APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of April 1, 4, 8, 22, and 29, 2008.

APPROVED Minutes of the April 16, 2008 School Board meeting.

111,432 A-1 HEARD The Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

111,433 A-2 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to form an Education Compact between The City of Homestead, The City of Florida City and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

111,434 A-3 DENIED Request for approval of the reduction-in-force/layoff of selected positions and the downsizing of School Improvement Zone school-site positions, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,435 C-5 APPROVED 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.

111,436 C-6 APPROVED 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 15 years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending June 30, 2023.

111,437 C-7 APPROVED The renewal contract with Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School, for a term of 15 years, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending June 30, 2023.

111,438 C-33 AUTHORIZED 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; authorized the extension of the cooperative agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods; and approved the agreement contingent on no cost to the District.

111,439 C-70 APPROVED The opening and closing hours of schools for Pre-K-12 for the 2008-2009 school year.

111,440 C-71 APPROVED 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.

111,441 C-72 DENIED* Request for authorization 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.

* See agenda items F-26 and F-27, which were contingent upon the approval of Agenda Item C-72.

111,442 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,443 C-81 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,444 C-83 AUTHORIZED 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,445 C-100 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

111,446 D-7 AUTHORIZED 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 United States Department of Labor (USDOL) 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 other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,447 D-8 AUTHORIZED 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, 2008 through May 31, 2009; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,448 D-9 AWARDED Bid No. 050-HH02 – Rental of Caps and Gowns, to Herff Jones, Inc. – Cap & Gown Division.

111,449 D-10 RATIFIED The 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the United Teachers of Dade.

111,450 D-11 RATIFIED The 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184.

111,451 D-12 RATIFIED The 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Administrators’ Association.

111,452 D-13 RATIFIED The 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police.

111,453 D-14 RATIFIED The 2008 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Maintenance Committee.

111,454 D-15 ACCEPTED The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 20, as of the dates indicated.

111,455 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 987.

111,456 D-21 APPROVED* 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

* Note: This item was originally tabled, but was reconsidered and subsequently approved.

111,457 D-23 APPROVED Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 1, 2008 through April 28, 2008.

111,458 D-45 ADOPTED The 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.

111,459 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Kathleen P. Sands, Teacher at Homestead Senior High School, for 15 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

111,460 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Maritza P. Wagensommer, Teacher at Palm Springs Middle School, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

111,461 D-57 AUTHORIZED The transfer of Mr. Jimmy L. Fuller, Head Custodian at Perrine Elementary School, to a different Location, and suspended him for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,462 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Robert Blanc, Paraprofessional III at South Miami Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

111,463 D-59 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Ruthena Cromer, Bus Aide at North Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,464 D-60 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Sherrita McCray, School Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center, for five calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,465 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Gaary R. Spriggens, Teacher at Shenandoah Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

111,466 D-62 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Arelia B. Thomas, Lunchroom Aide at Holmes Elementary School, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,467 D-63 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Harvey D. Martin, Head Custodian at Miami Edison Senior High School, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,468 D-64 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Donald E. Robbins, Stadium Specialist at School Athletics/Activ-ities, for seven calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 21, 2008, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

111,469 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 2008.

111,470 E-2 APPROVED 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.

111,471 E-13 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $6,588,041; and adopted 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).

111,472 E-14 AUTHORIZED The recommended changes to the K-12 School Allocation Plan for the 2008-09 school year in the amount of $23.4 million; and authorized the Administration to revise the K-12 School Allocation Plan as stated.

111,473 E-25 APPROVED Resolution 08-51, authorizing amendments to Resolution 06-62, which authorized the refunding of certain Series 1998A and 1998C COPs.

111,474 E-66 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the District’s property insurance program, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,475 E-67 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Board’s Comprehensive Fidelity Bonds and related programs, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,476 E-68 CONFIRMED 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 confirmed the 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.

111,477 E-86 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

111,478 E-141 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10--Purchase Approval.

111,479 E-142 APPROVED The supplemental award on term Contract No. 188-CC07 – On-Site Refueling of Vehicles – North of Flagler Street (Tank Truck Delivery), to MacMillan Oil Company of Florida, effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008.

111,480 E-143 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 036-GG05 – First-Aid Supplies, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 21, 2008 through March 11, 2009.

111,481 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 003-HH01 – Mobile Cafeteria Tables, to Schoolhouse Products, Inc. and School Specialty, Inc., effective May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009.

111,482 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 005-HH06 - Lawn Equipment, Power, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009.

111,483 E-146 AWARDED Bid No. 049-HH07 – Re-Manufactured Engines, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 21, 2008 through May 31, 2009.

111,484 F-1 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

111,485 F-2 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

111,486 F-3 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

111,487 F-4 RECOMMENDED 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.

111,488 F-5 AUTHORIZED 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.

111,489 F-6 AUTHORIZED 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.

111,490 F-8 APPROVED The 2008-2013 Educational Plant Survey; authorized the submission of the Survey to the State of Florida Department of Education, as required by Section 1013.31 Florida Statutes; and authorized the Superintendent to process all supplemental surveys, modifications and/or updates.

111,491 F-9 PROVIDED* 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; authorized the Superintendent and the Chair to finalize execute and forward to Miami-Dade County the County ILA); and upon adoption by Miami-Dade County of the County ILA, further authorized the Superintendent and Chair to execute and forward to all non-exempt municipalities the supplemental amendment(s) in a form acceptable to the School Board Attorney.

* Amended to change the word “may” to “shall” in the proportional share mitigation clause.

111,492 F-10 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

111,493 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to 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 make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

111,494 F-21 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

111,495 F-22 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

111,496 F-23 AUTHORIZED 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.

111,497 F-24 AUTHORIZED An amendment to the Architectural/Engineer-ing agreement with Landera Associates, P.A., to include necessary ADA work at Rockway Middle School, Project No. 00438300, as follows: a lump sum fee of $97,000 for A/E Basic Services for Part III (ADA scope); and the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

111,498 F-25 AUTHORIZED An amendment to 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: a lump sum fee of $17,800 for added ADA pre-construction services; and the Project Scopes and all the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

111,499 F-26 * * * * * * * 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: a lump sum fee of $442,400 for A/E Basic Services; and the Project Scope and all Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

* Approval of this item was contingent upon the approval of Agenda Item C-72 which failed, rendering Item F-26 moot. [See first paragraph on Page 2 of 5 of this agenda item.]

111,500 F-27 * * * * * * * *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: a lump sum fee of $50,500 for pre-construction services; and the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item.

* Approval of this item was contingent upon the approval of Agenda Item C-72 which failed, rendering Item F-27 moot. [See last paragraph on Page 1 of 5 of this agenda item.]

111,501 F-28 AUTHORIZED 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.

111,502 F-29 AUTHORIZED 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 - Landscape Architecture Services, for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each, under the same terms and conditions as the original Agreement.

111,503 F-30 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 reissue RFQ for the selection of one or more firms to provide HVAC, T&B consulting services.

111,504 F-41 CONFIRMED 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.

111,505 F-42 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00408200, Modular Classroom Addition, John A. Ferguson Senior High School, for a credit of $650,000.

111,506 F-43 APPROVED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01093, K-8 Conversion (MLC), Frank C. Martin K-8 Center, for a credit of $240,825.

111,507 F-44 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0750D, New Cafetorium Center, North Hialeah Elementary School, for a credit of $4,723, and approved a time extension of 107 days.

111,508 F-45 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 104 days.

111,509 F-46 APPROVED 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.

111,510 F-47 CONFIRMED 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.

111,511 F-48 APPROVED 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.

111,512 F-49 APPROVED 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.

111,513 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 054-HH06 - Hollow Metal Doors and Frames -Stock Items, to Next Door Distribution Company, effective May 21, 2008 through May 20, 2009.

111,514 G-1 AUTHORIZED Conversion of the Senior Personnel Attorney to Associate Attorney, General Litigation I, approved the job description, and authorized execution of the contract; authorized conversion of the Associate Academic Programs to Associate Attorney, Academic Programs I, approved the job description, and authorized execution of contract; and authorized an amendment to the contract between Dr. Randall Burks and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, limiting the contract to an amount not to exceed $50,000, with an expiration date of December 31, 2008.

111,515 G-2 AUTHORIZED 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-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 07-26516-CA-40, as described in the agenda item, and more specifically in the proposed Settlement Agreement.

111,516 H-1 ACCEPTED* The Blue Ribbon Committee Workforce Housing Progress Report letter from the Committee Chair.

* Amended to sunset the Committee, and express appreciation to its members for their service.

111,517 H-2 APPROVED 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.

111,518 H-4 APPROVED 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.

111,519 H-5 APPROVED 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.

111,520 H-6 APPROVED 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.

111,521 H-7 APPROVED Resolution No. 08-54of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Norland Senior High School on their 50^th Anniversary.

111,522 H-8 APPROVED 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.

111,523 H-9 ENDORSED The Florida Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Belt Campaign, and encouraged a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle.

111,524 H-10 APPROVED Resolution No. 08-56of 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.

111,525 H-11 APPROVED 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.

111,526 H-12 DENIED Request to directtheSuperintendent 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.

111,527 H-13 WITHDREW* request to direct theSuperintendent 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.

* This item was withdrawnfollowing discussion.

111,528 H-14 APPROVED 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.

111,529 H-15 REQUESTED* The Superintendent of Schools Chief Auditor to conduct an internal audit of the Facilities Operations– Maintenance Department’s overtime expenditures.

* Amended as reflected above.

111,530 H-16 APPROVED 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.

111,531 H-17 DENIED Request to 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%

111,532 H-18 DENIED Request to 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.

111,533 H-19 DIRECTED 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.

111,534 H-20 DENIED Request for the School Board Attorney to eliminate all vacant, unfilled positions immediately and restore the dollars to the general operating fund of the District; reduce the Board Attorney’s office budget for fiscal year 2008-09 by ten percent; 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 limit all raises to not exceed the percentage raise given to District teachers.

111,535 H-21 DENIED Request for the Superintendent and Board Attorney to 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 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.

111,536 H-22 APPROVED 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.

111,537 H-23 DIRECTED 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.

Adjourned

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