1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Norland Middle School singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 1, 3, 8, 15, 22, 24 and 29, 2007

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 16, 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/New Business

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

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Housing Initiative for Teachers in County District 3 through Commissioner Audrey Edmonson
• Recognition of $18.3 Million Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Education to Miami-Dade County Public Schools for Teacher Recruitment and Retention
• Recognition of 2007-2008 Rookie Teacher-of-the-Year
• Update on Test Scores

A-2 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM A-2
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND TO CREATE THE SUPERINTENDENT’S BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

A-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDED THREE-YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL RECRUITMENT PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the recommended Three-Year Instructional Recruitment Plan.

A-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE RECOMMENDED REDESIGNED HIRING PROCESS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL

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

recommended Redesigned Hiring Process for Instructional Personnel.

A-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD RECEIVE THE DISTRICT MARKETING PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the District Marketing Plan.

A-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REVIEW AND ADOPT THE SUPERINTENDENT’S GOALS, PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENT FOR THE 2007-2008 YEAR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, review and adopt the Superintendent’s goals, performance objectives, and evaluation instrument for the 2007-2008 year, in accordance with the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Shake-A-Leg Miami to facilitate the provision of educational and vocational experiences for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, has previously approved the charter school application, it is recommended that the Board grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter High School for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the fourth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School to change the school location, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE FOUNDATION FOR THE RAISING A READER PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation for the assignment of one (1) Curriculum Support Specialist (CSS) to serve as mentor/coach for the Raising A Reader program from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, including summer June 2007.

C-40 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 055-GG10 – CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposal No. 055-GG10 – CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHC, INC., EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., MACTOWN, INC., UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., AND WORK OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED CONTRACTS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 056-GG10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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 of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and CHC, Inc., Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., MACtown, Inc., United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., and Work Opportunities Unlimited Contracts, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 056-GG10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, to provide supported employment services, for the education of students with moderate to severe disabilities, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Psychological Services, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows:

1. CHC, INC.
11450 S.W. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173
JOHN R. MAZZARELLA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
WAYNE MORGAN, VICE PRESIDENT/C.F.O.

3. MACTOWN, INC.
151 N.E. 62 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
CLINTON BOWER, C.E.O.

4. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC.
1411 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
DR. DEBBIE TERENZIO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5. WORK OPPORTUNITY UNLIMITED CONTRACTS, INC.
9000 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE 101
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
STEVEN A. WOOD, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $320,000.

C-42 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EXPERIENTIAL TEAMBUILDING, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 057-GG10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

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 Experiential Teambuilding, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 057-GG10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, to supervise and facilitate all activities on the Challenge Ropes course at Ruth Owens Krusé Educational Center, for the Division of Special Education, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows:

1. EXPERIENTIAL TEAMBUILDING
3070 CALUSA STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 ESTIMATE $42,930
OWNER: GREGORY AFFLECK

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $42,930.

C-43 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND A GIFT FOR THE SOUL, INC.; BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.; STEPHAN CHIARINI, LMFT & ASSOCIATES, INC.; MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; PSYCHAWARENESS, INC.; AND PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 070-GG10 - COUNSELING SERVICES IN TWENTY (20) PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY-DISTURBED 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 of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and A Gift For The Soul, Inc.; Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc.; Stephen Chiarini, LMFT & Associates, Inc.; Miami Consultants For Children & Families; PsychAwareness, Inc.; and PsychSolutions, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 070-GG10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN TWENTY (20) PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY, EMOTIONALLY-DISTURBED STUDENTS, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to students assigned to self-contained classes for the emotionally handicapped, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Student/Career Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows:

Highest Rated Proposals:

1. A GIFT FOR THE SOUL, INC.
2501 BRICKELL AVENUE, #507
MIAMI, FL 33129 ESTIMATE $153,000
CYNTHIA SERURE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
5801 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33137 ESTIMATE $231,525
RONALD K. FELTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/C.E.O.

3. STEPHAN CHIARINI, LMFT & ASSOCIATES, INC.
7118 S.W. 105 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $38,250
STEPHAN CHIARINI, PRESIDENT

4. MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
9260 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33173 ESTIMATE $153,000
ROBIN KAYE STILWELL, PARTNER (WF)

5. PSYCHAWARENESS, INC.
633 N.E. 167 STREET, SUITE 522
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $87,210
DR. CORNELIA WENZE, C.E.O.

6. PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC.
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 1140
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 ESTIMATE $137,250
SUZY SCHUMER, LCSW, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,235.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-63 (2006-2007) DOB: 02-11-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-63 (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-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-64 (2006-2007) DOB: 10-11-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-64 (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-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI DADE COLLEGE; LATIN AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC.; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; KIDWORKS USA INC.; LATIN AMERICAN FOUNDATION, INC.; AND TRANSITION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $446,190

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $446,190 for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $68,870;

b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the total amount of $75,935;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $79,650;

d. Miami Dade College, in the total amount of $25,000;

e. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $28,500;

f. Kidworks USA, Inc., in the total amount of $85,520;

g. Latin American Foundation, Inc., in the total amount of $48,715; and

h. Transition, Inc. in the total amount of $34,000;

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

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

C-71 PROPOSED RENAMING OF BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY, AN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Buena Vista Elementary, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL U-1/ECC-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY, PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY, AND CHARLES D. WYCHE, JR. ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School U-1/ECC-1 Spanish Lake Elementary School, relief school for Joella C. Good Elementary, Palm Springs North Elementary, and Charles D. Wyche, Jr. Elementary.

C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL V-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY AND HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School V-1 West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, relief school for Ernest R Graham Elementary and Hialeah Gardens Elementary.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2006-2007 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, PUBLIC LAW 107-110 (revised)

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

1. accept the grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2006-07 Title I School Improvement Initiative, in the estimated amount of $7,067,800, through the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Public Law 107-110, for the grant period of June 14, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH STATE-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERS CONTINGENT UPON THE PROVIDER BEING CHOSEN BY PARENTS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN

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

1. negotiate and enter into separate contractual agreements with each State-approved SES provider subject to their selection by the parent of an eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the annual cost per pupil for Supplemental Educational Services as defined by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and authorized by The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, and report to the Board those providers that the District contracted with; and

2. renew these contractual agreements annually, for up to two additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the requirements of NCLB.

C-100 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.011, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.012, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT – A HOME-SCHOOL-DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.011, Parental Involvement – A Home-School Partnership, adopt the new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.012, Parental Involvement – A Home-School-District Partnership, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION, GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

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- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2006-2007, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENEWAL OF THE M-DCPS ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit a renewal of the Add-on Certification Program for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement to the Florida Department of Education for approval and include the amended program as part of the district’s Master Plan for In-service Education, 2004-2009.

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2007

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

1. receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices” self-assessment results; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2007.

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RICHARD BORRAS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE No. 32 390 00290 06

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Richard Borras, to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00290 06.

D-12 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew the contractual agreement with Mr.Christopher F. Kurtz to the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, as follows:

1. July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, at an annual salary of $163,500; and

2. July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, at an annual salary of $173,000.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 25 – MAY 17, 2007 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 976.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective June 14, 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)

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2007 THROUGH MAY 26, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 1, 2007 through May 26, 2007.

D-25 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2007-2008

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2007-2008, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-45 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4C-1.022, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS AND FINGERPRINTING OF ALL EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
RUBEN DUENAS – LEAD CUSTODIAN
SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Ruben Duenas, Lead Custodian at Seminole Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
REMELDA K. CHERRY - BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Remelda K. Cherry, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ADRINE S. HARRIS - BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Adrine S. Harris, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JORGE J. LI – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge J. Li, Microsystems Technician at Cypress Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED REASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER LOCATION AND SUSPENSION
WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JOSEPH RUSS - HEAD CUSTODIAN
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board reassign Mr. Joseph Russ, Head Custodian at Southwood Middle School, to another location and suspend him without pay for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
GEORGE P. GUERRIER – TEACHER
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. George P. Guerrier, Teacher at Campbell Drive Middle School, effective as of June 5, 2007.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
EARNESTINE SMITH – CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Earnestine Smith, Classroom Assistant at Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND
INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
REINALDO MONTALVO - TEACHER
JRE LEE OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 13, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Reinaldo Montalvo, Teacher at JRE Opportunity School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for April 2007.

E-13 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007 UNTIL THE 2007-08 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the 2006-07 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for 2007-08, effective July 1, 2007, until such time as the 2007-08 tentative budget becomes official.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2006-07 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $ (11,482,501); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2006-07 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Food Service Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues/transfers and appropriations/ending fund balance by $3,594,828.

E-25 AWARD REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) – UP TO $50,000,000 FINANCING OF TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS ACQUIRED UNDER MASTER TECHNOLOGY LEASE AGREEMENT AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 07-27 MASTER TECHNOLOGY LEASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY, AND APPLICATION OF PROCEEDS

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

1. award $50,000,000 Technology Projects Acquired under a Master Technology Lease Agreement to SunTrust Leasing Corporation; and

2. approve Resolution 07-27 authorizing the execution, delivery, and application of the proceeds of up to $50,000,000 Master Technology Lease Agreement.

E-66 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008

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

1. renew its student accident insurance coverage with Reliance Standard Insurance Company (A.M. Best A- IX), through School Insurance of Florida, Inc., effective August 1, 2007 to August 1, 2008, at the following rates:

2. authorize the Superintendent to have staff begin working on a Request For Proposal (RFP) to be brought back to the Board at a future Board meeting to seek competitive proposals for student accident insurance programs for school years beginning 2008-2009.

E-67 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED, INCLUDING AUTHORITY TO PAY EMERGENCY FLORIDA HURRICANE CATASTROPHE FUND ASSESSMENT AS REQUIRED

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

1. authorize payment of premium for the district’s Facilities Use Insurance Program to Western Heritage Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 with annual deposit premiums, including the required special assessment to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund of $12,625;

2. authorize payment of premium for the fourth year of the district’s current excess General / Automobile / Professional Liability Errors and Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group (A.M. Best A VIII), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008, reflecting the negotiated premium decrease and required special assessment to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund of $338,565.13;

3. authorize renewal of its Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG)(A++XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 and July 1, 2008 to July 1, 2009 with flat annual premiums for each year, inclusive of the required special assessment to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, of $144,430;

4. authorize renewal of the district’s liability insurance coverage for WLRN Radio/TV with Vigilant Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) for the primary coverage, and Federal Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) for the umbrella coverage, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008 with premiums of $4,285.43 for the primary coverage and $2,216.95 for the umbrella coverage, inclusive of the required special assessment to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund;

5. authorize the second-year renewal of its specific excess workers’ compensation coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2007 to July 1, 2008, at a rate of .1088/$100 payroll, including coverage for TRIEA, with a deposit premium for 2007-2008, subject to audit of actual incurred payrolls for that period, of $2,120,843; and

6. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. of $150/hour, with funding to be paid from the Office of Risk and Benefit Management’s Professional and Technical Budget (0100, 5310, 9112, 7760, 7790).

E-76 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT AN ALUMNI RELATIONS INITIATIVE; AND TO ESTABLISH A TRUST & AGENCY ACCOUNT FOR REVENUES AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

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

1. create and implement an Alumni Relations initiative beginning with the 2007-2008 school year; and

2. direct Financial Operations to establish a Trust & Agency account estimated at $50,000, for revenues and expenses related to the Alumni Hall of Fame.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. 110-FF09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES; REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND INSTALL, was to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform miscellaneous electrical services, at various Miami-Dade CountyPublic 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 for the installation of electrical raceway infrastructures, to support closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance camera systems, throughout the District. Currently, there are pending requisitions totaling $1,485,013.71, for the installation of electrical raceway infrastructures, and an anticipated amount of $200,000 for other projects, to be completed within this contract term.

1. AC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
520 S.E. 4 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: DAYIRA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. AGC ELECTRIC, INC.
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE GUZMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

3. ALL TECH ELECTRIC, INC.
1723 WEST 37 STREET, BAY 6
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: LLAUL LLANES, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. CS BENCH, INC.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

5. CONTENDER ELECTRIC, INC.
14405 S.W. 159 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: RAIMUNDO SANTAMARIA, JR., PRESIDENT

6. INNOVATIVE TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5771 SEA GRASS LANE
NAPLES, FL 34116
OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT

7. MEXAL CORPORATION
7424 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT (HM)

8. TIRONE ELECTRIC, INC.
6151 PEMBROKE ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: ROSINA TIRONE, VICE PRESIDENT (WF)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,200,000

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

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

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE SURPLUS SCHOOL BUSES TO THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, declare the five buses as surplus property, and authorize the Superintendent to donate the buses to the Town of Cutler Bay, upon execution of the Bus Donation Agreement by both parties.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 063-GG07 – REPAIR SERVICES FOR MATERIAL-HANDLING EQUIPMENT (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-GG07 – REPAIR SERVICES FOR MATERIAL-HANDLING EQUIPMENT (REBID), to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of repair services for material-handling equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution and other departments and schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 13, 2007, through May 31, 2008, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. RVL EQUIPMENT, INC.
13225 N.W. 47 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: JORGE L. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. BARLOWORLD HANDLING
16500 N.W. 54^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: BRANDON P. DIAMOND, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.112, ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR THE EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE INTERNET AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.112, Acceptable Use Policy for the Exploration and Utilization of the Internet as a Tool for Learning, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

E-201 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5C-1.09, POLICY FOR UTILIZATION OF THE STUDENT E-MAIL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5C-1.09, Policy for Utilization of the Student E-Mail System, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, BIDDING PROCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, Bidding Process, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS INCONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 13 OF THE APRIL 2006 LAND USE CYCLE, TAGOROR INVESTMENTS, LLC, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 338 STREET AND SW 192 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 13 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Tagoror Investments, LLC, located at the northwest corner of SW 338 Street and SW 192 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $169,391.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-223, DANIEL AND JANE LYONS REDONDO, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 197 AVENUE AND SW 296 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-223, Daniel and Jane Lyons Redondo, located at the northeast corner of SW 197 Avenue and SW 296 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $131,982.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 11 OF THE APRIL 2006 LAND USE CYCLE, FRENCHTEX, INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 186 STREET AND THE SOUTH DADE BUSWAY, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 11 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Frenchtex, Inc., located at the southwest corner of SW 186 Street and the South Dade Busway, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $244,954.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-053, BAILES PLACE LLC, LOCATED AT 22710 BAILES ROAD, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-053, Bailes Place LLC, located at 22710 Bailes Road, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $49,164.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 05-011, BAHIA HONDA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS I, LLC, PROVIDING FOR A VOLUNTARY DEDICATION OF APPROXIMATELY 5 GROSS ACRES OF VACANT LAND, LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 112 AVENUE AND SW 240 STREET, AS A CONTRIBUTION OVER AND ABOVE IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-011, Bahia Honda Real Estate Investments I, LLC, located at the northeast corner of SW 112 Avenue and SW 240 Street, for a voluntary dedication of a 5-acre parcel of land valued at $1,870,000, over and above the educational facilities impact fees.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 06-163, SWEET HOME BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 180 STREET AND SW 107 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-163, Sweet Home Baptist Church, Inc., located at the southwest corner of SW 180 Street and SW 107 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $454,440.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATION 07-0039, IVE GROUP ONE LLC, LOCATED AT 1252, 1262 AND 1272 SW 21 TERRACE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a monetary donation in connection with Land Use Application 007-0039, Ive Group One LLC, located at 1252, 1262 and 1272 SW 21 Terrace, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $85,722.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE NO-COST AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, FOR USE OF THE EXISTING BASEBALL FIELD AND RECREATIONAL AREA LOCATED PARTLY ON THE JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL NORTH AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES, BY EXECUTING AN AMENDMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to extend the no-cost agreement with Florida Memorial University, for use of the existing baseball field and recreational area located partly on the Jan Mann Opportunity School North and University campuses, for the period commencing August 1, 2007, and ending July 31, 2017, under the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ALL KGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE FROM HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, INC. OF AN APPROXIMATE 3.6 ACRE SITE AND 100,000-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING, LOCATED AT 1220 NW 1 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FOR REUSE AS A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, AT A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF $7,425,000, AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO EFFECTUATE THE PURCHASE (replacement)

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT TWO WATER LINE EASEMENTS LOCATED AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 1075 NE 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A01154

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easements at the John F. Kennedy Middle School site, Project No. A01154, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF SANTOS RAIMUNDEZ, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00140800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Santos Raimundez Architects, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for an Addition and Renovations at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, Project No. 00140800, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $999,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR AN ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. 00140800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for an Addition and Renovations at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, Project No. 00140800, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $140,920 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

F-24 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH AVART, INC. TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO BERGER AVART, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an amendment to the Agreements with Avart, Inc. to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all contractual obligations from Avart, Inc., to Berger Avart, Inc.

F-29 APPROVE THE ADDITION OF DESIGNATED SPECIALISTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITH R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A., ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00253900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Addition of Maurice Gray Associates, Inc. as Civil Engineer, Douglas Wood & Associates, Inc. as Structural Engineer, and Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez & Walewski Engineering Group, Inc. as Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to the Agreement with R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Additions, Remodeling and Renovations (Phase I) at Southside Elementary School, Project No. 00253900.

F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE WILLIAMS-RUSSELL & JOHNSON, INC. AS CIVIL ENGINEER IN THE AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC., ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PHASE II OF THE HISTORIC RESTORATION, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND NEW ADDITIONS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00176800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the termination of Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc. as Civil Engineer in the Agreement with Zyscovich, Inc., Architect/Engineer of Record for Phase II of the Historic Restoration, Renovation, Remodeling and New Additions at Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00176800.

F-31 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-31
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RODRIGUEZ AND QUIROGA, ARCHITECTS CHARTERED, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS (PHASES II, III & IV) AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013 (01, 02 & 03)

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01015
STATE SCHOOL “BBB-1”
(REPLACEMENT SCHOOL FOR NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (replacement)

F-34 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01032
NEW STATE SCHOOL “W-1”, A RE-USE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
(TO RELIEVE DANTE B. FASCELL, DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE AND JANE S. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. approve the GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A01032, New State School “W-1” (to relieve Dante B. Fascell, Dr. Bowman Foster Ashe and Jane S. Roberts elementary schools), in the total amount of $23,940,560 which includes building cost, site cost and owner’s contingency in the amount of $1,140,027; and

2. execute the contract with the effective date of July 1, 2007.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0108401
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A0108401, Remodeling and Renovation at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, in the amount of $6,551,871 which includes a contingency in the amount of $616,686.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 00140200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7450 WEST 16TH AVENUE, HIALEAH 33014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00140200, Modular Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for an additional cost of $224,755 and approve a time extension of 125 days.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00147003
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
711 NW 30 AVENUE, MIAMI 33125

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00147003, Modular Classroom Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $83,052.

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0795CM02
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FACILITY
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH 33139

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0795CM02, Replacement of Existing Facility, Miami Beach Senior High, for a time extension of 136 days.

F-50 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF SELECTED MOBILE OFFICE UNITS

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

1. extend the lease of selected mobile office units; and

2. authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,000 for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for the leasing of mobile office units.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 082-FF06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 082-FF06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, incidental materials and services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective June 13, 2007, through June 12, 2008, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BALLPARK MAINTENANCE, INC.
10850 S.W. 116 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KEVIN HARDY, PRESIDENT

2. SUNSET SOD, INC.
13100 S.W. 124 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: KATHLEEN HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

3. BALLPARK MAINTENANCE, INC.
10850 S.W. 116 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KEVIN HARDY, PRESIDENT

4. BANNERMAN LANDSCAPING, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, 103W
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: PAUL BANNERMAN, PRESIDENT

5. ODUMS SOD, INC.
13961 OKEECHOBEE BOULEVARD
LOXAHATCHEE, FL 33470
OWNER: PHEACHER W. ODUMS, JR., PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $925,075.

F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certification for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ERIC COOPER - DOAH CASE NO. 06-3043

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. Eric Cooper - DOAH Case No. 06-3043:

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 by the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 07-35 ENDORSING THE COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-35 endorsing the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Scholarship Project.

H-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 07-31 PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2007

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-31 promoting student pedestrian safety, and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the International “Walk Our Children to School Day” on October 3, 2007. In conjunction with this program, it is further recommended that the “WalkSafe” Pedestrian Safety Program curriculum be implemented during the week of the event.

There is no cost to the District.

H-4 INCORPORATION OF TACTICAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPORT (TEMS) INTO SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, directs the superintendent to enter into discussions with existing governmental entities for the purposes of exploring terms and costs involved in contracting tactical emergency medical support personnel, and report to The School Board of Miami-Dade County on the meeting of August 1, 2007.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESULUTION NO. 07-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING RHONDA L. SMITH AND FIT KIDS, CORP., FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN MOTIVATING AND EDUCATING STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-32 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Rhonda L. Smith and Fit Kids, Corp., for their contribution in motivating and supporting students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools to establish a solid foundation of sound nutrition and healthful lifestyle habits.

H-7 NOTICE OF COMPENSATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to include full details of salary action for all employees classified as MEP and CEP, amend any applicable School Board Rule(s) to include such a requirement.

H-8 RESOLUTION #07-38 COMMENDING MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND WHICH REPRESENTED THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AT AN INVITATION -ONLY MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (revised replacement)

H-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 07-34 RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMUNITY LEGACY OF MR. THIRLEE SMITH, SR.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-34 recognizing the outstanding contributions and community legacy of Mr. Thirlee Smith, Sr.

H-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 07-36 RECOGNIZING DR. DOROTHY JENKINS FIELDS FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS AN HISTORIAN AND EDUCATOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-36 recognizing Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields for her outstanding contributions as an historian and educator.

H-11 RESOLUTION #07-37 COMMENDING STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE AMERICA TEVE, CHANNEL 41 "REPORTERITOS" STUDENT BROADCASTING PROGRAM (revised replacement)

H-12 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SECURING THE SERVICES OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised good cause)

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 promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, Alternative Method for Securing the Services of an lnspector General.

BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ISSUES/NEW BUSINESS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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06.13.07