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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Coral Reef Senior High School Choral Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

- Five Star School Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 22, 24, and 29, 2008

August 5, 7, 12, 21 and 25, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 15, 2008, July 30, 2008 and August 4, 2008

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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
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

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 September 11, 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

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

5. authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Boar

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-12 APPROVAL OF POOL OF PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 090-HH10 PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 090-HH10 – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES, to develop a pool of pre-qualified consultants, to conduct needs assessments, develop evaluation plans and research design, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare recommendations and reports, on an as-needed basis, for the Office of Program Evaluation, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2011, as follows:

1. ADELA BECKERMAN
3203 DOW STREET
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062
OWNER: ADELA BECKERMAN, CONSULTANT

2. AGNES E. SHINE
2751 S. OCEAN DRIVE, APT. 1406N
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: AGNES SHINE

3. AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH
1000 THOMAS JEFFERSON STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007-3835
OWNER: MARK KUTNER, VICE PRESIDENT

4. BARRY GREENBERG
8645 S.W. 79 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: BARRY GREENBERG, PRESIDENT

5. BILLY F. BIRNIE
33 WAGON ROAD
ALPINE, TX 79831
OWNER: DR. BILLY F. BIRNIE, CONSULTANT

6. BISCAYNE RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
1460 OCEAN DRIVE, SUITE 306
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER: W.F. YOUNKIN, PRESIDENT

7. COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC.
D.B.A. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION NETWORK
595 N.E. 92 STREET
MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138
OWNER: JAMES PANN, PH.D., CO-DIRECTOR

8. ESCOFFERY CONSULTING COLLABORATIVE
7310 S.W. 96 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: LORNA ESCOFFERY, PRESIDENT

9. EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES, INC.
601 N.E. 36 STREET, SUITE 709
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: MARJORIE MONTAGUE, PH.D., PRESIDENT

10. EDVANTIA, INC.
1031 QUARRIER STREET
CHARLESTON, WV 25325
OWNER: DORIS REDFIELD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

11. EMPIRICAL EDUCATION, INC.
425 SHERMAN AVENUE, SUITE 210
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
OWNER: DENIS B. NEWMAN, PRESIDENT

12. EVERGREEN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC
16 BRADLEY BOW ROAD
JERICHO, VT 05465
OWNER: PATRICIA H. MUELLER, PRESIDENT

13. EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC
2852 REMINGTON GREEN CIRCLE, SUITE 101
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
OWNER: DR. LINDA RECIO, PRESIDENT

14. THE FINDINGS GROUP
1031 N. HILLS DRIVE
DECATUR, GA 30033
OWNER: THOMAS MCKLIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT

15. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
SPONSORED RESEARCH SERVICES
874 TRADITIONS WAY, 3^RD FLOOR
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32306-4166
OWNER: KIRBY W. KEMPER
VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH

16. GIBSON CONSULTING GROUP
901 SOUTH MOPAC EXPRESSWAY
BUILDING ONE, SUITE 415
AUSTIN, TX 78746
OWNER: GREG GIBSON, PRESIDENT

17. HANK SARKIS
2421 N.E. 33 STREET
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064
OWNER: HANK SARKIS, CONSULTANT

18. HEZEL ASSOCIATES, LLC
731 JAMES STREET
SYRACUSE, NY 13203
OWNER: DR. RICHARD T. HEZEL, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

19. JUSTICE RESEARCH CENTER, INC.
2898 MAHAN DRIVE, SUITE 4
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
OWNER: JULIA L. BLANKENSHIP, PRESIDENT

20. LAURA FERRER-WREDER
9021 S.W. 142 AVENUE, SUITE 1611
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LAURA FERRER-WREDER
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

21. LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES
1120 EAST DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 200
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1486
OWNER: ROBERT DAVIS, C.E.O.

22. PROGRESS EDUCATION CORPORATION
110 BISHOP QUARTER LANE
OAK PARK, IL 60302
OWNER: TOM JANDRIS, C.E.O.

23. WESTED
730 HARRISON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
OWNER: PAUL MARTINEZ
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

24. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $1,000,000.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy to add a campus located at 14901 SW 42 Street, Miami, Florida 33175, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2020.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the third amendment to the contract with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School to: (1) add a campus located at 14901 SW 42 Street, Miami, Florida 33175; and (2) delete the campus located at 12425 SW 72 Street, Miami, Florida 33183, from the contractual agreement commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Charter High School to permanently locate at 14901 SW 42 Street, Miami, Florida 33175, commencing in the 2008-2009 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,043,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC., THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $3,043,000, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc., (SFASAS) through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, LITTLE RIVER, AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program entitled The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River, and Riverside elementary schools during the 2008-2009 school year.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT – ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act – English Literacy/Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $982,374, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 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 and contractual agreements 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) TO FUND THE PASSPORT TO THE ARTS PILOT AND EVALUATION PROJECT UNDER THE ARTS EDUCATION MODEL DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION PROGRAM; AND TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH EDVANTIA, INC., AND FLORIDA GRAND OPERA

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) to fund the Passport to the Arts pilot and evaluation project under the Arts Education Model Development and Dissemination program in the approximate amount of $815,411, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2012;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with Edvantia, Inc., in the approximate amount of $157,793, for the grant period of September 15, 2008, through June 30, 2012; and with Florida Grand Opera in the approximate amount of $52,000, for the grant period of September 15, 2008, through June 30, 2012;

3. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, related to Requests for Proposals on the basis that the Florida Grand Opera possesses specific expertise required for implementation of the program through the grant award;

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

5. extend this program and contractual agreements, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; and

6. 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 A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC.

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 Learning for Life Character Education Program in the approximate amount of $329,500, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the approximate amount of $329,500, for the contract period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

3. 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

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

C-83 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 approximate amount of $261,100;

2. disburse grant funds in the total approximate amount of $257,474, to: a. Mater Gardens Academy Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $125,060, for the grant period of March 26, 2008, through December 31, 2008;

b. River Cities Community Charter School, in the approximate amount of $132,414, for the grant period of July 25, 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 program; 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM AND WLRN-TV

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:

a. Florida Community Service Radio Program in the approximate amount of $101,986, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009; and

b. Florida Community Service Television Program in the approximate amount of $508,064, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notifications from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CARDIAC THERAPIES, INC., TO PROVIDE THE HEALTHCORPS PROGRAM AT MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into an Agreement with the Foundation for the Advancement of Cardiac Therapies, Inc. to provide the HealthCorps Program, valued at approximately $75,000, of in-kind resources, at Miami Coral Park Senior High School for the 2008-2009 school year; and

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

There is no cost to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Smaller Learning Communities Program in the amount of $10,416,611 for the grant period of August 8, 2008, through August 7, 2013;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami not to exceed the amount of $500,000, for the grant period of August 8, 2008, through August 7, 2013, with:

3. extend this grant and contractual agreements authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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 REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.022, HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL, A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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

3. promulgated new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.461, Magnet Programs/Schools, to be effective September 10, 2008.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12), and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 10, 2008.

C-102 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION-GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2008-2009, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 10, 2008.

C-103 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.07, Student Records, and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and made part of the rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 17, 2008 – AUGUST 5, 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 991.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2008-2009 (revised 2)

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 September 11, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective date as noted throughout the item, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Mr. Artie F. Coley, Jr. to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System, MEP pay grade 17.

2. Mr. Werner F. Dorigo, Jr. to the open budgeted position of ERP Analyst, Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP System, MEP pay grade 17.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 28, 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 25, 2008.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 28, 2008 through August 25, 2008.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
DANIEL A. BRODHEAD - TEACHER
LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Daniel A. Brodhead, Teacher at Little River Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL JAMES E. JONES – HEAD CUSTODIAN LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. James E. Jones, Head Custodian at Little River Elementary School, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
CONSWELLA S. QUIÑONES - TEACHER
MIAMI CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Conswella S. Quiñones, Teacher at Miami Carol City Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
KATHY Y. GREEN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kathy Y. Green, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JOSE A. MARTINEZ – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Jose A. Martinez, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
KIMBERLY L. MCKINNIE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kimberly L. McKinnie, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LESLIE J. BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Leslie J. Brown, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ELIZABETH E. SOTO – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Elizabeth E. Soto, School Security Monitor at Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
PATRICK F. CASTRO – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Patrick F. Castro, School Security Monitor at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ELTON L. LEWIS - TEACHER
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Elton L. Lewis, Teacher at Miami Edison Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
EBONY J. PETERS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ebony J. Peters, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-66 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
RAQUEL D. SCOTT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Raquel D. Scott, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
DAMEISHA D. SUMPTER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Dameisha D. Sumpter, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-68 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
CARRIE ZINMAN - TEACHER
EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 27, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Carrie Zinman, Teacher at Education Alternative Outreach Program, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-69 RECOMMENDED DEMOTION FROM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
TO TEACHER AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
GREGORY O. HIGGS – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 10, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote from Assistant Principal at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, to Teacher, and suspend Mr. Gregory O. Higgs for 30 workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2007-08 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2007-08; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,030 items with a depreciated cost of $486,407 and Recoveries containing 22 items with a depreciated cost of $37,708 to update the records for April, May and June 2008.

E-13 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2008-09

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the millage resolution for 2008-09 for a total of 7.797 mills.

E-14 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

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

1. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2008-09 through 2012-13.

2. authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget and project adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

E-15 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2008-09 BUDGET (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the 2008-09 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget enumerated on pages 2 through 10 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 10, 2008.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 5, 2007-08 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 5, 2007-08 General Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, and appropriations by $24,792,961; and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2007-08 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, 2007-08 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2007‑08 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW (revised)

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

1. approve Resolution No. 3, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Budget Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 6.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program, which result from Resolution No. 3, 2007-08 Capital Outlay Funds Budget Final Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2007-08 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt resolution No. 3, 2007-08 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $33,195,340; and

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

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2007-08 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2007-08 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $(1,227,838).

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2007-08 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $39,524 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2007-08 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues and appropriations by $41,043 as reflected on the attached schedule of the agenda item.

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2007-08 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2007-08 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $7,271,148 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-25 REVISED PAYROLL DISTRIBUTION PROCESS

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

1. approve the Revised Payroll Distribution Process;

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a contract with SunTrust Bank N.A. and Skylight Financial, Inc., for a period of three years with a total one-time start-up budget of $13,000;

3. revise the $50 million Master Technology Lease Project List to include $22,000 for personal computer stations to provide access to the Employee Portal and reduce available funding in other Project Budgets; and

4. make the necessary and related changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-26 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY FOR THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of the Banco Popular North America as a Board -approved depository in accordance with and as provided by law.

E-27 APPROVE RESOLUTION 08-86 AMENDING LEASE SCHEDULE 2007-1 FOR COP SERIES 2007BC AND LEASE SCHEDULES 2008B-1 AND 2008B-2 FOR COP SERIES 2008B (revised)

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

1. Resolution 08-86 amending Lease Schedule 2007-1 for COP Series 2007BC and Lease Schedules 2008B-1 and 2008B-2 for COP Series 2008B; and

2. the necessary and related changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-85 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 13-17, 2008, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 08-85 proclaiming the week of October 13-17, 2008, as National School Lunch Week.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR ONE-HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY AND PROPERTY POLICIES INSURING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize payment for the renewal of the commercial package insurance policy secured by Miami-Dade College covering both Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Philadelphia Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+, IX), through Marsh USA, with each entity to pay one-half of the total annual premium, effective August 13, 2008, to August 13, 2009, with the Board’s share of premium for the renewal of $16,361.15.

E-141 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 027-HH08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 027-HH08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of music furniture and equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 17, 2008, through November 19, 2009, as follows:

1. HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430
ESTIMATE $197,230
OWNER: SAUL WAGNER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. MELHART MUSIC CENTER
3325 NORTH 10 STREET
MCALLEN, TX 78501
ESTIMATE $138,000
OWNER: JIM MELHART, PRESIDENT

3. WENGER CORPORATION
555 PARK DRIVE
OWATONNA, MN 55060 ESTIMATE $3,663,756
OWNER: WILLIAM BEER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,166,456.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 057-HH01 – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 057-HH01 – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of math, scientific and graphing calculators, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $426,489.32
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. D & H DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
2525 NORTH SEVENTH STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110 ESTIMATE $217,043.53
OWNER: ELAINE SCHWAB, STOCKHOLDER

3. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES
10201 N.W. 21 STREET
DORAL, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $28,160
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT

4. OM OFFICE SUPPLY, INC.
5007 CARLISLE PIKE, SUITE 101
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 ESTIMATE $1,147.50
OWNER: NEENA AGARWAL, PRESIDENT

5. REJECT Items 18, 20 and 21.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $672,840.35.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 089-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 089-HH02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial-cleaning supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $92,938
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2.ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $7,837.50
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

3. ALLIED PAPER COMPANY
13741 S.W. 147 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33196 ESTIMATE $880.80
OWNER: LORRAINE T. PRICE, PRESIDENT

4. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
ESTIMATE $22,069.44
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

5. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $10,528.76
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

6. GENESIS II, INC.
1051 ALBRIGHT RD, SUITE 219
ROCK HILL, SC 29738 ESTIMATE $23,503.68
OWNER: WILLIAM COX, VICE PRESIDENT

7. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK , FL 33334 ESTIMATE $178,081.68
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

8. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $11,058.36
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

9. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE & SUPPLIES
2000 BANKS ROAD, #201 J
MARGATE, FL 33063 ESTIMATE $303.84
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE

10. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $7,895
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

11. REJECT Items 6, 18 through 20, and 22.

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $355,097.06.

E-144 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 077-HH10 – SELF-OPERATED VENDING PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 077-HH10 – SELF-OPERATED VENDING PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 080-HH02 – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 080-HH02 – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial paper goods, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the termof the bid, effective September 13, 2008, through September12,2009, as follows:

1. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $1,091,900.40
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

2. LACE FOODSERVICE CORPORATION
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $160,140
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,252,040.40.

E-146 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 088-HH02 – VACUUM CLEANERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 088-HH02 – VACUUM CLEANERS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
ESTIMATE $10,245.20
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
ESTIMATE: $26,695
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $36,940.20.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 097-HH10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 097-HH10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPY, REGISTERED NURSING, AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SERVICES, required for the education of students with disabilities, for whom such services have been identified as necessary, to access education, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2010, as follows:

1. MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7227 LEE DEFOREST DRIVE
COLUMBIA, MD 21046
OWNER: BRANDI PHILBRICK,
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,200,000.

E-149 AWARD BID NO. 066-HH03 – HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-HH03 – HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hood and duct- cleaning services and supplies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through October 1, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. TRIPLE B CLEANING, INC.
1730 DIPLOMACY ROW, A
ORLANDO, FL 32809
OWNER: BRANDEN KURT MCCOSLIN, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. AMERICA’S BEST SERVICE, INC.
3515 ROUND BOTTOM ROAD
CINCINNATI, OH 45244
OWNER: MIKE HOWARD, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $133,650.

E-200 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-200, PROPOSED REPEAL TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.081, TAX SHELTERED INVESTMENT PLAN – POLICY AND PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.103, SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMS, BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

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- 4D-1.081, Tax Sheltered Investment Plan – Policy, and the document, Tax Sheltered Investment Plan Rules and Guidelines, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule; and

2. promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.103, Supplemental Retirement Investment Programs.

AGENDA FOR MEETING OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the “School Board”).

Agenda Items are:

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. CLOSE AGENDA

C. PURPOSE OF MEETING

Consideration of Resolution 09-01 with respect to Schedules 2007-1, 2008B-1 and 2008B-2 to the Master Lease, and the Series 2007 and 2008B Ground Leases, authorizing approval and execution of amended and restated Schedules and amendments to the Ground Leases in connection with the substitution of projects for other projects or removal or reduction of projects being financed from proceeds of Certificates of Participation, Series 2007B and C, and Series 2008B

D. OTHER BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO ACCESS A PORTION OF THE ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYFIELD, LOCATED AT 7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING ADJACENT COUNTY PUMP STATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Miami-Dade County in order to allow the County to access a portion of the Ernest R Graham Elementary School playfield, located at 7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, to provide improvements to an existing adjacent County pump station, as described in the agenda item.

F-2 RENEWAL OF A REVENUE GENERATING PARKING AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY, FOR USE OF BOARD-OWNED PARKING FACILITIES AT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX, TO SERVE THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of a revenue generating Parking Agreement with the Miami Parking Authority, for use of Board-owned parking facilities at the School Board Administration Complex, to serve the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, for the period of September 26, 2008, through September 25, 2010.

All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $75,532,327 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE HENRY M. FLAGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00140500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water and wastewater facilities at the Henry M. Flagler School site, Project No. 00140500, in favor of the Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE (PHASE I) AT 1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Miami Central Senior High School site (Phase I), Project No. A01013, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE AT 6800 SW 60 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01107

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the South Miami K-8 Center school site, Project No. A01107, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 7940 NW 194 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECT NO. A0820

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Spanish Lake Elementary School site, Project No. A0820, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO:

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

2. EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH EARL HAGOOD, INC.; BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC.; AND PRO-AIR COMPANY, INC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTH PERIOD, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS; AND

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

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

1. reject all responses received to Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firms to provide Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Test & Balance (T&B) consulting services;

2. extend the current agreements with Earl Hagood Inc., Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc., and Pro-Air Company, Inc., for up to an additional three (3) month period, under the same terms and conditions; and

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

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH LIVS ASSOCIATES, INC., THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PROCON ENGINEERING, INC., AND TWR ENGINEERS, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third-year option of the four-year Agreements with LIVS Associates, Inc., The RC Group Consulting Engineers, PROCON Engineering, Inc., and TWR Engineers, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant, to provide Mechanical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ADA ENGINEERING, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third-year option of the four-year Agreement with ADA Engineering, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant to provide Electrical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions.

F-30 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT (FOR CAUSE) WITH AVENTURA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #24, GENERAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AT GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND GREYNOLDS PARK PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER, PROJECT NO. A01099 AND SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01141

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the agreement (for cause) with Aventura Engineering & Construction Corp. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #24, General Repairs and Maintenance at Greynolds Park Elementary School, Greynolds Park Primary Learning Center, Project No. A01099 and Scott Lake Elementary School, Project No. A01141, pursuant to the conditions stipulated in the agenda item.

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #24, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND GREYNOLDS PARK PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER, PROJECT NO. A01099 AND SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01141 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of BDI Construction Company as replacement Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #24, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Greynolds Park Elementary School and Greynolds Park Primary Learning Center, Project No. A01099, and Scott Lake Elementary School, Project No. A01141 under the following considerations:

1. a total combined lump sum fee of $31,500 for pre-construction services:

Greynolds Park Elementary School and PLC $15,750
Scott Lake Elementary School $15,750

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

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0556
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6745 NW 23 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0556, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Poinciana Park Elementary School, for a credit of $3,500.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0750D
NEW CAFETORIUM CENTER
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 EAST 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0750D, New Cafetorium Center, North Hialeah Elementary School, for an additional cost of $6,648 and approve a time extension of 56 days.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A01019
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S "YY1")
15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A01019, New Middle School, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School (S/S "YY1"), for an additional cost of $12,515.

F-43 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01001
CAFETERIA, RENOVATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17615 NW 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01001, Cafeteria, Renovations and Site Improvements, Palm Springs North Elementary School, for a time extension of 34 days.

F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0101302
PHASE III-ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0101302, Phase III-Additions, Remodeling. and Renovations, Miami Central Senior High School, for a time extension of 48 days.

F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00409100
MODULAR ADDITION K-8 CONVERSION
LEEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10343 SW 124^TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00409100, Modular Addition - K-8 Conversion, Leewood K-8 Center, for an additional cost of $259,747.

F-60 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-60, AWARD BID NO. 062-HH10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-HH10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the relocation, assembly and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new schools, renovated projects, existing offices, and media centers, and the discard of all shipping materials and disposal of surplus equipment, as required, for Capital Improvements and various locations, duringthe term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2010, as follows:

1. BELTMANN GROUP, INC.
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DANN BATTINA, PRESIDENT

2. DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT

3. JONES MOVING & STORAGE
444 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 51-204
MIAMI, FL 33131
OWNER: RICHARD GOLTZMAN, PRESIDENT

4. NJS WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
D.B.A. VENTURE LOGISTICS
10850 N.W. 21 STREET, SUITE 150
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JAVIER SALAZAR, PRESIDENT

5. SHANNON TRUCKING & MOVING FLORIDA, INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 256
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: RICKY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,250,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 072-HH09 – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE (FURNISH AND INSTALL) – DISTRICTWIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 072-HH09 – CARPET AND FLOOR TILE (FURNISH AND INSTALL) – DISTRICTWIDE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish and install, carpet and floor tile, in schools and facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective September10, 2008, through September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. A AFFORDABLE CARPET AND MAINTENANCE, INC.
297 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 ESTIMATE $1,616,073.11
OWNER: IVETTE F. NARANJO, PRESIDENT

2. REJECT Group 12- Items 38 through 47.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,616,073.11.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 082-HH12 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 082-HH12 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices,recycling of ballasts and mercury-containing lamps, for District Inspections, Operations & Emergency Management, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2008, through September30,2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

AERC.COM, INC.
4317 – J FOR TUNE PLACE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904 ESTIMATE $37,096
OWNER: ROBERT W. LANDMESSER

ALTERNATE

2. AIR CYCLE CORPORATION
2000 S. 25 AVENUE, SUITE C
BROADVIEW, IL 60155 ESTIMATE $43,143
OWNER: SCOTT BEIERWALTES, PRESIDENT, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $43,143.

F-63 REJECT BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 093-HH06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Balance Award Bid No. 093-HH06 – WINDOW-SHADE FABRIC AND ACCESSORIES.

F-64 AWARD BID NO. 098-HH06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, BARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 098-HH06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, BARD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of Bard air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2008, through September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. GEMAIRE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
2151 W. HILLSBORO BOULEVARD, SUITE 400
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: STEPHEN R. COMBS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $358,604.

F-65 ACCEPT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 102-HH10 – APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ACCEPT Request For Qualifications No. 102-HH10 – APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified real-estate appraisers, comprised of three categories, residential, non-residential and non-residential complex (expert witness) appraisers, to whom formal solicitations will be sent for quotes to bid on real-estate appraisal services, which shall include, but not be limited to, construction, remodeling, site expansion, landacquisition, including condemnation or disposal, and for determination of impact-fee credit for the Office of Facilities Planning, during the term of qualifications, effective September 12, 2008, through September 11, 2010, as follows:

1. AMERICAN REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
7320 GRIFFIN ROAD, SUITE 203
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: ROBERT B. LOVE, MAI, SRA, PRESIDENT

2. GALLION WILSON, LLC
4675A ANGLERS AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: ROBERT M. GALLION, PRINCIPAL APPRAISER

3. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: EDWARD N. PARKER, MAI, PRESIDENT

4. JOSE L. COBIAN/J.L. COBIAN APPRAISAL SERVICES
3359 BELVEDERE ROAD, SUITE K
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
OWNER: JOSE L. COBIAN
STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL REAPPRAISER

5. REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS COMMERCIAL, LLC
403 S.W. 8 STREET
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33315
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER MAFERA, MANAGING MEMBER

6. SLACK, JOHNSTON & MAGENHEIMER, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 520
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANDREW H. MAGENHEIMER, MAI, PRESIDENT

7. T.F. MAGENHEIMER APPRAISAL, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 300
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: THOMAS F. MAGENHEIMER, MAI, PRESIDENT

8. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 200
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.

F-66 REJECT BID NO. 105-HH10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 105-HH10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to permit rebidding.

F-67 AWARD BID NO. 099-HH07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES – NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK TRUCK DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 099-HH07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES – NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK TRUCK DELIVERY), to purchase quantities, as may be required, ofon-site fueling services, at a firm charge, and fuel with an escalation/de-escalation provision, based on the OPIS rack average price, for the Office ofSchool Facilities and Miami Lakes Educational Center, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2009.

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATE

2. OSHER OIL, D.B.A. COSTA OIL
P.O. BOX 523991
MIAMI, FL 33152
OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 3 in the agenda item; and

2. approve the increase of the prequalification limit of Matrix Construction Group, Inc., and Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc., as indicated on Attachment A, pages 2 through 3 in the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL 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, adopt amended 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 10, 2008.

G-2 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, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda-Regular and Special Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 10, 2008.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-82 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE ON THE 2008 FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-82 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Brentwood Elementary School for their exceptional performance on the 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.

H-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TAKE A POSITION IN OPPOSITION TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 5, 7, AND 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 request FOR approval of resolution no. 08-83 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, congratulating miami gardens elementary school for their exceptional performance on the 2008 florida comprehensive assessment test

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-83 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Gardens Elementary School for their exceptional performance on the 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-84 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY, SILVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY, G.W. CARVER ELEMENTARY, FLAGAMI ELEMENTARY, MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE, MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE, AND FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR RECEIVING NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND MEETING THE HEALTHY SCHOOLS CRITERIA FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND WELLNESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida approve of Resolution No. 08-84 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating North Beach Elementary, Silver Bluff Elementary, G.W. Carver Elementary, Flagami Elementary, Miami Edison Middle, Miami Springs Middle, and Felix Varela Senior High schools for receiving national recognition and meeting the healthy schools criteria for physical education and wellness.

H-5 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP (revised)

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

1. receive a succession plan for the executive management leadership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools;

2. place immediately into nomination the name or names of a successor Superintendent and select by a majority vote of the Board the successor Superintendent; and

3. authorize the Chairperson of the School Board and the Special Counsel to negotiate the terms of a contract with the successor Superintendent, subject to the approval of the School Board.

H-6 INSUBORDINATION OF SUPERINTENDENT RUDOLPH CREW (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA:

1) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida instructs the School Board Attorney's office to seek emergency declaratory relief from a court for additional remuneration owed to the Superintendent on the grounds that he has breached his contract in demonstrating Willful Neglect of Duty and Gross Insubordination. All allegations of Gross Insubordination and Willful Neglect of Duty, including the superintendent's refusal to attend a mandatory, publicly noticed, legal committee meeting that was called into session within the purview of board rule 6GX13-8C-1.23 and Florida state statutes, shall be taken into consideration.

2) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take appropriate action based on the court's findings in an emergency Special Board Meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible after the Court's findings are released.

H-7 STUDENT NUTRITION EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. review, update and strengthen the nutrition education curriculum at the elementary level, provide resource materials for teachers in the area of nutrition, incorporate professional development on nutrition education requirements as feasible; and

2. submit a report and any recommendations to strengthen the nutrition education curriculum for elementary level students, as delineated in the agenda item, at the November 18, 2008 School Board meeting.

H-8 REVIEW AND REVISE SCHOOL BOARD RULES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and School Board Attorney’s Office to:

1. initiate rulemaking procedures to amend appropriate School Board Rules regarding specific procedures to follow when properly advertised meetings are postponed for good cause, such as an Act of God (Force Majeure), and as a result must be rescheduled, as well as providing flexibility to the 5-day advertising rule due to circumstances beyond anyone's control;

2. amend the procedures when calling a Special School Board meeting to include approval of such requests at a public meeting of the Board by a simple majority of the members present; and

3. review and revise for consistency all appropriate School Board Rules by the October 15, 2008 School Board meeting.

H-10 PARLIAMENTARIAN FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint, on a part-time basis, a professional and credentialed parliamentarian at regular and special School Board meetings.

H-11 ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.12, Board Meetings – Rules of Order and Parliamentarian, to include language from Robert’s Rules of Order Revised that addresses the role of the Chair, the rights of speakers, and interruptions.

H-12 FINALIZE SELECTION OF SPECIAL COUNSEL

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, finalize the selection process and hire Special Counsel as approved by the School Board.

H-13 RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM SPECIAL COUNSEL ON RESULTS OF NEGOTIATIONS ON SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT (INCLUDING A POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT), AND RECEIVE A PRELIMINARY OPINION ON THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY'S CONTRACT (good cause)

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

1. receive Special Counsel's recommended resolution on the pending matter regarding the Superintendent's contract, including a possible settlement agreement, and take action thereon, if any; and

2. discuss Special Counsel's preliminary opinion with respect to the School Board Attorney's contract.

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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