1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

-  Natural Bridge Elementary School Steel Drum Band

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 1, 4, 8, 22 and 29, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 16, 2008

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised 2)

• FCAT Results
• Recognition of 2008-2009 Rookie Teacher-of-the-Year
• Legislative Update

A-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD AND THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between The City of Homestead, The City of Florida City and Miami-Dade County Public Schools .

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECTED POSITIONS AND DOWNSIZING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL-SITE POSITIONS (revised)

1. APPROVE SUPERINTENDENT’S DOWNSIZING OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL-SITE POSITIONS

2. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)

4. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES

5. APPROVE FURLOUGH DAYS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND EMPLOYEE’S CONTRACTS TO REFLECT THE NUMBER OF DAYS WITHOUT PAY

6. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective June 30, 2008 , or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, do the following:

1. Approve Superintendent’s downsizing of School Improvement Zone school-site positions

2. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations as described herein

3. Authorize the Superintendent to implement a separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance)

4. Authorize the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees

5. Approve furlough days for MEP Administrators, Principals, and Assistant Principals and authorize the superintendent to amend employee’s contracts to reflect the number of days without pay

6. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the board

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract with Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending June 30, 2013 .

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES MIAMI-DADE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies Miami-Dade, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics & Technologies, for a term of fifteen years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending June 30, 2023 .

C-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH CO-OP, INC., ON BEHALF OF YOUTH CO-OP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract with Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School , for a term of fifteen years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending June 30, 2023 .

C-33 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY YEAR TO PROVIDE TUTORING, MENTORING SERVICES, AND POSITIVE SCHOOL CLIMATE SERVICES (revised)

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with City Year to provide tutoring, mentoring and positive school climate services at selected schools, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

3. approve the agreement contingent on no cost to the district.

C-70 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours of schools Pre-K-12 for the 2008-2009 school year .

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Basel , Switzerland for students to showcase their designs during the original Art Basel between May 30, 2008 , through June 4, 2008 . These designs were originally presented at the Art Basel in the Wolfsonian Museum and Design Miami in December, 2007.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RELOCATE THE PROGRAM ENTITLED YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT (YMAACD) AT MACARTHUR SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to relocate the program entitled Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at MacArthur South to the Board-owned facility located at 13990 S. W. 264 Street, Miami , Florida .

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER EARLY CAREER/EARLY PLACEMENT SUPPORT CONTINUATION PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS IN HIGH NEED SCHOOLS AND CONTENT AREAS

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, for funding under Title II, Part A, the Early Career/Early Placement Support Programs for Teachers in High Need Schools and Content Areas Grant at Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the amount of $200,000, for the grant period of November 20, 2007 , through September 30, 2008 ;

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

3. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to insure completion of program goals; and

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES

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

1. accept a grant award through a contract with the South Florida Workforce Investment Board, in the approximate amount of $1,868,248 for the grant period of May 1, 2008 , through September 30, 2008 ;

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

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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM THE EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE (ELCMD/M), TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN (VPK) TEACHERS FOR LITERACY TRAINING

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement to receive funding from the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe (ELCMD/M), in the approximate amount of $76,000, to provide stipends to Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) teachers for literacy training, for the period of May 22, 2008 , through June 30, 2008 ;

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.18, BOARD RECORDS—PUBLIC ACCESS (revised)

PROPOSED REPEAL TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.051, FEES—PHOTOCOPY OF PUBLIC RECORDS

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- 8C-1.18, Board Records—Public Access, and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3B-1.051, Photocopy of Public Records.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC. FOR EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION YOUTHFUL OFFENDER-REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP GRANT FOR RESEARCH EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 2008, THROUGH MAY 31, 2009

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

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

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Counseling and Educational Consulting, Inc., in the amount of $50,000 for preparation of evaluation methodology, design of an evaluation instrument, program evaluation, data collection, analyses and reporting. In addition, Counseling and Educational Consulting, Inc. will provide assistance in quarterly reporting and the final reporting to the DOL and the District on the programmatic outcomes as it relates to the scope of work and goals and objectives as outlined in the funded grant proposal for the period of June 1, 2008, through May 31, 2009; and

3. extend and amend the amount of the contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agencies in order to complete the goals of the program in the event that a no-cost extension is granted by the grantee.

D-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PALMETTO HOMES, INC. FOR JOB TRAINING AND JOB SHADOWING FOR THE PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 2008 , THROUGH MAY 31, 2009

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

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

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Palmetto Homes, Inc., in the amount of $140,800 for Palmetto Homes, Inc. to supervise and train youth for on-the-job training during the summer and after school in accordance with the grant application, for the period of June 1, 2007, through May 31, 2009; and

3. extend and amend the amount of the contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agencies in order to complete the goals of the program or in the event of a no-cost extension granted by the grantee.

D-9 AWARD BID NO. 050-HH02 – RENTAL OF CAPS AND GOWNS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 050-HH02 – RENTAL OF CAPS AND GOWNS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for the rental of caps and gowns, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June10, 2008 , through June 30, 2010 , as follows:

1. HERFF JONES, INC. – CAP & GOWN DIVISION
901 BOB KING DRIVE
ARCOLA , IL 61910 ESTIMATE: $287,500
OWNER: JOSEPH K. SLAUGHTER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $287,500.

D-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the United Teachers of Dade.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184.

D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Administrators’ Association.

D-13 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police.

D-14 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Maintenance Committee.

D-15 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 20

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 20, as of the dates indicated.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 14, 2008 – APRIL 17, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 987.

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 May 22, 2008 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2008 , THROUGH APRIL 28, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 1, 2008 , through April 28, 2008 .

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2008-2009, and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2008-2009 and Alternate Attendance Boundary Proposals, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2008.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEALKATHLEEN P. SANDS - TEACHER
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kathleen P. Sands, Teacher at Homestead Senior High School , for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL MARITZA P. WAGENSOMMER – TEACHER, PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Maritza P. Wagensommer, Teacher at Palm Springs Middle School , pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JIMMY L. FULLER – HEAD CUSTODIAN
PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board transfer Mr. Jimmy L. Fuller, Head Custodian at Perrine Elementary School, to a different location, and suspend him for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROBERT BLANC – PARAPROFESSIONAL III
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Robert Blanc, Paraprofessional III at South Miami Senior High School , for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL RUTHENA CROMER – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ruthena Cromer, Bus Aide at North Transportation Center , for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHERRITA MCCRAY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sherrita McCray, School Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center , for five calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
GAARY R. SPRIGGENS - TEACHER
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Gaary R. Spriggens, Teacher at Shenandoah Middle School , for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL ARELIA B. THOMAS – LUNCHROOM AIDE
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Arelia B. Thomas, Lunchroom Aide at Holmes Elementary School , for 15 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 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
HARVEY D. MARTIN – HEAD CUSTODIAN
MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 21, 2008 , at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Harvey D. Martin, Head Custodian at Miami Edison Senior High School , for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
DONALD E. ROBBINS - STADIUM SPECIALIST
SCHOOL ATHLETlCS/ACTlVlTlES (replacement)

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 4,247 items with a depreciated cost of $1,987,902 and Recoveries containing 24 items with a depreciated cost of $18,803 to update the records for January, February and March 2008.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2007-08 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW (revised)

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $6,588,041; and

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

E-14 K-12 SCHOOL ALLOCATION PLAN PRELIMINARY CHANGES (revised)

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

1. authorize the recommended changes to the K-12 School Allocation Plan for the 2008-09 school year in the amount of $23.4 million; and

2. authorize the Administration to revise the K-12 School Allocation Plan as stated.

E-25 $233,400,000 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, (COPs) SERIES 2008A FORWARD SETTLEMENT UPDATE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 08-51 AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO RESOLUTION 06-62, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN SERIES 1998A AND 1998C COPs

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 08-51 authorizing amendments to Resolution 06-62, which authorized the refunding of certain Series 1998A and 1998C COPs.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM (revised)

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2008 , to May 1, 2009 . Total insurance limits are $250,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state required fees and assessments:

Allied World Assur. Co. (AmWins) $404,004.00
ARCH Specialty (AmWins) $454,504.00
Axis Surplus Ins. (Domestic)(RPS) $1,388,762.00
Columbia Casualty Co. $481,996.37
Commonwealth Ins. Co. (RPS) $882,503.50
Endurance American Ins. Co. (RPS) $426,430.00
Essex Insurance Co. (RPS) $454,504.00
Great Lakes Re PLC ( UK ) $532,884.00
James River Ins. Co. (RPS) $353,504.00
Lancashire Ins. Co. ( UK ) $227,254.00
Landmark American Ins. (RPS) $1,641,258.00
Lantana Ins. Limited (AmWins) $212,100.00
Lexington Ins. Co. ( UK ) $4,519,758.00
Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. $1,688,008.00
Lloyds of London ( UK ) $5,756,208.00
Max Specialty Ins. Group (RPS) $181,808.00
National Fire & Marine (AmWins) $748,414.00
SR Int’l Business Ins. Co. ( UK ) $1,598,333.00
StarrTech (LloydsSYN1919) $606,004.00
Westchester Surplus (RPS) $1,781,395.50
TOTAL $24,339,632.37

2. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2008, to May 1, 2009, with an annual premium of $145,440;

3. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to the Board’s insurance consulting firm of Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of annual consultants report to the Bank of New York, Jacksonville , and other required technical services. Consulting fees will be $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year. Funding for such expenses will be paid from the Board’s self-insured property fund (0100, 5320, 9112, 9999, 7900);

4. authorize renewal of the contract with GAB Robins for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis when a loss would result in a liability to the District’s self- insured property program. The adjusting expenses will range from $76 to $110/hour for adjusters and between $133 to $195/hour for Executive/National and General Adjusters;

5. authorize the use of J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines. This authorization is subject to these firms’ current contracts with the Board as approved at the Board meeting of January 16, 2008 , Agenda Item F-23. Expenditures for these services will be taken from the Board’s self-insured property fund in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and

6. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current property insurance program from the State of Florida , Department of Insurance Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act.

E-67 RENEWAL OF COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS

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

1. authorize renewal of its Public Official Blanket Bond coverage, covering all employees, and as excess coverage for those employees covered by the Public Official Named Position Bond coverage. Coverage will provide limits of $25 million per loss, subject to a per loss deductible of $100,000, for a three-year term, with annual installments of $88,010.93, effective June 1, 2008 , to June 1, 2011 . Coverage will be provided by Fidelity & Deposit Insurance Company/Zurich, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Coverage will include enhancements as negotiated, including sublimits of $1 million per loss for Forgery or Alteration; Inside Premises Theft of Money; Outside Premises; Computer Fraud and Funds Transfer Fraud and $100,000 per loss for Claims Expenses Incurred; and

2. authorize renewal of its Public Official Named Position Bond coverage, covering six (6) stipulated employees in the Office of Treasury Management, with limits of $15 million per occurrence with an annual premium of $216,478.37, from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three-year term effective June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011. Any changes in authorized terms or conditions during that three-year period will be brought back to the Board prior to renewal; and

3. authorize renewal of its Public Employee Positions Bond for Security Officers, with a per officer limit of $5,000, subject to an initial reporting of 213 officers, at an annual premium of $3,232, subject to a deductible of $250 per loss. Coverage will be provided by Fidelity & Deposit/Zurich, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three-year term, effective June 1, 2008 , to June 1, 2011 . Any changes in authorized terms or conditions during that three-year term will be brought back to the Board prior to renewal; and

4. authorize renewal of ancillary Public Official Bonds, including, but not limited to Notary Bonds, Chair and Vice Chair Bonds, Board Member Bonds, Superintendent’s Bond, and JROTC Bonds, at expiring rates of $100 plus applicable state fees and surcharges. Coverage will be provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three-year term, effective June 1, 2008 , to June 1, 2011 . Any changes in authorized terms or conditions during that three-year term will be brought back to the Board prior to renewal.

E-68 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008

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

1. confirm the Employee Benefits Program for calendar year 2008 remains unchanged from current benefits for all benefits-eligible employees through December 31, 2008, including coverage offerings, rates, terms and conditions; and

2. confirm monthly Long Term Disability rates with Hartford Insurance Company at $24.14 for Level 1 and $1.06 per $100 of monthly pay for Level 4, effective January 1, 2008 for a three‑year term.

E-86 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-141 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-142 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. 188-CC07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES – NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK TRUCK DELIVERY), is to purchase fuel, at firm service charges, based on the OPIS average price, quantities, as may be required, for refueling of vehicles, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective October1,2007, through September 30, 2008. This supplemental award is requested due to continued escalation of gasoline and diesel fuel prices. In October 2007, the OPIS rack average price for unleaded gasoline was $2.1508 per gallon, while in April 2008, it was $2.7901, a 30% increase. Similarly, the price for diesel fuel #2 low sulfur increased from $2.3658 per gallon in October 2007, to$3.5002 in April 2008, showing a 48% increase in price. This supplement is required due to the increase in fuel prices and need of the Department of Maintenance and Operations, to operate their fleet.

Fund Source

0100 – General

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH , FL 33013
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $328,000

E-143 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 036-GG05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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 stock, during the term of the bid, effective May21, 2008, through March 11, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MOORE MEDICAL, LLC
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN , CT 06050 ESTIMATE $45,098.54
OWNER: BONNIE SAMSEL, SUPERVISOR

2. KENTRON HEALTH CARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 120
SPRINGFIELD , TN 37172 ESTIMATE $5,371.89
OWNER: NARI SADARANGANI, PRESIDENT

3. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD , MAIL ROUTE E -255
MELVILLE , NY 11747 ESTIMATE $103,353.76
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

4. UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES, INC.
D.B.A. EVERYTHING MEDICAL
P.O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133 ESTIMATE $21,395
OWNER: ROBERT KELEMEN, MANAGER

5. WILLIAM V. MACGILL & CO.
1000 N. LOMBARD ROAD
LOMBARD , IL 60148 ESTIMATE $632.50
OWNER: ROBERT SMITH, PRESIDENT

6. SZY HOLDINGS, LLC
D.B.A. EVER READY FIRST AID & MEDICAL SUPPLY CO.
101-01 FOSTER AVENUE
BROOKLYN , NY 11236 ESTIMATE $17,052
OWNER: JOSEPH STERNBERG, PRESIDENT

7. SAFETEC OF AMERICA, INC.
887 KENSINGTON AVENUE
BUFFALO , NY 14215 ESTIMATE $24,948
OWNER: SCOTT WEINSTEIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

8. UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES, INC.
D.B.A. EVERYTHING MEDICAL

P.O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133 ESTIMATE $25,542.98
OWNER: ROBERT KELEMEN, MANAGER

9. MOORE MEDICAL, LLC
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN , CT 06050 ESTIMATE $7,457.07
OWNER: BONNIE SAMSEL, SUPERVISOR

10. KENTRON HEALTH CARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 120
SPRINGFIELD , TN 37172 ESTIMATE $23,375
OWNER: NARI SADARANGANI, PRESIDENT

11. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD , MAIL ROUTE E -255
MELVILLE , NY 11747 ESTIMATE $41,332.52
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

12. WILLIAM V. MACGILL & CO.
1000 N. LOMBARD ROAD
LOMBARD , IL 60148 ESTIMATE $110,623.60
OWNER: ROBERT SMITH, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $239,636.86.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 003-HH01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 003-HH01 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobile cafeteria tables, for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, and Facilities Designed Services, during the term of the bid, effective May21,2008 , through May20,2009 , as follows:

1. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
1275 BELCHEER ROAD , UNIT 36
DUNEDIN , FL 34698 ESTIMATE: $413,282
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

2. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD , OH 44903 ESTIMATE: $748,030.05
OWNER: DAVID J. VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,161,312.05.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 005-HH06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 005-HH06 - LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May21,2008 , through May20,2009 , as follows:

1. BEST EQUIPMENT & REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI , FL 33186
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

2. DEGEN’S LAWN & GARDEN, INC.
3912 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MIRAMAR , FL 33023
OWNER: WESLEY ANGELOTTI, PRESIDENT

3. HOMESTEAD MOWER CENTER, INC.
1000 NORTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD , FL 33030
OWNER: KEVIN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

4. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI , FL 33138
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $348,819.40.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 049-HH07 – RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 049-HH07 – RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of re-manufactured engines, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May21,2008 , through May 31, 2009 , as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ATLANTIC FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
2565 WEST STATE ROAD 84
FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33312
OWNER: PHILIP S. MAAS, PRESIDENT

2. JASPER ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS
815 WERNSING ROAD
JASPER, IN 47546
OWNER: DOUG BAWEL, PRESIDENT

3. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI , FL 33166
OWNER: DOUGLAS YGLESIAS

ALTERNATE

4. ATLANTIC FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
2565 WEST STATE ROAD 84
FORT LAUDERDALE , FL 33312
OWNER: PHILIP S. MAAS, PRESIDENT

5. Reject Items 4, 5, 6 and 7.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $256,463.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-407, HARDIN HAMMOCKS ESTATES ASSOCIATION, LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 109 COURT AND SW 226 TERRACE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 07-407, Hardin Hammocks Estates Association, located on the northeast corner of SW 109 Court and SW 226 Terrace, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $12,084.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 07-382, TETRA STAR, LLC, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NE 215 STREET AND NE 12 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 07-382, Tetra Star, LLC, located on the southwest corner of NE 215 Street and NE 12 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $36,615.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, CITY OF HOMESTEAD, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 328 STREET AND SW 167 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, City of Homestead, located on the northwest corner of SW 328 Street and SW 167 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation in addition to educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $3,002,760.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM POSTMASTER ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 8800 SW 8 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Postmaster Associates, Ltd., for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 8800 SW 8 Street, Miami, subject to the conditions outlined in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PURSUE FURTHER DISCUSSIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS FOR A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST PARK, IN RESPONSE TO ITS REQUEST TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS CITY HALL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY ON LAND JOINTLY OWNED BY THE BOARD AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCATED AT 3501 SW 56 AVENUE, IN BROWARD COUNTY, CONDITIONED ON THE CITY ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF MCTYRE PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to pursue further discussions and negotiations for a Lease Agreement with the City of West Park, in response to its request to allow the construction of its City Hall and Administrative Facility on land jointly owned by the Board and State of Florida, located at 3501 SW 56 Avenue, in Broward County, conditioned on the City assuming responsibility for the maintenance and operation of McTyre Park, under generally the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOUNT ZION EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 6720 NE 5AVENUE, FOR MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY 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 Mount Zion Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc., for the use of a parking lot located at 6720 NE 5 Avenue, for Morningside Elementary School, to extend the term from October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2013, at an annual rental rate of $5,304. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-8 APPROVE THE 2008-2013 EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY; AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT THE SURVEY TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1013.31, F.S., AND PROCESS ALL SUPPLEMENTAL SURVEYS, MODIFICATIONS AND/OR UPDATES AS NEEDED

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

1. approve the 2008-2013 Educational Plant Survey;

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the Survey to the State of Florida Department of Education, as required by Section 1013.31 Florida Statutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to process all supplemental surveys, modifications and/or updates.

F-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (revised)

1. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO ALLOW PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION TO ALWAYS BE IN THE FORM OF CASH, IN THE EVENT OF AN PASSE, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ENUMERATED IN SECTION 9.2(f), PAGE 26, OF THE COUNTY ILA;

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CHAIR TO FINALIZE, EXECUTE AND FORWARD TO MIAMI- DADE COUNTY THE COUNTY ILA; AND

2. UPON ADOPTION BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF THE COUNTY ILA, FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND CHAIR TO EXECUTE AND FORWARD TO ALL NON-EXEMPT MUNICIPALITIES THE AMENDMENT(S) IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY.

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

1. provide direction on whether to allow proportionate share mitigation to always be in the form of cash, in the event of an impasse, and subject to the conditions enumerated in section 9.2(f), page 26, of the County ILA; and

2. authorize the Superintendent and the Chair to finalize, execute and forward to Miami-Dade County the County I1A; and

2. upon adoption by Miami-Dade County of the County ILA, further authorize the Superintendent and Chair to execute and forward to all non-exempt municipalities the amendment(s) in a form acceptable to the School Board Attorney.

F-10 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. EXECUTE A TEMPORARY ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW TEMPORARY USE BY THE DISTRICT OF PORTIONS OF THE COUNTY-OWNED KENDALL INDIAN HAMMOCKS PARK, LOCATED AT 11395 SW 79 STREET, MIAMI, TO CONDUCT CONSTRUCTION RELATED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL YYY-1 (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT SW 80 STREET AND THEORETICAL SW 110 AVENUE, MIAMI;

2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR USE BY THE DISTRICT OF PORTIONS OF KENDALL INDIAN HAMMOCKS PARK, AND BY THE COUNTY OF CERTAIN BOARD-OWNED RECREATIONAL AREAS AND FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1”, AND CANCEL THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, EFFECTIVE WITH THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE PROPOSED JOINT USE AGREEMENT; AND

3. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE

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

1. execute a Temporary Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow temporary use by the District of portions of the County-owned Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, located at 11395 SW 79 Street, Miami, to conduct construction related activities associated with the construction of State School YYY-1 (relief for Miami Palmetto, Miami Killian and Miami Sunset senior high schools), located at SW 80 Street and theoretical SW 110 Avenue, Miami;

2. finalize negotiations and execute a joint use agreement with the County for use by the District of portions of Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, and by the County of certain Board-owned recreational areas and facilities associated with the construction of State School “YYY-1”, and cancel the existing agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County, effective with the commencement date of the proposed joint use agreement; and

3. finalize negotiations and execute any other agreements or documents necessary to effectuate the above.

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 $4,399,039 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 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE WINSTON PARK K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A01092

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water and wastewater facilities at the Winston Park K-8 Center School site, Project No . A01092, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A01093

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Frank C. Martin K-8 Center School site, Project No . A01093, in favor of Miami-Dade County .

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER - STATE SCHOOL P-1 (RELIEF FOR JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY AND EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER) SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00252700 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $109,318.10 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges at the Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center - State School P-1 School site, Project No. 00252700.

F-24 AMENDMENT TO THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH LANDERA ASSOCIATES, P . A . , TO INCLUDE NECESSARY ADA WORK AT ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL , PROJECT NO . 00438300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Architectural/Engineering agreement with Landera Associates, P.A., to include necessary ADA work at Rockway Middle School , Project No. 00438300, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $97,000 for A/E Basic Services for Part III ( ADA scope); and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-25 AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK AGREEMENT WITH MEXAL CORP . , TO INCLUDE NECESSARY ADA WORK AT ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL , PROJECT NO . 00438300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the agreement with Mexal Corp., as Construction Management at-Risk firm to include necessary ADA work at Rockway Middle School , Project No . 00438300, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $17,800 for added ADA pre-construction services; and

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

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RELOCATION OF THE PROGRAM AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH, PROJECT NO . 00316900 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Remodeling and Renovations at Naranja Elementary School for relocation of the program at Miami Douglas MacArthur South, Project No. 00316900, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $442,400 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the Project Scope and all Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS . CONSTRUCTION CO., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY FOR RELOCATION OF THE PROGRAM AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH, PROJECT NO . 00316900 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Bros. Construction Co. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Remodeling and Renovations at Naranja Elementary for Relocation of the Program at Miami Douglas MacArthur South, Project No. 00316900, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $50,500 for pre-construction services; and

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

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the four-year Agreement with Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) to provide Mechanical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the four-year Agreement with Miller Legg & Associates, Inc., as Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Landscape Architecture Services, for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each, under the same terms and conditions as the original Agreement.

F-30 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO:

1. REJECT SINGLE PROPOSAL RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST & BALANCE (T&B) CONSULTING SERVICES

2. RE-ISSUE RFQ FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE HVAC, T&B CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. reject single proposal received in response to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firms to provide Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Test & Balance (T&B) consulting services; and

2. re-issue RFQ for the selection of one or more firms to provide HVAC, T&B consulting services.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0823
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S “V1”)
11990 NW 92 AVENUE, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0823, New Elementary School Prototype, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School (S/S “V1”), for an additional cost of $187,127.

F-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00408200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
JOHN FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00408200, Modular Classroom Addition, John Ferguson Senior High School , for a credit of $650,000.

F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01093
K-8 CONVERSION (MLC)
FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER
14250 BOGGS DRIVE , MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01093, K-8 Conversion (MLC), Frank C. Martin K-8 Center, for a credit of $240,825.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (revised)
PROJECT NO. A0750D
NEW CAFETORIUM CENTER
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 EAST 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH , FLROIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0750D, New Cafetorium Center , North Hialeah Elementary School , for a credit of $4,723 and approve a time extension of 107 days.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01001
CAFETERIA, RENOVATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6304 EAST 1 AVENUE, HIALEAH , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01001, Cafeteria, Renovations and Site Improvements, Palm Springs North Elementary School , for an additional cost of $7,899 and approve a time extension of 104 days.

F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01125
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
GOULDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S “A1”)
23555 W 112 AVENUE, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01125, New Elementary School Prototype, Goulds Elementary School (S/S “A1”), for an additional cost of $102,076.

F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A0816
NEW - GYMNASIUM ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A0816, New - Gymnasium Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Norland Senior High School , for an additional cost of $115,927.

F-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0820
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - S/S "U1"
19200 NW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0820, New Elementary School Prototype, Spanish Lake Elementary School - S/S "U1," for an additional cost of $265,342.

F-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01097
MEDIA CENTER & CAFETORIUM ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4555 NW 206 TERRACE, MIAMI , FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01097, Media Center & Cafetorium Additions and Renovations, Skyway Elementary School , for an additional cost of $599,870 and a time extension of 202 days.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 054-HH06 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES - STOCK ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 054-HH06 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES -STOCK ITEMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 21, 2008 , through May 20, 2009 , as follows:

1. NEXT DOOR DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
1840 N. COMMERCE PARKWAY, SUITE #1
WESTON , FL 33326 ESTIMATE $68,154
OWNER: JUSTIN SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $68,154.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE STAFFING AND BUDGET (revised)

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

1. Convert Senior Personnel Attorney to Associate Attorney, General Litigation I, approve the attached Job description, and authorize execution of the attached contract;

2. Convert Associate Academic Programs to Associate Attorney, Academic Programs I, approve the attached job description, and authorize execution of contract; and

3. amend the contract between Dr. Randall Burks and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to limit the contract to an amount not to exceed $50,000, with an expiration date of December 31, 2008 .

G-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO CASE KNOWN AS COLLAGE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., D/B/A THE COLLAGE COMPANIES vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , CASE NO. 07-26516-CA-40 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A-0637 ( STATE SCHOOL “Z-1” AT MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY) AND SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A-0715 ( STATE SCHOOL "TT" AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER ), INCLUSIVE OF ANY CLAIMS RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A0816 (NEW GYMNASIUM ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION, MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL )]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Collage Design & Construction Group, Inc., d/b/a The Collage Companies, in the case of Collage Design & Construction Group, Inc., d/b/a The Collage Companies vs. The School Board of Miami-DadeCounty, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 07-26516-CA-40, as described in the agenda item, and more specifically in the proposed Settlement Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 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 fromthe Committee Chair.

H-2 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 (revised)

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

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-60 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , RECOGNIZING DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ TENNIS TEAM FOR THEIR CLASS 4A TITLE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-60, recognizing Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School girls’ tennis team for their Class 4A title.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-52 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , RECOGNIZING MAY 2008 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-52 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2008 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-53 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2008 AS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-53 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2008 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-54 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , CONGRATULATING MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-54 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Norland Senior High School on their 50^th Anniversary.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-59 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , RECOGNIZING SEVEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR BEING HONORED BY MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-59of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing seven Miami-Dade County public schools for being honored by Magnet Schools of America.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “CLICK IT OR TICKET” SAFETY BELT CAMPAIGN AND ENCOURAGE A YEAR-ROUND HABIT OF USING VEHICLE SAFETY BELTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Florida Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Belt Campaign and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-56 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR RECEIVING SPECIAL AWARDS AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-56 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Joella C. Good Elementary School students for receiving special awards at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-57 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WSCV TELEMUNDO 51 REPORTE ESCOLAR (SCHOOL REPORT) SEGMENT FOR 2007-2008 AND WSCV TELEMUNDO 51 (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN : That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-57, commending the students who participated in the Telemundo 51 Reporte Escolar (School Report) segment for 2007-2008 and WSCV Telemundo 51.

H-12 MONTHLY REPORTS OF ALL UNSATISFACTORY MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN : That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, monthly reports to include all unsatisfactory inspections of the physical plant. The monthly report is to include corrective action plan and completion timeline.

H-13 CREATE AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to negotiate the inclusion of an accountability system including performance appraisals and evaluations with measurable goals and objectives for cafeteria personnel including Food Service Managers.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-58 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING IRA J. PAUL FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-58of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ira J. Paul for his many years of dedicated service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 FACILITIES OPERATIONS – MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT AUDIT: OVERTIME EXPENDITURES
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct an internal audit of the Facilities Operations – Maintenance Department’s overtime expenditures.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2008 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-61 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2008 student winners of the Fourth Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-17 SALARY REDUCTIONS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to reduce MEP salaries for the contract year commencing July 1, 2008 , as follows:

Salaries less than $100,000……………...............1.0%
Salaries of $100,000 up to $124,999……………2.50%
Salaries of $125,000 up to $149,999……………..5.0%
Salaries of $150,000 and higher…………….…...10.0%

H-18 CHIEF BOARD ADVISOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami - Dade County, Florida, contract a Chief Board Advisor to provide advice regarding resource allocation, verify and condense information provided by the Superintendent’s staff, and offer alternative solutions in order to assist Board Members in making well-informed decisions.

H-19 PUBLIC ACCESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and School Board Attorney to bring proposals for amendments to any and all Board rules that address public access, public records and government in the sunshine, including, but not limited to, School Board Rule 6Gx-13- 8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances – Board Meetings and 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, Types of Meetings, in order to guarantee the broadest access possible to the public by the July School Board meeting.

H-20 REDUCTIONS OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to:

1. eliminate all vacant, unfilled positions immediately and restore the dollars to the general operating fund of the District;

2. reduce the Board Attorney’s office budget for fiscal year 2008-09 by ten percent;

3. provide no raises to the Board Attorneys until such a time as the state of financial urgency is lifted and all other employees of the District receive a cost of living increase; and

4. limit all raises to not exceed the percentage raise given to District teachers.

H-21 SALARY INCREASES AND INCENTIVE PAYMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent and Board Attorney:

1. agree to mutually amend their respective employment contracts to provide that neither the Superintendent nor the Board Attorney shall receive a salary increase or merit pay incentive until such time as the District’s teachers receive a raise ; and

2. agree to mutually amend their respective employment contracts with the School Board to receive the same percentage pay raise as teachers on an annual basis without any further consideration of a potential merit pay increase.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-62 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY , FLORIDA , HONORING RYAN ANDREW KAIRALLA FOR HIS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-62, recognizing Ryan Andrew Kairalla for his academic achievements bringing honor and recognition to the educational programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and his commitment to community service.

H-23 EXPLORE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO ENHANCE THE ACCOUNTABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH OVERTIME CHARGES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore and report to the Board by the July 15, 2008 meeting, regarding the availability and costs of workforce management tools designed to enhance the accountability associated with the justification, authorization and monitoring of overtime charges accrued by the District, in accordance with the recommendations found in the Auditor General’s Report No. 2008-158 to enhance our procedures in this area.

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.

 

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