APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of May 1, 3, 8, 15, 22, 24 and 29, 2007

APPROVED Minutes of the­ May 16, 2007 School Board meeting.

110,364 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s informational reports on selected topics, as follows:

• 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 WITHDREW The recommendation to 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.

110,365 A-3 RECEIVED The recommended Three-Year Instructional Recruitment Plan.

110,366 A-4 RECEIVED The recommended Redesigned Hiring Process for Instructional Personnel.

110,367 A-5 RECEIVED The District Marketing Plan.

110,368 A-6 ADOPTED* The Superintendent’s goals, performance objectives, and evaluation instrument for the 2007-2008 year, in accordance with the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.

* Amended to add items to include the longitudinal graduation rate and dropout rate, of this year, as part of the Superintendent’s evaluation.

110,369 C-2 ENTERED 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 extended the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

110,370 C-3 APPROVED 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.

110,371 C-4 APPROVED 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.

110,372 C-5 ENTERED 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.

110,373 C-40 REJECTED Request For Proposal No. 055-GG10 – Career Education Program Development, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

110,374 C-41 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 056-GG10 – Supported Employment Services for the Education of Students With Disabilities.

110,375 C-42 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,376 C-43 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent of Schools, to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda. 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.

110,377 C-50 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-63 (2006-2007).

110,378 C-51 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-64 (2006-2007).

110,379 C-70 ENTERED Into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $446,190 for the grant period of July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007 with various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,380 C-71 AUTHORIZED* The renaming of Buena Vista Elementary Young Men’s Preparatory Academy.

* Amended as reflected above.

110,381 C-72 AUTHORIZED The naming of 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.

110,382 C-73 AUTHORIZED The naming of State School V-1 West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, relief school for Ernest R Graham Elementary and Hialeah Gardens Elementary.

110,383 C-80 ACCEPTED 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.

110,384 C-81 ENTERED 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.

110,385 C-100 REPEALED School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.011, Parental Involvement – A Home-School Partnership, adopted the new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.012, Parental Involvement – A Home-School-District Partnership, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

110,386 C-101 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2006-2007, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

110,387 D-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,388 D-9 RECEIVED The “Safety and Security Best Practices” self-assessment results; and authorized the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2007.

110,389 D-10 ACCEPTED 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.

110,390 D-12 AUTHORIZED The renewal of a contractual agreement with Mr.Christopher F. Kurtz to the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,391 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 976.

110,392 D-21 APPROVED 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.

110,393 D-22 APPROVED Appointments and assignments of personnel new to the school district:

• Mr. Carlos Limonto Coordinator III, Textbook Support Services, Stores and Mail Distribution;
• Ms. Lisa M. Martinez to Director, Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration;
• Mr. Kevin P. McIntyreto Buyer, Procurement Management Services;
• Ms. Shirlyon J. McWhorter to Executive Director, Civil Rights Compliance, Office of Civil Rights Compliance;
• Mr.Gamael Nassarto Citizen Information Specialist, Office of Public Information;
• Mr. Christian Raynerito Edulog Operations Specialist, Department of Transportation; and
• Ms. Elliott D. Satz to Coordinator Construction, Facilities Operations, Maintenance.

110,394 D-23 APPROVED Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 1, 2007 through May 26, 2007.

110,395 D-25 APPROVED 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.

110,396 D-45 ADOPTED The new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.022, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees, and authorized the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

110,397 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension of 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.

110,398 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Remelda K. Cherry, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,399 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Adrine S. Harris, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,400 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge J. Li, Microsystems Technician at Cypress Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,401 D-59 AUTHORIZED The reassignment of Mr. Joseph Russ, Head Custodian at Southwood Middle School, to another location and suspended him without pay for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,402 D-60 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. George P. Guerrier, Teacher at Campbell Drive Middle School, effective as of June 5, 2007.

110,403 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension of 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.

110,404 D-62 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Reinaldo Montalvo, Teacher at JRE Opportunity School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

110,405 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for April 2007.

110,406 E-13 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,407 E-14 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $ (11,482,501); and adopted the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

110,408 E-15 APPROVED Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Food Service Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues/transfers and appropriations/ending fund balance by $3,594,828.

110,409 E-25 AWARDED $50,000,000 Technology Projects Acquired under a Master Technology Lease Agreement to SunTrust Leasing Corporation; and approved Resolution 07-27 authorizing the execution, delivery, and application of the proceeds of up to $50,000,000 Master Technology Lease Agreement.

110,410 E-66 AUTHORIZED The renewal of 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 rates, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,411 E-67 AUTHORIZED The 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; authorized 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; authorized 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; authorized 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; authorized 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 authorized 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).

110,412 E-76 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,413 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on the term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,414 E-142 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase Approval.

110,415 E-143 DECLARED The five buses as surplus property, and authorized the Superintendent to donate the buses to the Town of Cutler Bay, upon execution of the Bus Donation Agreement by both parties.

110,416 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 063-GG07 – Repair Services for Material-Handling Equipment (Rebid), to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,417 E-200 ADOPTED 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 authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

110,418 E-201 ADOPTED 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.

110,419 E-202 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, Bidding Process, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 13, 2007.

110,420 F-1 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 13 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Tagoror Investments, LLC.

110,421 F-2 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-223, Daniel and Jane Lyons Redondo.

110,422 F-3 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 11 of the April 2006 Land Use Cycle, Frenchtex, Inc.

110,423 F-4 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-053, Bailes Place LLC.

110,424 F-5 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 05-011, Bahia Honda Real Estate Investments I, LLC.

110,425 F-6 ACCEPTED A Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 06-163, Sweet Home Baptist Church, Inc.

110,426 F-7 ACCEPTED A monetary donation in connection with Land Use Application 007-0039, Ive Group One LLC.

110,427 F-8 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,428 F-9 AUTHORIZED The finalization of negotiations and execution of all agreements necessary to effectuate the purchase from Homestead Hospital, Inc., of approximate 3.6-acre site and 100,000-square foot building.

110,429 F-21 AUTHORIZED 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.

110,430 F-22 COMMISSIONED 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,431 F-23 COMMISSIONED 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 delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,432 F-24 APPROVED 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.

110,433 F-29 APPROVED 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.

110,434 F-30 AUTHORIZED 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 WITHDREW The 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).

110,435 F-33 APPROVED The GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A01015, State School “BBB-1.”

110,436 F-34 APPROVED The GMP for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A01032, New State School “W-1.”

110,437 F-35 APPROVED The GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A0108401, Remodeling and Renovation at Miami Coral Park Senior High School.

110,438 F-40 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00140200, Modular Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for an additional cost of $224,755 and approved a time extension of 125 days.

110,439 F-41 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00147003, Modular Classroom Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $83,052.

110,440 F-42 APPROVED Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0795CM02, Replacement of Existing Facility, Miami Beach Senior High, for a time extension of 136 days.

110,441 F-50 AUTHORIZED The extension of the lease of selected mobile office units; and authorized 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.

110,442 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 082-FF06 – Sod, Incidental Materials And Services: Supply, Furnish And Install, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

110,443 F-70 APPROVED The prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certification for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item.

110,444 G-1 DEFERRED* Taking 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.

* Deferred until the July 11, 2007 School Board meeting.

110,445 H-2 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-35 endorsing the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Scholarship Project.

110,446 H-3 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-31 promoting student pedestrian safety, and directed 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.

110,447 H-4 ENTERED Into discussions with existing governmental entities for the purposes of exploring terms and cost 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.

110,448 H-5 APPROVED 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.

110,449 H-7 FAILED To 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.

110,450 H-8 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-38 commending Mater Academy Charter High School Symphonic Band for representing the State of Florida In Washington, D.C. at an invitation-only musical tribute to the National Anthem.

110,451 H-9 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-34 recognizing the outstanding contributions and community legacy of Mr. Thirlee Smith, Sr.

110,452 H-10 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-36 recognizing Dr. Dorothy Jenkins Fields for her outstanding contributions as an historian and educator.

110,453 H-11 APPROVED Resolution No. 07-37 commending the students who participated in the America TeVe, Channel 41 “Reporteritos” student broadcasting program.

110,454 H-12 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, Alternative Method of Securing the Services of an Inspector General ; and

1. As an alternative method to the selection and employment of an Inspector General for the School Board as contemplated and authorized under School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.07 (Office of Inspector General, the Board may elect to contract through an interlocal agreement with another governmental entity such as a state agency, county, or municipality to fulfill the role of the Inspector General for the School Board.

2. Such interlocal agreement may contain terms, qualifications, and standards different from those set forth in School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, as long as the terms are consistent with law. If such a contract is executed, the terms of the interlocal agreement would control and supersede School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.07.

3. If the services of an Inspector General are provided through an interlocal agreement, the contract shall specify the organizational and reporting structure and may include an intergovernmental exchange of employees under Fla. Stat. § 112.24, if appropriate and if specified in an interlocal agreement.

4. In the event that the services of an Inspector General are provided through a contract with another governmental agency, the contract should include a provision setting forth the jurisdiction and scope of the Inspector General’s investigations, inspections, audits, and reviews.

5. The Chair would to enter into negotiations for the provisions of an interlocal agreement for the services of an Inspector General.

* Amended as reflected above, with Item No. 5 also being added to the Alternative Methods, as listed in the School Board Rule.

 

Adjourned

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