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School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
MEETING AGENDA

July 15, 2008

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AGENDA SECTION

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 15, 2008 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M. )

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC
HEARING
,
immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 14, 2008.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].


1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School Student Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 3, 17, 19 and 24, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 18, 2008 and June 25, 2008 Special Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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


A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

  • FCAT Results
  • Legislative Update

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

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

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECTED POSITIONS

1. APPROVE REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AS DESCRIBED HEREIN

2. DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITION

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. 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 July 31, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, do the following:

1. approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations as described herein;

2. delete the following Managerial Exempt (MEP) position:

a. Assistant Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 25

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; and

5. 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-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BALERE, INC., ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy to change the school’s location to 10875 Quail Roost Drive, Miami, Florida 33157, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Middle School to add an additional permanent site located at 998 SW First Street, Miami, Florida 33130, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy (Country Palms) to include a temporary location at 18491 SW 134 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33177, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year until construction at the permanent site is completed.

C-6 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (COUNTRY PALMS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School (Country Palms) to include a temporary location at 18491 SW 134 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33177, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year until construction at the permanent site is completed.

C-7 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

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

C-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS)(revised)

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

C-9 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH CAMPUS) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Campus) for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ASSURANT SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A SATELLITE LEARNING CENTER

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Assurant Solutions for the continuation of the Satellite Learning Center at 11195 SW 196 Street, Miami, Florida 33157, from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC., FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A SATELLITE LEARNING CENTER

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc., for the continuation of the Satellite Learning Center at 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140, from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

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

C-30 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO EXPAND ITS SERVICES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Adopt-A-Classroom for services for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. renew the MOU annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods;

3. accept the estimated donor contributions of approximately $250,000; and

4. approve the MOU contingent on no cost to the District.

C-40 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 022-HH10 –STUDENT ELECTRONIC-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 022-HH10 – STUDENT ELECTRONIC-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS.

C-41 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 056-HH10 – TITLE III COUNSELING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 056-HH10 – TITLE III COUNSELING SERVICES.

C-42 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 067-HH10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 64 PROGRAMS WITH STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 067-HH10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 64 PROGRAMS WITH STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES.

C-43 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 068-HH10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 068-HH10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES.

C-44 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 069-HH10 –COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 069-HH10 - COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER, AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-94 (2007-2008) DOB: 07-24-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-94 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

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

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

C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11
CASE NO: SM-95 (2007-2008) DOB: 02-15-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-95 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

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

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

C-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-98 (2007-2008) DOB: 10-24-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-98 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

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

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

C-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09
CASE NO: SM-99 (2007-2008) DOB: 04-29-08

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-99 (2007-2008), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2007-2008 school year, 2008 summer session, and the 2008-2009 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2008-2009 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2008-2009 REVISED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2008-2009 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2008-2009 Revised Workforce Development Education fees.

No local funds are required.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIOR ADULT LEARNERS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Adult Learners Program in the approximate amount of $1,954,114, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT! PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health to receive funds to support the I Can Do It, You Can Do It! Program in the approximate amount of $60,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2011;

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT six GRANT AWARDs FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL planning, program design and IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept six grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Planning, Program Design and Implementation Grant Program in the total approximate amount of $962,350;

2. disburse grant funds in the total amount of $953,685, to:

a. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus), in the approximate amount of $143,941, for the grant period of March 12, 2008, through December 31, 2008;

b. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy (Silver Palms Campus), in the approximate amount of $211,215, for the grant period of March 26, 2008, through December 31, 2008;

c. Academica Dade LLC on behalf of Mater Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy in the amount of $75,350, for the grant period of May 8, 2008, through June 30, 2008;

d. White Hat Management Company on behalf of Life Skills Center of Miami-Dade in the amount of $87,876, for the grant period of May 9, 2008, through June 30, 2008;

e. Academica Dade LLC on behalf of Mater Academy East Middle School in the amount of $77,450, for the grant period of May 7, 2008 through June 30, 2008; and

f. The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., in the amount of $357,853, for the grant period of June 24, 2008, through August 10, 2008.

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

4. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

5. 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 WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL AND ENGLISH STUDIES (SAVES) ADULT REFUGEE PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families to receive funds in the amount of $15,200,000, year one funding in the amount of $7,600,000, and year two funding in the amount of $7,600,000, for the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project for the contract period of August 13, 2008, through August 12, 2010;

2. retain funds from the contractual agreement in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate as allowed and approved by the Florida Department of Education;

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

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

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE MULTIAGENCY SERVICE NETWORK FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE (SEDNET) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA, PART B, TRUST; AND STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS REVENUE FUNDS

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA), Part B, IDEA, Part B, Trust in the approximate amount of $152,395, for the grant periods beginning July 1, 2008, through August 31, 2008, and July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008;

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

3. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.18, Board Records—Public Access, and repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3B-1.051, Photocopy of Public Records, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 15, 2008.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION- GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

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- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2007-2008, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION 2004-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-Service Education 2004-2009 by adding seven (7) new components.

D-8 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 041-HH10 – ON‑LINE TEACHER RECRUITMENT/ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 041-HH10 – ON-LINE TEACHER RECRUITMENT/ASSESSMENT SYSTEM.

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TERRY SMITH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE NO: 32 390 00808 07

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Terry Smith to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00808 07.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 23, 2008 – JUNE 19, 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 989.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2008-2009 (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 July 16, 2008 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE CALENDAR DAYS
PENDING APPEAL

MARIO A. CASCO – CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Mario A. Casco, Custodian at Miami Sunset Senior High School, for five calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JAIME E. VOGEL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jaime E. Vogel, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
PENDING APPEAL
WALDECY L. KREVA - TEACHER

LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Waldecy L. Kreva, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MAUDE PAULIN - TEACHER
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Maude Paulin, Teacher at Campbell Drive Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $66,649.29 owed by individuals.

E-13 RESOLUTION NO. 4, 2007-08 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 4, FY 2007-08 General Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing appropriations by $58,280,106 offset by a reduction in transfers/reserves of ($28,990,345); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 8 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 13 of the agenda item).

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2008-09 (revised)

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

1. advertise a proposed operating millage levy of 5.678 mills, a proposed capital outlay millage levy of 1.750 mills, and a proposed debt service levy of 0.264 mills, subject to certification of the State Required Local Effort Millage Levy;

2. advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A of the agenda item);

3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2008-09 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B of the agenda item); and advertise the amendment to the original listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2007-08 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment C); and

4. advertise State Required Local Effort Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education.

E-86 REVIEW OF TWO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – DECEMBER 31, 2007

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Two Community-Based Organizations Financial Statements – December 31, 2007.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 AUDIT OF MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME PAYROLL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Miami-Dade School Police Department Overtime Payroll.

E-89 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW AUDIT OF FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-Up Review Audit of Food Service Operations.

E-90 FOLLOW-UP AUDIT OF DISTRICT FLEET UTILIZATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-Up Audit of District Fleet Utilization.

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2009: January 14, February 11, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 17, July 15, July 28 (First Budget Public Hearing), August 5, September 9 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 14, November 17 (Organization Meeting/Regular Meeting), and December 9. The final listing of meeting dates for 2009 will be established by the Board at the 2008 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2008.

E-141 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 054-GG08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 054-GG08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects, and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2008, through July 14, 2010, as follows:

1. DF MUSIC ENTERPRISE, INC.
2847 BOND CIRCLE
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 ESTIMATE $310
OWNER: DANIEL FISHER, PRESIDENT

2. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY
P.O. BOX 8335
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 ESTIMATE $7,266
OWNER: DOROTHY JARVIS, C.E.O.

3. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC CO.
1181 ROUTE 22 EAST
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 ESTIMATE $64,722
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

4. SAM ASH QUIKSHIP CORP.
7726 CHERI COURT
TAMPA, FL 33634 ESTIMATE $5,281.95
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT

5. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VEIRS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902 ESTIMATE $1,119
OWNER: ALAN LEVIN, VICE PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $78,698.95.

E-142 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 13, ON CONTRACT NO. 075-GG07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

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

1. TERMINATE award of Items 1 through 13, on Contract No. 075-GG07 AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES, effective July 15, 2008, as follows:

MAC BATTERIES OF FLORIDA, INC.
8113 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JUAN SIERRA, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

2. Require that MAC Batteries of Florida, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective July15,2008.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 085-HH07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS – HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 085-HH07 – COLLISION-DAMAGE REPAIRS – HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, VANS AND SCHOOL BUSES, to purchase, at firm labor rates and parts percentage markup/discounts, quantities, as may be required, of collision-damage repairs and parts for heavy-duty trucks, vans and school buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2008, through July 31, 2010, as follows:

1. CRONY BODY WORKS, INC.
724 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: GEORGE J. FALCON, PRESIDENT

2. E.S.E.F. INCORPORATED
8075 WEST 20 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PEDRO V. DELGADO, PRESIDENT

3. GUS PAINT AND BODY SHOP, INC.
7150 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: GUSTAVO PEDRAYES, JR., PRESIDENT

4. MULHOLLAND INDUSTRIES, INC.
D.B.A. TRUCK CITY BODY CO.
10660 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: WILLIAM MULHOLLAND, PRESIDENT

5. NAVARRO PAINT & BODY
2390 W. 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GUADALUPE NAVARRO, PRESIDENT

6. POINTS PAINT & BODY WORK, INC.
3566 N.W. 32 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS ARNEDO, PRESIDENT

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $375,000.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 015-HH08 – STRING INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BidNo. 015-HH08 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects, and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2008, through July14,2010, as follows:

1. HI KEY MUSIC, INC.
D.B.A. ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER
4537 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., #102
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 ESTIMATE $86,250
OWNER: MANUEL BERBERIAN, PRESIDENT

2. K AND S MUSIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 355
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 ESTIMATE $31,380
OWNER: LES SILVER, PRESIDENT

3. SAM ASH QUIKSHIP CORP.
7726 CHERI COURT
TAMPA, FL 33634 ESTIMATE $35,800
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT

4. Reject Item 5 – String bass.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $153,430.

E-145 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 029-HH03 – FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 029-HH03 FOOD-SERVICE EQUIPMENT, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of food-service equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2008, through March 27, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MILO FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT DIST., INC.
611 NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435
OWNER: MICHAEL S. MILO, PRESIDENT

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

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

ALTERNATE

4. LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

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

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

7. MILO FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT DIST., INC.
611 NORTH RAILROAD AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435
OWNER: MICHAEL S. MILO, PRESIDENT

8. KAMRAN & COMPANY, INC.
411 E. MONTECITO STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
OWNER: FAYE AMIRI, PRESIDENT

9. REJECT Item 19E – Extended warranty.

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,047,529.66.

E-146 REJECT BID NO. 035-HH04 – KIOSKS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS OF THE DISTRICT PORTAL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 035-HH04 – KIOSKS FOR PUBLIC ACCESS OF THE DISTRICT PORTAL.

E-147 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND KPMG LLP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 061-HH10 – OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and KPMG LLP, and if negotiations are not successful, Sunera LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 061-HH10 – OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION, to provide operational oversight services reviewing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation planning, functional and organizational impact and monitor the progress and adherence to original and contractual objectives of the ERP project, for the District, effective July 15, 2008, through August 31, 2009, as follows:

1. KPMG LLP
TWO SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2800
MIAMI, FL 33131
DENNIS G. RODRIGUES, PARTNER

2. SUNERA LLC
3350 S.W. 148 AVENUE, SUITE 210
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
LAWRENCE BURKE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.

E-148 REJECT BID NO. 083-HH07 – GOLF CARTS – ELECTRIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 083-HH07 – GOLF CARTS – ELECTRIC, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RECEIPT OF THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 2006-2007 COMBINED ANNUAL REPORT, MANDATED UNDER THE 2003 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Citizens’ Oversight Committee 2006-2007 Combined Annual Report, mandated under the 2003 Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

F-2 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR A PARKING LOT CONTAINING 166 SPACES, LOCATED AT 7375 SW 120 STREET, PINECREST, FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; ANDCONCURRENT WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE LAST PAYMENT IN DECEMBER 2011, AND AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE BOARD, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXERCISE THE PURCHASE OPTION OF THE AGREEMENT

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

1. renew the agreement with the Village of Pinecrest for a parking lot containing 166 spaces for Miami Palmetto Senior High School, for the period of January 7, 2009, through January 6, 2012, at an annual cost of $91,657.80; and

2. concurrent with the issuance of the last payment in December 2011, and at no additional cost to the Board, authorize the Superintendent to exercise the purchase option of the agreement.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD FOR THE USE OF TOM J. HARRIS FIELD FOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AND SOCCER GAMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the City of Homestead for the use of Tom J. Harris Field for high school football and soccer games, to extend the term from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2013, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR AN APPROXIMATE 14-ACRE BOARD-OWNED SITE, KNOWN AS RON EHMANN PARK, LOCATED AT 10995 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, ADJACENT TO THE MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County for an approximate 14-acre Board-owned site, known as Ron Ehmann Park, located at 10995 SW 97 Avenue, Miami, adjacent to the Miami Killian Senior High School campus, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (replacement)

1. ALLOW THE SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT WlTH U.S. PARKING AND ASSOCIATES, INC., THAT PROVIDES 325 PARKING SPACES FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD'S DOWNTOWN ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX (SBAB COMPLEX), TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2008; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE A PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT WlTH THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE PARKING FOR THE SBAB COMPLEX; AND

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE OPTIONS TO OFFSET THE COSTS TO THE DISTRICT OF PROVIDING PARKING FOR THE SBAB COMPLEX

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

1) allow the sub-lease agreement with U.S. Parking and Associates, Inc., that provides 325 parking spaces for the School Board's Downtown Administration Complex (SBAB Complex), to expire on September 30, 2008; and
2) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute any documents or agreements necessary to effectuate a parking permit agreement with the Miami Parking Authority, to provide 90 parking space decals for the SBAB Complex; and
3) authorize the Superintendent to explore options to offset the costs to the District of providing parking for the SBAB Complex.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND, LOCATED AT 8300 NW 12 PLACE, AS ARCOLA LAKES PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Miami-Dade County (as lessee), for use of vacant Board-owned land located at 8300 NW 12 Place, as Arcola Lakes Park, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: (replacement)

1. NOT APPROVE THE COUNTY REVISED INTERLOCAL ON SCHOOL CONCURRENCY FOR THE REASONS NOTED HEREIN AND IN THE LEGAL MEMORANDA PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD ON JULY 1 AND JULY 9, 2008, AND NOTIFY THE COUNTY ACCORDINGLY; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA), IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STATUTES, COMMENTS AS TO WHY THE COUNTY REVISED INTERLOCAL AND RELATED COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS SHOULD NOT BE FOUND IN COMPLIANCE; AND

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE TO ALL NON-EXEMPT MUNICIPALITIES

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

1. not approve the County Revised lnterlocal on school concurrency for the reasons noted above and in the legal memoranda previously distributed to the Board on July 1 and July 9, 2008, and notify the County accordingly; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to DCA, in accordance with applicable statutes, comments as to why the County Revised lnterlocal and related Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendments should not be found in compliance; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to provide an update to all non- exempt municipalities.

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

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,773,770 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and
2) make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE E.W.F. STIRRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - MODULAR ADDITION, PROJECT NO. 00407900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for the modular addition at the E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School, Project No. 00407900, at an approximate cost of $51,064.

F-22 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. 00140800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for the addition at the G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, Project No. 00140800, at an approximate cost of $31,115.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0799

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Miami Jackson Senior High School site, Project No. A0799, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER SITE AT 13775 NW 6 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0804

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Central West Transportation Center site, Project No. A0804, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-27 TERMINATION (WITHOUT CAUSE) OF THE AGREEMENT WITH REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECT PACKAGE #2 CONSISTING OF RE-ROOFING AT HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR, PROJECT NO. AM01055; AT SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. AM01071; AT JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. AM01058; AND AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, PROJECT NO. 00128300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #2 consisting of Re-roofing at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior, Project No. AM01055; at Shadowlawn Elementary, Project No. AM01071; at John F. Kennedy Middle, Project No. AM01058; and at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, Project No. 00128300, as follows:

1) without cause (i.e. at the convenience of the Board);

2) with no further compensation due to the A/E; and

3) with written notification of this action to the A/E.

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC; MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC; NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC; NODARSE & ASSOCIATES, INC; AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. commission the firms of Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc., Nodarse & Associates, Inc., and Professional Service Industries, Inc., to perform geotechnical, construction materials testing and environment assessment consulting services for a term of four (4) years, commencing July 15, 2008, through July 14, 2012, with the second, third, and fourth year at the Board’s option, based on the negotiated unit prices as included in Fee Schedules “A” and “B;” and

2. all other terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda and in the agreement.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL REPLACEMENT (STATE SCHOOL “LLL”)
PHASES B AND C
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROJECT NO. A01018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Coastal Construction Company, Project No. A01018, State School “LLL”, Miami Carol City Senior High School Replacement (Phases B and C), in the total amount of $79,498,966 which includes a contingency in the amount of $3,785,665.

F-36 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00177800
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5120 SW 72 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
(revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Veitia Padron, Inc., Project No. 00177800, Modular Classroom Addition, Sunset Elementary School, in the total amount of $8,542,886 which includes building cost, site cost and a contingency in the amount of $776,626.

F-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00253900
MODULAR ADDITION AT
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(RELIEF FOR CORAL WAY AND SILVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS)
45 SW 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
(replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Coastal Construction Company, Project No. 00253900, Addition at Southside Elementary School, in the amount of $16,170,000 which includes a contingency in the amount of $889,555.

F-45 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. KV999963
DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY-TO-LIFE
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3, on Project No. KV999963, District-Wide Safety-to-Life, Miami Central Senior High School, for a credit of $10,000.

F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01020
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
ZELDA GLAZER MIDDLE SCHOOL - S/S “UU1"
15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01020, New Middle School Prototype, Zelda Glazer Middle School - S/S “UU1," for an additional cost of $461,149.

F-47 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-47
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2

PROJECT NO. A0798
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER (S/S D)
21050 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0798, New K-8 Center Prototype, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center (S/S D), for an additional cost of $698,900.

F-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01026
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S PP1)
121 NE 207 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01026, New Middle School Prototype, Andover Middle School (S/S PP1), for an additional cost of $791,725.

F-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00254800
NEW S/S - TO RELIEVE DR. MICHAEL M. KROP AND
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS
S/S "QQQ1"
2555 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00254800, New S/S - to relieve Dr. Michael M. Krop and North Miami senior high schools, S/S "QQQ1," for an additional cost of $1,687,386.

F-55 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF SELECTED MOBILE OFFICE UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $16,000 for the period July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, for the leasing of mobile office units.

F-56 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 081-HH11 – TWO-WAY RADIOS & ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 081-HH11 – TWO-WAY RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts off of MSRP, quantities, as may be required, of two-way radios and accessories, for use by Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 15, 2008, through July 14, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
1785 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MICHAEL G. FRESCO, PRESIDENT

2. ENLIGHT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10111 N.W. 53 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER: ALAN RABIN, PRESIDENT

3. FIRST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
234 BLOUNTSTOWN HWY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
OWNER: CHARLES C. LIVINGSTON, JR., PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. SAT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.
D.B.A. INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATIONS
1019 E. EUCLID
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212
OWNER: HATTIE C. POOLE, PARTNER

5. EXPRESS RADIO, INC.
10850 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: GENE R. FRUEHLING, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -- HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 04-05145 CA 10; HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY [SURETY FOR J.V. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION] (PROJECT NOS. A-0691, A-0527, A-0670 and A-0713, MIDDLE SCHOOLS RENOVATIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed settlement agreement with Hartford Fire Insurance Company resolving all claims asserted in the state court case: Hartford Fire Insurance Company vs. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 04-05145 CA 10, which provides for the School Board to keep $771,591.93 of the remaining contract balance, and releasing to Hartford Fire Insurance Company, the amount of $1,750,000.00.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, MARIA RODRIGUEZ vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA- FEDERAL COURT - CASE NO. 07-23347 CIV-ALTONAGA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement with Maria Rodriguez in the case of Maria Rodriguez vs. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida - Federal Court Case No. 07-23347 CIV-ALTONAGA.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17—CITIZEN APPEARANCES – BOARD MEETINGS AND 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS—NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

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 Rules 6Gx13-8C-1.17 (Citizen Appearances – Board Meetings) and 6Gx13-8C-1.101 (Types of Meetings - Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication).

G-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6GX13-8C-1.15, AGENDA – REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS

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-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 REPAYMENT OF MOVING EXPENSE ALLOCATION

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

1. direct the School Board Attorney to repay the money she received as a moving expense allocation; and

2. take appropriate action against the School Board Attorney for improperly taking the moving expense allocation.

H-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS AND AGREE UPON THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S PERFORMANCE FOR 2007-2008 AS MEASURED BY THE EVALUATION INSTRUMENT ADOPTED AT THE JUNE 13, 2007 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (revised)

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

1. discuss and agree upon the evaluation of the Superintendent’s performance for 2007-2008 as measured by the evaluation instrument adopted at the June 13, 2007 School Board meeting and;

2. approve an Addendum to the Superintendent's employment Agreement indicating that the Superintendent will voluntarily not receive the base salary adjustment contractually scheduled for July 1, 2008 (for the 2008-09 fiscal year), and that the Superintendent voluntarily will not seek or receive performance incentive pay for the 2007-08 fiscal year.

H-5 ETHICS REVIEW ON NEPOTISM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement the Ethics Advisory Committee’s recommen-dations concerning nepotism issued to the Board on May 2, 2008, which are the following:

1. The Board shall continue to follow the current rule as it comports with state statute and appears to be the common practice in other Florida school districts;

2. Irrespective of work locations there shall be complete disclosure of all relatives employed at the District, from the Board level down;

3. A relative shall be defined as an individual who is related by blood, marriage or adoption as father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, grandfather, grandmother, grandchild, or any person who resides in the same residence;

4. All indirect reporting relationships of MEP employees shall be disclosed

5. Failure to knowingly disclose the aforementioned relationships shall be grounds for disciplinary action, up to, and including termination.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-76 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ASSISTANT CHIEF CHARLES B. MARTIN FOR 27 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-76, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Assistant Chief Charles B. Martin for 27 years of dedicated service to the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-72 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE EASTERN UNITED STATES MENTAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-72of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Joella C. Good Elementary School for winning the Eastern United States Mental Mathematics Competition.

H-9 PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. accept the December 2007 Report from the Office of Program Evaluation titled "Evaluation of the School Improvement Zone 2005-06," and

2. conduct a workshop to discuss the findings of said report.

H-10 AUTHORIZATION FOR AN INDEPENDENT COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS OPERATING SOLUTIONS FOR SCHOOLS/ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (BOSS/ERP)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve an independent review and evaluation of BOSS to be conducted by experts in the field to determine whether it is adequately meeting the District’s needs, including the goals, timeline, financing, sequencing and scope of the project and the efficacy for moving forward with the initiative and that the most expedient procurement process be used in the selection of the entity tasked with this responsibility.

H-11 DETERMINATION THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT IS NOT ENTITLED TO PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE PAY FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, act upon the goals and objectives adopted by the Board for the evaluation of the Superintendent and determine in its ultimate discretion that the Superintendent not receive any portion of his performance incentive pay for the 2007-2008 school year.

H-12 CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. call a special School Board meeting within the next ten business days to discuss the current administration and management of the school district as it pertains to fiscal responsibility, compliance with reduction-in-force contractual procedures, compliance with School Board rules and state laws, and such other matters of concern by Board members; and

2. invite affected employees, union and professional organizations’ representatives, parents and members of the public to attend and provide their concerns to the School Board.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-75 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LILIA P. GARCIA FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-75of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lilia P. Garcia for her many years of dedicated service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-73 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE SPORTS SOCIETY OF MIAMI FOR ITS SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-73 recognizing Joella C. Good Elementary School as the recipient of the Outstanding Elementary School Physical Education Program and the Sports Society of Miami for its support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-74 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF BERNICE BRUCIE BALL TO MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-74 recognizing Bernice Brucie Ball for her outstanding contributions to Miami-Dade Public Schools.

H-16 CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DELOITTE CONSULTING (revised)

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

1. give 30-day notice and terminate the contractual agreement with Deloitte Consulting;

2. identify a current M-DCPS employee to immediately take over the position of Program Management Officer.

H-17 INDEPENDENT BUDGET REVIEWER (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorizes the superintendent to have an invitation to bid for the services of an independent budget reviewer that will provide independent budget recommendations to the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

H-18 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY JULIE ANN RICO

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct Julie Ann Rico to be placed on Administrative Leave until the investigation by the Inspector General’s Office is completed, and recommended action is proposed to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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