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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2007

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of the March 14, 2007 Board Meeting

10 a.m. Conference Session DISCUSSED Attendance Boundaries for 2007-08 and 2008-09.

APPROVED Minutes of the February 8, February 14, and February 21, 2007 Board meetings.

109,999 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s informational reports to the Board on selected topics.

110,000 A-2 ACCEPTED The comprehensive three-year Mentoring and Induction Program for New Teachers (MINT); authorized the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the New Teacher Center at University of California at Santa Cruz, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the term of March 16, 2007 through June 30, 2007, for the delivery of specialized professional development services; and approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade.

110,001 A-3 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to implement the districtwide Professional Development initiative Summer HEAT 2007; and authorized contractual agreements related to the delivery of specialized services, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,002 A-4 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.041, Student Attendance – Specific Responsibilities, and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.04, Student Attendance--Specific Responsibilities.

******** A-5 WITHDREW Proposed amendment of School Board Rule: Initial Reading 6Gx13-4A-1.213, Code Of Ethics.

110,003 C-1 GRANTED Approval of the renewal contract with Rosa Parks Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rosa Parks Charter School/Florida City, for a term of two years, commencing in 2007-2008 and through the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year; and the reduction in enrollment from the current maximum of 600 students to a maximum of 400 students.

110,004 C-2 GRANTED Approval of the renewal contract with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, for a term of five years, commencing in 2007-2008 and through the conclusion of the 2011-2012 school year; and the reduction in enrollment from the current maximum of 72 students to a maximum of 36 students.

110,005 C-20 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with Youth Ethics Initiative, Inc. (YEI), to develop teaching modules on ethics and provide professional development for secondary teachers, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, effective March 15, 2007 through September 30, 2007.

110,006 C-21 AUTHORIZED The implementation of the Voluntary Prekindergarten Summer Program as mandated by Florida State Statute 1002.61; from June 4, 2007 through July 30, 2007 for an estimated 500 students at 12 schools. No local funds are required.

110,007 C-23 AUTHORIZED A cooperative agreement with Miami-County Health Department to provide management and preventive dental services to students enrolled at Florida City Elementary School, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, and Campbell Drive Middle School, effective April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007; and renewal of the cooperative agreement annually.

110,008 C-50 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-24 (2006-2007).

110,009 C-51 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-26 (2006-2007).

110,010 C-52 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-27 (2006-2007).

110,011 C-53 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-28 (2006-2007).

110,012 C-54 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-30 (2006-2007).

110,013 C-55 AUTHORIZED Expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-31 (2006-2007).

110,014 C-70 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a donation of $167,213 from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside elementary schools, for 100 students at each site, during the 2006-2007 school year.

110,015 C-71 APPROVED The opening and closing hours of schools Pre-K-12 for the 2007-2008 school year; and the exceptions to opening and closing hours of non-zone schools and zone schools for the 2007-2008 school year.

110,016 C-72 NAMED State School SS-1 (relief school for Avocado Elementary, Redondo Elementary, and Homestead Middle), “South Dade Middle School.”

110,017 C-73 NAMED State School A-1 (relief school for Pine Villa Elementary and Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary), “Goulds Elementary School.”

110,018 C-74 APPROVED The 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 25, 29, and 30, 2007; and for the last three days of school for Zone sites – May 30, 31, and June 1, 2007.

110,019 C-75 NAMED State School WWW, relief school for Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, Hialeah Senior High, and Miami Springs Senior High, “Westland Hialeah Senior High School.”

110,020 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of approximately $50,000 in in-kind contributions through the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Program - Group 3D Miami, to provide enhancements to Frances S. Tucker Elementary.

110,021 C-100 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2006-2007, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 14, 2007.

110,022 C-101 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.061, Rank in Class - Grade Point Average.

110,023 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations, as included in Personnel Action Listing 973.

110,024 D-21 APPROVED The recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 15, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

110,025 D-22 AUTHORIZED The appointments and assignments of personnel new to the school district, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,026 D-23 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 30, 2007 through February 26, 2007.

110,027 D-24 APPROVED Changes to minimum qualifications for the MEP and/or DCSAA positions, as delineated in the Official Agenda; and the change of title and pay grade for the Assistant Chief Auditor (School Audits or Operational/ Performance Audits), MEP pay grade 24, Management and Compliance Audits.

110,028 D-45 REPEALED The following School Board rules: 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; 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; 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective July 28, 2007; and 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar – 2006-2007, to be effective August 9, 2007.

******** D-46 WITHDREW Request to adopt New School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees.

110,029 D-47 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2007-2008 and 2008-2009.

110,030 D-49 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.021, Fingerprinting of All Employees Prior to Employment.

110,031 D-50 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act.

110,032 D-51 ADOPTED The criteria and appeals process outlined in the proposed new School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act, for its immediate application to contracted personnel.

110,033 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eddie L. Walker, Teacher at Miami Douglas MacArthur Senior High School North, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,034 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert M. Wilcox, Teacher at Maya Angelou Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,035 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Sandy Kindell III, Teacher at Parkway Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007.

110,036 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. David L. Schorr, Teacher at Miami Central Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007.

110,037 D-59 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Dorothy Singletary, Registrar at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007.

110,038 D-60 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. James L. Glover, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007.

110,039 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jean D. Berrouet, Teacher at Lakeview Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,040 D-62 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ronald B. Baker, Custodian at Miami Lakes Educational Center, effective at the close of the workday on March 14, 2007, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,041 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for January 2007.

110,042 E-36 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide meals for participants in the City’s summer camp programs from June 11, 2007 through August 3, 2007.

110,043 E-37 AUTHORIZED The submission of an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2007.

110,044 E-41 DECLARED Three buses as surplus property, and authorized the Superintendent to donate the buses to the City of Opa-Locka, upon execution of the Bus Donation Agreement by both parties.

110,045 E-66 AUTHORIZED District facilities use liability insurance and commercial package/windstorm insurance for New World School of the Arts, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,046 E-67 AUTHORIZED Negotiations with Gallagher-Bassett Services, Inc. for a two-year extension of their existing contract to provide claims administration services for all claims including liability and workers’ compensation claims, inclusive of all medical management and managed care services for workers’ compensation claims with final recommendations for a contract to become effective July 1, 2007, to be brought back to the Board at the meeting of May 16, 2007.

110,047 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on the term Contract No. 044-EE10 – Respiratory Therapy, Registered Nursing, and Licensed Practical Nursing Services as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,048 E-142 TERMINATED Contract No.113-EE08 – Maintenance of seawater aquarium systems, effective March 14, 2007, with Tropical Habitats, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,049 E-143 AWARDED Bid No. 114-FF02 – Custodial Cleaning Equipment, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective, March 14, 2007 through March 13, 2008.

110,050 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 007-GG03 – Cafeteria Packaging and Plastic Supplies, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 14, 2007 through June 30, 2007.

110,051 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 026-GG07 – Miscellaneous Trucks and Walk-In Step Vans, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 14, 2007 through the end of the current year production.

110,052 E-146 AUTHORIZED Contract negotiations between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and SAP Public Services, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 102-FF04 – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software, and Deloitte Consulting LLP, pursuant to Request for Proposals No. 011-GG04, ERP Systems Integration and Implementation Process, as further delineated in the agenda item.

110,053 E-202 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.06, Emergency Management Procedures, and to repeal the document, Emergency Management Procedures, which is incorporated by reference in this rule.

110,054 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-029, Redland Acres Family Homes Development Corp., located at the southwest corner SW 288 Street and SW 169 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $117,100.

110,055 F-2 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-412, Courtney Grove, LLC, located at 15901 SW 157 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $120,810.

110,056 F-3 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-001, Luis Pabon, et al., located at 18020 SW 109 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $34,142.

110,057 F-4 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-089, Richard Road Estates LLC, located at the southeast corner of SW 296 Street and SW 197 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $253,538.

110,058 F-5 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-090, Richard Road Estates LLC, et al., located at the southeast corner of SW 312 Street and SW 197 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $141,151.

110,059 F-6 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-295, Armando Gutierrez, located at the northeast corner of SW 22 Street and SW 147 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $6,072.

110,060 F-7 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-234, Rincon de San Lazaro, Inc., located at the northeast corner of SW 30 Street and SW 149 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $112,710.

110,061 F-8 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 15 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Q2 Kings Mountain 485, LLC, located at the southwest corner of 344 Street and SW 188 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $30,674.

110,062 F-9 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-003, Eureka Cove LLC, located at the southwest corner of 176 Street and SW 114 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $38,145.

110,063 F-10 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a monetary donation in connection with a Land Use and Major Use Special Permit application, Hasred Inc. & Mavicmar, located at 3840 NW 7 Street, Miami, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $46,920.

110,064 F-11 RECOMMENDED Approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Palermo Lakes, Inc., for exemption of Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 5311 NW 7 Street, Miami.

110,065 F-12 AUTHORIZED The execution of a lease amendment with Jack Thomas, Inc., Realtors, as agents for Omni Partnership, for use of a 100-space parking lot located at 235 NE 16 Street, to extend the term for the period commencing April 26, 2007 and ending April 25, 2010, at an annual rental rate of $39,996 the first year, $43,992 the second year and $47,988 the third year, and to modify the cancellation provision. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

110,066 F-14 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the lease agreement with Dolphin’s Gate, LLC, for temporary parking for Central West Transportation for the term commencing May 1, 2007 and ending October 31, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

110,067 F-15 AUTHORIZED The execution a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for State School “A-1,” as described in the agenda item.

110,068 F-16 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to further explore and negotiate an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County that would allow the District to build and operate a school for the performing arts on County-owned land, adjacent to the South Miami-Dade Cultural Center, located at approximately S.W. 211 Street and S.W. 108 Avenue, Cutler Ridge, Florida.

110,069 F-17 AUTHORIZED Final negotiations and the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Bay Harbor Islands, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, in connection with the conversion by the Board of Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary School, located at1155 93 Street, Bay Harbor Islands, to a K-8 school, and development by the Town of adjacent Town-owned land for off-street parking; and authorized finalize negotiations and the execution of a Lease Agreement with the Town for the long-term use of 130 parking spaces in the adjacent Town-owned parking garage, with first year rental costs not to exceed $93,600, and under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

110,070 F-19 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to submit to Miami-Dade County a proposed impact fee waiver schedule in connection with the provision of affordable housing, and contingent upon the County’s full adoption of all the proposed revisions to the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, as presented to and approved on first reading by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners at its February 20, 2007 meeting.

110,071 F-20 AUTHORIZED Adjustment to the capital budget in the amount of $14,051,759; and changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program resulting from these budget adjustments.

110,072 F-21 AUTHORIZED A payment not to exceed $57,241.22 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A01125.

110,073 F-22 AUTHORIZED A payment not to exceed $49,609.39 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges. These charges are not included in the construction contract, Project No. A0798.

110,074 F-23 AUTHORIZED A payment not to exceed $118,774.23 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A0820.

110,075 F-24 AUTHORIZED A payment not to exceed $123,263.44 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. A01020.

110,076 F-25 AUTHORIZED The execution of the water line easement at the Coral Terrace Elementary School site, Project No. 00177900, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

110,077 F-26 AUTHORIZED The execution of an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Earlington Heights Elementary School site, Project No. 00152000, at an approximate cost not to exceed $118,305.

110,078 F-27 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the John F. Kennedy Middle School site, Project No. A01154, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach.

110,079 F-28 AUTHORIZED A payment not to exceed $55,067.78 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, which is included in the construction budget, Project No. 00177800.

110,080 F-29 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Miami Palmetto Senior High School site, Project No. 00178200 in favor of Miami–Dade County.

******** F-30 WITHDREW Rodriguez & Quiroga, Architects Chartered, as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “YYY-1” (Relief for Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian senior high schools), Project No. 00254700, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,081 F-31 COMMISSIONED The firm of Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Senior High School State School “YYY-1” (to relieve Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian senior high schools), Project No. 00254700, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,082 F-32 COMMISSIONED R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Additions, Remodeling and Renovations (Phase I) at Southside Elementary School, Project No. 00253900, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,083 F-33 COMMISSIONED Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners as Architect/ Engineer for Emergency Electrical and HVAC Up-grades at the Information Technology Services Building, Project No. 00400000, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,084 F-34 COMMISSIONED The firm of BDI Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Emergency Electrical and HVAC Up-grades at the Information Technology Services Building, Project No. 00400000, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,085 F-35 COMMISSIONED The firm of Stobs Bros. Construction Co., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Phase II HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement Projects, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,086 F-37 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with The Architectural Partnership, Inc., Perez & Perez Architects Planners, Inc., Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., Edwards & Kelcey, Inc., Brown & Brown Architects, KVH Architects, P.A., and A.C.A.I. Associates, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) for projects of up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

110,087 F-38 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year agreements with F. R. Aleman & Associates, Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E. R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., to perform land surveying consultant services under the same terms and conditions with a 4.94% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated General Land and Engineering Surveying Services Fees.

110,088 F-39 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third one-year extension of the agreements with Evans Environmental & Geosciences, MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Nutting Engineering of Florida, Inc., Professional Service Industries, Inc., and Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc., to perform geotechnical/construction materials testing and environmental assessment services under the same terms and conditions.

110,089 F-40 TERMINATED The Agreement with Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Educational Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106, as follows: without cause; with no further compensation due to the A/E; and with written notification of this action to the A/E.

110,090 F-41 TERMINATED The Construction Manager At-Risk Agreement and Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment with James B. Pirtle Construction, Co., Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Manager at-Risk firm for New State School “TT-1” (to serve Homestead’s Education Facilities Benefit District), a re-use of the K-8 Prototype, Project No. A01106: for convenience; with written notification of this action to the CM; and with payment to the CM at-Risk firm in accordance with provisions of the general conditions of the contract for construction applicable thereto.

110,091 F-42 APPROVED The GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. 00361500, New Parent Drop-off at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School, in the amount of $176,646 which includes a contingency in the amount of $6,800.

110,092 F-44 APPROVED The GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., for the General Repairs and Rehabilitation Project at Miami Killian Senior High School, Project No. 00262600, in the amount of $14,697,166, which includes a contingency in the amount of $1,336,106.

110,093 F-45 APPROVED The GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., for the Demolition and Site Mitigation Package, Project No. A0101501, at State School “BBB1” (Replacement School for North Miami Senior High), in the amount of $2,199,018, which includes a contingency in the amount of $170,000.

110,094 F-48 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138400, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School, for a credit of $171,514.

110,095 F-49 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00139500, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Pine Villa Elementary School, for a credit of $162,899, and approved a time extension of 86 days.

******** F-50 WITHDREW Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2, Project No. 00139400, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK), Kendale Lakes Elementary School.

110,096 F-51 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00138700, Modular Classroom Addition (10-PK), Snapper Creek Elementary School, for a credit of $30,346.

110,097 F-52 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0855, Design-Build for a New Addition, Miami Killian Senior High School, for a credit of $22,692.

110,098 F-53 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00138500, 12 Pack - Classroom Modular Construction, Kendale Elementary School, for a credit of $22,449.

110,099 F-54 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0825W4391, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Irving & Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School, for a credit of $14,104.

110,100 F-55 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01000, Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Coral Park Elementary School, for a credit of $11,169.

110,101 F-56 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0854, Design-Build for a New Addition, Southwest Miami Senior High School, for an additional cost of $51,774.

110,102 F-57 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0833, Auditorium/Classroom Renovations, Henry H. Filer Middle School, for an additional cost of $138,240.

110,103 F-58 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01029, Design Build - New Middle School, S/S "SS1" (Relief for Homestead and Redland Middle Schools) for a credit of $45,465, and approved a time extension of 38 days.

110,104 F-59 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the contractual agreement with Unitech Builders Corp, Contract No. JOC 05-C15B, 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 May 18, 2007, whichever occurs first.

110,105 G-1 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. Javier Peraza, DOAH Case No. 06-1756, reinstating Javier Peraza as a teacher with back pay and benefits.

110,106 G-2 APPROVED The Settlement Agreement in the case of Kevin Smith v. Friends of WLRN/M-DCPS/ WLRN Case No. 04-21718-CIV-Highsmith/ Turnoff.

110,107 G-3 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. Carlos Legoas, DOAH Case No. 06-2919, dismissing all charges against Carlos Legoas, rescinding his suspension and awarding him back pay and benefits.

110,108 G-4 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. Abner Reyes, DOAH Case No. 06-1208, reinstating Abner Reyes with back pay and dismissing the charges against him.

110,109 H-2 SELECTED Mr. Robert Emmons as Inspector General for The Miami-Dade County School Board; authorized the Chair to negotiate the contract on behalf of the School Board; and agreed to approve the proposed Inspector General’s contract at the April 18, 2007 School Board meeting; or to amend the proposed contract and submit for the approval of the School Board at the May 16, 2007 Board meeting.

110,110 H-4 AUTHORIZED* The administration to work with the Office of the Mayor of Miami-Dade County on the Wireless Miami-Dade Initiative. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County will bring forward a joint status report at the April 18, July 11, 2007 School Board meeting, and a final report at the May 16 August 1, 2007 School Board meeting on how to best utilize the spectrum of the Educational Broadcast System for both the children and the people of this county. The final joint report will include:

1. Alternatives and recommendations;

2. Portfolio of applications of Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools;

3. Wireless Miami-Dade Business Model with a revenue flow;

4. Technology requirements with analog to digital conversion;

5. Band width capacity estimates; and

6. Final model.

* Amended, as reflected above.

110,111 H-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-10 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April as “Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month” in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

******** H-7 WITHDREW Review of implementation of Jessica Lunsford Act.

110,112 H-8 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-11 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the “Schools Adopting Schools” Program.

110,113 H-9 APPROVED The recognition of April 15 through April 22, 2007 as “Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust,” to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

110,114 H-10 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Justin Koren and Magnetic Theatricals for their contribution to the theatre in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

110,115 H-11 AUTHORIZED A workshop on the Office of Inspector General, and agreed to make specific recommendationsto School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General.

Adjourned

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