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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Miami Shores Elementary School Choral Performance (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 28, 2008 and September 4, 9, and 23, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Special School Board Meetings of September 4, 2008, September 8, 2008 and School Board Meeting of September 10, 2008

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA, BUT NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

Civic Education…Educating for Democracy
Virtual School Presentation
Differentiated Accountability System Update
School Facilities Update
Legislative Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE SUPPORT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS AND A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into an Articulation Agreement Between Florida International University (FIU) Board of Trustees and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Support of Dual Enrollment Programs and a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College (MDC).

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF THE HOTCHALK, INC., NBC NEWS video archives on demand, my library plus AND THE HOTCHALK LOCAL HOST APPLIANCE, VALUED AT $1,560,091, to BE AVAILABLE, AT NO CHARGE, FOR ALL K-12 TEACHERS From september 1, 2008, through august 31, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of the HotChalk, Inc., NBC News Video Archives On Demand, My Library Plus, and the HotChalk, Inc. Local Host Appliance, valued at $1,560,091, at no charge to the District for a two-year period from September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2010.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A year-long subscription To THE National Geographic Young Explorer magazine for first-grade CLASSROOMS in SELECTED Title I SCHOOLS VALUED AT $25,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of year-long subscription to the National Geographic Young Explorer magazine for first-grade classrooms in selected Title I schools valued at $25,000.

C-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-30 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO TEMPORARILY RELOCATE STUDENTS AT ARCHIMEDEAN UPPER CONSERVATORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida grant approval of the temporary relocation of Archimedean Upper Conservatory to 7205 Southwest 125 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33183 until their permanent facility is ready for occupancy, but not to exceed the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-1 (2008-2009)
DOB: 02-04-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-1 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 school year;

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

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

C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-3 (2008-2009)
DOB: 10-20-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-3 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST APPROVAL OF FEE INCREASES FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) TEST AND ITS SUBTESTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to approve fee increases as permitted by State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.021, for the General Educational Development (GED) test and its subtests, effective October 16, 2008.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2008-2009 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 1, 2009, through June 5, 2009:

• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
• University of Miami BankUnited Center
• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
• Florida International University Pharmed Arena
• Florida International University Wertheim Center
• Florida International University Graham Center
• Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts
• Joseph Caleb Community Center
• University of Miami James L. Knight Center-Ashe Auditorium
• Hyatt Regency Auditorium
• Signature Gardens

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, non-Miami-Dade School Police personnel, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $285,000.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2008-2009 Adopted Budget.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; TROY ACADEMY, INC.; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED; INNER CITY YOUTH; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; TRANSITION, INC., WLRN TELEVISION; ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS (ACE) OF FLORIDA; AND PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $268,000

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements in the total amount of $268,000 for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

b. Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

c. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

d. TROY Academy, Inc.; in the total amount of $14,000;

e. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;

f. Inner City Youth, in the total amount of $5,000;

g. Transition, Inc. in the total amount of $24,000;

h. Family Life Center, in the amount of $10,000;

i. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;

j. WLRN, in the amount of $5,000;

k. ACE of Florida, in the amount of $80,000;

l. PSAV Presentation Services, Inc. Audio/Visual Services, in the amount of $10,000.

2. 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

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-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to tour Ivy League universities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts for the students at the School for Advanced Studies, November 18 - 22, 2008.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE READING FIRST PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), for funding under the Reading First Program in the approximate amount of $7,542,262, for the grant period of July 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION (CCE) FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award through a Memorandum of Agreement with the Center for Civic Education (CCE), in the approximate amount of $71,650, to fund the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program for the grant period of May 1, 2008, through April 30, 2009;

extend this Memorandum of Agreement and 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND A DONATION OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT THE WORKING ON WELLNESS (WOW) PROJECT

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

1. enter into a subcontract with Community Health of South Florida, Inc. to receive funds to support the Working On Wellness (WOW) Project in the approximate amount of $338,868, and to receive a donation of fitness equipment valued at $998,856 for a total value of $1,337,724, for the grant period of October 16, 2008, through June 30, 2011;

2. extend this subcontract as authorized through official notification from the contracting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 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 ACCEPT a GRANT AWARD 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 a grant award 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 $182,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $181,626, to Mater Academy East High School for the grant period of March 12, 2008, through December 31, 2008;

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

4. extend this program 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 A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

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, in the approximate amount of $3,100,000, 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 as 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE MIAMI PARTNERSHIP TRUANCY REDUCTION PLAN / TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contract with City of Miami for funding the Service Partnership Program in the amount of $166,098, for the grant period of August 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. extend this contract and 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-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ) FOR FUNDING THE GANG RESISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GREAT) PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the USDOJ for funding the GREAT Program, in the approximate amount of $150,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2008, through September 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 Florida Department of Education;

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-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLORIDA’S DIFFERENTIATED ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL REGIONAL SUPPORT (revised)

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 implementation of Florida’s Differentiated Model Regional Support in the approximate amount of $557,328, for the grant period of August 25, 2008, through June 30, 2009;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification 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-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2008-2009 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT FUND [1003(g)] AND THE 2008-2009 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE [1003(a)]THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (NCLB)

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2008-2009 School Improvement Initiative [1003(a)], in the approximate amount of $2,022,575, and from the 2008-2009 School Improvement Initiative Fund [1003(g)] in the approximate amount of $4,360,751, for the grant period of September 19, 2008, through July 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-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.07, STUDENT RECORDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.07, Student Records, and the document, Student Educational Records, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, to be effective October 15, 2008.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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 Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and to amend the document, Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2007-2008, by extending the effective dates to 2008-2009, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE 2007-2008 ANNUAL FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT (FEEA) UPDATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2007-2008 Annual Florida Educational Equity Act Update, as required by law.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 6, 2008 – SEPTEMBER 11, 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 992.

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 above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 15, 2008 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 26, 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of August 26, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Mr. Leslie A. Bowe as Administrative Assistant to Chair, Mr. Agustin J. Barrera, effective October 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3B-1.07, TICKET SALES IN THE SCHOOLS FOR NONSCHOOL AGENCIES

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
KENNETH R. MILLS - TEACHER
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Kenneth R. Mills, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
DOWELL GRIMES – SECURITY SPECIALIST
SOUTH DADE ADULT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Dowell Grimes, Security Specialist at South Dade Adult Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE
ROBIN J. EVANS - CUSTODIAN
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Mr. Robin J. Evans, effective as of the close of the workday on October 15, 2008.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL LOURDES HERRERA - PSYCHOLOGIST
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Dr. Lourdes Herrera, Psychologist at Psychological Services, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL RAIMUNDO MODIA - TEACHER NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 15, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Raimundo Modia, Teacher at Nautilus Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ESTHER VISIEDO-VILLAVERDE - PRINCIPAL
BENT TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replacement)

D-61 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-61
DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEE

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2008.

E-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE A SURPLUS SCHOOL BUS TO THE COUNTRY OF HAITI IN ITS HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, declare a school bus as surplus property, and authorize the Superintendent to donate this bus to the Country of Haiti, in its humanitarian relief efforts.

E-66 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional named insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums for such coverage, including all premiums and state required fees of $44,246.16, with additional student added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2008 to October 17, 2009.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #090-GG10, SELF INSURED CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM SERVICES: TRANSLATION, TRANSPORTATION, SURVEILLANCE & INVESTIGATION, MEDICARE SET-ASIDE AND COURT REPORTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contracts with the following firms at the set pricing pursuant to the terms of Request For Information (RFI) #090-GG10, Self Insured Claims Administration Program Services: Translation, Transportation, Surveillance & Investigation, Medicare Set-Aside and Court Reporting, for a three-year period, with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to mutual agreement between the parties, effective January 1, 2009. The cost of these services will be paid as allocated claims expenses.

Translation Services
Optimal Communicators, Inc., Lake Mary, FL
Tri-County Medical Transportaion, Pompano Beach, FL
Zonecare USA, Delray Beach, FL

Spanish & Creole (non-rare languages) Professional: Legal:	$60/hr – 1 hour minimum $70/hr – 1 hour minimum
Travel Time: Mileage:	$25/hr $0.45/mile & capped at 40 miles
Translation of Documents	Per page=$55 for Spanish & Creole Per page=$75 for rare languages No per word charges
Additional Misc. Fees	· Rush Fee: $15 less than 3 hrs lead time · No Show/Late Cancellation: equal to minimum prof/legal fee less than 24 hrs notice · All telephonic communication:$1.89/min · Sign language: $75/hr · Rare language: $75/hr · Mileage rates may increase annually if gas prices increase significantly · No extra charges for after hours, holidays or weekends

Transportation Services
Black Diamond Services, Pompano Beach, FL
Transmed Xpress Inc., Miami, FL
Tri-County Medical Transportation, Pompano Beach, FL
ZoneCare USA, Delray Beach, FL

Ambulatory

$2.00/mile, $25 minimum

Wheelchair

Per load: $60, $3.00/mile, $40 minimum

Stretcher

Per load: $105, $5.00/mile, $80 minimum

Additional Misc. Fees

· No show: $25

· Mileage rates may increase bi- annually if gas prices increase significantly

· No extra wait time charges unless pre-approval is provided

· Wheelchair fee: $25 (ambulatory only)

· No extra charges for after hours, holidays, weekends

· Rush fee: $15 – Less than 3 hours notice

Medicare Set Aside Services
Kelley Kronenberg Gilmartin Fichtel & Wander, P.A.
Rigell, Ring, Ardman, Waterman& Wolfe, P.A., Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Specialty Allocations, Inc., Winter Springs, FL
Claude B. Seltzer and Associates, Inc., Sunrise, FL

Analysis of MSA/ MSA Allocation	$2,500 per claimant *For analysis, preparation, submission to CMS and all updates within a 6-month period following initial analysis (includes initial conditional payment identification) $500 annually for updates for each subsequent 12 month period (e..g., from 6 months to 18 months following initial analysis, from 18 months to 30 months following initial analysis, etc.)
Preparation of MSA Allocation, Submission to CMS, SS & Medicare Determination	Included
Medicare Conditional Payments (for review/disputes/negotiations/appeal)	Hourly $110, Maximum $1,500 unless exception noted
Additional Misc. Fees	· Attorney: prevailing rates Paralegal: prevailing rates · Attorneys must bill all MSA services separate · Life Care planning: $125/hr

Surveillance and Investigation Services
ICDA Investigations, Inc., Miami, FL
RJD Unlimited, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL
S.K.I. Investigations, Miami, FL
Woodall and Broome Investigative Services, Clearwater, FL

Surveillance	$69/hr and no more than $550/day (includes limited data base background check – vehicle ownership, drivers license and residence information) Included in hourly fee: -Video surveillance -Surveillance reports
Activity Checks	$350 (includes limited data base background check – vehicle ownership, drivers license and residence information; family/household information, discreet neighborhood check when appropriate, approximately 4 hours of surveillance & report)
Alive & Well Check	$69/hour (includes brief review of injured workers overall health status via visiting the injured workers home)
Travel time	No travel time
Expert Testimony	$69/hour
Mileage rate	No charge in tri-county area Mileage charges with prior approval only for work outside tri-county area
Recorded Statements	$69/hr (portal to portal) + $9/page transcription fee (Maximum one hour is permissible for report writing. Hourly fee includes all appropriate photographs)
Basic Background Check	$50 (includes data base checks of vehicle ownership, drivers license, social history/residence information, liens, judgments, bankruptcy and professional licenses. Criminal Background checks not included.)
Additional Misc. Fees	Hospital OR MRI OR Prescription Drug searches: $150 (includes check of 10 locations with proximity to stated address)

Court Reporting Services
Atkinson-Baker, Inc., Glendale, CA
Cheryl Corlazzoli, Pinecrest, FL

Deposition Transcripts: (includes 2 paper copies, email copy & copy on disc)	All: Per page: $4.00
All Other Transcripts (Final Hearing, Arbitration,Trial) (includes 2 paper copies, email copy & copy on disc)	All: Per page $6.00
Copy Only	All: Per page: $2.95
Expedited Transcript Surcharges	Delivery within: 10 business days – no surcharge 8 – 9 business days – 20% surcharge 6 – 7 business days – 40% surcharge 4 – 5 business days – 60% surcharge 2 – 3 business days – 80% surcharge next day – 100% surcharge same day – 125% surcharge
Appearance Rate:	Depositions First hour: $75 Additional hours: $35 Before 9 am & After 5pm: $50 additional No Show – 1 hour + $15 for certificate of non-appearance Deposition cancellation – no charge if over 2 hours notice provided. If less than 2 hours notice, 1 hour charge applies Final Hearing/Arbitration/Trial With transcript: Morning $150, Afternoon $150 No transcript: Morning $200, Afternoon $200 Additional $50 if start before 9 am or end after 5 pm Final Hearing/Arbitration/Trial cancellation – no charge is notice is provided day prior to scheduled event. If notice not provided, cancellation charge is $200.
Real Time Depositions	Additional $1.75/page – needs to be pre-arranged
Additional Misc. Fees	· Conference rooms: At cost · Exhibit copying: $0.25/page · Courier, FedEx, UPS mailing: at cost · Parking is at cost · Mileage: $0.40/mile (if over 50 miles)

E-68 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #087-HH10, MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Concentra, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposal (RFP) #087-HH10, Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan Ombudsman, for an initial three year term, effective November 1, 2008, with fees of $275.00/hour, subject to maximum fee per case of $5,000, with the ability to extend the contract for an additional two year period, subject to mutual agreement between the parties.

E-86 2008 ANNUAL REPORT ON AUDIT ACTIVITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the 2008 Annual Report on Audit Activities.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AWARD AND ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Award and Administration of Construction Projects.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contracts’ terms expire.

(1)

Contract No. 064-EE09 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM DRAIN PUMP OUT & REPAIR SERVICES, is to perform pump-out service and repair grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, forRegulatory Compliance, Emergency response activities, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2007, through October18,2008,in order to assist the Office of Capital Improvement Projects and maintain Environment Regulatory Compliance.

The forecasted 2007-2008 budget anticipated the replacement and active use of the District-owned pump truck and VAC-CON truck that has not yet been replaced, resulting in the need to use contracted vendor services for all related planned and emergency maintenance work. Several new, expanded, and renovated M-DCPS facilities were commissioned into use/occupancy before the construction completion, that resulted in numerous miscellaneous emergency responses to keep these facilities operational and toavoid environmental violations. Mandatory Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey’s (SSES’s) activities have dictated numerous emergency repairs to the aging sanitary sewer infrastructures at 32 facilities, in order to be in compliance with DERM mandates. Storm drainage backup at several facilities has resulted in excessive storm-drainage pump outs and maintenance, by the use of this term bid.

Fund Source
0100 – General

PRIMARY

2. ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS, INC.

12650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: GABRIEL A. POU, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING AND SEPTIC TANK
CONTRACTOR, INC.
10360 S.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $742,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $363,879

(2)

Contract No. 017-GG06 – CHILLER SERVICE, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of all labor, material and equipment, and to furnish monthly air-conditioning, chiller-maintenance services, including water treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 14, 2007, through December 31, 2008. This supplement is required to provide these services to additional schools and facilities, which have been added to the contract as a result of new construction and equipment no longer under warranty. Pending requisitions equal $100,000 for additional services, for a total amount of $310,760.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK D. CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. HILL YORK SERVICE CORPORATION
10750 N.W. 6 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ROBERT LAFFERTY, C.O.B.

3. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,035,158
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $900,000
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $310,760

(3)

Contract No. 002-GG07 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS, is to perform pick-up and disposal of hazardous/non-hazardous waste, and photo waste and chemicals, for the Office of Safety and Management Emergency for Regulatory Compliance, Emergency response activities. This office has stated that the increase is based on additional schools that will need waste removal services before the end of the year, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008.

Fund Source
0100 - General

1. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL FERRANTINO, JR., C.E.O.

2. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, #109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $43,946.10
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $23,669.80

E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 069-GG08 – ART SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 069-GG08 – ART SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 15, 2008, through April 15, 2010, as follows:

1. COMMERCIAL ART SUPPLY
DIV. CAS INDUSTRIES, INC.
935 ERIE BLVD. EAST
SYRACUSE, NY 13210 ESTIMATE $13,104
OWNER: DONALD E. COHN, PRESIDENT

2. GEOTYPE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
D.B.A. EASEL ART SUPPLY
470 N.E. 167 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $38,820
OWNER: ROBERT GLICKSMAN, PRESIDENT

3. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE $1,465
OWNER: JOAN RONHOCK, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $327,369
OWNER: LARRY MILLER, PRESIDENT

5. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
2725 S. MOORLAND ROAD
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $101,926
OWNER: DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, C.E.O.

6. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700 ESTIMATE $32,618
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

7. REJECT Items 50, 58, 105, 106, 111 and 112.

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $515,302.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 039-HH03 – CAFETERIA SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 039-HH03 – CAFETERIA SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 15, 2008, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 Street
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. A.G.E. PAPER CORP.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

3. DADE PAPER AND BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

5. A.G.E. PAPER CORP.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,234,332.

E-144 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 058-HH01 – LIBRARY/CLASSROOM FURNITURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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 October 15, 2008, through August 3,2009, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
ESTIMATE $194, 512.50
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. HERTZ FURNITURE SYSTEMS, LLC
95 MCKEE DRIVE
MAHWAH, NJ 07430 ESTIMATE $316,191.50
OWNER: SAUL WAGNER, PRESIDENT

3. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE, GA 31776 ESTIMATE $329,412
OWNER: ROBERT D. WYNN, PRESIDENT

4. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
13517 PRESTIGE PLACE, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33635 ESTIMATE $174,300
OWNER: DENISE POSUSTA
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE

5. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PKWY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 ESTIMATE $53,653.72
OWNER: DAVID J. VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT.

6. SKAGSETH BRYANT, INC.
6535 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $417,202.06
OWNER: TIMOTHY MCDERMOTT, PRESIDENT

7. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032 ESTIMATE $2,396
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE
PRESIDENT,C.O.B./C.E.O.

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,487,667.78.

E-145 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 065-HH03 – CAFETERIA-COMPARTMENT TRAYS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 065-HH03 – CAFETERIA-COMPARTMENT TRAYS, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria-compartment trays, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October15, 2008, through December 26, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. EDWARD DON AND COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, #600
MIRAMAR, FL 33015
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, PRESIDENT

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

ALTERNATE

3. DADE PAPER AND BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,744,842.10.

E-146 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 075-HH05 – PAPER: LASER-PRINTER ROLL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 075-HH05 – PAPER: LASER-PRINTER ROLL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of laser-printer roll paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 15, 2008, through October14,2010, as follows:

1. OCE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
5600 BROKEN SOUND BLVD.
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: BRIAN STEINBOOK, VICE PRESIDENT

2. BEST FORMS AND LABEL PRINTING, INC.
8970 TAFT STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: JAMES J. OLDER, PRESIDENT

3. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: ALLAN R. DRAGONE, JR., C.E.O.

4. MAC PAPERS, INC.
5900 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33017-2640
OWNER: SUTTON MCGEHEE, JR., CHAIRMAN, C.E.O.

5. NEELD PAPER & SUPPLY
D.B.A. JANITOR’S SUPPLY OUTLET
1802 ARAGON AVENUE
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
OWNER: SANDRA NEELD

6. GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: DANNY OYEWALE, PRESIDENT

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,076,040.90.

E-147 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 070-EE10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES

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

1. TERMINATE Contract No. 070-EE10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES, effective October 15, 2008, as follows:

Carmazzi of Florida
F.n.a. Adriana Schaked Translations, LLC
P.O. Box 630635
North Miami, FL 33163
Owner: Joel Cunningham, Manager

2. Require that Carmazzi of Florida, f.n.a. Adriana Schaked, Translations, LLC., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 15, 2008.

E-148 AWARD BID NO. 107-HH07 – HAND TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 107-HH07 – HAND TRUCKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hand trucks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 15, 2008, through October 14, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID GRAINGER, SENIOR CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE

2. DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANTE FONDA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,400.

E-200 PROPOSED REPEAL TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.081, TAX SHELTERED INVESTMENT PLAN - POLICY

PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D- 1 103 -T SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMS (revised)

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 lnvestment Plan - Policy, and the document, Tax Sheltered lnvestment 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 lnvestment Programs.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING: 6Gx13- 6A-1.112, ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR THE NETWORK

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-1.112, Acceptable Use Policy for the Network.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A LAND USE APPLICATION BY ROLLERT INVESTMENTS, INC., LOCATED AT 2744 SW 7 STREET, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with a Land Use Application by Rollert Investments, Inc., located at 2744 SW 7 Street, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $5,851.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH LAND USE APPLICATION LU-2006-024, PALOMO AND PALOMO HOLDINGS, INC., LOCATED AT 1292 SW 21 TERRACE AND 2149 SW 13 AVENUE, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION OVER AND ABOVE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Land Use Application LU-2006-024, Palomo and Palomo Holdings, Inc., located at 1292 SW 21 Terrace and 2149 SW 13 Avenue, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation over and above educational facilities impact fees in the amount of $75,532.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM POINCIANA GROVE, LTD., FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 5601 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Poinciana Grove, Ltd., for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 5601 NW 2 Avenue, Miami.

F-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE COVENANT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED ADJACENT TO MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AT 1751 NW 36 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and the Chair and Secretary to execute a Landscape Maintenance Covenant with the City of Miami for the District to maintain landscape improvements within public right-of way, located adjacent to Miami Jackson Senior High School, at 1751 NW 36 Street, Miami, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR USE OF A PORTION OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY AT SW 84 STREET AND THEORETICAL SW 110 AVENUE, AS A MEANS OF INGRESS/EGRESS TO STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO, MIAMI KILLIAN AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 11005 SW 84 STREET, MIAMI; ANDAUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE LAND TO THE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, ADJACENT TO STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1”

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and the Chair and Secretary to execute an easement agreement with Miami Dade County, for use of a portion of County-owned property at SW 84 Street and theoretical SW 110 Avenue, as a means of ingress/egress to State School “YYY-1” (relief for Miami Palmetto, Miami Killian and Miami Sunset Senior High Schools), located at 11005 SW 84 Street, Miami; and

2. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to the County for right-of-way purposes, adjacent to State School “YYY-1”.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT CLASSROOMS AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI

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 replacement classrooms at Miami Central Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 08-71, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS UNDER A PRE-SUIT AGREEMENT AS TO VALUE, TO ACQUIRE AN APPROXIMATE 8.17-ACRE VACANT PARCEL LOCATED AT NW 114 AVENUE AND NW 90 STREET, DORAL, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE A SECONDARY LEARNING CENTER TO RELIEVE RONALD W. REAGAN-DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH JANNETTE VILLAS, INC., WHICH INCLUDES PRE-SUIT PROVISIONS AS TO VALUE, TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS NOTED HEREIN (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by extraordinary vote (majority present plus one):

1) adopt Resolution No. 08-71, authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings under a pre-suit agreement as to value, to acquire an approximate 8.1 7-acre vacant parcel located at NW 114 Avenue and NW 90 Street, Doral, to situate a secondary learning center to relieve Ronald W. Reagan - Doral Senior High School; and

2) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Jannette Villas Inc., which includes pre-suit provisions as to value, to acquire the property in conformance with the terms and conditions noted above.

F-8 1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 08-91, DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, TO BE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SOLELY FOR THE EXPLICIT PURPOSE OF EXCHANGING THE PROPERTY FOR SIMILARLY SIZED PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY NW 144 STREET AND NW 97 AVENUE; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WlTH SHOMA HOMES AT BELLAGIO, LLC, TO ACQUIRE AN APPROXIMATE 15-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY NW 144 STREET AND NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, IN EXCHANGE FOR A 15-ACRE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED SITE LOCATED AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL "AA-2, A NEW K-8 CENTER PROPOSED TO RELIEVE HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION K-8 CENTER, SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WlTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; AND

3) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE EXCHANGE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES; AND

4) IN THE EVENT NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF THE PROPERTIES ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 08-91, DESIGNATING THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PARCEL AS BEING UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND RECONSIDER ITS VIABILITY FOR RETROFIT AS A K-8 FACILITY (revised replacement)

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

1) adopt Resolution No. 08-91, designating the School Board-owned land located at 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, to be unnecessary for educational purposes, solely for the explicit purpose of exchanging the property for similarly sized property located at approximately NW 144 street and NW 97 avenue; and

2) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an exchange agreement with Shoma Homes at Bellagio, LLC, to acquire an approximate 15-acre parcel of land located at approximately NW 144 street and NW 97 avenue, Hialeah, in exchange for a 15-acre School Board- owned site located at 13835 NW 97 avenue, Hialeah, to situate state school "AA-2", a new K-8 Center proposed to relieve Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and Bob Graham Education K-8 Center, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions described herein; and

3) authorize the Superintendent to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the exchange of the subject properties; and

4) in the event negotiations for the exchange of the properties are unsuccessful, rescind Resolution No. 08-91, designating of the subject School Board-owned parcel as being unnecessary for educational purposes, and reconsider its viability for retrofit as a K-8 facility.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT DEVON-AIRE K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE AT 10501 SW 122 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00140600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Devon-Aire K-8 Center School site. Project No. 00140600, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 17615 NW 82 AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Palm Springs North Elementary School site. Project No. A01001, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF AGREEMENT WITH SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND HISTORICAL RESTORATION AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00176800 (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Additions, Renovations and Historical Restoration at Miami Senior Hish School, Project No. 001 76800, as follows:

1) for the convenience of the Board; and

2) with no additional compensation due to Skanska USA Building, Inc.

F-24 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO: (replacement)

1) CANCEL THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ONE (1) OR MORE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM(S) FOR NEW ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS & HISTORICAL RESTORATION AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH, PROJECT NO. 00176800, DUE TO SCOPE CHANGES; AND

2) RE-ADVERTISE THE RFQ FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM(S) FOR NEW ADDITIONS & LIMITED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH, PROJECT NO. 00176800

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

1) cancel the Request for Qualifications for one (1) or more Construction Manaaement at-Risk firm(s) for New Additions, Renovations & Historical Restoration at Miami Senior High, Project No. 00176800; and

2) re-advertise the Request for Qualifications for Construction Management at-Risk firm(s) for New Additions & Limited Renovations at Miami Senior High, Project No. 00176800

F-31 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. 00177600
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
JOHN I. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10415 NW 52 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00177600, Modular Classroom Addition, John I. Smith Elementary School for a credit of $40,612.

F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. 00177300
MODULAR ADDITION
PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6304 EAST 1 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 6 on Project No. 00177300, Modular Addition, Palm Springs Elementary School for an additional cost of $26,476.

F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. 00178100
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10250 SW 57 AVENUE, PINECREST, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. 00178100, Modular Classroom Buildings, Pinecrest Elementary School for an additional cost of $44,044.

F-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01134
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
9393 SW 29 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01134, Modular Classroom Buildings, Rockway Middle School for an additional cost of $59,113.

F-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00407900
MODULAR ADDITION
E.W.F. STIRRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
330 NW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00407900, Modular Addition, E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School for an additional cost of $409,146 and approve a time extension of 125 days.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A01017
REPLACEMENT FACILITY
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (S/S “CCC1”)
28401 SW 167 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A01017, Replacement Facility, South Dade Senior High School (S/S “CCC1”) for an additional cost of $591,968.

F-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0742
PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
9210 NW 117 ROAD, HIALEAH GARDENS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0742, Prototype Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School for an additional cost of $538,268 and a time extension of 71 days.

F-40 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00390000S
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT 2007-2008
VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. 00390000S, Roofing Term Contract 2007-2008, Various Locations, on the basis of Base Bid not to exceed the maximum of $1,500,000 to the bidder:

Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.
1431 SW 30 Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

F-41 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00390000N
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT 2007-2008
VARIOUS LOCATIONS NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. 00390000N, Roofing Term Contract 2007-2008, Various Locations, on the basis of Base Bid not to exceed the maximum of $ 1,500,000 to the bidder:

Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.
1431 SW 30 Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 108-HH10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 108-HH10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, for the commercial leasing of paved-parking facilities, at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, effective for one (1) year with a one (1) year extension option. The contract will commence upon obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami Beach as follows:

1. AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC.
501 N.E. 1 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: RICARDO A. METRAL, PRESIDENT

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc., including cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement; and

3. direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed as follows: 60% to Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center, and 40% to the North Regional Center for use at other schools within the same Regional Center.

F-61 CORRECT CONTRACT NO. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT Contract No. 042-HH06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, effective October 15, 2008, as follows:

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

F-62 REJECT BID NO. 078-HH12 – FOOD AND TRASH COMPACTORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida REJECT Bid No. 078-HH12 – FOOD AND TRASH COMPACTORS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications and expanding the bidders’ list.

F-63 REJECT BID NO. 086-HH06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 086-HH06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX.

F-64 AWARD BID NO. 101-HH12 – WASTEWATER-TREATMENT FACILITIES/OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 101-HH12 – WASTEWATER-TREATMENT FACILITIES/ OPERATE AND MAINTAIN, to furnish, at firm unit prices, the necessary personnel, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, services, permits, licenses and insurance, and transportation, to operate and maintain wastewater-treatment facilities, at Pinecrest Elementary School, and the Redland plant, which serves Redland Elementary and Redland Middle Schools, Redland Vehicle Maintenance Facility, and Region Maintenance Center 6, for Regulatory Compliance, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2008, through October 18, 2009, as follows:

1. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
8179 S.W. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $126,100
OWNER: JAMES M. HAND, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $126,100.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.031, DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.101—TYPES OF MEETINGS--NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION (revised)

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 08-21070 CA 22 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A0774 [REBID] DESIGN BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM, WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the case known as Great American Insurance Company v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL, Case No. 08-21070 CA 22, (associated with School Board Project No. A0774 [Rebid] Design Build Addition of a New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School). In accordance with the Settlement Agreement, that the School Board authorize payment to Great American Insurance Company in the amount of $440,000.00 from the project contract balance and further authorize the Superintendent to contract with the architect of record, Locus Architecture, Inc. for the completion of the project.

G-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTHE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARK CORDOBA, DOAH Case No. 08-1630

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Mark Cordoba, DOAH Case No. 08-1630.

G-5 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD v. SBR JOINT VENTURE, et al, CASE NO. 04-25609 CA 24 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT A-0574 - FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed job descriptions for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to provide for the proper staffing of the OIG as permitted by and to fulfill the requirements of the Inter-Local Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County, Florida.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-88 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL AND BARRINGTON IRVING’S EXPERIENCE AVIATION LEARNING CENTER FOR ALLOWING GRADUATES AND STUDENTS FROM M-DCPS TO ASSIST IN BUILDING AN EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT THIS PAST SUMMER

ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-88 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating George T. Baker Aviation School and Barrington Irving’s Experience Aviation Learning Center for allowing graduates and students from M-DCPS to assist in building an experimental aircraft this past summer.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-92 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS Hispanic Heritage month IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-92 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-5 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore opportunities to engage in discussions with community leaders to seek means to mitigate the cost incurred in concluding the previous Superintendent’s contract, and thereby minimize any impact on the district’s budget.

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 December 10, 2008 School Board meeting.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-90 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 11, 2008 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK AND THE MONTH OF OCTOBER AS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-90 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming October 5 through October 11, 2008 as Fire Prevention Week and the month of October as Fire Prevention Month.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 08-93 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2008 SCIENCE TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND THE BECKMAN COULTER SENIOR HIGH SCIENCE EDUCATOR AWARD WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 08-93 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools recognizing the 2008 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Science Teacher of the Year and the Beckman Coulter Senior High Science Educator Award Winner.

H-10 PROPOSED 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2009 Legislative Program.

H-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MANDATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEARN NOT TO BURN FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE THREE AND THE ABC’S OF FIRE SAFETY IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE ONE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to mandate the implementation of the “Learn Not To Burn” fire safety education curriculum in grades kindergarten through grade three and the “ABC’s of Fire Safety” in pre-kindergarten through grade one.

H-12 POSITIONS OF SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR (withdrawn)

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-1.11 to include language which delineates a method of appointing the Board Chair and Vice Chair based on a system of rotation that allows all of the members to participate equally.

H-13 EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITION COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to re-establish the Efficiency and Competition Committee, based on the one established in March 2002, with the primary goal of recommending cost saving efficiencies which will be used towards teachers’ salaries and salary increases.

H-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO GENERATE REVENUES AND TO BECOME A PART OF THE EXISTING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE FUNDING FORMULA FOR SCHOOLS SHOULD VOTERS DECIDE TO EXPAND GAMBLING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (revised)

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

1. Create a task force that would focus on strengthening existing revenue streams and embarking on new projects, grants, partnerships or legislation that adds needed revenue to M-DCPS; and,

2. Become a part of the existing conversations about the funding formula for schools should voters decide to expand gambling in Miami-Dade County.

H-15 E-MAIL ACCOUNTS OF BOARD MEMBERS, THEIR STAFF AND SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to retrieve and make available all e-mail communications from School Board Members’ personal e-mail district accounts, those of their staff, as well as those of Senior Staff members whenever a public records request is made for these records, except e-mail that may be exempt from public disclosure under State law.

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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