1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS
OF BUSINESS
STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
- Homestead Middle School Jazz Ensemble
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
- Magnet Schools of Excellence and Distinction
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, and 26 , 2007
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: April 18, 2007
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 ATTORNE
H. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately
following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- 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.
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S
PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL
REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)
-
Recognition
of Students/Employees from Superintendent’s Town Hall Meetings
-
Update
– City of Hialeah Compact
-
Recognition
of Miami Heat – M-DCPS Partnership
-
Update
on Scorecards - Internal Model of
Accountability
-
Update
on Secondary School Reform
-
Status
of School Security in Light of Virginia Tech Incident
-
Kiosks
- Teacher Fair
-
Legislative
Update
A-2
ADOPT
A LEGISLATIVE POSITION ON PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE SPECIAL SESSION – JUNE 12-22,
2007 (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, advocate that school district funding
should not be negatively impacted regardless of the tax structure ultimately passed by the Florida Legislature ensuring public education funding is stable, recurring, and long-term.
A-3
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL
BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS
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.
B. BOARD MEMBER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-1
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD
AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO SERVE AS THE DISTRICT’S A BUSINESS-COMMUNITY (ABC) SCHOOL EVALUATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Citizens’
Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility
Planning In Miami-Dade County to serve as the District’s A Business-Community (ABC) School Evaluation
Committee.
C-2
REQUEST SCHOOL
BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.,
ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with River Cities Community Charter
School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School, to add an
additional campus at 301 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida, 33166,
commencing with the 2007-2008 school year.
C-3
REQUEST SCHOOL
BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH A CHILD’S JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A
CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf of
A Child’s Journey Charter School, to change the school location from 14560 NE 6
Avenue, North Miami, Florida, 33161, to 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-Locka,
Florida, 33054, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year.
C-4
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI
COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the
charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter School, Inc.,
on behalf of Miami Community Charter School to decrease the grade levels from
kindergarten through grade six to kindergarten through grade five, commencing
with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which
expires on June 30, 2009, and concludes in the 2008-2009 school year.
C-5
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON
BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – CIVIC CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve the consolidation of the two existing contractual agreements
with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of
Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center and Early Beginnings Academy – North
Shore, effective June 30, 2007; and
2.
grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual
agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on
behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, commencing the 2007-2008
school year, as described below:
a.
add two campuses (North Shore – 985 NW 91 Street, Miami, Florida, 33150 and Hialeah – 2700 W
81 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33016);
b.
increase overall maximum enrollment capacity from 80 students to 150
students; and
c.
increase the grade level configuration from pre-kindergarten through
kindergarten to pre-kindergarten through grade one.
C-8
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE
SKILLS CENTER – LIBERTY CITY AREA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER –
LIBERTY CITY AREA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the charter school contractual
agreement with Life Skills Center – Liberty City Area, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center – Liberty
City Area for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school
year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30,
2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents
of the application as approved by the School Board.
C-21
REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE 2007 REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT YEAR ONE RECOMMENDATIONS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $335,000 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida,
1. receive the Multilingual Task
Force 2007 Report; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to implement Year 1 recommendations at a cost not to exceed $335,000.
C-40
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.;
DADE MARINE INSTITUTES; LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.; METRO MIAMI
ACTION PLAN TRUST; OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD.; RECAPTURING THE VISION
INTERNATIONAL, INC.; AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-GG10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK
STUDENTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE
the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual
services agreements between The School Board ofMiami-Dade County,
Florida, and Cuban American National Council, Inc.; Dade Marine Institutes;
Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc.; Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust; Ombudsman
Educational Services, Ltd.; Recapturing The Vision International, Inc.; and
Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No.
028-GG10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational
services to children at-risk and/or adjudicated youth for grades 6-12, within
Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Special Programs, Alternative
Outreach and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective
July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows:
1. CUBAN
AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.
1223
S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33135-2407 ESTIMATE $1,942,978.80
OWNER:
GUARIONE M. DIAZ
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HM)
2. DADE
MARINE INSTITUTES
2701
N.E. 151ST STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160 ESTIMATE $1,037,779.20
OWNER: CASANDRA ALPERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
3. LINCOLN-MARTI
COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
904
S.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33135 ESTIMATE $1,700,792.00
OWNER: TATJANA MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)
4. METRO-MIAMI
ACTION PLAN TRUST
19
WEST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE M106
MIAMI,
FL 33130 ESTIMATE $869,105.00
OWNER: MILTON VICKERS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
5. OMBUDSMAN
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD.
1585
NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE, SUITE 2
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
ESTIMATE $2,387,097.60
OWNER:
ALLISON O’NEILL
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
6. RECAPTURING
THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.
9950
HIBISCUS STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33157 ESTIMATE $775,900.10
OWNER: JACQUELINE DEL ROSARIO
PRESIDENT/C.E.O
7. RICHMOND-PERRINE
OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.
9955
WEST INDIGO STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $693,921.00
OWNER: DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
8. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the approximate amount of
$10,332,801.70.
C-41
AWARD BID NO. 066-GG09 – DRY
CLEANING AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-GG09 – DRY CLEANING AND
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price and firm percentage
discounts, dry cleaning and laundry equipment, for Miami Northwestern Senior
High School and school athletics locker rooms, during the term of the bid,
effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2009, as follows:
1. COMMERCIAL
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
1114
53RD COURT SOUTH
WEST
PALM BEACH, FL 33407
OWNER:
ROBERT J. HENSEL, PRESIDENT/TREASURER
2. STEINER
ATLANTIC CORPORATION
290
N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33138 ESTIMATE: $42,136
OWNER:
MICHAEL S. STEINER
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
3. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000.
C-50
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-40 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-27-90
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-40
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student
to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
C-51
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO:
SM-44
(2006-2007) DOB: 12-08-89
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-44
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student
to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
C-52
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-47 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-10-92
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-47
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time
permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session,
and the 2007-2008 school year;
2. provide educational services in an
opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion,
permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.
C-53
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-48 (2006-2007) DOB: 01-02-91
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-48
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student
to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
C-54
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-49 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-11-93
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-49
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time
permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session,
and the 2007-2008 school year;
2. provide educational services in an
opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion,
permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.
C-55
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO:
SM-51
(2006-2007) DOB: 12-02-87
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental
material SM-51
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student
to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
C-56
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO:
SM-55
(2006-2007) DOB: 11-12-87
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material
SM-55
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student
to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.
C-57
EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-56 (2006-2007) DOB: 06-22-93
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in the
supplemental material SM-56
(2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular
and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time
permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session,
and the 2007-2008 school year;
2. provide educational services in an
opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion,
permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.
C-70
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT REVENUE FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL)TRAINING, REVENUE WILL NOT EXCEED $50,000
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept revenue from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
for Commercial Driver License (CDL) training, revenue will not exceed $50,000.
No additional funds will be required to
implement this program.
C-71
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ) IN THE DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
TO STUDENTS UNDER JURISDICTION OF DJJ
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement
with the State Department of Juvenile Justice, effective July 1, 2007, through
June 30, 2011.
C-72
REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE
COMPOSITION OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS TO STUDY THE INHERENT ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH
OUTDOOR SUSPENSION (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the proposed composition of a Task Force to study and review
the inherent issues associated with outdoor suspension.
C-73
PROPOSED
NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL MMM-1, AN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN GRADES 6-12
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, name State School MMM-1 Young Women’s Preparatory Academy.
C-74
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR,
WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2007 (replacement)
D. SCHOOL
SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-10
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - -
DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 18
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from
employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants,
included in DROP Listing 18, as of the dates indicated.
D-11
PERFORMANCE PAY PLAN
RECOMMENDATION (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Rescind
the previously imposed STAR plan:
2. Develop and submit a 2006-2007 MAP plan to the Commissioner of Education to determine compliance with the law and if the MAP plan is found to be in compliance with the law, obtain approval from the Board and negotiate with the UTD; or
3. Enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding with UTD to utilize the 2002 Memorandum of
Understanding for performance pay for instructional personnel for the 2006-2007
school year, if the M-DCPS 2006-2007 MAP plan is determined by the Commissioner
not to comply with the law.
D-20
PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL
APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 15 – APRIL 24, 2007
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
975.
D-21
ESTABLISH AND
CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised)
APPOINTMENTS
AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007
RECOMMENDED: That efective May
16, 2007, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. establish
and classify the following DCSAA position:
a. Supervisor
II, Property Loss Control, DCSAA pay grade 44, Property Loss Control, Office of
Risk and Benefits Management
b. Coordinator
I, Educational Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 40, Educational Facilities
Administration and Planning; and
2. approve
the recommendations as described in the agenda item for appointments and
lateral transfers to be effective May 17, 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 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
effective May 17, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can facilitated, The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Jeanette M. Hanna to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA, pay grade 38. Office of Management and Compliance Audits
2. Maqalv Jeantv-Moatamedi to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA, pay grade 44. Financial Operations, Budget
3. Ms. Julia L. Kelleher to the open budgeted position of Senior Systems Analyst I, DCSAA, pay grade 41, Systems and Programming Services
4. Ms. Caroline Lopez to the open budgeted position of Recruiter, MEP, pay grade 18, Staff Recruitment
5. Mr. Doualas F. Powell to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, DCSAA, pay grade 39, Information Technology Services
6. Ms. Carmela V. Villa-Lopez to the open budgeted position of Marketing Coordinator, DCSAA, pay grade 42, Public lnformation
D-23
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH
27, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel
assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 27, 2007, through April
30, 2007.
D-24
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That effective, May
16, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for
the following DCSAA positions:
a. Supervisor II, Long Range Planning, DCSAA pay
grade 44, Performance Improvement
b. Supervisor, Performance Improvement, DCSAA
pay grade 43, Performance Improvement
c. Coordinator III, Systems and Programs,
Performance Improvement
2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications and
title change for the following MEP position:
a. Administrative Director, Office of
Accountability and Systemwide Performance, MEP pay grade 24, Accountability and
Systemwide Performance
D-45
PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE
AREAS 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10,
Attendance Areas 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, and the document, Attendance Zone
Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 and
Alternate Attendance Boundary Proposals, which is incorporated by reference
and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule
with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1,
2007.
D-46
PROPOSED
PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL
READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.082, STUDENT TRANSFERS: LEGISLATED SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS (revised)
PROPOSED
REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.081,
STUDENT TRANSFERS: SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
and the School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance
with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule
6Gx13- 5A-1.082, Student Transfers: Legislated School Choice Programs and to repeal
School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.081,
Student Transfers: School Choice Programs.
D-55
RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT
PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS
WILLIAM K. MCCARD –
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE
SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective May 16, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Mr. William K. McCard, Assistant Principal at John F. Kennedy Middle School,
for 10 workdays without pay.
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY
AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR
MARCH 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for March 2007.
E-2
NON-EXPENDABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions
containing 4,084 items with a depreciated cost of $419,898 and Recoveries
containing 17 items with a depreciated cost of $4,880 to update the records as
indicated in January, February and March reports.
E-3
ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances
totaling $60,300.13 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.
E-13
AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 98-03; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF FLORIDA OF $249,217,537 OF LOTTERY REVENUE BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Amendment to Resolution
No. 98-03 that authorized the State Board of Administration to issue lottery
revenue bonds in the amount of $249,217,537 on behalf of the Board for purposes
of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b)
therein and authorize the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to sign the
required certification.
E-66
RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY
INSURANCE PROGRAM (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida:
1. confirm
placement of its excess, all risk replacement cost property insurance program,
through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008,
for a total insurance limits of $200,000,000 per occurrence with the following
insurance companies and annual premiums, inclusive of all state fees,
assessments:
Allied World Assurance Co. (CRC) $
833,254.00
AMRISC (CRC) $1,797,804.00
ARCH Specialty (CRC) $ 555,504.00
Axis Specialty Europe (UK) $ 696,904.00
Axis Surplus Ins.
(Domestic)(RPS) $ 676,704.00
National Fire & Marine
(BH)(CRC) $2,100,299.00
Commonwealth Ins. Co. (RPS)$1,162,522.00
Continental Casualty (CAN) $ 598,514.00
Essex Insurance Co. (CRC) $ 555,504.00
Great Lakes Re PLC (UK) $ 459,049.00
Great Lakes Re PLC (CRC) $ 464,604.00
James River Ins. Co. (CRC) $ 232,304.00
Landmark American Ins. (RPS) $1,818,008.00
Lexington Ins. Co. (UK) $4,060,204.00
Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. (LMG) $1,693,429.00
Lloyds of London (CRC) $ 435,318.00
Lloyds of London (UK) $7,036,690.00
SR Int’l Business Ins. Co. (UK) $1,479,149.00
Westchester Surplus (RPS) $ 507,529.00
TOTAL $27,163,293.00
2. confirm
purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form),
subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000, from Lloyd’s of London, through
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., with an annual premium of $252,504, effective
May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008;
3. authorize
staff to negotiate the purchase of $50 million in additional limits of an
additional limit of all risk replacement cost property insurance, through
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008, with
total expenditures for that layer not to exceed $3,150,000;
4. authorize
the use of F.R. Aleman & Associates Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping,
P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E.R. Brownell & Associates,
Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines,
subject to their current contracts with the Board, as approved at the Board
meeting of March 14, 2007, with expenditures for these services to be taken
from the Board’s self-insured property account in an amount not to exceed
$50,000;
5. authorize
the Superintendent to enter into a contract for property adjusting services to
be used on an as-needed basis following a loss to real property which would
result in a loss to the district’s self-insured property program, with GAB
Robins, pursuant to the terms of their proposal to Miami-Dade County school
staff and representatives, with adjusting service expense to range between
$76.00 - $110 per hour for adjusters and between $133-$195 per hour for
Executive/National and General Adjusters with GAB Robins to be named in the
Board’s excess property insurance policies as the named adjuster;
6. authorize
the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current
property insurance program from the State of Florida Department of Insurance
Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the
Federal Stafford Act;
7. authorize
consulting expenses to be paid to the Board’s insurance consulting firm of
Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in policy review and issuance,
preparation of annual consultants report to the Bank of New York, Jacksonville,
and other required professional services and advise on the district’s excess
property program with consulting fees of $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 for the policy year, with funding for such expenses to be paid from the
Board’s self-insured property fund (0100,5320,9112,9999,7900); and
8. authorize staff to continue to meet with current and
prospective insurance and financial markets to explore and develop alternative
risk financing arrangements which can be used in the future to enhance the
Board’s program for future years.
E-67
RECOMMENDATION FOR THIRD PARTY
CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida:
1. authorize
the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract for third party claims
administration services with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., comprised of all
referenced services, including, but not limited to, claims establishment;
reserving; investigation; settlement; excess reporting; first report of injury;
medical case management; bill review services; and Flex Net network PPO; and Risx-Facs Risk Management Information
System, inclusive of all reporting
requirements, effective July 1, 2007, for an initial three-year contract with a
flat annual fee of $5,811,281 for each of the three-year periods including
2007-2008; 2008-2009; and 2009-2010, with the fourth and fifth-year periods
including 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 to be subject to a negotiated fee increase of
not less than 4%, but not to exceed 6%.
2. Funds for this contract will be included in the General Fund
of the 2007-2008 Adopted Budget.
E-68
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #065-GG10, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFIT
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools
to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #065-GG10, District Healthcare Benefit
Program;
2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and
3. authorize a budget adjustment for the
Office of Risk and Benefit Management’s 2007-2008 Professional and Technical
Budget in the amount of $300,000 for consulting expenses to be paid to Deloitte
Consulting, LLP, the Board’s employee benefits consulting firm.
E-86
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOUR CHARTER SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for four charter schools listed in the agenda item.
E-87
AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for two Community Based Organizations listed
in the agenda item.
E-88
INTERNAL AUDIT
REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER III ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center III Elementary
Schools.
E-89
INTERNAL AUDIT
REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER III SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center III
Secondary Schools and Centers.
E-90
INTERNAL
AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER IV ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center IV Elementary Schools.
E-91
INTERNAL
AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER IV SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center IV Secondary Schools and
Centers.
E-92
INTERNAL AUDIT
REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal
Audit Report –Selected Schools.
E-93
AUDIT
OF FUEL INVENTORY, APRIL 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Fuel Inventory, April 2007.
E-96
PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES FOR AGENDA ITEMS (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, begin a six-month pilot of
procedures requiring Cabinet members to review each Board member agenda item
and provide cost and staff time estimates associated with the implementation of
the recommended action referenced in the item, to be effective as of the June
13, 2007, School Board Meeting.
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. 111-FF09 – MISCELLANEOUS CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, STRUCTURAL AND GENERAL
REPAIRS, was to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors,
to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform
miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs, at various
Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during
the term of the contract, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007.
This
supplement is being requested due to increased usage, as determined by
Maintenance Operations, to address fire and safety inspection (FI/SI)
deficiencies to be corrected over the summer, and to continue utilizing this
contract for other anticipated miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural
and general repairs. The pre-qualified vendors are solicited for quotations on
each job exceeding the quotation threshold, insuring best pricing for the
District. The current contract’s monthly usage has averaged $264,534.59 per
month.
| Fund
Source |
0100 -
General |
| M/WBE Eligibility |
Hispanic Male |
1. CS
BENSCH, INC.
6499
NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, #101
FORT
LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT
2. DESIGN
BUILD INTERAMERICAN, INC.
6307
BIRD ROAD
MIAMI,
FL 33155
OWNER: MANUEL LEO-PETISCO, PRESIDENT
3. INNOVATIVE
TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5771
SEA GRASS LANE
NAPLES,
FL 34116
OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT
4. LEADEX
CORPORATION
4731
S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT (HM)
5. MEXAL
CORPORATION
7424
S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT (HM)
6. T
& G CORPORATION
D.B.A.
T & G CONSTRUCTORS
8491
N.W. 17 STREET, SUITE 110
MIAMI,
FL 33126
OWNER: RICARDO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)
ORIGINAL
AWARD AMOUNT $5,000,000
PREVIOUS
SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL $3,000,000
Contract
No. 092-EE02 – SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION III, was to purchase quantities of
solid-waste collection services, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools
facilities, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2005, through
June 30, 2007.
This
supplement is required due to increased usage identified by the Department of
Recycling and Utilities Administration. The services have been handled using
two contracts previously awarded by the Board. However, the awardee on one of
the contracts chose not to renew. Consequently, those services were purchased
using the existing contract, which provides for additional locations to be
added as required. The contract’s monthly usage has averaged $472,000 per
month.
| Fund
Source |
0100 -
General |
| M/WBE Eligibility |
None |
1. CHOICE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.
3315
N.W. 46 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33142
OWNER: GLENN MILLER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
2. WASTE
MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA
2125
N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI,
FL 33127
OWNER: DAVID R. HOPKINS, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL
AWARD AMOUNT $6,926,547.12
PREVIOUS
SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL $1,354,523.00
E-142
REJECT
BID NO. 052-GG11 – INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF
WATER-BASED, FIRE- PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, REJECT Bid No. 052-GG11 – INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to
permit rebidding.
E-143
REPORT
OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MARCH 14, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of
March 14, 2007, surplus/obsolete equipment results.
E-144
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MELLON BANK NA,
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 044-GG10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT- CARD
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE
the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual
services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and
Mellon Bank NA, pursuant to Request For
Proposals No. 044-GG10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM, to
provide procurement credit cards and services to the District for the
procurement of authorized goods and services, for the Office of the Controller,
during the term of the proposal, effective July 8, 2007, through July 7, 2010,
as follows:
MELLON BANK NA
500
ROSS STREET, SUITE 154-1360
PITTSBURGH,
PA 16262-0001
OWNER: CHARLES M. ELLIOTT, JR.
CTP/VICE PRESIDENT
E-145
AWARD BID NO. 033-GG07 – PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-GG07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES
AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be
required, of petroleum products, oil, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the
Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid,
effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2008, as follows:
1. BV
OIL COMPANY
7950
N.W 58 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33166
OWNER:
ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT
2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: L. H. BLAYLOCK, CHAIRMAN
3. FLAMINGO OIL CORPORATION
205 N.E. 178th STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: DALE U. MOSELEY JR.,
VICE PRESIDENT
4. OSHER OIL CORPORATION
D.B.A. COSTA OIL COMPANY
9780 N.W. 115 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT
5. Reject Items 4A, 4B and 12.
6. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$347,360.70.
E-147
AWARD BID NO. 037-GG05 – PAPER:
LASER PRINTER
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, AWARD Bid No.
037-GG05 – PAPER: LASER PRINTER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities,
as may be required, of laser printer paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution
stock, during the term of the bid,
effective May 16, 2007, through May 15,
2008, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. NEELD
PAPER & SUPPLIES
D.B.A.
JANITOR’S SUPPLY OUTLET
1802
ARAGON AVENUE
LAKE
WORTH, FL 33461 ESTIMATE $371,004.48
OWNER:
SANDRA NEELD
SECONDARY
2. BIKO
ENGINEERING SERVICE, INC.
P.O.
BOX 522
HERNANDO,
FL 34442 ESTIMATE $375,439.68
OWNER:
RUBEN MYERS (AM)
3. Authorize Procurement Management Services
to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $375,439.68.
E-148
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DD MARKETING, INC.,
PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 009-GG10 – ADVERTISING SALES AND
ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of
Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and DD Marketing, Inc.,
pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 009-GG10 – ADVERTISING SALES AND
ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM, to secure the services of a marketing agent, to
generate new revenues and resources through an exclusive beverage-pouring
rights partnership arrangement with a major beverage manufacturer, and to
administer revenue-producing sponsorships and advertising, for Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2012, as
follows:
DD MARKETING, INC.
504 N. GRAND AVENUE
PUEBLO, CO 81003
OWNER: DAN DeROSE, PRESIDENT
Highest Rated Proposal
E-149
AWARD BID NO. 042-GG04 – DISTRICT
SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, AWARD Bid No.
042-GG04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to
purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of various software
and licenses, for schools and administrative departments, during the term of
the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through September 30, 2009, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. COMPUTER
INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION
104250
DALEBROOKE LANE
POTOMAC,
MD 20854
OWNER:
SHERRY LEATHERMAN
ALTERNATE
2. DELL
MARKETING, L.P.
ONE
DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND
ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER:
MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.
PRIMARY
3. CAMPUSTECH,
INC.
803
SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG,
VA 20175
OWNER:
BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
ALTERNATE
4. DELL
MARKETING, L.P.
ONE
DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND
ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER:
MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.
PRIMARY
5. CAMPUSTECH,
INC.
803
SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG,
VA 20175
OWNER:
BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
ALTERNATE
6. DESTINATION
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC
D.B.A.
LEARNING SERVICES, INC.
2095 LAURA STREET, SUITE H
SPRINGFIELD,
OR 97477
OWNER:
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
PRIMARY
7. SOFTWARE
HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
2
RIVERVIEW DRIVE
SOMERSET,
NJ 08873
OWNER:
THAI LEE, C.E.O.
ALTERNATE
8. TORCOMP,
INC.
2326
LOCKPORT ROAD
SANBORN,
NY 14132
OWNER:
FRANK NANFARA
9. CAMPUSTECH,
INC.
803
SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG,
VA 20175
OWNER:
BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
10. DELL
MARKETING, L.P.
ONE
DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND
ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER:
MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.
11. DESTINATION
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC
D.B.A.
LEARNING SERVICES, INC.
2095 LAURA STREET, SUITE H
SPRINGFIELD,
OR 97477
OWNER:
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
12. Reject Items 2, 126 and 127.
13. Authorize Procurement Management Services
to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000.
E-150
AWARD BID NO. 030-GG10 –
DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 030-GG10 – DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES,
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services for the
distribution of furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials throughout the
District, as required, by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of
the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2009, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. NJS
WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
D.B.A.
VENTURE LOGISTICS
7235
N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI,
FL 33126
OWNER:
JAVIER SALAZAR, PRESIDENT
SECONDARY
2. DANIEL
MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600
N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33142
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT
3. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $439,224.96.
E-200
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF
BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6GX13- 4C-1.07, TRAVEL EXPENSES--SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS
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 Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07,
Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees,
and Other Authorized Persons, and the document, Travel Policies and
Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this
rule.
F. FACILITIES
AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
F-1
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR THE REPLACEMENT MIAMI BEACH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH
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
the replacement Miami Beach Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.
F-2
AUTHORIZATION
TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO OJUS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 18600 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate approximately .08
acres of land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way adjacent to Ojus
Elementary School.
F-3
AUTHORIZATION
TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SW 236 STREET,
ADJACENT TO STATE SCHOOL “A-1” (RELIEF FOR PINE VILLA AND DR. E. L. WHIGHAM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 112 AVENUE AND SW
236 STREET
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land along SW 236
Street to the County for a right-of-way adjacent to State School “A-1”.
F-4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR LAND LOCATED AT 16300 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, IN
CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE DISTRICT, FLORIDA MEMORIAL
UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a
lease agreement with Miami-Dade County
for land located at 16300 NW 42 Avenue, Miami Gardens, in connection with a proposed collaboration
between the District, Florida Memorial University and the City of Miami Gardens,
at an annual rent of $1, and substantially in conformance with the other terms
and conditions noted in the agenda item.
F-5
AUTHORIZATION TO:
1. EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE
AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR A TOTAL OF 325 PARKING
SPACES AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI; AND
2. CANCEL THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AT THE SAME LOCATION
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to:
1. execute an
amendment to the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc.,
for a total of 325 parking spaces, located at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, for the
period of June 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, at a rental rate of
$41.67/space/month ($162,504 annually), and to add three one-year renewal
option periods under the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and
2. cancel the lease
agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation at the same location.
F-6
AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS TO:
1. CONVEY A PARCEL OF
LAND APPROXIMATELY .31 ACRES IN SIZE AT LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND RECEIVE THE CONVEYANCE FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF AN
EQUALLY SIZED PARCEL FROM THE ADJACENT SPANISH LAKES PARK, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION BY THE DISTRICT OF A PORTION OF A PARENT DROP-OFF ACCESS ROAD
ACROSS THE PARK SITE TO SERVE STATE SCHOOL “U1” (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD
ELEMENTARY, PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY, SKYWAY ELEMENTARY AND CHARLES D.
WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT
7940 NW 194 STREET; AND
2. ALLOW SHORT TERM USE OF SPANISH LAKES PARK BY STATE SCHOOL “U-1” FOR
RECREATIONAL PURPOSES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute the
necessary agreements to:
1. convey a parcel of
land approximately .31 acres in size at Lawton Chiles Middle School to
Miami-Dade County and receive the conveyance from Miami-Dade County of an
equally sized parcel from the adjacent Spanish Lakes Park, to provide for the
construction by the District of a portion of a parent drop-off access road
across the park site to serve State School “U1”, (Relief for Joella C. Good Elementary, Palm
Springs North Elementary, Skyway Elementary and Charles D. Wyche Elementary
Schools), located at 7940 NW 194 Street; and
2. allow short term
use of Spanish Lakes Park by State School “U- 1” for recreational purposes.
F-7
PROPOSED
SETTLEMENT WITH L.M.D. ASSOCIATES, LTD, PERTAINING TO THE DISTRICT’S
ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY .89 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. L.M.D. ASSOCIATES, LTD.,
CASE NO. 06-02494-CA-32
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve and authorize the final settlement with L.M.D. Associates,
Ltd., in the total amount of $6,300,000, which includes all costs pertaining to
the District’s acquisition of approximately .89 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. L.M.D. Associates, Ltd., Case No. 06-02494-CA-32, and the resulting final disbursement of $750,000
in connection with the final settlement, with a like amount to be provided by
the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
F-8
AUTHORIZATION TO:
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION
NO. 07-25, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS UNDER A
PRE-SUIT AGREEMENT AS TO VALUE, TO ACQUIRE AN APPROXIMATE .84-ACRE PARCEL
IMPROVED WITH A FOUR-STORY OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE,
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “LLL1”, A PLANNED SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES; AND
2. FINALIZE
NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MADRUGA RB-GEM, LLC, TO ACQUIRE THE SITE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. adopt Resolution No. 07-25, authorizing the initiation of
eminent domain proceedings under a pre-suit agreement as to value in the amount
of $12,500,000, all inclusive, to acquire an approximate .84-acre site improved
with a four-story office building located at 1570 Madruga Avenue, Coral Gables,
to situate State School “LLL1”, a planned senior high school for international
studies; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to execute a purchase and sale
agreement with Madruga RB-Gem, LLC, as well as any other necessary agreements
or documents to effectuate the acquisition of the Site, at a purchase price of
$12,500,000, subject to the Owner removing all tenants from the premises, at
its sole cost and expense, prior to the District filing the condemnation
lawsuit, and prior to entering into a Stipulated Order of Taking and Final
Judgment and depositing funds into the court registry.
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
$2,126,021; and
2. make the changes to the five-year facilities
work program resulting from these budget adjustments.
F-21
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE
ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE SOUTH
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0764E-2
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the wastewater facilities at
the South Central Maintenance site, Project No. A0764E-2, in favor of the
Miami-Dade County.
F-22
AUTHORIZATION
TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT
8600 NW 107 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADECOUNTY,PROJECT NO.
A0744
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the
water line easement at the Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School site.
Project No. A0744, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-23
AUTHORIZATION
TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES
AT THE PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. PB9999-13
RECOMMENDED:That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary
to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Ponce de
Leon Middle School site, Project No. PB9999-13, in favor of Miami-Dade County.
F-24
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE
ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE SEMINOLE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00138000
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the
Seminole Elementary School site, Project No. 00138000, in favor of Miami-Dade
County.
F-25
AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE
ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE OJUS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A0821
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and
Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the
Ojus Elementary School site, Project No. A0821, in favor of the City of North
Miami Beach.
F-27
COMMISSIONING OF SILVA
ARCHITECTS AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF
FOR MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), A RE-USE OF STATE
SCHOOL “SS-1”, SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00254700
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects as Architect/Engineer
of Record for New State School
“YYY-1” (Relief for Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian Senior High Schools),
a re-use of State School “SS-1,” South Dade Middle School, Project No.
00254700, as follows:
a. a lump sum fee of $1,045,000 for A/E Basic
Services;
b. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the
body of the agenda item.
F-28
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-28
COMMISSIONING OF AN
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00140800
F-29
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-29
COMMISSIONING OF A CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES
BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. 00140800
F-30
COMMISSIONING
OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #33,
RENOVATIONS AT LEISURE CITY, CITY
K-8 CENTER, PROJECT NO. A01143
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc. as
Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #33, Renovations
at Leisure City K-8 Center, Project No. A01143, as follows:
1. a lump sum fee of
$449,352 for A/E Basic Services; and
2. the Project Scope
and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.
F-31
COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK
FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #33, RENOVATIONS AT LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER,PROJECT NO. A01143
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, commission BDI Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk
firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #33, Renovations at Leisure City K-8 Center, Project No. A01143, as
follows:
1. a
lump sum fee of $40,500 for pre-construction services; and
2. the
Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 6, as set forth in
the agenda item.
F-38
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01155
MODULAR ESE TESTING CENTER -1 STORY 14
PACK
FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC LEARNING RESOURCE
SYSTEM
5555 SW 93 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01155, Modular ESE
Testing Center -1 Story 14 Pack, Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System,
for a credit of $206,153.
F-39
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01009
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK
CAROL CITY MIDDLE
SCHOOL
3737 NW 188 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01009, Modular
Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Carol City Middle School, for a credit of
$103,834.
F-40
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0825S5481
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENT
TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7540 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, NORTH BAY VILLAGE,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S5481, Modular
Classroom Addition And Miscellaneous Improvement, Treasure Island Elementary
School, for a credit of $93,500 and approve a time extension of 120 days.
F-41
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00137400
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL
531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00137400,
Modular Classroom Addition (12-pk), Henry H. Filer Middle School, for a credit
of $368 and approve a time extension of 35 days.
F-42
FINAL CHANGE ORDER
NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0701
DESIGN-BUILD - A NEW K-8 CENTER
STATE SCHOOL
"FF" AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SITE
150 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0701, Design-Build -
A New K-8 Center, State School "FF" at Key Biscayne Elementary Site
for an additional cost of $99,449 and approve a time extension of 23 days.
F-43
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0811
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
WESTLAND HIALEAH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (S/S “WWW”)
4000 WEST 18TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0811, New Senior High
School, Westland Hialeah Senior High School (S/S “WWW”), for a time extension
of 24 days.
F-44
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0795CM02
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FACILITY
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR
HIGH
2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0795CM02, Replacement Of
Existing Facility, Miami Beach Senior High, for a credit of $1,500,000.
F-45
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. AK0043
ADDITIONS,
RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MERRICK
EDUCATIONAL CENTER
39 ZAMORA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. AK0043, Additions,
Renovations and Remodeling, Merrick Educational Center, for an additional cost
of $59,974 and approve a time extension of 84 days.
F-46
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 00177300
MODULAR ADDITION
PALM SPRINGS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6304 EAST 1 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00177300, Modular Addition,
Palm Springs Elementary School for additional cost of $96,063.
F-47
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00147003
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
KENSINGTON PARK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
711 NW 30 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00147003, Modular Classroom
Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of
$189,291.
F-48
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00177400
MODULAR ADDITION
SCOTT LAKE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1160 NW 175TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00177400, Modular Addition,
Scott Lake Elementary School, for an additional cost of $385,111.
F-60
AWARD BID NO. 001-GG07 –
DIESEL-POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATORS
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 001-GG07 – DIESEL-POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATORS, to
purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of
diesel-powered electric generators, for Maintenance Operations, during the term
of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2008, as follows:
1. POWER
DEPOT, INC.
3553
N.W. 78 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33122-1134
OWNER:
JAVIER BAEZA, PRESIDENT
2. Authorize Procurement Management
Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $724,072.
G. SCHOOL
BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA v. CEDRIC MITCHELL - DOAH CASE NO. 06-1075
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the
following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida v. Cedric Mitchell - DOAH Case No. 06-1075:
1. Adopt
the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its
Final Order; or
2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on
behalf of the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those
Exceptions.
G-2
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ARTHUR WILLIAMS, DOAH CASE NO. 06-2038
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a
Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the
case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Arthur Williams,
DOAH Case No. 06-2038, concluding that a 30-day suspension was not warranted
and awarding back pay for the period of the suspension.
G-3
PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CURRENT AND
FORMER SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NAMED DEFENDANTS IN SEVERAL MATTERS (revised)
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 the
individually named M-DCPS Board Member, employees and former employees in the
above- referenced matters.
G-4
APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANGEL NAVARRETE,
DOAH CASE NO. 07-1148
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Angel Navarrete, DOAH Case
No. 07-1148.
G-5
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ALFREDO
REGUEIRA - DOAH CASE NO. 06-4752
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order
accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Alfredo Regueira, DOAH Case
No. 06-4752, suspending Mr. Regueira for 30 workdays without pay.
G-6
THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. G.P. -CASE NO. 06-128-AD
(Cain)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida v. G.P., Case No. 06-128-AD (Cain), adopting the Hearing
Officer’s Recommended Order sustaining the School Board’s administrative
assignment of G.P. to Jan Mann Opportunity School.
G-7
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHELLE MURRAY, DOAH CASE NO. 06-4144
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a
Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the
case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Michelle Murray,
DOAH Case No. 06-4144, reinstating Michelle Murray as a teacher with back pay
and benefits.
G-8
CARLOS BALIDO v. THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, enter a Final Order denying Petitioner’s request for a hearing on the
grounds that there is no entitlement to a hearing in this case, nor is there a
property interest at issue.
G-9
PRESENTATION
OF REPORT FROM THE ACADEMIC POD OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, receive the report of the School Board Attorney’s Office’s Academic
Pod.
G-10
APPROVAL
AND CONFIRMATION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO NEGOTIATE AND DRAFT AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize and confirm the retention of Milton L. Petersen, Esquire,
and the firm of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, of which Mr. Petersen is
partner, as counsel for the Board for the negotiation of contracts related to
the Enterprise Resources Planning project with SAP Public Services, Inc., and
Deloitte Consulting LLP, subject to the supervision of the School Board
Attorney. Mr. Petersen will be
compensated at the rate of $360.00 per hour and the overall cost of this contract shall not exceed $75,000.
A report of the costs associated with this matter will be provided to
the Board on a regular basis.
G-11 MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL (Good Cause)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the School Board Attorney to modify the existing contract for legal services with Reginald Clyne, Esquire and the firm of Clyne & Associates, of which Mr. Clyne is the founding member, to provide payment of a $250.00 hourly fee for cases involving complex civil rights, constitutional claims (including First Amendment claims), and other complex litigation.
H. OFFICE
OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and
Recognitions (Immediately
following Consent Agenda)
Proposed Board
Member Initiatives
H-1
CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND
OTHER INFORMATION
H-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. JOSEPH W. UNDERWOOD FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME AND FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI SENIOR HlGH SCHOOL AND TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised Good Cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-29 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Joseph W. Underwood for his induction into the National Teacher Hall of Fame and for his tireless dedication to the students of Miami Senior High School and to the Miami-Dade County School District. There is no cost to the District.
H-3
DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY REVISING SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE DISPENSATION PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND PARAMEDICS IN MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS AND BRING FORTH A REPORT ON OR BEFORE THE JULY 11, 2007 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to bring forth a revision
to School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools, for initial
reading to provide dispensation placement of children of police officers,
firefighters, and paramedics in magnet programs/schools to the July 11, 2007
School Board Meeting at a cost not to exceed $875.
H-4
E-MAIL SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR PARENTAL NOTIFICATIONS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The Superintendent of
Miami-Dade County Public Schools explore the feasibility of doing e-mail blasts
for parental notifications and provide the School Board of Miami-Dade County
with a report by the August 1, 2007, School Board meeting.
H-5
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE CONTRACTING WITH THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
INSTITUTE FOR NON VIOLENCE TO INSTRUCT OUR STUDENTS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS
WITHOUT USING VIOLENCE
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent be directed:
1. To explore
contracting with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for Nonviolence to
instruct our students in nonviolent processes for conflict resolution and to
develop new techniques to promote nonviolent solutions to economic political,
social, and cultural conflicts in our schools.
2. Such activities will be designed to be strengthened by our
school system through research, education and training and the provision of
information services with respect to nonviolent conflict resolution
techniques.
3. To accomplish these public purposes of resolving conflicts among
individuals and groups of individuals.
An investment in the institute would be an investment in human resources
that will not cost but great dividend in saving lives.
4. The costs
associated with this item would be the time necessary for staff to explore
contracting with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for non-violence, which
is approximately 2 hours @ $38 per hour, a total of $76.
H-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-28OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING
CONTRIBUTIONS OF JEFFREY MILLER TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-28, recognizing
Jeffrey Miller for his outstanding contributions to Miami-Dade County Public
Schools.
H-8
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 07-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE
CARNIVAL KIDS PROGRAM
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS
LOGAN: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-30 of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the value and importance of the
Carnival Kids Program and the benefits of this program for the students of
Miami-Dade County Public Schools. There
is no cost to the District.
H-9
ONLINE CHECKBOOK REGISTER
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to
explore the feasibility of posting the checkbook register online and report to
the Board no later than the July Board meeting. Cost to the district: $160.00 (1 hr @ $64 + 2 hrs @ $48).
H-10
POTENTIAL HEALTH RISK AT
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS
LOGAN: That The
Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools provide the School Board of
Miami-Dade County a detailed report of the County Health Department findings at
Miami-Dade County Public Schools with a corrective action plan that includes
informing parents, by the June 13, 2007, School Board meeting.
Click here to view school inspection reports.
H-11
ATTORNEY'S QUARTERLY REPORT
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the School Board Attorney discuss the 2007
School Board Attorney Quarterly Report at the June 2007 School Board Meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ISSUES
CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
(PRE-TAPED ITEMS)
ADJOURNMENT
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