007.

D-43 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CARLOS ABRIL - HEAD CUSTODIAN
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Carlos Abril, Head Custodian at Snapper Creek Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-44 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HARRIET D. WALLACE – PARAPROFESSIONAL II
VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Harriet D. Wallace, Paraprofessional II, at Vineland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING

6Gx13- 4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT-NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS;

6Gx13- 4A-1.161, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS; AND

REPEAL THE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SELECTION PROCEDURES MANUAL, WHICH IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13- 4A-1.16 AND 6Gx13- 4A-1.161

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and authorize the Superintendent to file with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the following rules:

1. 6Gx13- 4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment – Professional and Technical Employees;

2. 6Gx13- 4A-1.161, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment – Managerial Exempt Personnel; and

3. repeal the document, Management Selection Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference in School Board Rules 6Gx13‑4A‑1.16 and 6Gx13- 4A-1.161, effective February 14, 2007.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for December 2006.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,320 items with a depreciated cost of $1,442,393 and Recoveries containing 10 items with a depreciated cost of $10,289 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2006 reports.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW (revised)

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($30,038,643); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 5) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 10).

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $63,986,062; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 in agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5 in agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 Food Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $2,795,000.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006‑07 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. approve Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item; and

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2006-07 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-18 AMENDMENT OF 2006-2007 CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROGRAM PROJECT ALLOCATION LIST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of the amendment for 2006-2007 Classrooms for Kids Program project allocation list detailing the capital projects to be funded from this program.

E-19 FIVE-YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receives the five-year budget analysis that project revenue and expenses in order to assess the long-term financial impact of critical issues.

E-25 AWARD BID – $220,000,000 BANK LINE OF CREDIT AND APPROVE REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2007A (BANK LINE OF CREDIT PROGRAM) RESOLUTION 07-09

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

1. award Bank Line of Credit Bid to Merrill Lynch, effective February 28, 2007; and

2. approve Resolution 07-09 authorizing the issuance, sale, and application of the proceeds of up to $220 million Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2007A (Bank Line of Credit Program).

E-26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REAPPOINTMENT OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER

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

1. receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2006; and

2. reappoint Ms. Jacqueline A. Sinclair De Souza to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-05 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 5-9, 2007, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2007 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the attached Resolution No. 07-05 proclaiming March 5-9, 2007, as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March as National Nutrition Month.

E-37 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FROM THE PRITIKIN LONGEVITY CENTER AND SPA FOR PLACEMENT IN SCHOOLS TO BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the donation of exercise equipment from the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, for placement in schools to be determined at a later date.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM (revised)

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining at least the existing $200 million, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $30 million, effective May 1, 2007, with payment to be funded from the district’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 16, 2007;

2. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for all properties required by the Federal government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.5 million for coverages effective throughout the 12 month period of May 1, 2007 to May 1, 2008;

3. authorize staff to interview insurance adjusting firms acceptable to staff and the district’s insurers to provide adjusting services to the district following a loss, with final recommendations for entering into a contract for such services to be brought back to the Board meeting of May 16, 2007; and

4. authorize the district’s Risk and Benefits Officer to be reimbursed for out of county travel expenses, pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses – School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Persons, for expenses anticipated to exceed $2,500 to attend renewal and marketing meetings with underwriters from Lloyd’s of London and other London companies, as well as underwriters from Swiss Re and Munich Re, with such expenditures to be funded from the Office of Risk and Benefits Management’s travel budget.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #006-GG10, CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

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

1. award its Casualty Actuarial contract to the firm of AMI Risk Consultants, Inc., pursuant to the terms of RFP # 006-GG10, and the firm’s proposal wherein the firm will provide required services, effective February 1, 2007 for a five-year period with flat annual fees of $9,000 for years 2007 and 2008, and flat annual fees of $9,500 for years 2009, 2010, and 2011; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with AMI Risk Consultants Inc. to provide such services.

E-86 ERNST & YOUNG, LLP’s AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133) YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Ernst & Young, LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Report (In Accordance With OMB Circular A-133) Year Ended June 30, 2006.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOURTEEN CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for fourteen charter schools Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 listed in the agenda item.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FIFTEEN CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 AND 2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for fifteen charter schools Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 listed in the agenda item.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL CENTER I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Elementary Schools Regional Center I.

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS REGIONAL CENTER I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Secondary Schools and Centers Regional Center I.

E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT OF ACHIEVE THROUGH EDUCATION, INC. (f/k/a ADULT MANKIND ORGANIZATION – EDUCATIONAL DIVISION, INC.)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Achieve Through Education, Inc. (f/k/a Adult Mankind Organization – Educational Division, Inc.)

E-92 INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPRIETY MATER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL(S) AND ACADEMICA CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Investigation of Allegations of Impropriety Mater Academy Charter School(s) and Academica Corporation.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contracts’ terms expire.

(1)

Contract No. 067-EE01 – METAL-DETECTION PROGRAM, is to purchase, at firm unitprices, quantities, as may berequired, of metal-detection services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective July 13, 2005, through July 12, 2007. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. Last contract usage averaged $9,542.71 per month, while the current contract’s usage has averaged $11,666.67 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus anticipated expenditures.

This supplement is being requested due to increased monthly usage of metal-detector services, which include random searches and screening for District events.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

SAFETY TEAM CORPS, INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, #201
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: VITAL MILORD, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $229,025.15
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $65,000.00

(2)

Contract No. 032-EE01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE: TABLES, DESKS AND CHAIRS, is to purchase, at firm unitprices, quantities, as may berequired, of tables, for M-DCPS, during the term of the contract, effective April 13, 2006, through April 12, 2007. This supplement is being requested due to increased utilization by various schools throughout the District purchasing furniture, for Furniture Fixture and Equipment for new school initiatives. This year’s usage has averaged $104,120.90. This supplement was calculated on a per monthly utilization basis for the current contract period.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	Hispanic Female

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 43-0747
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33243-0747
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
OWNER: ROBERT VIRTUE

4. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE POST, GA 31776
OWNER: ROBERT D. WINN

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $700,000.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $366,295.00
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $400,836.32

E-142 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 134-FF02 – GRAPHIC PRINTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 134-FF02 – GRAPHIC PRINTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, an offset duplicator press, a digital platemaster and extended service warranty, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production, effective February 14, 2007, as follows:

1. PRESSTEK, INC.
2350 EAST DEVON AVENUE, SUITE 350
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
OWNER: EDWARD J. MARINO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $104,109.15.

E-144 REJECT BID NO. 019-GG07 – REPAIR SERVICES FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 019-GG07 – REPAIR SERVICES FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT, to permit rebidding.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 023-GG02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT-CASE- MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 023-GG02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT-CASE- MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of Student-Case- Management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2007, through February 13, 2008, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BETTER BUSINESS FORMS
11620 S.W. 104 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: DON HUTTLIN, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. SEMPRUN & MORALES CORPORATION
D.B.A. MINUTEMAN PRESS
3300 WEST 84 STREET, BAY #18
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ANA MORALES, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $67,763.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.15, AGENDA—REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

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- 8C-1.15, Agenda—Regular and Special Meetings.

E-201 INITIATE RULE MAKING TO EFFECTUATE PROPOSED CHANGES DISCUSSED AT THE JANUARY 31, 2007 SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP (replacement)

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR STATE SCHOOL “WWW” (RELIEF FOR HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES, HIALEAH AND MIAMI SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 4000 W. 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for State School “WWW” (Relief for Hialeah Miami Lakes, Hialeah and Miami Springs high schools).

F-3 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH YAMIT REALTY, LLC, PERTAINING TO THE DISTRICT’S ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “BB1”, A PLANNED K-8 CENTER INTENDED TO RELIEVE RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. YAMIT REALTY, LLC, CASE NO. 06-03744-CA-22

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

1. approve and authorize the final settlement with Yamit Realty, LLC, in the total amount of $18,200,000, which includes all costs pertaining to the District’s acquisition of approximately 1.2 acres, to situate State School “BB1” (relief for Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary School), in connection with the Eminent Domain proceedings of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Yamit Realty, LLC, Case No. 06-03744-CA-22; and

2. authorize the appropriate amendment to the Five-Year Work Program.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $33,935,632; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01019

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School site, Project No. A01019, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 13137 SW 26 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00138400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School site, Project No. 00138400, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., SOARES DA COSTA CONTRACTOR, INC., AND URS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO REFLECT:

1. REVISED RENEGOTIATED/STANDARDIZED MULTIPLIERS;

2. PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. NAME CHANGE TO PB AMERICAS, INC.; AND

3. CHANGES TO SOARES DA COSTA CONTRACTOR, INC. SUBCONSULTANTS AND FIRM ADDRESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize amendments to the Agreements with Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc., Soares Da Costa Contractor, Inc., and URS Corporation to provide Program Management Support Services to reflect:

1. revised renegotiated/standardized multipliers as noted in the agenda item;

2. Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. name change to PB Americas, Inc.;

3. changes to Soares Da Costa Contractor, Inc. sub-consultants and firm address as noted in the agenda item; and

4. all other terms and conditions of the Agreements remain the same.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AND EAC CONSULTING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with ADA Engineering, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) to provide civil engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH WILLIAMS-RUSSELL & JOHNSON, INC., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AVART, INC., AND EAC CONSULTING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc., LIVS Associates, Avart, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) to provide structural engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

F-27 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0750D
NEW CAFETORIUM AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4261 EAST 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the New Cafetorium and Site Improvements project at North Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. A0750D, in the total amount of $5,198,653, which includes a contingency in the amount of $131,740.

F-28 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01001
NEW CAFETORIUM AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17615 N.W. 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the New Cafetorium and Site Improvements project at Palm Springs North Elementary School, Project No. A01001, in the total amount of $5,448,245, which includes a contingency in the amount of $138,065.

F-29 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A01097
NEW CAFETORIUM AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4555 N.W. 206 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the New Cafetorium and Site Improvements project at Skyway Elementary School, Project No. A01097, in the total amount of $5,328,012, which includes a contingency in the amount of $135,018.

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY d/b/a
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00252701
SITE MITIGATION PACKAGE
STATE SCHOOL “P-1” (A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE)
(TO RELIEVE EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company for the Site Mitigation Package, Project No. 00252701, at State School “P-1” (a re-use of the K-8 prototype) in the amount of $3,074,755, which includes a contingency in the amount of $146,417.

F-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY d/b/a
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00252701
SITE MITIGATION PACKAGE
STATE SCHOOL “P-1” (A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE)
(TO RELIEVE EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company for the Site Mitigation Package, Project No. 00252701, at State School “P-1” (a re-use of the K-8 prototype) in the amount of $3,074,755, which includes a contingency in the amount of $146,417.

F-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0811
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
S/S "WWW" - MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH RELIEF
4000 W 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0811, New Senior High School, S/S "WWW" – Miami Springs Senior High Relief for an additional cost of $53,959 and approve a time extension of 16 days.

F-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0804
DESIGN BUILD - NEW FACILITY
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION
13775 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0804, Design Build - New Facility, Central West Transportation for an additional cost of $61,006.

F-50 AWARD TO EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC06-C5
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/06-CENTRAL 5
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. JOC06-C5, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.1628 to the successful bidder, Epic Construction, Inc.

F-51 AWARD TO KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC06-C6
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/06-CENTRAL 6
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. JOC06-C6, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.1171 to the successful bidder Kalex Construction & Development, Inc.

F-52 FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC05-C14B
JOB ORDER CONTRACT05-CENTRAL 14
FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS FACILITIES OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05-C14)
FIRST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05C14A
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC05C14B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with JCI International Corporation, Contract No. JOC05-C14B, in conformance with Article 14 of the contract, for a period of one year, commencing on the date the current contract meets the maximum value, or on February 16, 2007 whichever occurs first.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 017-GG06 – CHILLER-SERVICE CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 017-GG06 – CHILLER-SERVICE CONTRACT, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment, to furnish monthly air-conditioning, chiller-maintenance services, including water treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2007, through December 31, 2008, as follows:

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. HILL YORK SERVICE CORPORATION
10750 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ROBERT S. LAFFERTY

3. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,035,158.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase in Temptrol Air Conditioning, Inc.’s prequalification limit.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED DEFENDANT IN THE LITIGATION MATTER OF: ANTHONY BROOKS v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND DEBORAH LOVE, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HER CAPACITY AS PRINCIPAL, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 06-23024-CIV-MORENO

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of Ms. Deborah Love, an individually named Defendant, in the matter of Anthony Brooks v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Deborah Love, United States District Court Case No. 06-23024-CIV-MORENO.

G-2 PROVISION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SUPERINTENDENT, RUDOLPH F. CREW, IN THE CASES OF:

MADELYN SCHERE v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JULIEANN RICO, AND RUDOLPH F. CREW, U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 06-22653-CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES;

VIRGINIA BRADFORD v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.D.C. CASE NO. NO. 07-20083-CIV-LENARD; and

MARTA PEREZ v. RUDOLPH F. CREW, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 07-156-CA-02.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into contract to retain Michael W. Moskowitz, Esquire and his firm, Moskowitz, Mandell, Salim & Simowitz, P.A., as counsel for the Superintendent in the cases known as Madelyn Schere v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Julieann Rico, and Rudolph F. Crew, U.S.D.C. Case No. 06-22653-CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES; Virginia Bradford v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, U.S.D.C. Case No. 07-20083-CIV-LENARD; and Marta Perez v. Rudolph F. Crew, Circuit Court Case No. 07-156-CA-02. Mr. Moskowitz will be compensated at the rate of $450.00 per hour.

G-3 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY IN THE CASES OF: MADELYN SCHERE v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JULIEANN RICO, AND RUDOLPH F. CREW, U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 06-22653-CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES; AND VIRGINIA BRADFORD v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, U.S.D.C. CASE NO.07-20083-CIV-LENARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into contract to retain Thomas F. Panza, Esquire, and his firm Panza, Maurer & Maynard, P.A., as defense counsel for the School Board Attorney, JulieAnn Rico in the cases known as: Madelyn Schere v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Julieann Rico, and Rudolph F. Crew, U.S.D.C. Case No. 06-22653-CIV-UNGARO-BENAGES; and Virginia Bradford v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.D.C. Case No. 07-20083-CIV-LENARD. Mr. Panza, will be compensated at the rate of $350.00 per hour.

G-4 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL., v. GLENN LEE, DOAH CASE NO. 06-3962 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve reinstatement of Glenn Lee to a teaching position in M-DCPS with payment of backpay and fringe benefits that may have accrued during the period of his suspension to bring to final resolution the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Glen Lee, DOAH Case No. 06-3962.

G-5 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED DEFENDANTS IN THE MATTER OF: E.A.P. (a minor) v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY and BARBARA SOTO, PRINCIPAL, and ISABEL CAPOTE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 07-02746 CA-04

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of Barbara Soto and Isabel Capote, individually named Defendants, in the matter of E.A.P. (a minor) v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The School Board of Miami-Dade County and Barbara Soto, Principal, and Isabel Capote, Assistant Principal,Circuit Court of The 11^th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 07-02746 CA-04.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

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H-2 REPORT ON THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised)

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

1. Discuss recommended finalists from the Inspector General Selection and Audit Committees and

a. Take action, if so desired, or

b. Adopt the following timetable for the selection of Inspector General:

February 14, 2007 or March 14, 2007 Selection of Inspector General

March 14, 2007 or April 18, 2007 Approval of Inspector General Contract

c. Authorize the Chair to negotiate the contract on behalf of the School Board.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Myrtle Grove Elementary School for 50 years of service and educational commitment on this fourteenth day of February, 2007.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-03 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING RANDY LANNARD SHANNON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SPORTSMANSHIP AND EXCELLENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN FOOTBALL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 07-03 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Randy Lannard Shannon for his outstanding sportsmanship and excellent professional standards in football.

H-5 ESTABLISHMENT OF ETIQUETTE/DEPORTMENT AS A GRADED AREA ON REPORT CARDS (revised 2)

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2007 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH,” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-06 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2007 as “Arts in Our Schools Month,” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM AND ENCOURAGE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM AT ALL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AS FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Safe Routes to School Program and encourage implementation of the program at all District elementary schools, as federal and/or state funding becomes available and direct the Superintendent to formalize the application process for funding of the program.

H-8 REQUEST AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney to amend, by the March Board meeting, School Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to require that recruiting efforts be made to fill any MEP position at the entry level of the pay grade, and provide a detailed explanation for the increased compensation. In no event absent School Board approval should the compensation exceed 9% of the minimum of the pay grade or be granted retroactively.

H-9 CHANGES IN ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to, effective immediately:

1. promptly provide written notification of any and all changes in MEP and DCSAA personnel to include the reason(s) for needing to make immediate change(s) prior to seeking Board approval; and

2. bring such changes to the School Board for approval at the first regularly scheduled Board meeting following the date of reassignment.

H-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONSIDER THE CREATION OF AN “INFORMATIONAL COMMITTEE” (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new Board Rule, or amend an existing one, that would, if possible, permit the creation of a School Board Committee for the purpose of receiving and/or gathering information, and bring the new rule or amendment to the March School Board meeting.

H-11 REPORTING ON ANY EXCEPTIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3F-1.021, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a written report, with sufficient explanation, on RFP exceptions approved by the PSC at least one week prior to the School Board Committee date.

H-12 CLARIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE ON GIFTS TO SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Ethics Committee review our current Board Rule, 6Gx13-1C-1.08, Gifts to School Personnel, as well as any other relevant rule, and provide recommendations to clarify the language regarding the acceptance and/or funding of School District events by vendors or potential vendors.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2007 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-08 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2007 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ADDING TO THE DISTRICT’S MARKETING PLAN IN DEVELOPMENT THE PROMOTION OF DISTRICT INITIATIVES AND EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES, HALL OF FAME CEREMONIES, HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS, AND IN PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO SUCH EVENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. explore the feasibility of adding to the District’s marketing plan the promotion of District initiatives and employment and volunteer opportunities at school anniversaries, hall of fame ceremonies, high school reunions, and in publications related to such events; and

2. submit a report to the Board no later than June 2007.

H-15 WIRELESS INITIATIVE (withdrawn)

H-16 PROHIBITION OF ARTIFICIAL TRANS FAT ON FOODS SOLD TO STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON CAMPUS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. prohibit the use of trans fat in all foods prepared in Miami-Dade County Public Schools by the 2007-2008 school year.

2. ensure that all food vendor contracts and food product supplier contracts which contain trans fats not be renewed upon their expiration and that they be replaced with products and foods that contain no trans fats.

H-17 REPORT ON OUTCOME OF 34TH FEDERAL RELATIONS NETWORK (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept this outcome report of the 34th Federal Relations Network.

H-18 PROPOSED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING GOVERNANCE CHANGES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss the proposed governance changes set forth in the Chair’s memoranda and vote on each proposal prior to implementation and rule-making.

H-19 CREATE AN INVESTIGATIVE SYSTEMS SPECIALIST TO OVERSEE THE INVESTIGATIVE SYSTEM AND REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL BOARD (replacement)

BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ISSUES

CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION (PRE-TAPED ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

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