1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

-Miami Northwestern Senior High School Student

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 3, 10, 12, and 17, 2007

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 11 and July 23, 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

6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Update on Beginning of New School Year
• K-12 Science Plan Update

A-2 ADOPT A LEGISLATIVE POSITION REGARDING BUDGETARY CUTS FOR THE SPECIAL SESSION – SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 (replacement)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes Middle School, to add a campus at 10505 NW 80 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.

C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Lakes High School, to add a campus at 10505 NW 80 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year.

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY MIDDLE 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 The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School, to change the school’s location to 1140 NW 62 Street, Miami, Florida 33150, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year.

C-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-4 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL

C-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY 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 The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School, to change the school’s location to 2990 NW 79 Street, Miami, Florida 33147, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2011, and concludes in the 2010-2011 school year.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE SUPPORT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS, A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC), AND AN ARTICULATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AGREEMENT FOR FLORIDA PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA DUAL CREDIT ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into an Articulation Agreement Between Florida International University (FIU) Board of Trustees and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Support of Dual Enrollment Programs, a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College (MDC), and an Articulation and Instructional Materials Agreement for Florida Public High School/University of Florida Dual Credit Enrollment

C-21 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATIONFOR 2006-2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2006-2007 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Health Department to utilize funds appropriated by the state to this agency for the continuation of Full Service Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective August 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and

2. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amount of $800,000; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-30 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2007-2008 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2007-2008 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-65 (2006-2007) DOB: 08-07-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-65 (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-67 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-11-89

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-67 (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: 10
CASE NO: SM-68 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-04-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-68 (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-79 (2006-2007) DOB: 02-14-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-79 (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-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-76 (2006-2007) DOB: 10-29-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-76 (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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT (FPL) COMPANY TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN ELECTRIC LINE SERVICE AND REPAIR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Florida Power & Light (FPL) to provide applied technology training in electric line service and repair, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, effective August 31, 2007, through August 29, 2008;

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, as FPL has specific expertise in the area of Line Specialist Training.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in August 2007.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 27, 2008

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., effective August 1, 2007, through June 27, 2008; and

2. receive reimbursements of expenditures, in an amount not to exceed $113,929, for services rendered.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2007-2008 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULERETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2007

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

1. approve the 2007-2008 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule retroactive to July 1, 2007; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2007-2008 Workforce Development Education fee.

No local funds are required.

C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL “JJJ,” RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School “JJJ” Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, relief school for Barbara Goleman Senior High School and Miami Springs Senior High School.

C-74 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL “MM-1,” RELIEF SCHOOL FOR JOSÉ MARTÍ MIDDLE SCHOOL, HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School “MM-1” Hialeah Gardens Middle School, relief school for José Martí Middle School, Henry H. Filer Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) in the approximate amount of $1,239,055, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008;

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

3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CAROL M. WHITE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education for funding under the Carol M. White Physical Education Program in the amount of $1,462,570, for the grant period of August 1, 2007, through May 31, 2010;

2. extend this program 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FOUR 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21^ST CCLC) PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI; YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER MIAMI; ON TARGET BENCHMARK REVIEW; AND LEAP FROG ENTERPRISES, INC.

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

1. accept four continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the four 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the approximate total amount of $1,356,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008:

a. Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $168,000;

b. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $220,000;

c. Miami Jackson Adult Education Center, in the amount of $268,000; and

d. SECME, in the amount of $700,000;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $181,319, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008 with:

a. City of Miami, in the amount of $41,369;

b. Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami (YMCA), in the amount of $99,450;

c. On Target Benchmark Review, in the amount of $7,500;

d. Leap Frog Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $33,000;

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

4. 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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA, PART B; TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA), Part B; IDEA, Part B, Trust in the approximate amount of $156,925, for the grant periods beginning July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, and July 1, 2007, through August 31, 2008;

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

3. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU); AND EDVANTIA

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for the Teaching American History program in the total amount of $1,739,378 (one lump sum) for the grant period of August 27, 2007, through July 30, 2010;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements for the grant period of August 27, 2007, through July 30, 2010, with:

a. Florida International University, in the amount of $359,115; and

b. Edvantia, in the amount of $198,605;

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

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

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

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND FOR PROJECT RISE (REWARDS AND INCENTIVES FOR SCHOOL EDUCATORS) AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INDIANA UNIVERSITY

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, for funding Project RISE (Rewards and Incentives for School Educators) in the total amount of $18,953,681, for the grant period of May 4, 2007, through December 31, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Indiana University for $500,000, to conduct the evaluation of the project for the period of July 12, 2007, through June 30, 2012;

3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the Florida Department of Education;

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

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS FOR FUNDING THE PROJECT MIAMI PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION IN COMMUNITIES (MPACT)

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

1. accept a grant award through a contract with the City of Miami Gardens for funding the Project Miami Partnership for Action in Communities (MPACT) in the approximate amount of $166,561, for the grant period of February 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008;

2. extend this program 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-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE INTERVENTION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH (AIR) AND CAMBIUM LEARNING (revised 2)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding the Intervention Research program in the amount of $1,000,000, for the grant period of May 4, 2007, through December 31, 2007;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with American Institutes for Research for $845,113, to conduct the evaluation of LANGUAGE!, and enter into a separate contractual agreement with Cambium Learning for $50,000, for professional development using LANGUAGE!for the period of July 12, 2007, through December 31, 2007;

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

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

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

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM BAYVIEW FOUNDATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) (revised replacement)

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION, GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2007-2008, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 1, 2007.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND FOR THE FAMILYTECH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with The Education Fund for:

1. Ms. Jennifer Williams for the FamilyTech program from August 16, 2007, through June 6, 2008;

2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by The Education Fund; and

3. renewal, upon mutual agreement, for one additional year.

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATUS REPORT OF THE INCORPORATION OF TACTICAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPORT (TEMS) INTO THE SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the status report of the incorporation of Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) into the Special Response Team (SRT).

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan and Secondary School Reform waivers, effective August 1, 2007.

D-11 AUTHORIZE THE 2007-2008 SALARY SCHEDULE AND SALARY INCREASE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

1. eligible employees to advance one step effective July 1, 2007;

2. a four percent (4%) salary increase for employees on the top step of the salary schedule as of June 30, 2007; and

3. the 2007-2008 Salary Schedule for Administrative Assistants to School Board Members.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 15 – JULY 12, 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 978.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2007-2008 (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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

a. Mr. Harry E. Eschbach to the open budgeted position of Buyer, DCSAA pay grade 40, Division of Procurement Management;

b. Mr. Steven C. Maldonado to the open budgeted position of Enterprise Resource Planning Project Management Officer, MEP pay grade 25, Office of Financial Operations.

c. Mr. Dennis W. Morgan to the open budgeted position of Project Manager I, DCSAA pay grade 40, Capital Improvement Project; and

d. Mr. Dalton O. Novell to the open budgeted position of Project Manager I, DCSAA pay grade 40, Capital Improvement Project.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, SCREENING CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
JAMES E. SMITH - TEACHER
WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 16, 2007, at the close of the day, the School Board suspend Mr. James E. Smith, Teacher at William A. Chapman Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED REASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER LOCATION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ZACHARY F. GLOVER – CUSTODIAN
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 1, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board reassign Mr. Zachary F. Glover, Custodian at Palm Springs North Elementary School, to another location, and suspend him without pay for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
YAZMIN YURUBI – PARAPROFESSIONAL I
CUTLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 20, 2007, the School Board suspend Ms. Jazmin Yurubi, Paraprofessional at Cutler Ridge Elementary School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

E-13 TENTATIVE ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2007-08

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively adopt the millage resolution for 2007-08 for a total of 7.948 mills.

E-14 TENTATIVE ADOPTION OF THE 2007-08 BUDGET

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

1. tentatively adopt the 2007-08 Annual Budget, which consists of the budget approved for advertising on July 23, 2007, as adjusted for recommended changes included in Attachment A, and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on August 1, 2007; and

2. approve the 2007-08 School Allocation Plan.

E-15 ADOPTION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF DISTRICT DISCRETIONARY LOTTERY FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the above policies and procedures and approve the use of District Discretionary Lottery Funds appropriated by the Legislature to fund projects and programs enumerated in the agenda item.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUALAGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 21, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities from August 21, 2007, to August 20, 2008.

E-106 M-DCPS/WLRN EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICES (EBS) WIRELESS FINAL REPORT

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to take all necessary steps to effectuate the Board’s full control of the development, use, and potential revenues associated with the EBS Spectrum, including, but not limited to:

a. renegotiating and amending current contracts with Friends of WLRN and SFITV;

b. negotiating any additional agreements with other public and/or private entities for purposes of financing the development and operations of an M-DCPS wireless network; and

c. bringing back further recommendations to the Board at its November 2007 meeting; and

2. authorize the digital conversion required by the FCC at a cost not to exceed $10 million.

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. 063-EE09 – WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES – OPERATE AND MAINTAIN, was for contracted services, to furnish the necessary personnel, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, services, permits, licenses and insurance, and transportation, to operate and maintain wastewater-treatment plants, at Pinecrest Elementary, and the Redlands plant which serves Redland Elementary and Redland Middle Schools, Redland Vehicle Maintenance Facility, and Region Maintenance Center 6, for Regulatory Compliance, effective October 19, 2006, through October 18, 2007.

Fund Source	0100 - General
M/WBE Eligibility	None

This supplement is being requested due to increased requirements for the maintenance of the wastewater-treatment plants at Pinecrest Elementary, and the Redlands plant which serves Redland Elementary and Redland Middle schools, and Redland Vehicle Maintenance Facility. The Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM), working under Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) authorization, has required upgrades to the existing system, including new filtration media, replacement of lids, painting and welding of the 8,000 gallon tanks. The vendor is licensed and certified to perform the work, under DERM jurisdiction. Currently, pending requisitions for required maintenance total $44,635.50. The previous year’s usage averaged $6,010.74 per month, while this year’s usage averages $14,866.65 per month. The supplemental amount is based on the average monthly expenditure through October 2007, plus the pending requisitions for necessary upgrades, required to ensure full compliance with the regulatory agencies.

1. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
8179 S.W. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JAMES M. HAND, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $93,715.79
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $89,295.45

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 084-FF04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 084-FF04 – COMPUTER PERIPHERALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of computer peripherals, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through October 31, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. N-SYNCH TECHNOLOGIES
30100 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, #0-204
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
OWNER: TIMOTHY R. BURKE

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. SOLUTIONS 4 SURE.COM, INC.
D.B.A. TECH DEPOT.
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: KARIM HADCHITI, C.O.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. CLT COMPUTERS INC.
D.B.A. MULTIWAVE
20153 PASEO DEL PRADO
WALNUT, CA 91789
OWNER: DAVID LEE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. N-SYNCH TECHNOLOGIES
30100 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, #0-204
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
OWNER: TIMOTHY R. BURKE

FIRST ALTERNATE

5. CAMPUSTECH
803 SYCOLYN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG, VA 20175
OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

6. CORPORATE EXPRESS OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A. CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 E NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION

PRIMARY

7. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.

FIRST ALTERNATE

8. SILICON MOUNTAIN MEMORY, INC.
4755 WALNUT STREET
BOULDER, CO 80301
OWNER: TRE CATES, C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

9. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

11. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

12. BEST BUY GOV, LLC
7601 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, D-4
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
OWNER: BURL WILLIAMS, SALES DIRECTOR

PRIMARY

13. CORPORATE EXPRESS OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A. CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 EAST NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION

FIRST ALTERNATE

14. CAMPUSTECH
803 SYCOLYN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG, VA 20175
OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

15. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.

PRIMARY

16. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.

FIRST ALTERNATE

17. SOLUTIONS 4 SURE.COM, INC.
D.B.A. TECH DEPOT.
6 CAMBRIDGE DR.
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: KARIM HADCHITI, C.O.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

18. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

19. CAMPUSTECH
803 SYCOLYN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG, VA 20175
OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

20. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

21. SOLUTIONS 4 SURE.COM, INC
D.B.A. TECH DEPOT
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: JIM WILLIAMS
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES/C.F.O.

PRIMARY

22. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

23. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.

SECOND ALTERNATE

24. CLT COMPUTERS, INC.
D.B.A. MULTIWAVE
20153 PASEO DEL PRADO
WALNUT, CA 91789
OWNER: DAVID LEE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

25. SOLUTIONS 4 SURE.COM, INC
D.B.A. TECH DEPOT
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611
OWNER: JIM WILLIAMS
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES/C.F.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

26. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

27. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, PRESIDENT

28. N-SYNCH TECHNOLOGIES
30100 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, #0-204
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
OWNER: TIMOTHY R. BURKE, OWNER

29. CAMPUSTECH
803 SYCOLYN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204
LEESBURG, VA 20175
OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

30. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY
2120 BAHIA LANE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327
OWNER: JOHN EVANS, PRESIDENT

31. BEST BUY GOV, LLC
7601 PENN AVE S. D-4
RICHFIELD, MN 55423
OWNER: BURL WILLIAMS, SALES DIRECTOR

32. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B.

33. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

34. SOLUTIONS 4 SURE.COM. INC.
D.B.A. TECH DEPOT
6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE
TRUMBUL, CT 06611
OWNER: JIM WILLIAMS
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES/C.F.O.

35. CORPORATE EXPRESS OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.
D.B.A. CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION

36. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 414941
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

37. SILICON MOUNTAIN MEMORY, INC.
4755 WALNUT STREET
BOULDER, CO 80301
OWNER: TRE CATES, C.E.O.

38. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,000,000.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 101-FF08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid. No 101-FF08 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2009, as follows:

1. CANNON SPORTS
P.O. BOX 11179
BURBANK, CA 91510-1179 ESTIMATE: $2,196.60
OWNER: JON WARNER, PRESIDENT

2. GREGG-UNITED SPORTS, INC.
10279 SUNSET BEND DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33428 ESTIMATE: $30,814.58
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

3. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE: $646.80
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

4. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 ESTIMATE: $14,376.64
OWNER: ADAM BLUMENFELD, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

5. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS, INC.
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 ESTIMATE: $5,640
OWNER: MARK RAMSEY, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $53,674.54.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 053-GG08 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No.053-GG08 – MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS, to establish a contract, for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the seawater aquarium systems, located at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center, Inc., of Key Biscayne, Florida, for the Division of Mathematics and Science Education, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through September 30, 2009, as follows:

1. CAPO CONSULTING
798 CRANDON BOULEVARD, #37
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: THOMAS R. CAPO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $81,600.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 089-GG07 – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 089-GG07 – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school bus routes, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows:

1. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

2. BESTWAY BUS SERVICE, INC.
4501 S.W. 142 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: REYNALDO MORERA, PRESIDENT

3. CARLOS AND SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORP.
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR (HM)

4. DEL AGUILA BUS SERVICE, INC.
825 LISBON STREET
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: JOSE DEL AGUILA, JR., PRESIDENT

5. FRANMAR CORPORATION
10400 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: LEWIS R. GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

6. J & M VERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2597 WEST 70 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE I. VERA, PRESIDENT

7. JOMARRON, MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON

8. MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC.
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PILAR MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

9. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
8035 N.W. 170 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA, PRESIDENT

10. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2930 S.W 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

11. MERCEDES ORELLANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8847 N.W. 110 STREET
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: MERCEDES ORELLANA, PRESIDENT

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,621,080.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 067-GG07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICES – IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 067-GG07 – CHARTER BUS SERVICE – IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter bus services, in and out of county, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008.

1. ADVANTAGE LOGISTICS, INC.
1452 N.W. 196 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: SHARON LUMPKIN, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI, INC.
3595 N.W. 110 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: COACH AMERICA, INC.

3. AMERICAN EDUCATION TOURS, INC.
7479 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: LISSET HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. AVENTURA LIMO AND BUS SERVICE
D.B.A. A-1 LUXURY
20251 N.E. 15 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OQNER: NEIL GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

5. DAVIS TOURS, INC.
P.O. BOX 16147
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33318
OWNER: JAMES L. DAVIS, PRESIDENT

6. DIPLOMAT COACH, INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 328
MIRAMAR, FL 3302
OWNER: VERNAL GREEN, C.E.O.

7. FLORIDIAN TOURS AND TRAVEL, INC.
10524 S.W. 18^TH STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JESSE JONES

8. GREYHOUND LINES INC.
D.B.A. GREYHOUND TRAVEL SERVICE
12805 N.W. 42^ND AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: STEPHEN E. GORMAN, PRESIDENT

9. HIGHWAY CHARTER BUS SERVICES
P.O. BOX 1872
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33061
OWNER: RALPH GRISSET

10. MIAMI COACH TOURS
8101 BYRON AVENUE, #502
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: MURSEL CEVIK, PRESIDENT

11. MIAMI NICE EXCURSIONS, INC.
17100 COLLINS AVENUE, SUITE 217
SUNNY ISLES, FL 33160
OWNER: KONRAD PRAMSOHLER

12. MIAMI TOURS LIMOUSINES, INC.
17332 S.W. 149 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33187
OWNER: LAZARO PEREZ

13. QUALITY TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
650 N.W. 27 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: KATHY HERRING, PRESIDENT

14. SALUD SERVICES, INC.
D.B.A. ENDEAVOR BUS LINES
P.O. BOX 170008
MIAMI, FL 33017
OWNER: MICHAEL AMADOR, PRESIDENT

15. SAWGRASS TOURS, LLC
D.B.A. SAWGRASS TOURS
12560 S.W. 12^TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33325
OWNER: SANDRA ZIMMERMAN, CHAIRMAN

16. 7 STAR TRANSPORTATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 970445
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: NORMAN DACOSTA, PRESIDENT

17. ATLANTIC CHARTERS, INC.
9306 N.W. 48 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER: BARRINGTON E. SAMUELS, DIRECTOR

18. UNIQUE CHARTERS, INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 301
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: RANDOLPH SMITH

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 077-GG02 – CUSTODIAL CLEANING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 077-GG02 – Custodial Cleaning Supplies, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial cleaning supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, as follows:

1. AFP Industries, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 Street
Miami, Fl 33155 Estimate $104,592.96
Owner: Vivian C. Castellanos, President (HF)

2. Calico Industries, Inc.
9045 Junction Drive
Annapolis, MD 20701-2005 Estimate $124,060.71
Owner: Frank Jaret, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

3. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $7,924.80
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

4. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $64,997.6
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $81,802
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122 ESTIMATE $1,003.20
OWNER: DAVE SANDLER, C.E.O.

7. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $518.40
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

8. Reject Item 6.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $384,899.67.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 078-GG07 – FLATBED TRUCK AND PIGGYBACK FORKLIFT TRUCK (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 078-GG07 - FLATBED TRUCK AND PIGGYBACK FORKLIFT TRUCK (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of a new current year flatbed truckand piggyback forklift truck for Maintenance Materials Management, as follows:

1. PALM PETERBILT-GMC TRUCKS, INC.
2441 S. STATE ROAD 7
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33317
OWNER: VICTOR WEIGER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $109,826.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 082-GG07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 082-GG07 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County, for various schools and departments, during the term bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

3. J & A HERNANDEZ
9400 S.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JORGE LUIS HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

5. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

6. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

7. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

8. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

9. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

11. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

12. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

13. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

14. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

15. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

16. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

17. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

18. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

19. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

20. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

21. J & A HERNANDEZ
9400 S.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JORGE LUIS HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

22. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

23. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

24. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

25. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

26. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

27. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

28. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

29. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

30. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

31. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

32. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

33. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

34. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

35. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

36. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

37. AIR B BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, DIRECTOR

38. BARBARA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
8450 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: BARBARA PEREZ, PRESIDENT

39. G & D LOPEZ TRANSPORT, INC.
4542 S.W. 144 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: GERMAN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

40. J & A HERNANDEZ
9400 S.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JORGE LUIS HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

41. KIKO & KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

42. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2390 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

E-150 AWARD BID NO. 010-GG03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 010-GG03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, to provide and deliver milk and dairy products for all District school sites and at designated non school-site locations, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 18, 2007, through September 4, 2009, as follows:

Total Low Bid Meeting Specifications:

1. VELDA FARMS, LLC
402 S. KENTUCKY AVENUE, SUITE 500
LAKELAND, FL 3380
OWNER: NATIONAL DAIRY HOLDINGS

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,182,595.67.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-080, BERNARDO AND JANET KOPEL, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 162 STREET AND SW 148 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. 07-080, Bernardo and Janet Kopel, located on the southwest corner of SW 162 Street and SW 148 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $11,505.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-014, GLORIA RAMNANAN, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 186 LANE AND SW 132 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. 07-014, Gloria Ramnanan, located on the southwest corner of SW 186 Lane and SW 132 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $67,125.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-034, CHERYL A. AND LEIGH M. LIVESAY, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 200 STREET AND THE BLACK CREEK CANAL, 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. 07-034, Cheryl A. and Leigh M. Livesay, located on the northwest corner of SW 200 Street and the Black Creek Canal, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $53,220.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM SUNKAP CORAL GABLES, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1505 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from SunKap Coral Gables, LLC, for exemption of Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “D” (RELIEF FOR GREYNOLDS PARK, VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS, MADIE IVES, AND OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL), LOCATED AT 21101 NE 26 AVENUE, MIAMI

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 electrical service requirements associated with the construction of State School “D,” as described in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH TO FACILITATE JOINT USE OF SCHOOL AND CITY RECREATIONAL AMENITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “BB-1,” A PLANNED K-8 CENTER TO RELIEVE VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS AND RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Sunny Isles Beach, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, to facilitate joint use of City and School recreational amenities associated with the construction of State School “BB-1,” a planned K-8 center to relieve Virginia A. Boone/Highland Oaks, Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor elementary schools and Highland Oaks Middle School.

F-7 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-26 AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INITIATE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 38.73 ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED AT 14950 SW 160 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “HHH1,” A PLANNED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INTENDED TO RELIEVE MIAMI SUNSET, FELIX VARELA AND MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 07-26 authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire approximately 38.73 acres of vacant land located at 14950 SW 160 Street, Miami, Florida, to situate State School “HHH1,” a planned senior high school intended to relieve Miami Sunset, Felix Varela and Miami Southridge senior high schools.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 10415 NW 52 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00177600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the John I. Smith Elementary School site, Project No. 00177600, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 9393 SW 29 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01134

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Rockway Middle School site, Project No. A01134, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. A01105

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Ernest R Graham Elementary School site, Project No. A01105, in favor of the City of Hialeah.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 18600 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A0821

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Ojus Elementary School site, Project No. A0821, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-25 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ONE OR MORE FIRM(S) TO PROVIDE LAND SURVEYING SERVICES

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

1. issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firm(s) to provide Land Surveying Services; and

2. approve the selection procedures and committee that will interview the consultants.

F-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ONE OR MORE FIRM(S) TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

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

1. issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firm(s) to provide Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment services; and

2. approve the selection procedures and committee that will interview the consultants.

F-27 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CENTEX CONSTRUCTION, LLC, TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS TO BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an amendment to the Agreement with Centex Construction, LLC, to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all contractual obligations from Centex Construction, LLC, to Balfour Beatty, LLC.

F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00170302
SITE PACKAGE
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
50 IVES DAIRY ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00170302, Site Package, Highland Oaks Middle School West for a credit of $89,217.

F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0772
DESIGN-BUILD-ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 EAST 8 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0772, Design-Build-Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Hialeah Elementary School, for an additional cost of $104,310 and approve a time extension of 89 days.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00178100
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10250 SW 57 AVENUE, PINECREST, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00178100, Modular Classroom Buildings, Pinecrest Elementary School, for an additional cost of $281,335.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 087-FF06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 087-FF06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, ofwindow-shade fabric and accessories, for Maintenance MaterialsManagement stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows:

1. FORD SHADES & DRAPERY
14240 N.E. 18 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181
OWNER: HAROLD MONUSE, PRESIDENT

2. Reject Items 1, 2 through 7, 9, 12 and 13 in the agenda item.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,871.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 080-GG11 – WATER-BASED, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT (REBID)

PRIMARY

1. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

2. SUMMERS FIRE SPRINKLERS, INC.
1534 N.W. 1^ST AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
OWNER: MATTHEW FIGGIE, DIRECTOR

PRIMARY

3. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

4. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER, CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170^TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT (AF)

PRIMARY

5. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

ALTERNATE

6. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER, CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170^TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT (AF)

PRIMARY

7. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER, CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170^TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT (AF)

ALTERNATE

8. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

PRIMARY

9. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER, CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170^TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT (AF)

ALTERNATE

10. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

11. ACCEPT the list of pre-approved vendors to perform additional services, as per Section 2.2 A, ADDITIONAL SERVICES, of the specifications, for Items 41A through 43, 85A through 87, 110A through 112, 193A through 195, and 219A through 221.

ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT (WF)

BEST FIRE SPRINKLER, CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170^TH TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND, PRESIDENT (AF)

DP PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
3150 W. 81 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: PAUL GORAL, PRESIDENT

SUMMERS FIRE SPRINKLERS, INC.
1534 N.W. 1^ST AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 3343
OWNER: MATTHEW FIGGIE, DIRECTOR

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,070,000.

F-62 AWARD NO. 058-GG10 – ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 058-GG10 – ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT, at firm unit prices, for the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, and/or dumbwaiters, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 19, 2007, through August 18, 2008, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COAST ELEVATOR, INC.
3201 DAVIE BOULEVARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: ROBERT J. THEBEAU, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $755,370.

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 062-GG11 – SECURITY SYSTEMS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REVISED)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-GG11 – SECURITY SYSTEMS, FURNISH AND INSTALL (REVISED), to establish a contract with pre-approved vendors, to furnish and install security camera systems, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows:

1. 4NET NETWORKING CORPORATION
2900 N.W. 72 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: DAVID PRANCKEVICIUS, PRESIDENT

2. A.C. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
3451 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: DAYIRA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. ADT SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
7747 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN B. KOCH, PRESIDENT

4. ADVANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
6405 N.W. 36^TH STREET, #118
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNERS: ALEX BERTOT
GREG CAPDEVILA

5. AGC ELECTRIC, INC.
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: TOMAS CURBELO, PRESIDENT

6. ALARM MASTERS CORPORATION
7741 N.W. 7 STREET, #409
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: YULIAN TANG, PRESIDENT

7. ALLVIEW, LLC
3001 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: CRAIG DOWNS

8. ALTEC FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
5551 N.W. 112 AVENUE, UNIT 112
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: ISRAEL GARCIA

9. AMERICAN ALARMS, INC.
10001 N.W. 50^TH STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER: HOLLY SANICKI, PRESIDENT (WF)

10. ASCOM SYSTEMS, INC.
7241 S.W. 78 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: CARLOS PUIG, PRESIDENT

11. ATC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1270 N.W. 165^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, C.E.O.

12. DELPHI ONE SYSTEMS CORPORATION
7311 N.W. 12 STREET, #16
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

13. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84^TH STREET, SUITE 9
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. BORJA, PRESIDENT

14. GLOBAL SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.
16115 S.W. 117 AVENUE, UNIT 2
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: LAUREL SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

15. I-LINK SERVICES CORPORATION
2530 S.W. 153^RD PASSAGE
MIAMI, FL 33185
OWNER: ALEJANDRO GARCIA, PRESIDENT

16. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
15901 S.W. 29^TH STREET, SUITE 801
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
OWNER: JOHN BARTH, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

17. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
8435 N.W. 169 TERRACE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: AMAT S. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

18. MICRO SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
15931 N.W. 49^TH AVENUE
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: STEPHEN DE MOLINA, PRESIDENT

19. MUNWAY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
7214 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL A. MUNDARAIN, PRESIDENT (HM)

20. PC DOCTORS OF BROWARD, INC.
1482 N.W. 158 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33028
OWNER: SORAYA VILCHEZ, PRESIDENT

21. PROTECT VIDEO, INC.
3483 HIGH RIDGE ROAD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: MONICA ALBELO, C.E.O.

22. SONITROL CORPORATION
8 CAMPUS CIRCLE, SUITE 150
WESTLAKE, TX 76262
OWNER: KEVIN DOWD, PRESIDENT

23. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53^RD STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT

24. TEM SYSTEMS, INC.
4880 NORTH HIATUS ROAD, SUITE 120
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER: M. RENEE MCINTOSH, PRESIDENT (WF)

25. TRIDENT TELECOM, INC.
13832 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: CYNTHIA R. PRICE

26. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $13,000,000.

F-64 REJECT BID NO. 071-GG11 – INTERCOM, MASTER CLOCK, AND PA SOUND SYSTEMS, TURNKEY INSTALLATION AND REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 071-GG11 – INTERCOM, MASTER CLOCK, AND PA SOUND SYSTEMS, TURNKEY INSTALLATION AND REPAIR, to permit rebidding.

F-65 AWARD BID NO. 091-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 091-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option. The contract will commence upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami Beach, as follows:

1. SELIG PARKING, INC.
D.B.A. AAA PARKING
1100 SPRING STREET N.W., SUITE 800
ATLANTA, GA 30308 ESTIMATE $130,200
OWNER: MASON MEHRJERDIAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

F-66 AWARD BID NO. 092-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 092-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities at South Pointe Elementary School, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option. The contract will commence upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami Beach, as follows:

1. ROSS PARKING SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 45-3533
MIAMI, FL 33245 ESTIMATE $65,199
OWNER: ENRIQUE ROSENDE, PRESIDENT

F-67 AWARD BID NO. 093-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 093-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to establish a contract, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities at Coconut Grove Elementary School, effective for one year, with a one-year extension option, commencing upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami, as follows:

1. SELIG PARKING, INC.
D.B.A. AAA PARKING
1100 SPRING STREET N.W., SUITE 800
ATLANTA, GA 30309 ESTIMATE $33,060
OWNER: MASON MEHRJERDIAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

F-68 AWARD BID NO. 096-GG09 – MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 096-GG09 – MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATION, to establish a contract with an approved pool of general and building contractors, to furnish, at firm, fixed hourly labor rates and percentage markup on materials cost, all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to provide service addressing health and safety-to-life deficiencies, and miscellaneous building repair/renovation work, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2007, through July 31, 2008, as follows:

1. AMOA CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
1501 S.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: OTTO C. MUNOZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. ACE CONSTRUCTION, LLC
160 N.W. 176 STREET, SUITE 303
MIAMI, FL 33169 (AM)
OWNER: IVER E. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

3. AGC CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERING & GENERAL CONTRACTORS
10305 N.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 115
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNERS: ANTONIO G. ACOSTA, PRESIDENT
CARLOS M. GIL - MERA, VICE PRESIDENT

4. BDI CONSTRUCTION
7270 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33126 (HM)
OWNERS: TEOBALDO ROSELL, JR., PRESIDENT
CARLOS F. ROSELL, QUALIFIER

5. BEJAR CONSTRUCTION, INC.
6326 S.W. 191 AVENUE
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33332
OWNER: BENNY B. BEJAR, PRESIDENT

6. BMA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
1000 N.W. 54 STREET, SUITE B-1
MIAMI, FL 33127 (AM)
OWNER: ADEBAYO M. ABINA, PRESIDENT

7. C.S. BENSCH, INC.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT
MICHAEL E. QUINTON, QUALIFIER

8. DEDCO CONSTRUCTION, INC.
3725 N.E. 10 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: OMELIO RUFIN, PRESIDENT

9. DI OBRA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
4261 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 (HM)
OWNER: RENSSO J. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

10. HERRINGTON BRADLEY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING, INC.
5190 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE 102
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 (AM)
OWNER: CLARENCE L. HERRINGTON, PRESIDENT

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

12. KASAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
45 VALENCIA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: KAMRAN OKHOVAT, PRESIDENT

13. LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 (HM)
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, PE, PRESIDENT

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

15. STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
580 N.E. 92 STREET
MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138
OWNER: J. ROBERT STOBS, II, PRESIDENT

16. T & G CONSTRUCTORS
8491 N.W. 17 STREET, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33126 (HM)
OWNER: RICARDO H. GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

F-69 REJECT BID NO. 018-GG01 – PARTITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 018-GG01 – PARTITIONS, to permit rebidding, using a revised bidders’ list.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CARLOS ABRIL, DOAH CASE NO. 07-1149 (replacement)

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SHANEEN SINGLETON - DOAH CASE NO. 07-0559

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. Shaneen Singleton, DOAH Case No. 07-0559, suspending Ms. Singleton for six months without pay and placing her on probation for a period of three years.

G-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT OF ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE TO FILL POSITION OF SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS & COMPLIANCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the amendment of Ms.Melinda L. McNichols' contracual agreement and appoint her to the contracted position of Senior Associate Attorney, Academic Programs & Compliance, Office of the School Board Attorney, effective August 2, 2007, at an annual salary of $150,000.00, through November 30, 2007.

G-4 PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON THE COMPLETED UPDATE OF the School Board Attorney’s Office WEBSITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on the School Board Attorney’s Office updated website.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. tentatively approve the terms and conditions of the proposed draft Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the provision of Inspector General services by the County’s Office of the Inspector General, including setting a proposed budget amount for the costs of the Agreement;

2. authorize the Board Chair to further negotiate on behalf of the School Board any necessary terms with the appropriate representatives of Miami-Dade County for the purpose of finalizing the terms of the proposed Interlocal Agreement; and

3. authorize the submission of said finalized Agreement to the Board of County Commissioners for its approval.

H-2 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SECURING THE SERVICES OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIRMAN AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, Alternative Method for Securing the Services of an Inspector General, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 1, 2007.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-45 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING SUPPORT OF THE FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION BYLAWS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, hereby support Resolution No. 07-45 expressing its unconditional support for all student athletes, coaches, and any employee associated with athletic activities in the high schools to exercise exemplary sportsmanship at all times as outlined by the Florida High School Athletics Association Bylaws.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (FSBA) IN PROMOTING EXEMPLARY SPORTSMANSHIP WITH ALL OUR STUDENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-44 supporting the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) in promoting exemplary sportsmanship with all our students and student athletes.

H-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A PLAN FOR INFORMING EDUCATORS AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF THE IMPACT OF PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND MAJOR LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING THE DISTRICT

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

1. direct the Superintendent to establish a plan for informing educators and external stakeholders of the impact of property tax reform; and

2. direct the Superintendent to work with other major stakeholder groups so the community is informed and aware of available options.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. determine that 63% of school district’s goals and performance objectives established for 2006-2007 and mutually agreed to by the Superintendent and the Board were met; and

2. award a performance incentive payment to the Superintendent, in accordance with the terms of Section 3.B. of the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement, including the calculation of the pro-rata amount.

H-8 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH THE FEASIBILITY OF A 4-DAY WORK WEEK DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct research and report back to the Board at the December 19, 2007 School Board meeting the feasibility of implementing a four-day work week for the summer months.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC. (CAP INC.) (added - good cause)

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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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