1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

-Norland Middle School Vocal Ensemble

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 10, 15, 17 and 22, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 16, 2008

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD 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

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity to increase the grade level from pre-kindergarten to five, to pre-kindergarten to eight, commencing with the 2008-2009 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 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SANDOR WIENER SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY, SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, South, to increase the grade level from pre-kindergarten to five, to pre-kindergarten to eight, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year, and throughout the term of the contract which expires on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year.

C-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY (SILVER PALMS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), effective for the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2017, and concludes in the 2016-2017 school year.

C-6 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE – 2008 NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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

1. implementation of federal and state mandated educational programs and other prioritized services for eligible students for the summer school program entitled: 2008 - NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY; including course recovery, demonstration/laboratory schools, outreach, internship, municipal and community partnership programs, alternative programming, and the evaluation of selected elements by the Office of Program Evaluation, as delineated in this Board Item;

2. approval of the summer program budget summary of $16 million for fiscal school year 2008-2009, thereby authorizing Financial Operations to establish appropriations, not to exceed $16 million in the General Fund inclusive of Supplemental Academic Instruction Funds, for 2008 - NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY;

3. approval of the allocation formulas for 2008 - NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY, including designated supplementary programs and authorize the Superintendent to implement services subject to any additional adjustments necessary to balance the overall 2008-2009 operating budget, or subject to pending action by the Florida Legislature; and

4. Superintendent to enter into contractual and cooperative agreements with colleges, universities, municipalities, community-based agencies, and business and industry for the delivery of summer program services, as delineated in the 2008 - NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY Supplemental Document and further defined in the 2008 – NAVIGATING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY Implementation Document.

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JUNGLE ISLAND TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY (THE EDDIES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Jungle Island in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to provide services related to The Education Awards Ceremony (The Eddies).

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-23 (2007-2008) DOB: 01-07-93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-23 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
GRADE: 12
CASE NO: SM-30 (2007-2008) DOB: 06-11-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-30 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-31 (2007-2008) DOB: 12-09-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-31 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-55 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-34 (2007-2008) DOB: 03-13-95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-34 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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-56 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL/PROGRAM
GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-39 (2007-2008) DOB: 11-03-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-39 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/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 APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2007-2008 school year.

C-80 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (USDOL), EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDING THE MIAMI PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION IN COMMUNITIES TASKFORCE (MPACT) UNDER THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER-REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION AND REPLICATION 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 Labor (USDOL), Employment and Training Administration, for funding the Miami Partnership for Action in Communities Taskforce (MPACT) under the Youthful Offender-Registered Apprenticeship, Alternative Education and Replication Program, in the approximate amount of $2,000,000, for the grant period of December 1, 2007, through May 31, 2009;

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

3. 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

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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, (FDOH) DIVISION OF FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, BUREAU OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, TO EXPAND THE EDUCATION NOW AND BABIES LATER (ENABL) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Division of Family Health Services, Bureau of Family and Community Health, to expand the Education Now and Babies Later (ENABL) Program, in the approximate amount of $60,000, for the period of February 1, 2008, though July 30, 2008;

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

3. 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

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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM BAYVIEW FOUNDATION TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) PROGRAM FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR (revised replacement)

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ERNEST SMITH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - AAA CASE NO. 32 390 00763 06

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Ernest Smith and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Ernest Smith to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00763 06.

D-11 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Dade County, Florida, approve the Health Insurance Plan (2008) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Teachers of Dade.

D-12 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 18, 2007 – JANUARY 17, 2008

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 984.

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 February 14, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Ryan Hare to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Funds Management, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System, effective February 4, 2008;

2. Mr. Ruben Lleonart to the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Basis Engineer, MEP Pay grade 21, ERP System, effective February 4, 2008; and

3. Mr. Arthur Suite to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Project System, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System, effective February 4, 2008.

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Suzanne E. Matthews as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, effective February 14, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-26 APPROVAL OF A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE NEW TEACHER PROJECT, INC., FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2008, UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2008

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

1. approve a collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The New Teacher Project, Inc., for implementation of the Miami Teaching Fellows Program from February 13, 2008, through September 2008, with the option to renew yearly, for up to four years, so long as there is no cost to the District for the original contract or for any renewal; and

2. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CORINA ESPINAL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Corina Espinal, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MARCUS C. FINNIE - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Marcus C. Finnie, effective as of the close of the workday on February 13, 2008.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JASON A. JAMES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Jason A. James, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ARIEL VILLEGAS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Ariel Villegas, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS
JUAN R. VASQUEZ – VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Juan R. Vasquez, Vehicle Mechanic at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, for 10 workdays without pay, and pay a restitution in the amount of $2,392.54, at $92 per pay period.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
PORTIA D. PIERRE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 13, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Portia D. Pierre, School Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2007

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,463 items with a depreciated cost of $337,218 and Recoveries containing 16 items with a depreciated cost of $28,675 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2007 reports.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2007-08 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($25,600,312); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (Page 11 of the agenda item).

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2007-08 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $48,028,871; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2007-08 Food Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $11,498,000.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007‑08 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. approve Resolution No. 1, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the item; and

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2007-08 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-25 APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITING TEAMS FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

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

1. appoint Goldman Sachs & Company, Morgan Stanley, and/or UBS Securities LLC to serve as Lead/Senior Manager for any of the upcoming COP Series to be issued before June 30, 2008; and

2. authorize the appointment of any of the firms listed in the Approved List of Underwriters, Attachment A of the agenda item, to serve as Senior Managers or Co-Managers for any of the upcoming COP Series to be issued before June 30, 2008.

E-26 REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION 08-11 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM FUTURE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION OR OTHER TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 08-11 setting forth the Board’s intention to reimburse itself from proceeds of Certificates of Participation or other Tax Exempt Obligations for previously incurred eligible qualifying expenses.

E-27 ADOPT RESOLUTION 08-12, 08-13, & 08-14 AUTHORIZING THE CONVERSION OF AUCTION RATE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2001B, 2002A&B, & 2007C, RESPECTIVELY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolutions 08-12, 08-13, & 08-14 authorizing the conversion of auction rate Certificates of Participation Series 2001B, 2002A&B, & 2007C, respectively.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-09 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 3-7, 2008, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2008 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the attached Resolution No. 08-09 proclaiming March 3-7, 2008, as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March as National Nutrition Month.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #047-HH10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance coverages; and

2. approve members for the ad-hoc committee.

E-67 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining the existing $250 million limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $25 million, effective May 1, 2008. Payment for this coverage is to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs, and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 21, 2008;

2. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for all properties required by the Federal government to be covered. Estimated premiums are not to exceed $3.5 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2008, to May 1, 2009; and

3. authorize the District’s Risk and Benefits Officer to be reimbursed for out-of-county travel expenses, pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses – School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Persons. These expenses are anticipated to exceed $2,500 to attend renewal and marketing meetings with underwriters in London-based and other European markets, provided such expenditures are funded from the available travel budget of the Office of Risk and Benefits Management.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NINETEEN CHARTER SCHOOLS, FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for Nineteen Charter Schools, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THREE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for three Community-Based Organizations, Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SCHOOL AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – School Audits.

E-90 AUDIT OF ADULT ESOL PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Adult ESOL Program.

E-106 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE MARCH 12, 2008, CONFERENCE SESSION ON ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES FOR 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to reschedule the 10:00 a.m., March 12, 2008, Conference Session on Attendance Boundaries for 2008-2009 to Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 10:00 a.m.

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. 017-GG06 – CHILLER SERVICE, is to purchase, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of all labormaterial and equipment, to furnish monthly air-conditioning, chiller-maintenance services, including water treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 14, 2007, through December 31, 2008. This supplement is required to provide these services to additional schools and facilities, which have been added to the contract as a result of new construction and equipment no longer under warranty with pending requests in the amount of $808,571.

Fund Source

0100 – General

 

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. HILL YORK SERVICE CORPORATION
10750 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ROBERT S. LAFFERTY

3. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,035,158
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $900,000

E-142 REJECT BID NO. 032-GG05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 032-GG05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER, to permit rebidding.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND X2 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 088-GG10 – STUDENT- SCHEDULING SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual service agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and X2 Development Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 088-GG10 – STUDENT- SCHEDULING SYSTEM, to provide a license for a student- scheduling system for the purpose of scheduling secondary school students, by school, effective February 13, 2008, moving forward indefinitely as follows:

1. X2 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
350 LINCOLN STREET, SUITE 250
HINGHAM, MA 02043
RICHARD V. DWYER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $1,682,888 for the initial three (3) years of the contract period.

E-144 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTERINTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BRYANT, MILLER, OLIVE, P.A. AND LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD KUPER, P.A., JOINTLY; NABORS, GIBLIN, & NICKERSON, P.A.; AND LIEBLER, GONZALEZ & PORTUONDO, P.A., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 048-HH10 – DISCLOSURE COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Bryant, Miller, Olive, P.A. and Law Offices of Richard Kuper, P.A., jointly; Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A.; and Liebler, Gonzalez & Portuondo, P.A., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 048-HH10 – DISCLOSURE COUNSEL, to provide legal advice and all necessary legal services related to disclosure requirements and obligations of the District associated with the issuance and/or refunding of Certificates of Participation (COPs), possible new and refunding General Obligation Bonds (GOBs), Revenue Anticipation Notes (RANs), Tax Anticipation Notes (TANs), Bond Anticipation Bonds (BANs), or any other authorized debt issuance, and to provide professional services in other related areas as appropriate, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective February 13, 2008, through February 2011, as follows:

1. BRYANT, MILLER, OLIVE, P.A.
101 NORTH MONROE STREET, SUITE 900
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
GEORGE A. SMITH, JR., P.A.

LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD KUPER, P.A.
226 EAST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33131
RICHARD KUPER, P.A., MANAGING PARTNER

2. LIEBLER, GONZALEZ & PORTUONDO, P.A.
44 WEST FLAGLER STREET
COURTHOUSE TOWER, 25^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33130
BERNARDO A. PORTUONDO, P.A.

3. NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A.
2502 ROCKY POINT DRIVE, SUITE 1060
TAMPA, FL 33607
JOHN R. STOKES, P.A.

E-145 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM 44 ON CONTRACT NO. 089-GG07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES

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

1. TERMINATE award of Item 44 on Contract No. 089-GG07 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES, effective February 13, 2008, as follows:

PRIMARY

JOMARRON, MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
90 N.W. 137 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON

2. Require that Jomarron, Mayra School Bus Service, of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performances and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award and Bonding Company Qualification, effective February 13, 2008.

E-146 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 029-HH03 – FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 029-HH03, FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2008, through March 27, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SAM TELL AND SON, INC.
58-51 MASPETH AVENUE
MASPETH, NY 11378
OWNER: MARC TELL, PRESIDENT

2. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N.W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $59,838.19.

E-200 PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.033, CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICS GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS SERVING ON SCHOOL BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEES

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

1. adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.033, Certification of Compliance with Ethics Guidelines for Persons Serving on School Board Advisory Committees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective February 13, 2008; and

2. to require individuals who are not employed by the Miami-Dade County School District and serve on School Board Advisory Committees to complete and sign a certificate indicating their intent to comply with applicable ethical guidelines.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., LOCATED AT 310 EAST 5 STREET, FOR THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary School, in order to extend the term for the period commencing June 1, 2008, and ending May 31, 2011, and to modify the cancellation provision. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, including the annual rental rate of $3,600, will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER (FORMERLY STATE SCHOOL “P-1”), (RELIEF FOR JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER AND DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL), LOCATED AT 11250 NW 86 STREET, DORAL

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 Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center (formerly State School “P-1”), as described in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM FRIENDSHIP TOWER, LTD., FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1551 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Friendship Tower, Ltd., for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 1551 NW 36 Street, Miami.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised)

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $10,536,390 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE RONALD W. REAGAN/ DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0744

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a not-to-exceed payment of $28,774.49 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, Project No. A-0744.

F-22 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-22 COMMISSIONING OF AN ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH RELOCATION, PROJECT NO. 00316900

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AND EAC CONSULTING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option with ADA Engineering, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) to provide civil engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH WILLIAMS-RUSSELL & JOHNSON, INC., LIVS ASSOCIATES, BERGER AVART, INC. (FORMERLY AVART, INC.,) AND EAC CONSULTING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option with Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc., LIVS Associates, Avart, Inc., and EAC Consulting, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) to provide structural engineering services under the same terms and conditions.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH PB AMERICAS, INC., SOARES DA COSTA CONTRACTOR, INC., AND URS CORPORATION TO PROVIDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the second additional one-year option of the Agreements with PB Americas, Inc., Soares Da Costa Contractor, Inc., and URS Corporation to provide Program Management Support Services, as follows:

1. per the amended terms and conditions approved by the Board on February 14, 2007; and

2. to retain the right to re-negotiate fees, terms and conditions for this option year as well as the final option year.

F-26 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH HALFACRE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #29, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00307100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Halfacre Construction Company, as the Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #29, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Little River Elementary School, Project No. 00307100, for convenience pursuant to the conditions stipulated in the agenda item.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS A REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #29, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00307100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of NAC Construction, Inc., as a replacement Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #29, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Little River Elementary School, Project No. 00307100, under the following considerations:

1. a total lump sum fee of $23,500 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-28 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-28 COMMISSIONING OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH RELOCATION, PROJECT NO. 00316900

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00254700
NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1”
(TO RELIEVE MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., Project No. 00254700, New Senior High School, State School “YYY-1” (to relieve Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian Senior high schools), in the total amount of $35,209,242 which includes a contingency in the amount of $1,700,000.

F-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PHASE II HVAC EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENT FOR:

PROJECT NO. 00376100
W.R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
13001 SW 26 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. 00376200
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
8601 SW 212 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. 00376300
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2153 NW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Phase II HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement, for:

1. Project No. 00376100, W.R. Thomas Middle School, in the amount of $1,345,814 which includes a contingency in the amount of $63,452;

2. Project No. 00376200, Centennial Middle School, in the amount of $1,253,557 which includes a contingency in the amount of $59,102; and

3. Project No. 00376300, Citrus Grove Middle School, in the amount of $1,217,202 which included a contingency in the amount of $57,388.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
PROJECT NO. A0109301
PULL-OUT PROJECT FROM PART 2 OF THE K-8 CONVERSION
AT FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., Project No. A0109301, Remodeling and Renovations, Pull-Out Project from Part 2 of the K-8 Conversion at Frank C. Martin K-8 Center, in the amount of $1,253,034 which includes a contingency in the amount of $59,668.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00178500
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178500, Modular Classroom Addition, John A. Ferguson Senior High School, for a credit of $719,871.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00177500
MODULAR ADDITION
HIBISCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18701 NW 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00177500, Modular Addition, Hibiscus Elementary School, for a credit of $536,170.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00177400
MODULAR ADDITION
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1160 NW 175 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00177400, Modular Addition, Scott Lake Elementary School, for a credit of $171,319.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0825S3141
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK)
MEADOWLANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4280 W 8 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0825S3141, Modular Classroom Addition (12-PK), Meadowlane Elementary School, for a credit of $5,794 and a time extension of 29 days.

F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. LP0024
DESIGN BUILD - RENOVATION OF SCIENCE CLASSROOMS HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2351 SE 12 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. LP0024, Design Build - Renovation of Science Classrooms, Homestead Senior High School, for an additional cost of $10,750.

F-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A01029
DESIGN BUILD - NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S "SS1")
SW 292 ST AND 194 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A01029, Design Build - New Middle School, South Dade Middle School (S/S "SS1"), for an additional cost of $77,008.

F-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A01017
REPLACEMENT FACILITY
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH
28401 SW 167 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01017, Replacement Facility, South Dade Senior High, for an additional cost of $107,161.

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00177600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52ND STREET, MIAMI 33178

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00177600, Modular Classroom Addition, John I. Smith Elementary School, for a credit of $144,845 and approve a time extension of 70 days.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 073-GG06 – FENCE-LINE AND LOT MAINTENANCE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 073-GG06 – FENCE-LINE AND LOT MAINTENANCE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence-line maintenance, lot maintenance, tractor mowing, mechanical clearing and collection, removal and proper disposal of bulk trash and debris, as needed, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) facilities, sites and locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 13, 2008, through February 12, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SFM SERVICES, INC.
9700 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE M. INFANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. TROMPEX CORPORATION
13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT

3. Require that M&B Lawn Maintenance of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective February 13, 2008.

4. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $1,712.50, from Crodon, Inc., for items 1 through 4.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,292,166.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 3 of the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase and prequalification limit of Munway Technology, Inc., as indicated on Attachment A, page 1 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the July 11, 2007 School Board meeting and in accordance the RFI (numbers 061-GG10 and 081-GG10), further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with The Law Offices of Isabel S. Martinez and the law firm of Toni L. Villaverde, PLLC, up to the maximum rates quoted in the RFI, for the respective practice area for a term of up to three years, with an additional two-year contract extension subject to further Board approval.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JORGE LI - DOAH CASE NO. 07-3792

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. Jorge Li, DOAH Case No. 07-3792, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHAEL SPAULDING - DOAH CASE NO. 07-3791 (replacement)

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. Michael Spauldinq, DOAH Case No. 07- 3791, terminating Respondent's employment.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. L.R. - CASE NO. 07- 056 (JACKSON) (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami- Dade Countv. Florida v. L.R., Case No. 07-056(Jackson), adopting the Hearing Officer's Recommended Order and permitting the student to return to Coral Reef Senior High School upon completion of two grading periods at the school the student is currently attending.

G-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S COMPLETION OF HER PERFORMANCE INITIATIVES AND DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF PERFORMANCE PAY INCREASE TO BE AWARDED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, determine the amount to be awarded, if any, to the School Board Attorney as a performance-based salary increase, in an amount not to exceed six percent (6%) of her base salary, and authorize payment thereof.

G-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AGREE UPON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S PERFORMANCE GOALS & INITIATIVES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, agree upon and approve the amended performance goals for the School Board Attorney for calendar year 2008 in accordance with her employment contract.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2008 AS DISCOVER LANGUAGES MONTH TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-16, endorsing February 2008 as Discover Languages Month to be observed in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-10 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2008 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-10, designating March 2008 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2008 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH,” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR, PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-15 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2008 as “Arts in Our Schools Month,” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-18 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING KELLY WELLS FOR HER MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TALENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-18, commending Kelly Wells for her many accomplishments and talents.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-17 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING JULIET CASANOVA-PEREZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-17 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Juliet Casanova-Perez for her actions which may have saved the life of student Sophie Howell.

H-7 request approval of resolution no. 08-20 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the Enlace Miami program for their contribution of A computer lab TO kendale elementary school

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-20,recognizing the ENLACE Miami program for their contribution of a computer lab to Kendale Elementary School.

H-8 INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DAYS REGULAR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES RECEIVE REMUNERATION WHILE SERVING AS MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE IN THE U.S. ARMED SERVICES OR NATIONAL GUARD FROM 17 TO 30 DAYS DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.11, Military Leave, to increase, to the extent permitted by law, the maximum number of days regular full-time employees receive remuneration while absent from their regular work during any calendar year from 17 to 30, when the employees are ordered by the Armed Services or National Guard to report for temporary active duty; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with all impacted labor unions to amend any applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions to reflect changes to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.11, Military Leave.

H-9 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE WORKFORCE HOUSING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent as follows:

1. to approve the Teacher Loan Program Guidelines, Attachment B-2 of the agenda item;

2. to allow a link on the District’s website to both the County’s Housing website and to the information received from the Developers Request For Information/Qualifications, Attachment C of the agenda item; and

3. to communicate to all teachers advising them that this information will be available on the District’s Web site.

H-10 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 08-19 RECOGNIZING THE COMMUNITY LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARYLOU FITZGIBBONS FERNANDEZ (withdrawal)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-19recognizing the community legacy and contributions of Marylou Fitzgibbons Fernandez.

H-12 REVIEW OF NEPOTISM RULES BY ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that Ethics Advisory Committee address whether School Board rules dealing with nepotism should be amended to include the prohibition of employment into managerial exempt and confidential exempt positions of relatives, related by blood or affinity to School Board Members, the Superintendent, and senior staff as defined in 112.3135 of FloridaStatutes. Upon completion of its review, the Ethics Advisory Committee should submit its recommendations to the School Board of Miami-Dade County by the April 16, 2008 regular Board meeting.

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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