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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Coral Reef Senior High School Vocal Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 8, 10, and 15 , 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: (deleted)

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

Update on Beginning of New School Year
Florida’s Differentiated Accountability Program – Low Performing Schools
Legislative Update

A-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECTED POSITIONS (revised)

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

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 August 5, 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 in the agenda item;

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-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF NEW 2009-2010 MAJOR AREAS OF INTEREST AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit the attached Major Areas of Interest (MAI) to the Commissioner of Education for approval and inclusion in the 2009-2010 Florida Department of Education approved list of MAIs.

C-2 REPORT – STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2007-2008 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2007-2008 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ACCEPT THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT THE REPORT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Paperwork Reduction Report and authorize the Superintendent to submit the report to the State Board of Education.

C-4 REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC., TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIES FOR REFUGEE STUDENTS AGES 14-18 (revised)

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Cuban American National Council, Inc., in the amount of $30,000 to service 50 refugee students, ages 14-18, in order to meet grant deliverables; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, based on the provider’s specific expertise in offering specialized educational services for refugee/immigrant students.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. (BACC), FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL THERAPY AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN A BACC DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAM AT MIAMI PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES WITH INTERNAL FACTORS (revised 2)

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

1. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, based on the provider’s specific expertise in offering specialized psychoeducational day-treatment services; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, with the Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc. (BACC), for the period of August 5, 2008, through June 30, 2009, to provide specialized clinical therapy and psychiatric consultation services in a BACC day-treatment program at Miami Park Elementary School for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities (E/BD) with internal factors.

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

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC. (BACC), FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 5, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL THERAPY AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN A BACC DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAM AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES WITH INTERNAL FACTORS (revised)

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc. (BACC), for the period of August 5, 2008, through June 30, 2009, to provide specialized clinical therapy and psychiatric consultation services in a BACC day-treatment program at Palmetto Elementary School for elementary students with emotional/behavioral disabilities (E/BD) with internal factors; and

2. extend this cooperative agreement on an annual basis for up to two additional one-year periods.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH WOMEN OF TOMORROW (WOT) MENTOR AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, with Women of Tomorrow (WOT) to provide designated services for high school students;

2. accept funds from Women of Tomorrow not to exceed $36,000; and

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

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with The City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of The City of Hialeah Educational Academy, to increase enrollment to 200 students in the first year of operation, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School, North, to change the school’s location to 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-Locka, Florida 33054, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and throughout the term of the contract and ending on June 30, 2012.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School to (1) delete the campus proposed for 301 Westward Drive; (2) replace it with a campus located at 6300 NW 77 Court, Miami, Florida 33166; and (3) temporarily operate the school on the campus of Charter on the Beach Middle School, 1211-1219 Marseille Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141, for a period of time not to exceed November 30, 2008, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF TREE OF KNOWLEDGE LEARNING ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy, Inc., on behalf of Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy to add three additional campuses located at the Holtz Children’s Hospital and Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital, both located at 1611 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, and at the Ronald McDonald House of Miami, located at 1145 NW 14 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33136, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year until the permanent facility is available.

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RISE SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF RISE ACADEMY – SOUTH DADE CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Rise Schools, Inc., on behalf of Rise Academy – South Dade Charter School to permanently be located at 303 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034, and 713 West Palm Drive, Florida City, Florida 33034, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS) ASSOCIATE CENTERS UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL REVENUE; AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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 the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS-South) under:

a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $ 1,411,762, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009;

b. IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009; and

c. General Revenue, in the approximate amount of $107,085, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; for a total approximate amount of $1,789,315;

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. enter into a contractual agreement to provide services to The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $181,000, for the grant period effective from July 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009;

4. extend these programs and contractual agreement, 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND THE FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK (FIN) PROJECT, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B

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), to fund the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) Project in the approximate amount of $212,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009;

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

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT SIX CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE SIX 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21^ST CCLC) PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI; YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) OF GREATER MIAMI; AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept six continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the six 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the approximate total amount of $2,517,347, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009:

a. Florida International Academy A Charter School, in the amount of $168,000;

b. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $220,000;

c. Miami Jackson Adult Education Center, in the amount of $268,000;

d. SECME I, in the amount of $700,000;

e. SECME II, in the amount of $700,000; and

f. Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, in the amount of $461,347.

2. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $213,024, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009 with:

a. City of Miami, in the amount of $82,738;

b. Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Miami (YMCA), in the amount of $96,217; and

c. University of Miami, in the amount of $34,069;

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

4. extend these programs and contractual agreements 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 SUB-AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA (USF), FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE), FOR FUNDING TO FUND PARTICIPATION AS A DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE FLORIDA PROBLEM- SOLVING/RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION STATEWIDE PROJECT

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

1. enter into a sub-agreement with the University of South Florida (USF) funded through a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), in the approximate amount of $100,000, to fund participation as a demonstration school district in the Florida Problem-Solving/Response to Intervention Statewide Project for the grant period of August 1, 2008, through July 31, 2009;

2. extend this program 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT two 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 two 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 $190,560;

2. disburse grant funds in the total approximate amount of $189,906, to:

a. Mater Academy Lakes Middle School, in the approximate amount of $106,189, for the grant period of March 26, 2008, through December 31, 2008; and

b. Mater Academy Lakes High School, in the approximate amount of $83,717, for the grant period of March 26, 2008, through December 31, 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-100 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.022, HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.461, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

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:

1. repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.022, Henry S. West Laboratory School, A Professional Development School;

2. repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools; and

3. promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.461, Magnet Programs/Schools.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12)

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- 6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12).

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND SIGN A GENERAL AFFIDAVIT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, OFFICE OF ADA COORDINATION, TO ALLOW FOR THE CONTINUATION OF AN ADA AWARENESS CLASSROOM PRESENTATION PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING THE DISTRICT’S SHARE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE DISTRIBUTIONS OF PARKING FINE MONIES, GENERATED FROM DISABLED PARKING VIOLATIONS; AND AFFIRMING THAT THESE FUNDS WILL BE UTILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH AND ESTABLISHED TO CONDUCT AWARENESS PROGRAMS AND IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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

1. enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the Miami-Dade County, Office of ADA Compliance;

2. sign the General Affidavit affirming that the funds from this agreement will be spent as outlined;

3. authorize the continuation of the M-DSPD ADA Awareness Classroom Presentation Program “Understanding Us All, A Lesson in Equal Rights;” and

4. authorize the receipt of the District’s entitled share of Disabled Parking Violations revenues from the Miami-Dade County, Office of ADA Coordination.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective August 4, 2008.

D-11 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RONALD BAKER AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE NO: 32 390 00474 07 (revised replacement)

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 Ronald Baker to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00474 07.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 20, 2008 – JULY 16, 2008 (revised)

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 990.

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 August 5, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted in the agenda item.

** Superintendent has found cause to temporarily waive some of the minimum qualifications in the job description for this temporary assignment

D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 5, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

Mr. Eugene Butler, Jr. to the open budgeted position of Senior High Principal, Miami Central Senior High School, MEP pay grade P3.

Text Box: SALARY RANGE

MEP
P3
$112,248 - $147,684

D-45 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 1A-1.151, ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1A-1.151, Advertising on School Board Property, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 4, 2008.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
RENEE Y. MEYERS - COUNSELOR
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Renee Y. Meyers, Counselor at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CHARLES R. KELLY – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles R. Kelly, Administrative Assistant at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
KARMEN DURAN - TEACHER
ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Karmen Duran, Teacher at Alternative Outreach, for 30 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
NILDA RAMOS – COORDINATOR I
FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Nilda Ramos, Coordinator I, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment at Capital Improvement, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 10 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
WILLA J. CHURCH – PARAPROFESSIONAL III
MACARTHUR NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Willa J. Church, Paraprofessional III at MacArthur North Senior High School, for 10 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
SAYDEL MAS – COORDINATOR I
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 4, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Saydel Mas, Coordinator I at Capital Improvement Projects, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-31 TERM EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH DR. HENRY R. BOEKHOFF FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant an extension of the current contractual agreement with Dr. Henry R. Boekhoff to June 30, 2009, and permit renewal of the term, if required, until completion of deliverables for an amount not to exceed the remaining $40,069.61 of available funding for this contract.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE REVISED HEALTHY BEVERAGE AND FOOD GUIDELINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and implement the revised Healthy Beverage and Food Guidelines.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM AUGUST 21, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with various agencies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from August 21, 2008, through August 20, 2009.

E-141 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6GX13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 015-GG03 – CAFETERIA-PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND CARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 015-GG03 – CAFETERIA-PREPARATION EQUIPMENT, TABLES AND CARTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria-preparation equipment, tables and carts, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, and other District departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through March 27, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

2. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N. W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT

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

4. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

5. LACE FOODSERVICE CORPORATION
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

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

7. DAVIDA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
8015 N. W. 64 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: BERTA SAVARIEGO, PRESIDENT

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

9. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

10. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, C.E.O.

11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $825,411.07.

E-143 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 016-GG03 – CAFETERIA-STORAGE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 016-GG03 – CAFETERIA-STORAGE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria-storage equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, and other departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through June 26, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

2. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

ALTERNATE

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

4. FESCO EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

5. GREAT LAKES HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY
1961 GRAND RIVER AVE.
DETROIT, MI 48226
OWNER: MARC ISRAEL, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $906,842.06.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 076-HH12 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-HH12 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective September8,2008, through September 7, 2010, as follows:

1. WORK INJURY SOLUTIONS OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
D.B.A. HEALTH CARE CENTER OF MIAMI, INC.
7911 N.W. 72 AVENUE, SUITE 111
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE: $80,000
OWNER: HILLEL BRONSTEIN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,000.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 011-HH11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 011-HH11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, PHOTOGRAPHIC AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts and prices, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, photographic and miscellaneous equipment, supplies and installation, for use by Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
14241 S. REDWOOD ROAD
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065
OWNER: CLAUDIA ANDERSON

2. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: STEPHANIE SCANION, PRESIDENT

3. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
928 AND 930 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BARRY C. JACKSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. BES INDUSTRIES, INC.
12717 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, SUITE 332
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: DANNY A. SHORE, PRESIDENT

5. CAMCOR, INC.
2273 S. CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: RAYMOND E. BAILEY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

6. DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JERROLL R. TYSON

7. GBC
1 GBC PLAZA
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
OWNER: DAVID D. CAMPBELL, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

8. HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430
OWNERS: M. Y. WAGNER AND B. WAGNER

9. MIDTOWN VIDEO
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT

10. OKEE-COMP CORPORATION
5412 N.W. 79 AVENUE
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: RENE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

11. PLASCO ID
1501 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE MENDELSON, C.E.O.

12. PRO VIDEO SALES, INC.
12501 N.W. 44 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: JON EVANS, PRESIDENT

13. PROMETHEAN, INC.
1165 SANCTUARY PARKWAY, SUITE 400
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
OWNER: PROMETHEAN HOUSE

14. RRIM EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
13727 S.W. 152 STREET, #273
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: IAN MCLEOD, PRESIDENT

15. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

16. SMILEY’S AUDIO-VISUAL, INC.
2825 FRANKLIN STREET
LAKELAND, FL 33803
OWNER: CATHY A. SMILEY, PRESIDENT

17. SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2501 DAVIE ROAD, #260
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: DAN BOYLAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

18. TONER CABLE EQUIPMENT, INC.
969 HORSHAM ROAD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
OWNER: ROBERT L. TONER, PRESIDENT

19. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, #101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DE MIGUEL, PRESIDENT

20. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, PMB #378
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33351
OWNER: JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

21. AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: STEPHANIE SCANION, PRESIDENT

22. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
928 AND 930 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BARRY C. JACKSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

23. BES INDUSTRIES, INC.
12717 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, #332
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: DANNY A. SHORE, PRESIDENT

24. CAMCOR, INC.
2273 S. CHURCH STREET
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: RAYMOND E. BAILEY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

25. DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JERROLL R. TYSON

26. LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
11509 S.W. HERMAN ROAD
TUALATIN, OR 97062
OWNER: JERRY RAMEY, PRESIDENT

27. MIDTOWN VIDEO
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT

28. MULTICOM, INC.
1076 FLORIDA CENTRAL PKWY
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: SHERMAN MILLER, PRESIDENT

29. PRO VIDEO SALES, INC.
12501 N.W. 44 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: JON EVANS, PRESIDENT

30. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

31. SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2501 DAVIE ROAD, #260
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: DAN BOYLAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

32. TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, #101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DE MIGUEL, PRESIDENT

33. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, PMB #378
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33351
OWNER: JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT

34. ACCEPT the Primary and Alternate vendors’ discounts and hourly rates, to perform additional services as required.

AUDIO ENHANCEMENT
14241 S. REDWOOD ROAD
BLUFFDALE, UT 84065
OWNER: CLAUDIA ANDERSON

AUDIO VISUAL INNOVATIONS, INC.
6301 BENJAMIN ROAD, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: STEPHANIE SCANION, PRESIDENT

AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
928 AND 930 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BARRY C. JACKSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

BES INDUSTRIES, INC.
12717 W. SUNRISE BOULEVARD, SUITE 332
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: DANNY A. SHORE, PRESIDENT

DIGITAL VIDEO SYSTEMS, INC.
10125 NW 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JERROLL R. TYSON

GBC
1 GBC PLAZA
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
OWNER: DAVID D. CAMPELL, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430
OWNERS: M. Y. WAGNER AND B. WAGNER

LIGHTSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
11509 S.W. HERMAN ROAD
TUALATIN, OR 97062
OWNER: JERRY RAMEY, PRESIDENT

MIDTOWN VIDEO
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT

OKEE-COMP CORPORATION
5412 N.W. 79 AVENUE
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: RENE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

PLASCO ID
1501 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE MENDELSON, C.E.O.

PRO VIDEO SALES, INC.
12501 N.W. 44 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 3306
OWNER: JON EVANS, PRESIDENT

RRIM EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
13727 S.W. 152 STREET, #273
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: IAN MCLEOD, PRESIDENT

SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

SMILEY'S AUDIO-VISUAL, INC.
2825 FRANKLIN STREET
LAKELAND, FL 33803
OWNER: CATHY A. SMILEY, PRESIDENT

SOUTHERN BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
2501 DAVIE ROAD, #260
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: DAN BOYLAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N.W. 102 AVENUE, #101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DE MIGUEL, PRESIDENT

TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11110 W. OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, PMB #378
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 3335
OWNER: JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT

35. REJECT Items 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 6a, 6b, 20a, 20b, 28a, 28b, 37a, 37b, 39a, 39b, 47a, 47b, 48a, 48b, 55a, 55b, 59a, 59b, 64a, 64b, 66a, 66b, 67a, 67b, 76a, 76b, 77a, 77b, 78a, 78b, 89a, 89b, 90a, 90b, 95a, 95b, 97a, 97b, 103a, 103b, 106a, 106b, 107a, 107b, 119a, 119b, 124a, 124b, 128a, 128b, 129a, 137a, 137b, 141a, 141b, 147a, 147b, 160a, 160b, 172a, 172b, 177a and 177b.

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

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 084-HH07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 084-HH07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oil, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective August4,2008, through August 3, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: L.H. BLAYLOCK, C.E.O.

2. OSHER OIL CORPORATION
D.B.A. COSTA OIL, INC.
9780 N.W. 115 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT

3. PALMDALE OIL COMPANY, INC.
911 NORTH 2^ND STREET
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
OWNER: LACHLAN CHEATHAM, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. FLAMINGO OIL COMPANY
205 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: DALE U. MOSELEY, PRESIDENT

5. FLORIDA FLEET SERVICES, INC.
3646 23 AVENUE SOUTH, #107
LAKEWORTH, FL 33461
OWNER: MICHAEL FOX, PRESIDENT

6. OSHER OIL CORPORATION
D.B.A. COSTA OIL, INC.
9780 N.W. 115 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT

7. PALMDALE OIL COMPANY, INC.
911 NORTH 2^ND STREET
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
OWNER: LACHLAN CHEATHAM, PRESIDENT

8. REJECT Item 12A.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $504,448.

E-147 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 052-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 052-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through June17,2009, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $269.28
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

2. GENESIS II, INC.
1051 ALBRIGHT ROAD, SUITE 219
ROCK HILL, SC 29731 ESTIMATE $2,268.48
OWNER: WILLIAM COX, VICE PRESIDENT

3. IDEAL SUPPLY
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $57,472.56
OWNER: JORGE MANRESA, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $7,144
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $5,760
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $72,914.32.

E-148 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 058-HH01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 058-HH01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of library/classroom furniture, for new schools, renovations, and other locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3,2009, as follows:

1. VIRCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72033 ESTIMATE $518,550.30
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT/C.O.B./C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $518,550.30.

E-149 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 096-HH01 – STUDENT DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 096-HH01 – STUDENT DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of student desks, for various schools locations throughout the District, during the term of the bid, effective August 4,2008, through August 3, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430
OWNER: B. WAGNER, C.E.O.

2. VIRCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72033
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT/C.O.B/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

3. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
13517 PRESTIGE PLACE, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33635
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, VICE PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,589,100.

E-150 AWARD BID NO. 074-HH08 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-HH08 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of fitness equipment, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects, and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3,2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BIGGER FASTER STRONGER
843 WEST 2400 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119
OWNER: BOB ROWOTHAM, PRESIDENT

2. COMMERCIAL FITNESS PRODUCTS, INC.
7080 WEST STATE ROAD 84
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: RICHARD WASSERLAUF, PRESIDENT

3. LIFE FITNESS
5100 RIVER ROAD
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
OWNER: JOHN STRANSKY, PRESIDENT

4. PROMAXIMA MFG. LTD.
5310 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

5. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046
OWNER: ADAM BLUMENFELD, PRESIDENT

6. THE PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
P. O. BOX 998
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

7. SPORTIME, LLC
3155 NORTHWOODS PARKWAY
NORCROSS, GA 30071
OWNER: PETER SAVITZ, C.E.O.

8. REJECT Items 2, 4 through 6, 8, 10 through 13, 18 and 19.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000.

E-151 AWARD BID NO. 092-HH03 – ARMORED-CAR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 092-HH03 – ARMORED-CAR SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of armored-car services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other District departments, during the term of the bid, effective August18,2008, through August 16, 2009, as follows:

1. BRINK’S INC.
5575 N.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: GARY LANDRY, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $ 2,693,383.44.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CAFETORIUM AT NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4251 EAST 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the electrical service requirements associated with the construction of a new cafetorium at North Hialeah Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

F-2 1) RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED NORTH CORRIDOR METRORAIL EXTENSION, AS IT RELATES TO IMPACTS ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTIES;
2) REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION GOVERNING BOARD EXPRESS THE BOARD'S OVERALL SUPPORT FOR THIS PROJECT, BUT NOT ENDORSE THE PROPOSED NORTH CORRIDOR METRORAIL EXTENSION 'GUIDEWAY ALIGNMENT, DUE TO ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTIES; AND
3) DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NOTIFY MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT OF THE BOARD'S OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED NORTH CORRIDOR METRORAIL EXTENSION GUIDEWAY ALIGNMENT, AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE PROJECT IN COORDINATION WITH THE DISTRICT'S EMINENT DOMAIN ,COUNSEL AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AS THE PROJECTDEVELOPS (revised replacement)

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

1) receive update on the proposed North Corridor Metrorail Extension, as it relates to impacts on School Board properties; and
2) request that the School Board representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board express the Board's overall support for this project, but not endorse the proposed North Corridor Metrorail Extension guideway alignment, due to its negative impact on School Board properties; and
3) direct the Superintendent to notify Miami-Dade County Transit of the Board's objection to the proposed North Corridor Metrorail extension guideway alignment, and continue to monitor the project in coordination with the District's eminent domain counsel and report back to the Board as the project develops.

F-20 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-20
AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL EASEMENT TO THE EXISTING EASEMENT LOCATED AT AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 5987 EAST 7 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the additional easement at the Amelia Earhart Elementary School site, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 1050 NW 195 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,PROJECT NO. A0816

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Miami Norland Senior High School site, Project No. A0816, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 28401 SW 167 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,PROJECT NO. A01017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the South Dade Senior High School site, Project No. A01017, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 4000 WEST 18 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH, PROJECT NO. A0811

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Westland Hialeah Senior High School site, Project No. A0811, in favor of the City of Hialeah.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE, IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PROJECT NO. A01112

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Sunny Isles Beach Community School site, Project No. A01112, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach, Florida.

F-32 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, PA, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00253900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with R. J. Heisenbottle Architects, PA, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Additions, Remodeling and Renovations (Phase I), at Southside Elementary School, Project No. 00253900, as follows:

1. without cause;

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

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

F-33 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING CONSULTING (revised)

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

1. issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firm(s) to provide Construction Scheduling Consulting; and

2. approve the selection procedures and committee that will interview the consultants.

F-34 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING (revised)

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

1. issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firm(s) to provide Construction Cost Estimating Consulting; and

2. approve the selection procedures and committee that will interview the consultants.

F-36 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-36
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00176800
NEW ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND
HISTORICAL RESTORATION PROJECT
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2450 SW 1st STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Skanska USA Building, Inc., for the New Additions, Renovations and Historical Restoration at Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00176800, in the total amount of $84,899,314, which includes a contingency in the amount of $3,937,799.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0112501
SITE PREPARATION FOR STATE SCHOOL "A-1"
GOULDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
23555 SW 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0112501, Site Preparation for State School "A-1," Goulds Elementary School, for a credit of $14,133.

F-42 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-60 AWARD BID NO. 063-HH06 – COARSE AGGREGATES, SOIL MIX AND CLAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-HH06 – COARSE AGGREGATES, SOIL MIX AND CLAY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, soil mix and clay, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3,2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
6570 S.W. 47 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY MARTIN, PRESIDENT

3. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
8834 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KIMBERLY HARDY

4. SUNSHINE TRUCKING CORPORATION
8645 S.W. 109 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: BENJAMIN FLORES, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

5. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
6570 S.W. 47 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

6. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY MARTIN, PRESIDENT

7. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
8834 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KIMBERLY HARDY

8. SDI QUARRY, INC.
9350 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, SUITE 1250
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: STEVE TORCISE, JR., PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

9. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
6570 S.W. 47 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

10. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY MARTIN, PRESIDENT

11. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
8834 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KIMBERLY HARDY

12. SDI QUARRY, INC.
9350 SOUTH DIXIE HWY, SUITE 1250
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: STEVE TORCISE, JR., PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $132,524.35.

F-61 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 093-HH06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 093-HH06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window-shade fabric and accessories, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3,2009, as follows:

1. HERITAGE PRODUCT RESOURCES, INC.
207 N.W. 1 AVENUE
MULBERRY, FL 33860
OWNER: J. DONNA BRYAN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,336.20.

F-62 RESCIND, RE-AWARD AND REJECT BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

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

1. RESCIND the award of Items 1, 5 and 8 on Contract No. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, effective August 4,2008, as follows:

STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 W. FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: LANCE TURNER, PRESIDENT

THE PAINT SPOT
9831 N.W. 58 STREET, #140
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS ENRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 1, 5 and 8 on Contract No. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, effective August 4,2008, through June 17, 2009, as follows:

COLOR WHEEL PAINT
2814 SILVER STAR ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32808
OWNER: GENE PONDER, PRESIDENT

NMB PAINT SALES, INC.
15520 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: DAVID CURRY, SR.

3. REJECT Balance Award Item 7.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $159,344.10.

F-63 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 091-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 091-GG10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, effective August 4, 2008, as follows:

SELIG PARKING, INC.
D.B.A. AAA PARKING
1100 SPRING STREET N.W., SUITE 800
ATLANTA, GA 30308
OWNER: MASON MEHRJERDIAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on Selig Parking, Inc., d.b.a. AAA Parking, of Atlanta, Georgia, since they were not at fault.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. M.P.. - Case No. 07-177 (Goodman)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. M.P., Case No. 07-177(Goodman), adopting the hearing officer’s Recommended Order and sustaining the School Board’s assignment of M.P. to the Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at Miami Douglas MacArthur North for two consecutive, successful grading periods.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 DEVELOPING PROCEDURAL AND SUBSTANTIVE SAFEGUARDS TO STRENGTHEN CONTRACT DRAFTING, NEGOTIATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT PROCESSES FOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Board Attorney or Special Counsel to the School Board to review the current manner and processes associated with contract drafting, negotiations, administration and payment process for employment agreements and contracts with the School Board by the September 10, 2008 School Board Meeting and to thereafter have a Board Workshop to formalize these safeguards.

H-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TAKE A POSITION IN OPPOSITION TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 5, 7, 9 ON THE NOVEMBER 2008 BALLOT AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INFORM EDUCATORS AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO THE DISTRICT (withdrawn)

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

1. Oppose Constitutional Amendments 5, 7, and 9; and,

2. Direct the Superintendent to work with other major stakeholder groups so the community is informed of the impact of November’s Constitutional Amendments 5, 7, and 9.

H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 08-77 REQUESTING THAT THE MIMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PLACE A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER 2008 BALLOT ON WHETHER TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FROM AN APPOINTED POSITION TO AN ELECTED POSITION (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN:

1. That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-77, submit same to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and place the following proposition language on the November 4, 2008 ballot:

Referendum on Elected Superintendent:

Should the Position of the Superintendent of Schools of the School District of Miami-Dade County, Florida, be Elected by the Electors of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Rather than Appointed and Employed by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Yes No

2. That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review and revise School Board Rule 6Gx13-2A-1.021, Superintendent of Schools-Appointment, to concur with the Constitution of the State of Florida, Artilcle IX, Section 5, Superintendent of Schools.

3. Request that the Board have a meeting on or about August 18, 2008, to this issue and ask the Superintendent to send a connect-ed message to our announcing the meeting.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-78 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INC. (CAP INC.)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. EVELYN LANGLIEB GREER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-78 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the College Assistance Program, Inc., (CAP, Inc.).

H-5 RETAINING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE BOARD REGARDING THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND THE SUPERINTENDENT (revised 4)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. retain Special Counsel to assist the Board regarding the School Board Attorney’s Office determining the direction it should be taking at the outcome of the Inspector General’s investigation of the School Board Attorney and to review the legal and contractual compliance issues regarding the Superintendent’s contract; and

2. extend the administrative leave of the School Board Attorney, with pay, until the time the Board determines to take further action.

3. should the Board Attorney voluntarily resign, the Board will not pursue any further action. Upon her voluntary resignation, both parties agree to sign a mutual general release to that effect.

H-6 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT OF SUPERINTENDENT RUDOLPH CREW (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminates the contract of Superintendent Rudolph Crew for cause.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-79 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MADELYNE ALVAREZ FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-79 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Madelyne Alvarez for her dedication to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 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

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

H-9 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW AND REVISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-6A-1.112

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review and revise School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.112, Acceptable Use Policy for the Network.

H-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG AND TRAURIG FOR ONE INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF POSITION FOR THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept a donation from the Law Firm of Greenberg and Traurig to fund one instructional staff position in the Learn to Swim Program in the amount of $70,000 for the 2008-2009 school year;

2. 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.

H-11 ADVERTISING REVENUES FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to look into the feasibility of using proper sponsorship statements, as permitted by law, on the bottom strip of the television during School Board Meetings.

H-12 ETHICS REVIEW ON NEPOTISM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, initiate rulemaking proceedings, at its September 2008 School Board meeting, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules to prohibit the employment of relatives as defined as related by blood or affinity, this includes the following: parent, foster parent, parent-in-law, child, spouse, brother, foster brother, sister, foster sister, grandparent, grandchild, son-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, or other family members who resides in the same household of School Board Members, Superintendent, and Senior Staff into managerial exempt positions.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-80 IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN’S TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-80 in support of The Children’s Trust continuation and advocate for its reauthorization with internal and external stakeholders for the reauthorization of The Children’s Trust.

H-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY, LEGALITY AND PROCESS OF INCREASING OPERATING REVENUES WITHIN THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATES AS TENTATIVELY APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD ON JULY 15, 2008 AND EXPEDITE AS APPROPRIATE THE PLACEMENT OF TAX NEUTRAL LANGUAGE ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:

1. That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney's office to explore and verify the feasibility, legality and process of increasing operating revenues within the proposed millage rates as tentatively approved by the Board on July 30, 2008.

2. If it is determined to be feasible and appropriate, the Superintendent and Board Attorney should expedite all necessary procedures (including placement of the attached Resolution on the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners' Agenda for its meeting of September 2, 2008) to ensure the placement of the proposal's tax neutral language on the November 4, 2008 general election ballot, and make any necessary changes to the ballot language to ensure legal compliance.

H-15 RECEIVE REPORT OF OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL - EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF JULIEANN RICO, SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Inspector General's Final Report on the Employment Agreement of the School Board Attorney, and take appropriate action to resolve the pending issue of having placed the Board Attorney on administrative leave.

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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