10:00 A.M.
CONFERENCE SESSION ATTENDANCE
BOUNDARIES
1:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
- Southwest Miami Senior High School Singer
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 11, 18, 20
and 25, 2008
APPROVAL
OF BOARD MINUTES: March 12, 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
A-2
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S DOWNSIZING AND REORGANIZATION OF SELECTED
DISTRICT OFFICES AND REGIONAL CENTER OFFICES (revised)
1.
APPROVE THE PROPOSED DOWNSIZING AND REORGANIZATION OF SELECTED
DISTRICT OFFICES AND REGIONAL CENTER OFFICES
2.
DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
3.
ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY NEW MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
4.
APPOINT AND ASSIGN MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
5.
APPROVE CHANGE OF TITLE TO MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
6.
APPROVE CHANGE OF PAY GRADE TO MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
7.
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS IN THE
REORGANIZATION, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD
RECOMMENDED: That
effective June 30, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve the
proposed downsizing and reorganization of selected District Offices and
Regional Center Offices, specifically, the consolidation of six Regional Center
Offices into four Regional Center Offices and the elimination of the central
office of the School Improvement Zone.
2. Authorize the
Superintendent to terminate the impacted lease agreements resulting from the
consolidation of the Regional Center Offices.
3. Delete the
following Managerial Exempt (MEP) positions:
a.
Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 28
b.
Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development, MEP pay grade 28
c.
Chief of Staff, MEP pay grade 27
d.
Associate Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 26
e.
Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instructional Support, MEP pay
grade 26
f.
Associate Superintendent, School Improvement Zone, MEP pay grade 26
g.
Assistant Superintendent, Special Projects, MEP pay grade 25
4. Establish and Classify
new MEP positions:
a.
Deputy Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 28
b.
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Evaluation, and Technology,
MEP pay grade 27
c.
Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment, MEP pay grade 27
d.
Associate Superintendent, Professional Development and Educational
Services, MEP pay grade 27
5. Appoint and
assign MEP personnel:
a.
Freddie Woodson, Associate Superintendent, School Operations, MEP
pay grade 26 to Deputy Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 28
b.
Carolyn Spaht, Chief of Staff, MEP pay grade 27 to Associate
Superintendent, Human Resources, Evaluation, and Technology, MEP pay grade 27
c.
Antoinette Dunbar, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum and
Instruction, MEP pay grade 28 to Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and
Assessment, MEP pay grade 27
d.
Ava Byrne, Deputy Superintendent, Professional Development, MEP
pay grade 28 to Associate Superintendent, Professional Development and
Educational Services, MEP pay grade 27
6. Approve change
of title to MEP positions:
a.
Associate Superintendent, Intergovernmental Affairs, Grants
Administration and Community Services, MEP pay grade 27 to Associate
Superintendent, Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration, MEP pay
grade 27
7. Approve change
of pay grade to MEP positions:
a.
Chief of Police/District Security, MEP pay grade 26 to Chief of
Police/District Security, MEP pay grade 25
b.
Chief of Accountability and System-wide Performance, MEP pay grade 26 to
Chief of Accountability and System-wide Performance, MEP pay grade 25
8. Authorize the
Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments in the reorganization, if
necessary, and report in writing to the Board.
B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL
EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-4
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND
RELATED SERVICES TO PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $242,277, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of
Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to profoundly mentally
handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed $242,277, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.
The appropriation for this item
will be included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Tentative Budget to be
recommended for adoption in July 2008.
C-7
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS
WITH SEVEN INTERPRETER OR CAPTION/COMPUTER-ASSISTED REALTIME TRANSCRIPTION
(CART) REFERRAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
OR CAPTION/CART SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $487,000, EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to amend existing contractual agreements with Accessible Communication for the
Deaf, Inc.; Carmazzi of Florida, Inc.; CODA Link, Inc.; Deaf Services Bureau,
Inc.; Florida Realtime Reporting Services, Inc.; Innovative Communication
Services for the Deaf, LLC; and Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc., to
provide American Sign Language Interpreter or Caption/Computer Assisted
Realtime Transcription (CART) services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students,
in an amount not to exceed $487,000, effective April 17, 2008, through June 30,
2008.
The appropriation for this item is
included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the
2007-2008 Adopted Budget.
C-8
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE VOLUNTARY PREKINDERGARTEN
SUMMER PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2008, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
implement the Voluntary Prekindergarten Summer Program as mandated by Florida State
Statute 1002.61, from June 9, 2008, through July 30, 2008, for an estimated 250 students.
No
local funds are required.
C-16
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RISE
SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF RISE ACADEMY – SOUTH DADE CHARTER SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school
contractual agreement with Rise Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rise Academy – South Dade Charter School for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009
school year and ending on June 30, 2018.
C-17
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. amend
the name of the charter school from The City of Hialeah Charter School to The
City of Hialeah Educational Academy; and
2. approve
the charter school contractual agreement with The City of Hialeah, Florida, on
behalf of The City of Hialeah Educational Academy as a charter
school-in-a-municipality, for a term of five years, commencing with the
2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.
C-18
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TREE OF
KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING
ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school
contractual agreement with Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, Inc., on behalf
of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy for a term of five years, commencing with
the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.
C-20
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract
with Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy, for a term of ten years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and
ending June 30, 2018.
C-30
MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2007 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive Miami-Dade County
Public Schools’ 2007 United Way Campaign Final Report.
C-50
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
CASE
NO: SM-44 (2007-2008) GRADE: 07
DOB: 05-30-93
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-44 (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
CASE
NO: SM-46 (2007-2008) GRADE: 11
OB: 07-05-91
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-46 (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
CASE
NO: SM-48 (2007-2008) GRADE: 10
DOB: 03-04-92
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-48 (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-53
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
CASE
NO: SM-49 (2007-2008) GRADE: Adult Ed.
DOB: 03-02-90
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-49 (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-54
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
CASE
NO: SM-50 (2007-2008) GRADE: Adult Ed.
DOB: 04-01-89
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-50 (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
CASE
NO: SM-57 (2007-2008) GRADE: 08
DOB: 11-30-93
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-57 (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
CASE
NO: SM-58 (2007-2008) GRADE: 08
DOB: 09-04-92
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-58 (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-57
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
CASE
NO: SM-59 (2007-2008) GRADE: 10
DOB: 05-21-92
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel
the student specified in the supplemental material SM-59 (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
PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR
NON-SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SITES:
ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE
DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR NON-ZONE SITES – JUNE 3, 4, AND 5, 2008, AND FOR THE LAST
THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL FOR ZONE SITES – JUNE 9, 10, AND 11, 2008
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
approve for June 3, 4, and 5,
2008, a reduction of the school day for non-School Improvement Zone sites:
·
elementary schools to five (5)
hours and 15 minutes;
·
K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and
15 minutes;
·
middle schools to five (5) hours
and 30 minutes;
·
senior high schools to four (4)
hours and 30 minutes;
2. approve for June 9, 10, and 11, 2008, a
reduction of the school day in all School Improvement Zone sites:
·
elementary schools to six (6)
hours and 15 minutes;
·
middle schools to a minimum of six
(6) hours and 40 minutes;
·
senior high schools to five (5)
hours and 30 minutes; and
3. authorize the Superintendent to make any special
adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.
C-80
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE OUTREACH SERVICES TO REFUGEE YOUTH AND
FAMILIES THROUGH THE PARENT ACADEMY
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1. enter
into a contractual agreement to receive funding from Gulf Coast Jewish Family
Services, Inc., to provide outreach services to refugee youth and families
through The Parent Academy, in the approximate amount of $42,500, for the
grant period of April 1, 2008, through September 30, 2008;
2. extend
this program and contractual agreement, as authorized through official
notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the
program; and
3. direct
Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as
amended by the awarding agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically
to the Board.
C-81
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT a GRANT AWARD
FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC
CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT 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 Education (FLDOE) for funding
under the Public Charter School Grant Program for the Summerville Advantage Academy in the approximate amount of $197,600, for the grant period of January 18, 2008, through December 31, 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 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
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOR
FUNDING OF THE HIV/AIDS EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE YOUTH
RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY UNDER IMPROVING THE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF
YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH COORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS
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 Health and Human Services,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for funding under Improving the
Health, Education and Well-Being of Young People through Coordinated School
Health Programs in the approximate amount of $1,688,955, for the grant period
of March 1, 2008, through February 28, 2013;
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 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 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL
BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.18, BOARD RECORDS—PUBLIC
ACCESS
PROPOSED
REPEAL TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.051,
FEES—PHOTOCOPY OF PUBLIC RECORDS
D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-1
REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SIGNATURE GARDENS
FOR SERVICES RELATING TO THE M-DCPS CELEBRATION LUNCHEON ON MAY 17, 2008,
HONORING THE 2007 RECIPIENTS OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Signature Gardens to provide services
relating to the National Board Certified Teacher Celebration Luncheon that will
be held on May 17, 2008. There will be no cost to the District.
D-2
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE DISTRICT-WIDE ZELDA GLAZER WRITING INSTITUTE AND
HOLOCAUST INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND AUTHORIZE THE
SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. implement the district-wide Zelda Glazer Writing Institute and the Holocaust Institute Professional Development initiative;
2. enter into contractual
agreements with the University of Miami in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to
deliver the two institutes listed on page 1 of the Board item; and
3. allocate funding in the
amount of $120,000 from Title II, Part A to support the district-wide Zelda
Glazer Writing Institute and the Holocaust Institute Professional
Development initiative.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the Federal Programs Fund
(Contracted Program Fund) for 2007-2008.
D-20
PERSONNEL
ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS,
REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 15, 2008 – MARCH 13, 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 986.
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 April 17, 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
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 17, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the
exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item, The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:
1. Ms.
Luz Cotes to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Interface
Development, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System;
2. Ms. Melanye
Haywood to the open budgeted position of ERP Team Leader, Budget Control,
MEP pay grade 21, ERP System, effective March 24, 2008; and
3. Ms.
Lorraine Herrera to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Data
Conversion, MEP pay grade 17, ERP System.
D-23
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 28, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 31, 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 28, 2008, through March 31, 2008.
D-45
PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10,
ATTENDANCE AREAS 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009
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 Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2007-2008 and
2008-2009.
D-55
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
BARBARA
J. QUEROL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
J
ACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Ms. Barbara J. Querol, 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.
D-56
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
MAIRA
OCANA – SECURITY MONITOR
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Ms. Maira Ocana, Security Monitor, Kendale Lakes Elementary School, for 30workdays without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-57
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JAVIER LLERA – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Javier Llera,
Security Monitor at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of
a hearing, if requested.
D-58
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING
APPEAL
SHAKEVIA L. COOPER - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shakevia L. Cooper, Bus Aide at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-59
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING
APPEAL
ANA G. CHAVARRIA – SATELLITE
ASSISTANT
JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Ms. Ana G. Chavarria, effective as of the close of the workday on April 16, 2008.
D-61
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ELIZABETH
J. HUDSON – ASSISTANT FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Ms. Elizabeth J. Hudson, Assistant Food Service Manager, at John F. Kennedy Middle School, for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a
hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-62
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TAMARA Y. VAIL – BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Ms. Tamara Y. Vail, Bus Aide at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30
calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or
grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-63
RECOMMENDED
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
HUMBERTO J. MIRET – ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised 2)
RECOMMENDED: That
effective April 16, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend
Mr. Humberto J. Miret, Assistant Principal at Coral Gables Senior High School, for five workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if
requested.
E. INNOVATION,
EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2008
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly
Financial Report for the period ending February 2008.
E-25
AUTHORIZATION
FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $600 MILLION IN CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZED
BY RESOLUTION 08-36 AND APPOINTMENT OF UNDERWRITING TEAMS AND DISCLOSURE
COUNSEL(S)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve Resolutions 08-36 authorizing
the issuance of up to $600 million in Certificates of Participation, in one or
more Series to fund the construction, reconstruction and renovation of projects
listed on Attachment A; and
2. assign the proposed Underwriting Team
chosen from the Approved Underwriters List and Disclosure Counsel listed on
Attachment B.
E-26
ADOPT
RESOLUTION 08-37 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $187 MILLION IN REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2008B
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 08-37
authorizing the issuance of up to $187 million in Revenue Anticipation Notes.
E-27
ADOPT
RESOLUTION 08-38 ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF A LETTER OF CREDIT AS LIQUIDITY AND
CREDIT SUPPORT FOR THE CONVERSION AND REMARKETING OF $57,950,000 SERIES 2003A
MULTI-MODAL CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SUBJECT TO TERMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
SCHOOL BOARD AND OTHER CONDITIONS, AND APPOINTING WACHOVIA BANK, NA AS LETTER
OF CREDIT PROVIDER, AND REMARKETING AGENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve Resolution 08-38 accepting the
offer of a Letter of Credit as Liquidity and Credit Support for the conversion
and remarketing of $57,950,000 Series 2003A Multi-Modal Certificates of
Participation subject to terms satisfactory to the School Board and other
conditions; and
2. appoint Wachovia Bank, NA as Letter of
Credit Provider and Remarketing Agent.
E-36
REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN
THE CITY’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FROM JUNE 9, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2008
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the
City’s summer camp programs from June 9, 2008, through August 1, 2008.
E-37
REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE 2008 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to
sponsor the 2008 Summer Food Service Program for Children.
E-86
REVIEW
OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWENTY-TWO 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 Twenty-two Charter Schools Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007 listed in the agenda item.
E-87
INTERNAL
AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal
Audit Report – Selected Schools.
E-88
AUDITOR
GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S REPORT NO. 2008-158, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FINANCIAL, OPERATIONAL, AND FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Auditor
General’s Report No. 2008-158, Miami-Dade County District School Board
Financial, Operational, and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended
June 30, 2007.
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. 129-FF11 –
FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTION, is to purchase, at firm unit prices,
inspection and testing of engineered and pre-engineered fire-suppression
systems and additional services, for Maintenance Operations, to maintain
safety-to-life systems current with fire standards, during the term of the
contract, effective October 11, 2006, through September 30, 2008. This supplement is required inasmuch as the original bid amount estimated by the
originating department, only included monthly inspections and testing, and did
not include an amount for additional services and repairs.
Fund Source
Various
MIAMI FIRE
EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: VALERIE
ANN DEVILLE, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $326,617
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $180,600
E-142
REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN
GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6GX13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases
made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 -- Purchase
Approval.
E-143
PARTIAL
AWARD BID NO. 016-GG03 – CAFETERIA–STORAGE EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 016-GG03 –
CAFETERIA-STORAGE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria-storage equipment, for the
Department of Food and Nutrition and other District departments, during the
term of the bid, effective April 16, 2008, through June 26, 2009, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. ABC
RESTAURANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
1345 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33136
OWNER:
ROBERT SOROTA, PRESIDENT
2. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES
COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI,
FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT
ALTERNATE
3. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES
COMPANY
8966 NE 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT
4. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated
amount of $ 131,649.82.
E-144
AWARD
BID NO. 014-GG03 – CAFETERIA-SERVING LINES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 014-GG03 – CAFETERIA-SERVING LINES,
to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
cafeteria-serving lines, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other
District departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 16, 2008,
through March 27, 2009, as follows:
1. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES
COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER:
JUDITH MERRITT
2. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$498,187.80.
E-145
PARTIAL
AWARD BID NO. 069-GG08 – ART SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 069-GG08 – ART SUPPLIES, to
purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies,
for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 16, 2008, through April 15, 2010, as follows:
1.
AFP INDUSTRIES,
INC.
P.O.
BOX 43-0747
SOUTH
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $44,456.28
OWNER:
VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT
2.
C AND F POTTERY
SUPPLY
3241
E. 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $240
OWNER:
OLIVIA SUAZO, PRESIDENT
3.
COMMERCIAL ART
SUPPLY
DIV.
CAS INDUSTRIES, INC.
935
ERIE BOULEVARD EAST
SYRACUSE, NY 13210 ESTIMATE
$109,924.40
OWNER:
DONALD COHN, PRESIDENT
4.
CUTLASS
ENTERPRISES, INC./BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431
ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE
$2,916
OWNER:
JOAN RONNUCK, PRESIDENT
5.
ELISCU &
COMPANY, INC.
P. O. BOX 7009
TEMPE, AZ 85281 ESTIMATE $432.50
OWNER:
SUSAN J. ELISCU, PRESIDENT
6.
LAGUNA CLAY
COMPANY
409
KANE COURT
OVIEDO, FL 32765 ESTIMATE $71,550
OWNER:
JON BROOKS, PRESIDENT
7.
PYRAMID SCHOOL
PRODUCTS
6510
NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE
$262,030.20
OWNER:
JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT
8.
SAX ARTS AND
CRAFTS
2725
S. MOORLAND ROAD
NEW
BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $3,037
OWNER:
DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, C.E.O.
9. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE AND
COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009
S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 ESTIMATE $32,070
OWNER:
DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT
10. TRIARCO ARTS AND CRAFTS, LLC
2600 FERNBROOK LAND, SUITE 100
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 ESTIMATE $1,081.80
OWNER: PHIL NIEMUEYER,
PRESIDENT
11.
WINDTREE
ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O.
BOX 810700
BOCA
RATON, FL 33481-0700 ESTIMATE $6,142
OWNER:
LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT
12.
Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$533,880.18.
E-146
PARTIAL
AWARD BID NO. 031-HH05 – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 031-HH05
– PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC, to establish a contract, with an approved
pool of vendors, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be
required, of multipurpose xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution
stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 16, 2008, through April 15,
2010, as follows:
1.
OFFICE DEPOT
2100 OLD
GERMANTOWN RD, BSDSFLS
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
OWNER: STEVE
ODLAND, C.E.O.
2.
MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILIPS
HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: SUTTON
MCGEHEE, C.E.O.
3.
MIRITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
16011 S.W. 154 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33187
OWNER: TITOE MIRIKI, PRESIDENT
4.
CONSOLIDATED PAPERS, INC.
6043 N.W. 167
STREET, A-25
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER:
MAURICIO MONTEJO, PRESIDENT
5. MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILLIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: SUTTON MCGEHEE, C.E.O.
6. OFFICE DEPOT
2100 OLD GERMANTOWN RD, BSDSFLS
DELRAY BEACH , FL 33445
OWNER: STEVE
ODLAND, C.E.O.
7.
MIRITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
16011 S.W. 154 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33187
OWNER: TITOE MIRIKI, PRESIDENT
8.
Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total
estimated amount of $5,925,904.32.
E-147
TERMINATION OF CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NO. 009-GG10 – ADVERTISING SALES AND ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE
BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM,
BETWEEN THESCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DD
MARKETING, INC.
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
TERMINATE Contractual Services
Agreement No. 009-GG10, ADVERTISING SALES AND ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE
BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM,
between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and DD Marketing, Inc.,
effective April 16, 2008, as follows:
DD MARKETING, INC.
504 GRAND AVENUE
PUEBLO, CO 81003
OWNER: DAN DEROSE, PRESIDENT
E-200
PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.17,
CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, Citizen
Appearances—Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule
with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 16,
2008.
E-201
PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4E-1.11,
MILITARY LEAVE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.11,
Military Leave, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 16, 2008.
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 April 16, 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 08-05
for Certificates of Participation, Series 2008, to be issued in one or more
series
D. Other Business and Adjournment
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F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
REFORM
F-1
AUTHORIZATION
TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATION
NO. 03 OF THE APRIL 2007 LAND USE CYCLE, ANTHONY BALZEBRE TRUST, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF NW 107 AVENUE AND NW 12 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY
DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER
THE 2003 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in
connection with Application No. 03 of the April 2007 Land Use Cycle, Anthony
Balzebre Trust, located on the northwest corner of NW 107 Avenue and NW 12
Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to
educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $3,283,434.
F-2
AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO THE
CITY OF DORAL FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8
CENTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS 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 the
necessary documents to dedicate land to the City of Doral for right-of-way
purposes adjacent to Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, formerly known as State School “P-1.”
F-3
RENEWAL OF THE LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST
CHURCH, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the
lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor) and Hosanna Community
Baptist Church, Inc. (as Lessee), for use of the parking facilities at Olinda
Elementary School. The term of the renewal period will commence August 2, 2008, and end August 1, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement
will remain unchanged.
F-4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE
NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE
BY THE DISTRICT OF SGT. JOSEPH DELANCY PARK, LOCATED AT 14450 BOGGS DRIVE, AND
BY THE COUNTY OF FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 14250 BOGGS DRIVE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the
Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with
Miami-Dade County for use by the district of Sgt. Joseph Delancy Park, located
at 14450 Boggs Drive, and by the county of Frank C. Martin Elementary School,
located at 14250 Boggs Drive, under substantially the terms and conditions
noted in the agenda item.
F-5
WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-5
AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:
1) FINALIZE
NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR JOINT
USE OF FACILITIES AT STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI
KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT SW 80 TERRACE AND
THEORETICAL SW 110 AVENUE, MIAMI, AND THE ADJACENT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY KENDALL
INDIAN HAMMOCKS PARK;
2)
FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE; AND
3)
CANCEL THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR
HIGH SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE WITH THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE PROPOSED JOINT USE
AGREEMENT
F-6
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF CUTLER
BAY FOR THE USE BY THE DISTRICT OF CUTLER RIDGE PARK, LOCATED AT 10100 SW 200
STREET, AND BY THE TOWN OF THE PLAYFIELD AND PARKING LOT AT CUTLER RIDGE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 20210 CORAL SEA ROAD
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize
negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Cutler Bay for
the use by the District of Cutler Ridge Park, located at 10100 SW 200 Street,
and by the Town of the playfield and parking lot at Cutler Ridge Elementary
School, located at 20210 Coral Sea Road, under substantially the terms and
conditions noted above.
F-7
AUTHORIZE
THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO FACILITATE THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SIDEWALK ALONG MICHIGAN AVENUE BETWEEN 2ND STREET
AND 4TH STREET, ADJACENT TO SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
LOCATED AT 1050 4TH STREET, MIAMI BEACH; AND
AUTHORIZE
THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE A STRIP
OF BOARD-OWNED LAND ALONG 4TH STREET (APPROXIMATELY 3,017 SQUARE
FEET IN AREA), ADJACENT TO SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Superintendent to
finalize negotiations and execute a License Agreement with the City of Miami
Beach to facilitate the reconstruction of the sidewalk along Michigan Avenue
between 2nd Street and 4th Street, adjacent to South
Pointe Elementary School under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in
the agenda item; and
2. authorize the Chair and Secretary to
execute the necessary documents to dedicate a strip of Board-owned land along 4th Street (approximately 3,017 square feet in area), adjacent to South Pointe
Elementary School, to the City of Miami Beach for right-of-way purposes.
F-8
AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY FOR USE OF A PAVED PARCEL
LOCATED UNDERNEATH STATE ROAD 878 AT SW 80 STREET AND 71 AVENUE, FOR THE STAGING
OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BUSES AND FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING STUDENTS RIDING THE
METRORAIL (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease
agreement with the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, for use of a paved
parcel located underneath State Road 878 at SW 80 Street and SW 71 Avenue, for
the staging of District school buses and for loading and unloading students
riding the Metrorail, at an annual rental rate of $1, and substantially in
conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.
F-20
AUTHORITY
TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. adjust the capital budget
in the amount of $827,045 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
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE LEEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - MODULAR ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 00409100
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
services for the modular addition at the Leewood Elementary School, Project No.
00409100, at an approximate cost of $218,800.
F-22
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE STATE
SCHOOL LLL AT THE MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT
NO. A01018
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or
his designee to:
1. execute
an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant
conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for
planned improvements at the State School LLL at Miami Carol City Senior High School site, Project No. A01018, at an approximate cost of $377,354 which is
included in the construction contract; and
2. authorize
a payment not to exceed $2,389.50 to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department
for construction connection charges, which is not included in the construction
contract.
F-23
APPROVE
THE REPLACEMENT OF GEORGE BOLTON WITH MICHAEL BARTHOLOMEW AS DESIGNATED
PRINCIPAL FOR BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the replacement of
George Bolton with Michael Bartholomew as designated Principal of the firm of
Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.
F-30
APPROVAL
OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00407900
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
E.W.F. STIRRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
330 NW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Hewett-Kier
Constuction, Inc., Project No. 00407900, E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School, in
the amount of $3,692,999 which includes a contingency in the amount of
$335,727.
F-31
APPROVAL
OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00395803
MODULAR ADDITION – Site Work Package
CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER
1950 SW 13 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Veitia
Padron, Inc., Project No. 00395803 (00395800SW), Coral Way K-8 Center, in the
amount of $ 5,348,401 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 486,218.
F-32
APPROVAL
OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES,
INC.
PROJECT NO. 00140800
ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3601 SW 147 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement)
F-35
FINAL
CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO.
00139800
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
14-PK
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
900 NE 23 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order,
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00139800, Modular Classroom Addition 14-PK, Campbell Drive Middle School, for a credit of $13,852.
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FINAL
CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO.
00139100
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
(14-PK)
CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15790 SW 307 STREET, LEISURE CITY , FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order,
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00139100, Modular Classroom Addition (14-PK),
Campbell Drive Elementary School, for a credit of $1,522.
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FINAL
CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO.
A01030
STATE SCHOOL
"Y-1"
NORMA BUTLER BOSSARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
15950 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order,
Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A01030, State School "Y-1," Norma Butler
Bossard Elementary School, for an additional cost of $129,167.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO.
A01019
NEW MIDDLE
SCHOOL
JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S "YY1")
15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order, Change
Order No. 4 on Project No. A01019, New Middle School, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle
School (S/S "YY1"), for an additional cost of $199,197.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO.
A01017
REPLACEMENT
FACILITY
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
28401 SW 167 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on
Project No. A01017, Replacement Facility, South Dade Senior High School, for a
credit of $50,066 and approve a time extension of 46 days.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO.
A0804
DESIGN BUILD - NEW
FACILITY
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
13775 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on
Project No. A0804, Design Build - New Facility, Central West Transportation Center, for an additional cost of $27,007.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO.
A0820
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - S/S "U1"
7940 NW 194 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on
Project No. A0820, New Elementary School Prototype, Spanish Lake Elementary School - S/S "U1," for an additional cost of $30,541.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO.
A0821
ADDITION
OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18600 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on
Project No. A0821, Addition, Ojus Elementary School, for an additional cost of
$31,467.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO.
A0823
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11990 NW 92 AVENUE, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on
Project No. A0823, New Elementary School Prototype, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, for an additional cost of $130,906.
F-44
CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO.
00170100
NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER @ MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS - ECC
2
11920 NW 2 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order
No. 2 on Project No. 00170100, New Early Childhood Center @ Marjory Stoneman
Douglas Elementary School, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School- ECC 2,
for an additional cost of $93,076.
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CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO.
A0799CM
STATE SCHOOL "SSS" -
REPLACEMENT
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on
Project No. A0799CM, State School "SSS" - Replacement, Miami Jackson Senior High School, for a time extension of 53 days.
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AWARD
BID NO. 007-HH11 – ELECTRIC CLOCKS AND INTERCOM-SYSTEM PARTS (REBID)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-HH11 –
ELECTRIC CLOCKS AND INTERCOM-SYSTEM PARTS (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit
prices and percentage discounts of clocks, clock and intercom-system parts, for
Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management, during the term of
the bid, effective April 16, 2008, through October 15, 2009, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. COMMUNICATION ACCESS
SERVICES, INC.
3864 S.W. 30 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: KUMAR KAPERSAUD, PRESIDENT
2. AMERICAN TIME &
SIGNAL COMPANY
140 THIRD STREET SOUTH
DASSEL, MN 55325
OWNERS:
JEFFREY BAUMGARTNER
KATHY BAUMGARTNER
3. RAULAND-BORG
CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
620 DOUGLAS AVENUE, SUITE 1316
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
OWNER:
RAULAND-BORG CORPORATION
4. SIMPLEX GRINNELL, LP
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JIM
SPICER, PRESIDENT
5. NDR CORPORATION
3250 N.E. 12
AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
OWNER: RONALD
BOENDER, PRESIDENT
ALTERNATE
6. COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES, INC.
3864 S.W. 30 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FL 33312
OWNER: KUMAR KAPERSAUD, PRESIDENT
7. Authorize Procurement
Management Services to purchase
up to the total estimated amount
of $240,000.
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AWARD
BID NO. 046-HH12 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM- STORAGE TANKS, REMOVAL, CLEANUP,
REPORTING AND MONITORING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No 046-HH12 –
UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM-STORAGE TANK, REMOVAL, CLEANUP, REPORTING AND MONITORING
SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
underground petroleum-storage tanks, removal, cleanup, reporting and monitoring
services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2010, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, INC.
5833 S.W. 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MOHAMMAD N. ALMASI
PRESIDENT/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
ALTERNATE
2. SOUTHERN UTILITIES
& CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4206 SUNRISE BOULEVARD
FORT PIERCE, FL 34982
OWNER: DAVID
FENDER
3. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$299,171.40.
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TERMINATE
CONTRACT NO. 092-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. TERMINATE Contract
No. 092-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, effective April 16, 2008;
2. AUTHORIZE the Board Attorney to initiate legal
proceedings, if necessary, against Ross Parking Systems, Inc., of Miami,
Florida, to recover money due and owing the District; and
3. Require
that Ross Parking Systems, Inc., lose eligibility totransact 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 Qualifications.
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PREQUALIFICATION
OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification
and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1
through 2, of the agenda item.
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PROPOSED
AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3F.1.023,
CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES (withdrawn)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure
Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment
Procedures.
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1
PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO
INDIVIDUALLY NAMED DEFENDANTS IN THE MATTER OF: DEBRA CRIBB, PARENT OF
S.E.C. (a minor) v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, BRIAN LEVY AND SARRAFIORE
WALTER, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 08-12189 CA-30
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 school police officers Brian Levy and Sarrafiore Walter, individually named
Defendants, in the matter of Debra Cribb, Parent of S.E.C. (a minor), v.
Miami-Dade County School Board, Brian Levy and Sarrafiore Walter, Circuit
Court Case No. 08-12189 CA-30.
G-2
PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO DELIO JIMENEZ, DANIEL PEREZ
AND IVAN SILVA IN THE CASE OF JEFFREY MICHAEL WEINSIER v. DELIO
JIMENEZ, DANIEL PEREZ, IVAN SILVA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 08-00923 CA 25
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School
Board Attorney to secure legal representation for the defense of Delio Jimenez, Daniel Perez, and Ivan Silva in the case of
Jeffrey Michael Weinsier v. Delio Jimenez, Daniel Perez, Ivan Silva and The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case
No.08-00923 CA 25.
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. 08-41, OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUIS CABALLERO, 10-YEAR-OLD KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STUDENT, FOR HIS WINNING ENTRY IN THE MACY’S TEE SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-41,
recognizing Luis Caballero, a 10-year-old Kendale Elementary School student,
for his winning entry in the Macy’s Tee Shirt Design Contest.
H-2
REQUEST
TO RECEIVE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S FINANCIAL STATUS AND FISCAL YEAR 08-09
BUDGET REPORT
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J.
BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive
the Inspector General’s Financial Status and Fiscal Year 08-09 Budget Report.
H-3
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE OPEN SPACE SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-34
supporting the Open Space System Master Plan.
H-4
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-49 OF
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH DADE
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR THEIR CLASS 3A FHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED
BY MS. EVELYN
LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 08-49, recognizing South Dade Senior High wrestling team
for their Class 3A FHSAA State Championship.
H-5
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-42 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 20-26, 2008, AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 23, 2008, AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-42,
endorsing April 20-26, 2008, as Administrative Professionals Week and April 23, 2008, as Administrative Professionals Day.
H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 6, 2008 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY
rong>That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-43,
recognizing May 6, 2008, as National Teacher Day.
H-7
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 08-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL
2008 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-40, proclaiming April 2008 as Autism
Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-8
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-35 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BRIA BROWN WHO HAS BEEN NAMED FLORIDA’S TOP MIDDLE LEVEL
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AND A STATE HONOREE IN THE 2008 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT
OF COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-35, recognizing
Bria Brown who has been named Florida’s top middle level Youth Volunteer of the
Year and a State Honoree in The 2008 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Program.
H-9 ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICIALS (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8B-1.04, School Board Members of the Board, to state that officers of the Miami-Dade County School Board be elected on an annual basis at its November organization meeting for a maximum of two (2) terms.
H-10
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-24 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 2008, AS FLORIDA SERVICE-LEARNING MONTH
ACTION PROPOSED
BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution 08-24 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing
April 2008, as Florida Service-Learning Month.
H-11
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM FOR EXCELLENCE AND COMMITMENT TO
MINORITY REPRESENTATION IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-51 recognizing Miami Science Museum for commitment to the achievement and pursuit of excellence by
minority students in the studies of science, engineering, and technology.
H-12
SCHOOL BOARD
ENDORSEMENT OF TWO HIGHWAY SAFETY CONCEPT PAPERS ENTITLED “A PLAN TO REDUCE
SPEEDING NEAR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS” AND “A PLAN TO COMBAT AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IN
SCHOOL ZONES,” FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA
TABARES HANTMAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse two Highway Safety
Concept Papers entitled “A Plan To Reduce Speeding Near Public High Schools”
and “A Plan To Combat Aggressive Driving In School Zones,” for funding under
the Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety Grant Program, and
direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant application accordingly.
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DISCUSSION
ON STATUS OF SCHOOL CONCURRENCY – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. reconvene
the School Board Concurrency Task force to refine and finalize its
recommendations based on additional input from District and County staff;
2. submit
the finalized Task Force recommendations for approval at the May 21, 2008 School Board meeting; and
3. subsequently,
convene a meeting between the Miami-Dade County School Board and the Miami-Dade
Board of County Commissioners after all pending issues have been resolved.
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YEARLY
REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH MARKETING PLAN TO THE PARENTS OF
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF PUBLIC HEALTH OPTIONS
AVAILABLE TO MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ STUDENTS, AND TO FACILITATE
REGISTRATION FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ
DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct
the Superintendent to review the Children’s Health Marketing Plan aimed at the
promotion and facilitation of student public health options to free and reduced
lunch students in accordance with the approved Board item at the April Board Meeting
of 2007 and provide an update to the School Board of Miami-Dade County by the
May 2008 Meeting.
H-15
REQUEST
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT THE ASIA SOCIETY’S DONATION OF $25,000 TO SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.
08-45, RECOGNIZING SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED A NATIONAL WINNER
OF THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J.
BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize
the Superintendent to accept, on behalf of Sunset Elementary School, an award
of $25,000 from the Asia Society; and
2. approve
Resolution No. 08-45, recognizing Sunset Elementary School for being named a
national winner of the Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in
International Education.
H-16
FCAT
TESTING
ACTION PROPOSED
BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the
Superintendent to conduct a workshop and/or create a task force to discuss
available data regarding the effects of FCAT preparation activities in the
schools’ delivery of the education program for its students.
H-17
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
08-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, recognizing ms. Hilca Thomas for being named
the 2008 national assistant principal of the year by the national association
of secondary school principals
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-48, recognizing Ms. Hilca Thomas for being
named the 2008 National Assistant Principal of the Year by the National
Association of Secondary School Principals.
H-18
THAT THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSE AN ADDITIONAL GRANT APPLICATION
UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2010, FOR THE MIAMI LAKEWAY AREA ENCOMPASSING BOTH MIAMI LAKES K-8 AND MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, endorse an additional grant under the Safe Routes to School
Program federal infrastructure grant program for the Miami Lakeway area
encompassing both Miami Lakes K-8 and Miami Lakes Middle, and direct the
Superintendent to formalize the grant application accordingly.
H-19 COMMEMORATION OF THE 106TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA FROM SPAIN – MAY 20, 2008
ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American
community as it commemorates May 20, 2008, as the 106th anniversary
of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.
H-20
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-46, OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 21-25, 2008, AS YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY “STOP THE VIOLENCE” BLUE RIBBON 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. 08-46
proclaiming April 21-25, 2008 as Youth Crime Watch of Miami–Dade County “Stop
the Violence” Blue Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-21
BLUE
RIBBON COMMITTEE WORKFORCE HOUSING PROGRESS REPORT FROM COMMITTEE CHAIR
ACTION PROPOSED
BY MS. EVELYN
LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
accept the Blue Ribbon Committee Workforce Housing Progress Report letter from
the Committee Chair.
H-22
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-47 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NATIONAL ARBOR DAY AND RECOGNIZING CITY OF MIAMI CHAIRMAN JOE SANCHEZ
FOR HIS DONATION OF 69 TREES TO BE PLANTED AT SCHOOLS IN MIAMI (withdrawal)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J.
BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 08-47, endorsing National Arbor Day and recognizing City of Miami Chairman Joe Sanchez for his donation of 69 trees to be planted at schools in Miami.
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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04.16.08
