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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Coral Reef Senior High School Violinist

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

- National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 5, 12 and 26, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 13, 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.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

Legislative Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF THE RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC (RFB&D) TO PROVIDE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED AUDIO TAPE PRODUCTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Unit of the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) to provide annual institutional memberships, conduct outreach activities, provide library services, and produce required audio tape products, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for RFB&D as the sole source provider of these services.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008.

C-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM WHICH INCREASES ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,600, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Best Buddies International, Inc., to provide a program which increases one-to-one friendship opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities in 17 middle schools, in an amount not to exceed $98,600, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2008.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE A COOPERATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE LOW VISION OR BLIND, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Blind Services, Florida Department of Education, to provide a cooperative school program for students who are low vision or blind, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS, FLORIDA, INC., FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SPORTS AND FITNESS TRAINING AND SPORTS COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Special Olympics Florida, Inc., for the continuation of a collaborative program to provide sports and fitness training and sports competition opportunities for students with cognitive impairments, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. extend this cooperative agreement annually for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with selected business sites to facilitate the operation of Project Victory school-to-work programs for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH STATE AND PRIVATE COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES TO PLACE STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS WITH THERAPISTS SERVING AS CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into clinical internship agreements with state and private colleges, and universities to place student physical and occupational therapists and student physical occupational and therapist assistants, with therapists serving as clinical instructors, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. extend the clinical internship agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

No local funds are required.

C-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH EARLY STEPS (FORMERLY EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS), PART C, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Early Steps (formerly Early Intervention Programs), Part C, to provide services to children ages birth to three, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION HEAD START, THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, AND THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MICCOSUKEE CORPORATION TO SERVE PREKINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with Redlands Christian Migrant Association Head Start, the Head Start Division of the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, and the Head Start Division of the Miccosukee Corporation to service preschool children with disabilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

2. renew the cooperative agreements for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-19 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH CHILDREN’S REHAB NETWORK; JACKSON INFANT TODDLER CENTER; PEDI PEC; AND PEDIATRIC ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT, CARE, HOUSING, AND EVALUATION SERVICES (PATCHES) TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE (PPEC) FACILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with the Children’s Rehab Network; Jackson Infant Toddler Center; PEDI PEC; and Pediatric Alternative Treatment, Care, Housing, and Evaluation Services (PATCHES) to provide services to children with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA CLUB CARE CENTER OPERATING CO., LIMITED, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PEDIATRIC AND ADULT UNIT EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Florida Club Care Center Operating Co., Limited, to provide services to students with disabilities in the pediatric and adult extended care facilities, effective September 14, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Shake-A-Leg Miami to facilitate the provision of educational and vocational experiences for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Miami-Dade College to facilitate the provision of educational and vocational experiences for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Miami to facilitate the operation of a Project SEARCH school-to-work program for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

C-29 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN UPPER CONSERVATORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Upper Conservatory for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MOUNT HERMON COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION, ON BEHALF OF RICHARD ALLEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Mount Hermon Community Educational Corporation, on behalf of Richard Allen Leadership Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.

C-38 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc., on behalf of Liberty City Charter School.

C-71 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL E-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY, LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER, AND NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School E-1, Arch Creek Elementary School, relief School for Biscayne Gardens Elementary, Linda Lentin K-8 Center, and North Miami Elementary School.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL CC-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR NARANJA ELEMENTARY AND PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School CC-1, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy relief school for Naranja Elementary and Pine Villa Elementary.

C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL DD-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY, LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER, AND IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School DD-1, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy relief school for Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary, Leisure City K-8 Center and Irving and Beatrice Peskoe Elementary.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THE ETHEL PERCY ANDRUS LEGACY AWARD WITH A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) FOR THE YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY AT MACARTHUR SOUTH

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

1. accept the Ethel Percy Andrus Legacy Award with a donation in the amount of $100,000, from American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) for The Young Men’s Academy at MacArthur South; and

2. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the awarding agency.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (revised)

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of South Florida to receive funds under the Mathematics and Science Partnership Program in the approximate amount of $323,335, for the grant period of March 3, 2008, through June 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 contractual agreement and program 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-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, Standards for Student Conduct, and pages to the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and made part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 12, 2008.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSROOM CENTER AT PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the University of Miami to establish a professional development classroom center at Pinecrest Elementary School and the allocation of funding in the amount of $24,000 from Title II Other Contracted Services to support establishment of the professional development classroom center.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 18, 2008 – FEBRUARY 14, 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 985.

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 March 13, 2008 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 March 13, 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. Jorge Coronado to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, ABAP Developer, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System

2. Mr. Asif Malik to the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Business Intelligence, MEP pay grade 21, ERP System

3. Ms. Michelle Provitch to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Change, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System, effective February 14, 2008

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 12, 2008, through February 27, 2008.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL DIANE D. DIALS – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER I
CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Diane D. Dials, Food Service Manager I, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ANDREA S. HOWARD – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Andrea S. Howard, 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-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL SHAKEYDA S. MINGO - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shakeyda S. Mingo, Bus Aide at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MARK A CORDOBA – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Mark A Cordoba, Microsystems Technician at Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HANNIBAL ROSA – TEACHER
CARIBBEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Hannibal Rosa, Teacher at Caribbean Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ROBERTO SOTOLONGO – CUSTODIAN
JOHN G. DUPUIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Roberto Sotolongo, Custodian at John G. Dupuis Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MONIQUE S. WOODS – PARAPROFESSIONAL
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 12, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Monique S. Woods, Paraprofessional at Robert Renick Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2008.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 3,2007-08 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVIEW (good cause)

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, 2007-08 General Fund Budget Review, decreasing revenues, and appropriations and reserves by ($31,246,689); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 5) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 10).

E-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH SUNTRUST BANK AND WACHOVIA BANK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 as otherwise determined by the Professional Services Contract Committee and authorize entering into contractual service agreements with SunTrust Bank and Wachovia Bank for one year, from September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009, with two additional one-year renewal options ending August 31, 2011 as needed to complete the ERP project.

E-26 AUCTION RATE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (COP), SERIES 2001B, 2002A&B, & 2007C CONVERSION UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 08-21 REPEALING RESOLUTION 08-14, AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION TO ADDITIONAL INTEREST RATE MODES FOR SERIES 2007C COP, AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF ANY OF THE SERIES 2001B, 2002A&B, & 2007C COP, AND AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION AND REPLACEMENT OF 2002A&B SWAPS, IF NEED BE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution 08-21 repealing Resolution 08-14, authorizing amendments to provide for conversion to additional interest rate modes for Series 2007C COPs, authorizing the refund of any of the Series 2001B, 2002A&B, & 2007C COPs, and authorizing the termination and replacement of 2002A&B Swap, if need be.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #090-GG10, SELF-INSURED CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM SERVICES: TRANSLATION, TRANSPORTATION, SURVEILLANCE & INVESTIGATION, MEDICARE SET-ASIDE AND COURT REPORTING

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Information (RFI) #090-GG10, Self-Insured Claims Administration Program Services: Translation, Transportation, Surveillance & Investigation, Medicare Set-Aside and Court Reporting; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

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. 044-EE10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES, is to provide respiratory therapist, registered nurse, and practical nurse services, for the education of students with disabilities, for whom such services have been identified as necessary, to access benefit from school-based education, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. This supplement is required due to an increase in the number of students requiring therapy and/or nursing services to access their education and be in compliance with their IEPs/504 Plans.

Fund Source
0100 – General

MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7855 N.W. 12TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
JEREMY SMITH, REGIONAL CONTROLLER

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $600,000

E-142 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF JANUARY 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of January 30, 2008, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 015-GG03 – CAFETERIA PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND CARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 015-GG03 – CAFETERIA PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND CARTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria preparation equipment, tables and carts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other District departments, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 27, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LACE FOODSERVICE CORPORATION
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. ABC RESTAURANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
1345 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33136
OWNER: ROBERT SOROTA, PRESIDENT

3. EAST BAY RESTAURANT SUPPLY
522 NORTH 12TH STREET
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
OWNER: JOHN BREZNIKAR, PRESIDENT

4. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $236,745.40.

E-144 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 036-GG05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 036-GG05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first-aid supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock and Stores and Mail Distribution, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MOORE MEDICAL, LLC
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050 ESTIMATE $39,243.60
OWNER: BONNIE SAMSEL, SUPERVISOR

SECONDARY

2. AARON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
6871 N.W. 37 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33147 ESTIMATE $37,400
OWNER: OMAR PARETS, PRESIDENT

3. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD, MAIL ROUTE E-255
MELVILLE, NY 11747 ESTIMATE $3,879.70
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD, MAIL ROUTE E-255
MELVILLE, NY 11747 ESTIMATE $910.80
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY

5. MEMCO, INC.
INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY SUPPLIES
10701 EAST WINNER ROAD, SUITE 230
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052 ESTIMATE $937.20
OWNER: JULIE MIDDLETON

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $42,639.07.

E-145 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 9, 10, 17, 18, 21, 22, AND 27 THROUGH 40, TO MIAMI TOURS LIMOUSINES, INC., ON CONTRACT NO. 067-GG07 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

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

1. TERMINATE award of Items 9, 10, 17, 18, 21, 22, and 27 through 40, to Miami Tours Limousines, Inc., on Contract No. 067-GG07 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICE, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, effective March 12, 2008, as follows:

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

2. Require that Miami Tours Limousines, Inc., 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 March 12, 2008.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 036-HH03 – FROZEN DAIRY AND FRUIT PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 036-HH03 – FROZEN DAIRY AND FRUIT PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of smoothies, frozen yogurt, milkshakes and frozen treats, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 29, 2008, through May 29, 2009, as follows:

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: KENNETH J. HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. Reject: Item 3 - Milkshake, low-fat, assorted flavors.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,979,539.62.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 043-HH06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICE: FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 043-HH06 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICE: FOOD SERVICE AND HOME-ECONOMICS LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest-control services, for school cafeterias and home-economics laboratories, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BRANDO SERVICES, INC.
18782 N.W. 53 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33055
OWNER: BRANDO BARBARAN, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. MIRANDA & SONS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
514 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405
OWNER: ISABEL MIRANDA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount of $108,420.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 044-HH02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT-CASE- MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 044-HH02 – PRINTING OF STUDENT-CASE-MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of Student-Case-Management Forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2009, as follows:

1. ATLANTIC BINDING AND LAMINATING, INC.
6535 NOVA DRIVE, SUITE 104
DAVIE, FL 33317-7426
OWNER: VICKI B. ARONSON, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $82,644.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 045-HH02 – SANITATION AND CLEANING-SUPPLY PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 045-HH02 – SANITATION AND CLEANING-SUPPLY PROGRAM, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation and cleaning-supply program, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 14, 2008, through May 13, 2010, as follows:

1. PORTION-PAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
400 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60622-6362
OWNER: MARVIN KLEIN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $880,002.14.

E-150 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ERNST & YOUNG LLP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 013-HH10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Ernst & Young LLP, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 013-HH10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES, to obtain the services of an independent certified public accounting firm, duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform an audit of the financial statements and records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, effective March 19, 2008, through March 18, 2011, as follows:

1. ERNST & YOUNG LLP
201 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 3000
MIAMI, FL 33131
MIKE PATTILLO, CPA, COORDINATING PARTNER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $1,054,555 for the initial three (3) years of the contract period, to perform yearly financial and compliance audits.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $242,740 for the initial three (3) years of the contract period, to perform yearly federal single audits.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4E-1.11, MILITARY LEAVE

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- 4E-1.11, Military Leave.

AGENDA FOR MEETING OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting

Consideration of Resolution 08-04:

(1) Repealing Resolution 08-03 for Certificates of Participation, Series 2007C, and approving conversion and remarketing or refunding of Auction Rate Securities;
(2) Supplementing Resolution 08-01 for Certificates of Participation, Series 2001B approving refunding of Auction Rate Securities; and
(3) Supplementing Resolution 08-02 for Certificates of Participation, Series 2002A and 2002B approving refunding of Auction Rate Securities and termination and replacement of interest rate exchange agreements

D. Other Business and Adjournment

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH McCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR USE OF 25 PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 3720-3750 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement with McCrory Design Associates, Ltd., for use of 25 faculty parking spaces by the Design and Architecture Senior High School, to extend the term from May 10, 2008, to May 9, 2009, at an annual rental amount of $8,580. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE BY TELEMUNDO OF A 241-SPACE PARKING LOT AT J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 735 WEST 23 STREET, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Telemundo Network, Inc. (as lessee), for the use by Telemundo of a 241-space parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, at a rental rate of $46,844.74 for the first year of the term commencing April 10, 2008, and ending April 9, 2012, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF DR. MANUEL C. BARREIRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORMERLY STATE SCHOOL “W-1” (RELIEF FOR DANTE B. FASCELL AND DR. BOWMAN FOSTER ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER), LOCATED AT 5125 SW 162 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 Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School, formerly State School “W-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, FORMERLY “ECC-1” (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD, PALM SPRINGS NORTH, SKYWAY AND CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 19200 NW 79 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 Spanish Lake Elementary Early Childhood Center, formerly “ECC-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SW 80 TERRACE AND THEORETICAL SW 110 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 “YYY-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION OF VINELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (RELIEF FOR PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL), LOCATED AT 8455 SW 119 STREET, MIAMI, TO A K-8 CENTER

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 conversion of Vineland Elementary School to a K-8 Center, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONVERSION OF LEEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO A K-8 CENTER (RELIEF FOR PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL), LOCATED AT 10343 SW 124 STREET, 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 conversion of Leewood Elementary School to a K-8 Center (relief for Palmetto Middle School), as described in the agenda item.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, FORMERLY STATE SCHOOL “BB-1” (RELIEF FOR RUTH K BROAD/BAY HARBOR AND VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL), LOCATED AT 201 182 DRIVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of Sunny Isles Beach Community School, formerly State School “BB-1,” as described in the agenda item.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, FORMERLY “ECC-3,” LOCATED AT THE SW CORNER OF THEORETICAL SW 163 COURT AND SW 47 STREET, 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 Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center Early Childhood Center, formerly “ECC-3,” as described in the agenda item.

F-10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, FORMERLY “ECC-2,” LOCATED AT 11950 SW 2 STREET, 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary Early Childhood Center, formerly “ECC-2,” as described in the agenda item.

F-11 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF STATE SCHOOL “E-1” (RELIEF FOR BISCAYNE GARDENS AND NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER), LOCATED AT 700 NE 137 STREET, NORTH 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 “E-1,” as described in the agenda item.

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

F-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE STATE SCHOOL P-1 (RELIEF FOR JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00252700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the State School P-1 (relief for John I. Smith Elementary School and Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center) school site, Project No. 00252700, at an approximate cost of $159,000.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF MC HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AND BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS LESS THAN $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM (replacement)

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, STATE SCHOOL “HHH-1,” (TO RELIEVE MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE, FELIX VARELA AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), A RE-USE OF STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1,” PROJECT NO. 00254600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for new State School “HHH-1” (to relieve Miami Southridge, Felix Varela and Miami Sunset senior high schools), a re-use of State School “YYY-1,” Project No. 00254600, under the following considerations:

1. a lump sum fee of $229,000 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-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO:

1. ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST AND BALANCE CONSULTANTS; AND

2. EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH EARL HAGOOD, INC., BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC., AND PRO-AIR COMPANY, INC. (revised)

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

1. issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firms as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Test and Balance Services Term Consultants; and

2. extend the current agreements with Earl Hagood Inc., Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc. and Pro-Air Company, Inc., for an additional six (6) month period, under the same terms and conditions.

F-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES FIRMS OF LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. (D/B/A MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC.); NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING & INSPECTION COMPANY, INC. (D/B/A BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.) AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with Law Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. (d/b/a MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.); Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc., Professional Engineering & Inspection Company, Inc. (d/b/a Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.) and Professional Services Industries, Inc. for an additional six (6) month period, under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-29 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH GERRITS CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #10, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT: (revised)

MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY
PROJECT NO. A01140

EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
PROJECT NO. 00277800

DR. HENRY W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY
PROJECT NO. 00260000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Gerrits Construction, Inc., as the Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #10, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Miami Park Elementary, Project No. A01140, Earlington Heights Elementary, Project No 00277800 and Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary, Project No. 00260000, for convenience pursuant to the conditions stipulated in the agenda item.

F-30 COMMISSIONING OF VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #10, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00277800 AND DR. HENRY W. MACK/WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00260000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Veitia Padron Incorporated as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #10, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Earlington Heights Elementary, Project 00277800; and Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary, Project No. 00260000, under the following terms and conditions:

1. a total lump sum fee of $51,624 for pre-construction services ($9,590 for Earlington Heights Elementary and $42,034 for Dr. Henry W. Mack/West Little River Elementary); and

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

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00264303
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #9 - PHASE II
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7460 SW 118 STREET, PINECREST, FL (replacement)

F-33 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00400000
EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL AND HVAC UPGRADES AT
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUILDING
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (replacement)

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A074201
SITE PREPARATION
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
11700 NW HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD., HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A074201, Site Preparation, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, for an additional cost of $1,077,092 and a time extension of 37 days.

F-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00178400
MODULAR ADDITION
HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7750 SW 136 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00178400, Modular Addition, Howard Drive Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,869.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 021-HH12 – GREASE TRAP & SEPTIC- TANK REPLACEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-HH12 – GREASE TRAP & SEPTIC-TANK REPLACEMENT, to establish a contract with an approved pool of vendors, to furnish, install and/or remove, quantities, as may be required, of interceptors (grease traps and septic tanks), for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2010, as follows:

1. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
12650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: GABRIEL POU, PRESIDENT

2. CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING & SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR, INC.
10360 S.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT

3. VALOU ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. RUSSCOS PLUMBING
15980 S.W. 109 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: LESLIE V. MCMILLAN, PRESIDENT

4. WIS’S ENGINEERING, LLC
37 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: WISCONSIN MCLACHLAN, MANAGER

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 008-HH11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No 008-HH11 – FIRE-ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, materials, and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair, and maintain fire-alarm systems, at various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE #C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DARYL DULANEY, C.E.O.

PRIMARY

3. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE #C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DARYL DULANEY, C.E.O.

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATE

6. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE #C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

7. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE #C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

8. FLORIDA STATE FIRE AND SECURITY
3921 S.W. 47 AVENUE, #1004
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: INTEGRATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INC.

PRIMARY

9. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE #C-9
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,900,000.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 004-HH06 – DOORS: WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 004-HH06 – DOORS: WOOD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wooden doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 12, 2008, through March 11, 2009, as follows:

1. AMPCO PRODUCTS, INC.
11400 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: LARRY BOECKLEN, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $124,411.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

TARAFA CONSTRUCTION, INC. vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 04-00836-CA 06; ASSOCIATED WITH WLRN-CHANNEL 17 PROJECT NO. A0786 [THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BROADCAST TOWER AND TRANSMITTER BUILDING]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement between Dielectric and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, involving a portion of the litigation, in the case of Tarafa Construction, Inc. vs. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 04-00836-CA 06), an authorize payment to Dielectric of $484,903 from the Project's contract balance, thus providing for: the manufacturer furnishing and installing a new broadband main antenna with a five-year warranty, providing ownership of the backup antenna, providing the engineering and reinforcement of the tower and permanent connection of the backup antenna as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

G-2 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

ONE CROW, INC. vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 07-00624-CA-11; ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. SK-0049 (REBID) [SHADOWLAWN (PROJECT NO. SK-0049 (REBID) SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW MUSIC SUITE, NEW PARKING AREA AND SAFETY-TO-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement reached with One Crow, Inc. in the case of One Crow, Inc. vs. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 07-00624-CA 11) and authorize payment to One Crow in the amount of $25,000.00 for termination expenses and as full and final settlement of this case.

G-3 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

CRISAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 03-12504 CA 13; ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A0491/A0491-A [OTC/ESE SUITE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS, CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement with The Mountbatten Surety Company, Inc. and The Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland in the case of Crisal Construction Co., Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 03-12504 CA 13 and authorize payment in the amount of $210,063 in the manner prescribed in the agenda item and as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement.

G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA vs. BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC. (BCA), CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 05-22037 CA 25

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement with Betancourt, Castellon Associates, Inc. in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida vs. Betancourt, Castellon Associates, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Case No. 05-22037 CA 25 with BCA performing the remediation work as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

G-5 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED DEFENDANT IN THE MATTER OF:
YVROSE JOSEPH, PARENT OF A.S., JR. (A MINOR) v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND JAYNE BAKER, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 08-04116 CA-11

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of Jayne Baker, individually named Defendant, in the matter of Yvrose Joseph, Parent of A.S., Jr. (a minor), et al. v. Miami-Dade County School Board and Jayne Baker, Circuit Court Case No. 08-04116 CA-11.

G-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANDREA HOUSTON, DOAH CASE NO. 07-5803

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County v. Andrea Houston, DOAH Case No. 07-5803.

G-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE THE RECAPTURE OF FUNDS MISAPPROPRIATED BY EMPLOYEES AND VENDORS (replacement)

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. 08-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4, 2008, AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-29, recognizing April 27 through May 4, 2008, as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DISTRICT ADVISORY PANEL FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ADOPT THE UNIVERSAL USE OF PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE FOR ALL COMMUNICATION WHEN REPRESENTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to accept the recommendations of the Superintendent’s District Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities to adopt the universal use of People First Language for all communications when representing Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 RESOLUTION NO. 08-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR AS THE ONLY STATE OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL WINNER AND RECOGNIZING RUI YANG OF MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR AS ONE OF ONLY TWO STATE OF FLORIDA STUDENT WINNERS OF THE 2007-2008 SIEMENS AWARDS FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT IN MATH AND SCIENCE (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-27, recognizing Miami Palmetto Senior High School as the only High School in Florida to win the 2007-2008 Siemens Awards For Advanced Placement and recognizing Rui Yang of Miami Palmetto Senior High as one of the two students in the State of Florida to win the 2007-2008 Siemens Awards For Advanced Placement in math and science.

H-5 RESOLUTION NO. 08-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE INTEL SCIENCE AWARD (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-30 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Alexander Li, Yunxin (Joy) Jiao and Chen Lossos for being named semifinalists for the Intel Science Talent Search 2008 (Intel STS).

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-22 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN (MMAP) TRUST, THE FLORIDA MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (MLK) LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL AND SUCCESSFUL TRAINING EACH ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TO OUR STUDENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-22, commending Metro-Miami Action Plan (MMAP) Trust, The Florida Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Leadership Academy for the exceptional and successful training each organizations provides to our students.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-25 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM FOR THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-25, recognizing the Felix Varela Senior High School soccer team for their championship performance.

H-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 08-23 PROCLAIMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-23 proclaiming April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE REPORT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO ENSURE THE COORDINATED AND TIMELY INSTALLATION OF ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SAFETY DEVICES FOR THE OPENING OF NEW EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY TEAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Report on the development of procedural guidelines with the Miami-Dade County Public Works Department and the Florida Department of Transportation, to ensure the coordinated and timely installation of all traffic control safety devices for the opening of new educational facilities.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2008 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH AND APRIL 13-19, 2008 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-33 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2008 as School Library Media Month and April 13-19, 2008, as National Library Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: 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- 8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances—Board Meetings.

H-12 TIME LIMIT ON PUBLIC HEARING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances – Board Meetings, to strike language in paragraph 4 under Section I.A., that limits the length of the Public Hearing.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-26 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2008, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-26 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2008, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-28 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING APRIL 14 THROUGH APRIL 18 AS TEACH FOR AMERICA WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-28, recognizing April 14 through April 18, 2008 as Teach For America Week in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SEYMOUR GELBER ADULT DAY CARE CENTER INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM WITH "AT RISK YOUTH FROM THE YOUNG MEN'S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR SOUTH (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-32, recognizing the Seymour Gelber Adult Day Care Center intergenerational program with “at risk” youth from The Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at MacArthur South.

H-16 PRELIMINARY AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop with the Board to discuss the findings, provide clarification, and present a plan of corrective action in response to the preliminary audit findings report of February 15, 2008, by Office of the Auditor General of the State of Florida.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS FOR THEIR SECOND 6A STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-31 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the Miami Norland Senior High School Vikings for their outstanding sportsmanship in winning their second 6A State Boys Basketball Championship in three years.

H-18 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, OBSERVED DURING THE THIRD WEEK IN MARCH EACH YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the National Poison Prevention Week observed during the third week in March each year.

H-19 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ, BOARD MEMBER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Libia Pérez as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Dr. Marta Pérez, effective March 13, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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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