1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Student Vocal Performance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: October 7, 9, 14, 21, and 28, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Special School Board Meetings of September 17, 2008, October 10, 2008 and School Board Meeting of October 15, 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.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Florida Department of Education 2008 Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership
• Foundation for Excellence in Education Teaching Initiative – 2008 Excel Award Recipients
• Recognition of Parent Leadership Council Graduates
• Legislative Update

A-2 CONTINUE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HAITI AND DONATE SURPLUS MATERIALS, AS MAY BE AVAILABLE:  MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE ANY VEHICLES AND/OR PORTABLE CLASSROOM BUILDINGS ARE IN SAFE AND OPERABLE: COORDINATE TRANSPORT OF DONATED MATERIALS AND OTHER WILLING AGENCIES, AND PERIODICALLY UPDATE THE BOARD ON THESE EFFORTS

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

1. continue relief efforts for the Republic of Haiti and donate surplus materials, as may be available;

2. make necessary repairs to ensure that any vehicles and/or portable classroom buildings are in a safe/operable condition prior to their donation;

3. coordinate transport of donated items with other willing agencies; and

4. periodically update the Board regarding these efforts.

A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S TRANSFORMATION INCLUDING A REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES AND REGION CENTERS AND A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECT POSITIONS (revised 3)

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES AND REGION CENTERS
2. DELETE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
3. APPROVE  CHANGE OF PAY GRADE TO MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITIONS
4. APPOINT AND ASSIGN MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
5. APPROVE  CHANGE OF TITLE TO MANAGERIAL EXEMPT POSITION
6. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
7. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A REABSORPTION PLAN AND SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)
8. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES
9. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED:  That effective November 18, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of select District Offices and Region Centers
2. Delete the following Managerial Exempt positions:
a. Associate Superintendent, Human Resources, Evaluation and Technology, pay grade 27
b. Deputy Superintendent, Business Operations, pay grade 28
3. Approve change of pay grade to MEP positions:
a. Jaime G. Torrens, Chief Facilities Officer, pay grade 27 to Chief Facilities Officer, pay grade 26
b. Steve Maldonado, ERP Management Officer, pay grade 25 to ERP Management Officer, pay grade 24
c. Linda Jones, ERP Technology Senior Director, pay grade 23 to ERP Technology Senior Director, pay grade 22
d. Abhinanda Puttanna, ERP Director, pay grade 22 to ERP Director, pay grade 19
e. Eddie Cooper, ERP Director, pay grade 22 to ERP Director, pay grade 19
f. Lawrence Rubio, ERP Director, pay grade 22 to ERP Director, pay grade 19
g. Lawrence Grubbs, ERP Director, pay grade 22 to ERP Director, pay grade 19
h. Washington Murillo, ERP Team Leader, pay grade 21 to ERP Team Leader, pay grade 19
i. Asif Malik, ERP Team Leader, pay grade 21 to ERP Team Leader, pay grade 19
j. Ruben 0. Lleonart, ERP Team Leader, pay grade 21 to ERP Team Leader, pay grade 19
k. Michael G. Hunter, ERP Team Leader, pay grade 21 to ERP Team Leader, pay grade 19
l. Kimberly D. Gaines, Administrative Director, Compensation, pay grade 24 to District Director, Compensation, pay grade 23
m. Claude J. Archer, Executive Director, Instructional Staffing, pay grade 22 to Director, Instructional Staffing, pay grade 21
4. Appoint and assign MEP personnel:
a. Richard H. Hinds, retired administrator to Associate Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer, pay grade 26
b. Milaqros R. Fornell, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and lnstruction, pay grade 25, to Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and lnstruction, pay grade 26
c. Ellen 0. Wright, Administrative Director, Charter School Operations, pay grade 24 to Assistant Superintendent, Differentiated Accountability, pay grade 25
d. Carmen . B. Marinelti, Assistant Superintendent, Leadership Development, pay grade 25 to Assistant Superintendent, Regional Center, pay grade 25
e. Blanca Valle, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and lnstruction, pay grade 25 to Regional Administrative Director, pay grade 24
f. Marv A. Paz, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 22 to lnstructional Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 21
g. Judith Cardona-Deluado, lnstructional Supervisor, School Operations, pay grade 21 to lnstructional Supervisor, AdultICommunity Education, pay grade 21
h. Maria P. de Armas, Administrative Director, South Central Regional Center, pay grade 24 to Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (K-12 Core Curriculum), pay grade 25
i. Ava G. Bvrne, Associate Superintendent, Professional Development and Educational Services, pay grade 27 to Assistant Superintendent, Professional Development and Educational Services, Curriculum and Instruction, pay grade 25
j. Christine J. Master, Assistant Superintendent, lnstructional Support, pay grade 25 to Administrative Director, Professional Development, pay grade 24
k. Will J. Gordillo, Temporary Assistant Superintendent, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 25 to Administrative Director, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 24
l. Deborah A. Mantilla, Administrative Director, Student Services, pay grade 24, to District Director, Student Services, pay grade 23
m. Joseph L. Jackson, Administrative Director, Psychological Services, pay grade 24 to District Director, Psychological Services, pay grade 23
n. Robert D. Strickland, Administrative Director, Professional Development, pay grade 24 to Executive Director, Professional Development, pay grade 22
o. Jayne D. Greenberg, District Director, Physical Education, pay grade 23 to Executive Director, lnstructional Support, Physical Education, pay grade 22
p. Gloria A. Kotrady, District Director, Beginning Teacher Programs, pay grade 23 to Executive Director, BeginninglEarly Career Teacher Support, pay grade 22
q. William J. Chiodo. Jr., District Director, Management Training, pay grade 23 to Executive Director, Professional Development, pay grade 22
r. Gladvs A. Barrio, Executive Director, Secondary Education, pay grade 22 to lnstructional Supervisor, Science, pay grade 21
s. Yuwadee Wonnbundhit, Executive Director, Elementary Education, pay grade 22 to District Supervisor, lnstructional Support, lnstructional Technology, pay grade 21
t. Barbara M. Mallard, District Supervisor, lnstructional Support, pay grade 21 to Staff Specialist, Student Services, pay grade 20
u. Lisette T. Camps, Executive Director, Advanced Academics, pay grade 22 to District Supervisor, lnstructional Support, Advanced Academics, pay grade 21
v. Delsey Yancoskie, lnstructional Supervisor, FDLRS, pay grade 21 to lnstructional Support Specialist, FDLRS, pay grade 20
w. Janet Marrero, lnstructional Supervisor, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 21 to lnstructional Support Specialist, Exceptional Student Education, pay grade 20
x. Linda S. Trupia, Director General Education, pay grade 21 to District Supervisor, Instructional support, Instructional Technology, pay grade 21
y. Cynthia Gracia, Regional Administrative Director, pay grade 24 to Administrative Director, School Operations, pay grade 24
z. Kenneth Wheeler, Administrative Director, Attendance Services, pay grade 24 to Executive Director, Performance Improvement, pay grade 22
aa. Sandra Smith-Moise, Administrative Director, Community Services, pay grade 24 to Assistant Principal, Kinloch Park Middle School, pay grade AP
bb. Lisa Thurber, Executive Director, Community Services, pay grade 22 to District Director, Community Services, pay grade 23
cc. Everardo A. Verquizas, District Director, Compensation Administration, pay grade 23, to ERP Director, pay grade 22
dd. lraida Mendez-Cartaya, Administrative Director, Legislative Relations, pay grade 24 to Assistant Superintendent, Legislative Relations, pay grade 25
ee. Pierre E. Rutledge, Director, Community Development and Public Outreach, pay grade 21 to Director, Teenage Parent Program, pay grade 21
ff. Philip M. Williams, ERP analyst, pay grade 17 to ERP Analyst (Grants Administration) pay grade 17
gg. Arturo Abin, Executive Director, Employee Assistance Program, pay grade 22 to Director, Employee Assistance Program, pay grade 21
hh. Madeline Rodriguez, Executive Director, Personnel Support Programs, pay grade 22 to Director, Personnel Support Programs, pay grade 21
ii. Charlene Burks, Director, Certification, pay grade 21 to Administrative Director, Attendance Services, pay grade 24 jj. Arlene M. Diaz, Certification Officer, pay grade 44 to Director, Certification, pay grade 21
kk. Victor Pinto, ERP Team Leader, pay grade 21 to ERP Team Leader, pay grade 19
ll. Wilma Steiner, District Director, Comprehensive Student Services, pay grade 23 to Director, Comprehensive Student Services, pay grade 21
mm. Melanie Meaias, Administrative Director, Instructional Support, pay grade 24 to Executive Director, Pre-Kindergarten, pay grade 22
nn. Jennifer Steven, District Director, Strategic Planning and School Improvement Plans, pay grade 23 to ERP Analyst, pay grade 17
oo.Michael Bell, Assistant Superintendent, Schools of Choice and Parental Options, pay grade 25 to Administrative Director, Schools of Choice and Parental Options, pay grade 24
pp. Helen Blanch, Administrative Director, Schools of Choice and Parental Options, pay grade 24 to Business Services, Accountability and Performance, pay grade 24
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rr. Tabitha G. Fazzino, Executive Director, Title I, pay grade 22 to District Director, Business Services, Accountability and Performance, pay grade 23
5. Approve change of title to MEP position:
a. Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Assessment, MEP pay grade 27 to Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, MEP pay grade 26
b. Executive Officer, lnformation Technology, MEP pay grade 25 to Chief lnformation Officer, MEP pay grade 25
c. Deputy Superintendent, School Operations, MEP pay grade 28 to Deputy Superintendent, School/District Operations, MEP pay grade 27
6. Approve a Reduction-in-ForceILavoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations
7. Authorize the Superintendent to implement a reabsorption plan and separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance)
8. Authorize the Superintendent to provide termlnal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees
9. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments in the reorganization, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1  REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT PLAN FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER STUDENTS, 2008-2009 AND AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District Plan for English Language Learner Students, 2008-2009; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the plan to the Florida Department of Education.

C-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2008-2009 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2008-2009 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) rosters.

C-12  REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 2008-2009 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2008-2009 School Improvement Plans.

C-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School.

C-21 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Middle Charter School.

C-22   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF OXFORD ACADEMY OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED:      That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami.

C-23 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SPIRIT CITY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with Spirit City Academy, Inc., on behalf of Spirit City Academy.

C-24 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ANDERSON EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION, ANDERSON ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, INC., ON BEHALF OF ANDERSON ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school application submitted by Anderson Educational Consultation, Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science, Inc., on behalf of Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science.

C-28 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 10300 SW 167 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33196 until their permanent facility is ready for occupancy, but not to exceed the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year.

C-29  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL FOR RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL TO RECEIVE AN EXTENSION TO REMAIN AT THEIR TEMPORARY LOCATION

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida grant approval of River Cities Community Charter School to remain at their temporary facility located at 1211-1219 Marseille Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33141 until their permanent facility is ready for occupancy, but not to exceed the conclusion of the 2008-2009 school year.

C-30  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL WEST, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Academir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Academir Charter School West; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF BEN GAMLA CHARTER SCHOOL - SOUTH CAMPUS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School - South Campus; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EDUCATE TOMORROW, CORP., ON BEHALF OF EDUCATE TOMORROW PREPARATORY ACADEMY, AND AUTHORI-ZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Educate Tomorrow, Corp., on behalf of Educate Tomorrow Preparatory Academy; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-33   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Academy High School; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-34   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - GREATER MIAMI CAMPUS, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - GREATER MIAMI CAMPUS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Greater Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Greater Miami Campus; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board

C-35  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - MIAMI CAMPUS, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - MIAMI CAMPUS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-36 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - MIAMI-DADE CAMPUS, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING - MIAMI-DADE CAMPUS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami-Dade Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami-Dade Campus; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-37  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR IMAGINE – DADE, LLC, ON BEHALF OF IMAGINE SCHOOL AT DADE, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Imagine – Dade, LLC, on behalf of Imagine School at Dade; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-38  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR  IMAGINE – NORTH MIAMI BEACH, LLC, ON BEHALF OF IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH MIAMI BEACH, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Imagine – North Miami Beach, LLC, on behalf of Imagine School at North Miami Beach; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-39  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Charter Middle School; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-40  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH, D. WADE’S SCHOOL OF CENTRAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High, D. Wade’s School of Central Miami-Dade County; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-41  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH, D. WADE’S SCHOOL OF NORTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High, D. Wade’s School of North Miami-Dade County; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-42  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH, D. WADE’S SCHOOL OF SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High, D. Wade’s School of South Miami-Dade County; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-43  REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI ADVANTAGE ACADEMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Miami Advantage Academy; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-44   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MIAMI ARTS, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI ARTS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Miami Arts, Inc., on behalf of Miami Arts Elementary Charter School; and

2.   authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-45   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MIAMI ARTS, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI ARTS ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Miami Arts, Inc., on behalf of Miami Arts Elementary Charter School; and

2.   authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-46   REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Miami Community Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter High School; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-47 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR MIAMI PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI PINNACLE ACADEMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1.  approve the application for Miami Pinnacle Academy, Inc., on behalf of Miami Pinnacle Academy; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2014, and concludes in the 2013-2014 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-48 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET GRACE ACADEMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Grace Academy; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2019, and concludes in the 2018-2019 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM    
GRADE:   11              
CASE NO: SM-5 (2008-2009)           
DOB:   09-27-91         

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-5 (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. rovide 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:   07              
CASE NO:  SM-7 (2008-2009)          
DOB:   12-15-94         

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-7 (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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FIVE (5) CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY – LITERACY EDUCATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS PROGRAM FOR HIALEAH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (2 AWARDS), MIAMI BEACH ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, AND MIAMI SUNSET ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER

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

1. accept five (5) continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy – Literacy Education for Households program for Hialeah Adult and Community Education Center, Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center (2 awards), Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center, and Miami Sunset Adult and Community Education Center, in the approximate amount of $750,000, 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 these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

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

C-81 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 – CORRECTIONS 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 – Corrections Education, in the approximate amount of  $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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING FOR A TOBACCO PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Tobacco Prevention and Intervention Teacher Training Program in the approximate amount of $50,000, for the grant period of July 1, 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 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-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 $175,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $172,453 to Lawrence Academy, Inc. on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School for the grant period of September 5, 2008, through September 30, 2009;

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 TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. ccept two grant awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the:

a. Television Community Service Program in the amount of $1,256,820, for the grant period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010;
b. Radio Community Service Program in the amount of $394,769, for the grant period of October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010;

2.  extend these programs 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-100  PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective November 18, 2008; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services  for Exceptional Students, 2008-2009 to the Florida Department of Education.

C-101 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE:  INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.101 DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT (revised 2)

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.101, District Policy Against Bullying and Harassment, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20   PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 – OCTOBER 16, 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 993.

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 November 19, 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 OCTOBER 1, 2008 THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of  October 1, 2008 through October 27, 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 Ms. Jackeline Fals-Chew as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, effective November 18, 2008; and Ms. Viviana A. Jordan as Administrative Assistant to Member, Mr. Renier Diaz de la Portilla, effective December 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-26   APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 17, 2008.

D-27  APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE
ANA RIVAS-LOGAN

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence to Ms. Ana Rivas-Logan for a one-year period, effective November 17, 2008.

D-28   ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 21

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 21, as of the dates indicated.

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

RECOMMENDED:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3B-1.07, Ticket Sales in the Schools for Nonschool Agencies, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 18, 2008.

D-55  RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
GREGORY D. BELLAMY - TEACHER                       
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Gregory D. Bellamy, Teacher at North Dade Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CORA N. SEABROOK – CUSTODIAN
YWAACD @ JAN MANN OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Cora N. Seabrook, Custodian at YWAACD @ Jan Mann Opportunity School, for 30 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 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL     
JOAN L. FAIRWEATHER– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Joan L. Fairweather, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58  RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAYOF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
DAN PETRESCU - TEACHER
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Dan Petrescu, Teacher at Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, for 15 workdays without pay.

D-59   RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
SHAWNTRICE S. BEARD – DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
NORTH MIAMI ADULT SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shawntrice S. Beard, Data Input Specialist at North Miami Adult School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60   RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MELING P. KNOWLTON – SECURITY MONITOR
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED:  That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Meling P. Knowlton, Security Monitor at Merrick Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE
JESSE L. DAVIS – PARAPROFESSIONAL
BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Jesse L. Davis, effective as of the close of the workday on November 18, 2008.

D-62  RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROGER SUAREZ – LEAD CUSTODIAN
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 18, 2008, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Roger Suarez, Lead Custodian at Fairlawn Elementary School, for seven calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1   MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR  PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2008

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

E-2  NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,491 items with a depreciated cost of $213,825 and Recoveries containing 15 items with a depreciated cost of $20,221 to update the records for July, August and September 2008.

E-13  BUDGET RESOLUTION ON USE OF CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS

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

1.adopt a Resolution to provide flexibility for the selected Categorical Programs as shown in the amount of $18,700,000; and

2. set up a reserve in the amount of $9,500,000 that would be available for appropriation after March 1, 2009 when the district can certify that all instructional material requirements have been met.

E-14  RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVIEW (revised 2)

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

1.   adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2008-09 General Fund Fall Budget Review, increasing appropriations by $1,771,375 and;

2.   adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15    RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FALL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2008-09 Debt Service Funds Fall Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue,  non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-16  RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 Capital Outlay Fall Budget Review

E-66   CORE LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D)/FLEXIBLE BENEFITS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009

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

1. approve the following monthly rates and enter into contracts with the following companies contained within the Board’s Flexible Benefits Program, for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, subject to cancellation provisions, whereby the Board may cancel its contracts with a 60 day advance written notice, including agreed to benefit modifications, changes, terms and conditions:

a. CIGNA- Group Term Life insurance coverage at a monthly rate of $0.33/$1,000 benefit;
b. CIGNA – Personal Accident Insurance (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) at a monthly rate of $0.017/$1,000 for employee only coverage and $0.035/$1,000 for employee and family coverage;
c. ARAG Group – Pre-paid legal coverage at monthly rates of $17.30/employee and eligible dependent(s) and $13.25 Board-paid options;
d. ARAG Group – Senior Advocate Plan at a monthly rate of $7.78/employee and eligible dependents;
e. CIGNA – Hospital Income with monthly rates as follows:

	$50/day	$100/day	$150/ day
Bd. Paid	$ 1.25	$2.50	N/A
Employee	$ 4.25	$ 8.50	$ 12.75
Emp & Fam	$ 5.50	$ 11.00	$ 16.50
Retirees (Voluntary)
Retiree Only	$ 4.25	$ 8.50	$ 12.75
Ret. & Fam	$ 9.75	$ 20.00	$ 29.50

f. CompBenefits – Vision coverage with monthly premiums of $6.70/employee and $16.08/employee and family;
g. CompBenefits – Managed Care Dental coverage with monthly rates as follows:

	Standard	High
Employee Only	$   7.54	$ 11.64
Employee & Family	$ 18.94	$ 29.32

h. MetLife – Indemnity dental coverage with monthly rates as follows:

	Standard	High
Employee Only	$ 17.68	$  36.94
Employee & Family	$ 54.23	$110.41

2. renew its contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, for group term life insurance coverage including basic, optional, accidental death and dismemberment coverage and group dependent life at the following monthly rates:

3. authorize the Superintendent to begin work on a comprehensive Request For Proposal (RFP) to seek competitive proposals for core life coverage and flexible benefits coverages other than disability coverages, with such RFP to brought to the Board at a subsequent Board meeting for authority to issue the RFP.

E-67   EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE/SABBATICAL LEAVE (replacement)

E-76   ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2009 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1.       adopt the proposed 2009 State and Federal Legislative Programs;

2.       authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board; and

E-86  KPMG FINAL REPORT - OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR ERP IMPLEMENTATION (BOSS)

RECOMMENDED:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG Final Report – Oversight Services For ERP Implementation (BOSS).

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 contract term expires.

                                                                                    (1)

Contract No. 071-HH10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, is to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, effective July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. This supplement is required due to a request from the Division of Adult/Vocational Education to provide similar services to the adult/vocational students. Funds in the amount of $125,000 have been budgeted to Adult Education for these services.

Fund Source
0100 - General

PRIMARY

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
19451 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE 340
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33332
OWNER:  LISA CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATES

2. INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, LLC
15476 N.W. 77 COURT, SUITE 190
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER:  LAZARO M. FERNANDEZ
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
1570 ISABEL ROAD OESTE
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
OWNER:  JUNE BACKER, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT            $1,250,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL                           $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL                          $125,000

(2)

Contract No. 013-FF07 – DIESEL FUEL #2 (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET – TRANSPORT DELIVERY, is to purchase diesel fuel #2 (low sulfur) at firm service charges, with escalation/de-escalation for fuel charges based on the OPIS average price for fuel, quantities, as may be required, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective February 1, 2008, through January 31, 2009. This supplemental award is requested due to the unprecedented escalation of diesel fuel prices during 2008. The OPIS rack average price for diesel fuel #2 (low sulfur) increased from $2.6594 per gallon in February 2008, to as high as $4.1503 in July 2008, a 56% increase in price, significantly reducing the estimated expenditure allocation ahead of the term expiration. This supplement is required to continue fuel purchases to operate the District’s school-bus fleet.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. BV OIL COMPANY, INC.
7950 N.W. 58 STREET
DORAL, FL  33166
OWNER:  ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT            $6,744,265
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL                          $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL                     $1,980,000

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

E-143  REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-FF03 – FOOD-ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMRECOMMENDED:      That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 060-FF03 – FOOD-ORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

E-144 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 088-HH02 – VACUUM CLEANERS