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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High Student Vocal Performance (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: December 4, 9, 16, and 18, 2008

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 10, 2008 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD 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 (revised)

Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers
Legislative/Special Legislative Session Update
Differentiated Accountability Update

A-2 DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN THE CASE KNOWN AS THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNW, FLORIDA V. THE STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL., CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-00507 CA-20. (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the voluntary dismissal without prejudice of the lawsuit against the State in the case known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. The State of Florida Board of Education, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 09-00507- CA-20.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH DADE, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 041-JJ10 –COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Community Health of South Dade, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 041-JJ10 – COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING COPE CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH, to provide on-site, comprehensive healthcare services to parents and their infants/toddlers at Dorothy M. Wallace C.O.P.E. Center South, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2010, as follows:

1. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
10300 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33190
OWNER: BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement, pursuant to Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012 – Purchasing Policies, with the following agency, to provide on-site, comprehensive health services to teen parents and their infants/toddlers at C.O.P.E. Center North, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2010, as follows:

JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
700 S. ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ANNIE R. NEASMAN, MS, RN
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF LINCOLN-MARTI SCHOOLS (EAST HIALEAH CAMPUS, EAST LITTLE HAVANA CAMPUS AND LEISURE CITY CAMPUS)

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

1. approve the three charter school applications for Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of:

a. Lincoln-Marti Schools (East Hialeah Campus);

b. Lincoln-Marti Schools (East Little Havana Campus); and

c. Lincoln-Marti Schools (Leisure City Campus) and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate three charter school contractual agreements 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 applications as approved by the School Board.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD RESCISSION 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:

1. rescind 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; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami, and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2010, and concludes in the 2009-2010 school year, which reflects the components of the Financial Recovery Plan, as approved by the School Board’s Audit Committee, and additional measures regarding oversight and changes in management, as prescribed by M-DCPS Staff.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11 CASE NO: SM-33 (2008-2009) DOB: 09-14-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-33 (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 District/School Operations.

C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 06 CASE NO: SM-34 (2008-2009) DOB: 05-15-96

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-34 (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 District/School Operations.

C-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10 CASE NO: SM-35 (2008-2009) DOB: 12-08-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-35 (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 District/School Operations.

C-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 12 CASE NO: SM-36 (2008-2009) DOB: 10-04-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-36 (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 District/School Operations.

C-54 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09 CASE NO: SM-37 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-06-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-37 (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 District/School Operations.

C-55 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-38 (2008-2009) DOB: 10-24-94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-38 (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 District/School Operations.

C-56 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10 CASE NO: SM-39 (2008-2009) DOB: 06-17-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-39 (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 District/School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., AND ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000, FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED GUIDANCE COUNSELORS TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO ARE IN LICENSED FOSTER CARE AND ATTEND SPECIFIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a service contract with Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., and accept funds in the amount of $180,000, for the employment of certified guidance counselors to provide direct services to students who are in licensed foster care and attend specific senior high schools.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDs FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FEDERAL planning, program design and IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Federal Planning, Program Design and Implementation Grant Program in the approximate amount of $282,500;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $153,007 to Life Skills Center - Liberty City, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center of Liberty City Charter School and $126,631 to Life Skills Center - Opa-Locka, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center of Opa-Locka Charter School for the grant period of November 5, 2008, through March 31, 2009;

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

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

5. direct Financial Services 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 PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13 – 5D-1.011 – EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.011, Educational Support Programs for Homeless Students, and the document, The Homeless Children and Youth in Transition Policy and Procedures Manual,which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, to be effective January 14, 2009.

C-101 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-101 - PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.101 DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2009 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the United Teachers of Dade.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2009 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 20, 2008 – DECEMBER 11, 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 995.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective January 15, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-29 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL SALARY SCHEDULE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended MEP Salary Schedule.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
REGINALD T. EVERSON – CUSTODIAN
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Reginald T. Everson, Custodian at Citrus Grove Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-57 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-57

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
STEVE E. MONTGOMERY– PLUMBER II
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER II

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Steve E. Montgomery, Plumber II at Regional Maintenance Center II, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-59

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ASSESS A 10% ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AGAINST REVENUES GENERATED FROM INTERNAL FUND ACTIVITIES, EFFECTIVE 2009-10, AND TO ALLOW PRINCIPALS TO TRANSFER UP TO 20% OF AVAILABLE INTERNAL FUND ACCOUNTS BALANCES AT THE END OF FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 AND 10% AT THE END OF EACH SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING 2009-10 TO THE SCHOOL’S GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT (revised)

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

1. assess a 10% administrative fee to be remitted to the General Fund on the receipts of Internal Fund accounts, beginning with fiscal year 2009-10, that are not othewise legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.); and

2. authorize principals to transfer up to 20% of available Internal Fund accounts balances at the end of fiscal year 2008-09 and 10% at the end of each subsequent fiscal year beginning 2009-10, except for balances that are legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.), to the school's General Miscellaneous account.

E-25 ADOPT RESOLUTION 09-01 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $315 MILLION IN CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-01 authorizing the issuance of up to $315 million in Certificates of Participation, in one or more Series to fund the construction, reconstruction and renovation of projects listed on Attachment A of the agenda item.

E-46 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH A REVISED PLAN TO IMPLEMENT THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

1. APPROVE THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP, FOR CONVENIENCE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 16, 2009

2. APPROVE NEW IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE ERP TO INCLUDE FINANCE/PROCUREMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, PAYROLL, TIME / ATTENDANCE, AND BENEFITS

3. APPROVE SUPPLEMENT FOR BID 098-GG04-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS TO OBTAIN IMPLEMENTERS FOR ERP COMPONENTS

4. AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS TO THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PLAN AND THE BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP LEASE SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY NO. 7 AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT ACTION TAKEN

5. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP)

6. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A SEPARATION PLAN FOR ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES

7. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY, ACCRUED SICK LEAVE, TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES

8. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 14, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Approve the termination of the contract with Deloitte Consulting, LLP, for Convenience, effective February 16, 2009

2. Approve new implementation plan for the ERP to include Finance/Procurement, Human Resources, Payroll, Time/ Attendance, and Benefits

3. Approve supplement for Bid 098-GG04 Information Technology Consultants to obtain implementer for ERP components from $12 million to $25 million

4. Authorize amendments to the Five Year Capital Plan and the Banc of America Public Capital Corp Lease Schedule of Property No. 7 as necessary to reflect action taken

5. Approve a reduction-in-force/layoff for Managerial Exempt Personnel

6. Authorize the Superintendent to implement a separation plan for all impacted personnel

7. Authorize the Superintendent to provide terminal pay, accrued sick leave, to all impacted employees

8. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD 401(K) ADVISORY COUNCIL

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

1. appoint Dr. Richard H. Hinds, Associate Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer, as an official representative of the Board to serve on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute an agreement on behalf of the Board indemnifying Dr. Richard H. Hinds from personal liability while serving as the Board’s duly authorized representative on the Vista Management Company 401(k) Advisory Council.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT CONSULTING SERVICES TO DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize extension of its existing contract with Deloitte Consulting, LLP, effective February 1, 2009, for two one-year periods at the following existing hourly rate structure:

Lead Consultant
Senior Consultant
Consultant
Fellow Actuary
Assoc. Actuary
Medical Consultant
Legal Consultant
Clerical $310
$273
$174
$310
$164
$273
$310
Included in above rates

E-68 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE/SABBATICAL LEAVE PROGRAMS FOR UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) BARGAINING UNIT EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the following provision for the Retirement Incentive and Sabbatical Leave Programs for UTD bargaining unit employees and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as follows:

1. Retirement Incentive – Eligibility

Instructional personnel on Steps 20, 21, 22 of the AO/CO Salary Schedule
Paraprofessionals/School Support on step 15 of the U1 Salary Schedule
Office Employees on Step 14 of the UO Salary Schedule

Retirement Incentive – Benefits

UTD bargaining unit employees who retire/ separate from service (DROP) on or before January 30, 2009 would receive Board-paid health insurance consisting of the lowest cost Board-paid program, excluding flex benefits and dependents subsidies, not to exceed 36 months. Benefits would cease when an employee on the Retirement Incentive becomes Medicare eligible.

2. Sabbatical Leave – Eligibility

Instructional employees on Steps 17-22 of the AO/CO Salary Schedule
Paraprofessionals/School Support on Step 15 of the U1 Salary Schedule
Office Employees on Step 14 of the UO Salary Schedule

Sabbatical Leave – Benefits

UTD bargaining unit employees would be placed on Sabbatical Leave status effective February 2, 2009 through June 30, 2009, with an option to extend the leave through June 30, 2010. While on leave, employees would receive Board-paid benefits and a nominal monthly stipend ($100/month) to provide Florida Retirement System (FRS) credit while on leave. Employees choosing to return from Sabbatical Leave would be guaranteed a position of like status in the system at salary levels in force at the time of return from leave. Employees who reach their end of DROP would separate from service from their leave status.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 065-EE06 – REFRIGERANT GASES (REBID), is to purchase, refrigerant gases, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective April13, 2008, through April 12, 2009. This supplement is required as the decrease in the supply of refrigerant gases has caused a substantial increase in costs, by as much as 200%. Due to volatility of the market for this commodity, the bid was structured to obtain firm, fixed pricing for the initial ninety (90) days of the contract and, thereafter, to obtain spot-market quotes for the quantities requested.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. REFRON, INC.
38-18 33 STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: JAY KESTENBAUM, PRESIDENT

2. TRANE COMPANY, A SUBSIDIARY OF AMERICAN STANDARD
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: FRED POSES, C.E.O.

3. TROPIC SUPPLY, INC.
151 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: CHARLES DEL VECCHIO

4. UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC., OF PENNSYLVANIA
2400 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN REILLY, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $198,390
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $104,579

(2)

At the School Board meeting of December 10, 2008, the Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into contractual services agreements with The Council of Great City Schools, to complete a review of the Food Service and Construction Management departments in the amount not to exceed $50,000. Subsequent to the Board’s action, staff has determined that a review is necessary for Maintenance Operations. A supplement in the amount of $25,000 is requested to provide a review of the operation of the Maintenance department. Funds for the supplemental amount requested, is included in the following funding structure: Fund 0372, Object 5633, Program 1571, Location 9128, Function 7400.

The Council of Great City Schools
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 702
Washington, D.C. 20004

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $50,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENT $0
THIS SUPPLEMENT $25,000

E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 054-GG08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 054-GG08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects, and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January14,2009, through July 14, 2010, as follows:

1. ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER
4537 PONCE DE LEON BLVD.
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 ESTIMATE $28,364.12
OWNER: MANUEL BERBERIAN, PRESIDENT

2. DF MUSIC ENTERPRISE, INC.
2847 BOND CIRCLE
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 ESTIMATE $63,092
OWNER: DANIEL FISHER, PRESIDENT

3. FACTORY DIRECT MUSIC, INC.
1000 VENETIAN WAY, SUITE 1502
MIAMI, FL 33139 ESTIMATE $74,430
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER MAYOR, PRESIDENT

4. INTERSTATE MUSIC
13819 W. NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 ESTIMATE $2,540
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

5. LONG ISLAND DRUM CENTER OF MERRICK, INC.
1460 OLD COUNTRY ROAD
PLAINVIEW, NY 11803 ESTIMATE $6,490
OWNER: DENNIS RICCI, PRESIDENT

6. MUSIC MAN, INC.
2309 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY
P. O. BOX 8335
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 ESTIMATE $266,048
OWNER: DOROTHY JARVIS, C.E.O.

7. NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY
1181 RT. 22 EAST
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 ESTIMATE $353,128
OWNER: RAYMOND BENEDETTO, PRESIDENT

8. PERIPOLE-BERGAULT, INC.
P. O. BOX 12909
SALEM, OR 97309-0909 ESTIMATE $2,290.80
OWNER: DR. ANDREW PERRY, PRESIDENT

9. SAM ASH QUIKSHIP CORPORATION
7726 CHERI COURT
TAMPA, FL 33634 ESTIMATE $320,207.48
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT

10. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VEIRS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902 ESTIMATE $58,862
OWNER: MARGARET LEVIN, PRESIDENT/TREASURER

11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,175,452.40.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 091-HH10 – PROVIDE TRAVEL-AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or designee, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Business Travel Advisors, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 091-HH10 – PROVIDE TRAVEL-AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to handle the Board authorized air and other travel-agency services, incurred each year, at the greatest savings and the benefit to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and its employees, effective January14, 2009, through January 13, 2012, as follows:

BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
TWO ALHAMBRA PLAZA, SUITE 609
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: YAMILE BARRERA, PRESIDENT

E-144 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 011-JJ05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 011-JJ05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art and specialty paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 14, 2009, through January13,2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $192,833.36
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 32020 ESTIMATE $198,958.75
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

3. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $53,932.45
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $54,780
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

5. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $ 33,765.60
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

6. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $48,978.81
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

7. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 S. 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 32020 ESTIMATE $50,784.25
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

8. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $ 9,694.30
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

9. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $9,790
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $14,025.60
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

11. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $14,148
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

12. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $31,473.75
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

13. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $10,054
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

14. ART & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CO.
P.O. BOX 7387
DELRAY BEACH , FL 33482-7387 ESTIMATE $27,486.25
OWNER: LEYON D. SAKEY, PRESIDENT

15. Reject Item 28.

16. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $423,173.76.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 012-JJ05 – CARBONLESS AND SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 012-JJ05 – CARBONLESS AND SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carbonless and specialty paper, for the Graphics and Materials Reproduction Department, during the term of the bid, effective, January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2010, as follows:

1. MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 ESTIMATE $569,146.45
OWNER: F. SUTTON MCGEHEE, JR., CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. Reject items 30 through 32.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of$626,061.10.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 039-JJ10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 039-JJ10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sign-language interpretation services, for persons who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the bid, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2011, as follows:

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

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $160,000.

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

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (the “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting

1) Consideration of Resolution 09-02 for Certificates of Participation, Series 2009, to be issued in one or more series

D. Other Business and Adjournment

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM CAMACOL TOWER, LTD, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 1401 WEST FLAGLER STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Camacol Tower, Ltd., for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed Housing Project for the Elderly, located at 1401 West Flagler Street, Miami.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 24400 SW 124 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, located at 24400 SW 124 Avenue.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., LOCATED AT 38000 SW 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT, FOR USE AS CLASSROOM SPACE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Everglades Community Association, Inc., located at 38000 SW 193 Avenue, Florida City, at no cost to the District, for use as classroom space by the Migrant Education Program, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT DR. MANUEL C. BARREIRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 5125 SW 162 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01032

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School site. Project No. A01032, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 15900 SW 56 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00408200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the John A. Ferguson High School site. Project No. 00408200 in favor of Miami-Dade County.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF EARL HAGOOD, INC. AND BAY TO BAYBALANCING, INC., TO PROVIDE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Earl Hagood, Inc. and Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc. to provide Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Test and Balance (T&B) services for a four-year term, commencing on January 14, 2009 and ending on January 13, 2013, with the second, third and fourth years at the Board’s option based on the above negotiated Fee Schedules “A”, “B”, “C” and all terms and conditions as set forth in the agenda item.

F-24 COMMISSIONING OF STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR RELOCATION OF MACARTHUR SOUTH (YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM), PROJECT NO. 00316900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Stobs Bros. Construction Co. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Remodeling and Renovations at Naranja Elementary School for relocation of MacArthur South (Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development Program) Project No. 00316900, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $22,500 for pre-construction services; and

2) the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7 as set forth the agenda item.

F-25 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTH FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR CONVENIENCE, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #26, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01023 AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #30, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Construction Management at-Risk Agreements for convenience with South Florida Construction Services, Inc., for Deferred Maintenance Package #26, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Biscayne Gardens Elementary School, Project No. A01023 and Deferred Maintenance Package #30, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Martin Luther King Elementary School, Project No. 00260900 pursuant to the conditions stipulated in the agenda item.

F-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

BASULTO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
LIVS ASSOCIATES
THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Electrical Engineering firms Basulto & Associates, Inc.; LIVS Associates; and The RC Group Consulting Engineers as follows:

a) for an additional four (4) month period from January 18, 2009, until May 18, 2009; and

b) under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

BASULTO & ASSOCIATES, INC.
JOHNSON, AVEDANO, LOPEZ, RODRIGUEZ & WALEWSKI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Mechanical Engineering firms of Basulto & Associates, Inc. and Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez & Walewski as follows:

a) for an additional four (4) month period from January 18, 2009, until May 18, 2009; and

b) under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-28 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

WILLIAMS-RUSSELL & JOHNSON, INC.
LIVS ASSOCIATES
BERGER AVART, INC. (FORMERLY AVART, INC.)
EAC CONSULTING, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Structural Engineering firms of Williams-Russell & Johnson, Inc.; LIVS Associates; Berger Avart, Inc.; and EAC Consulting, Inc. as follows:

a) for an additional four (4) month period from February 15, 2009, until June 15, 2009; and

b) under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC) – CIVIL ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR FOUR (4) MONTHS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC.
EAC CONSULTING, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) - Civil Engineering firms of A.D.A. Engineering, Inc. and EAC Consulting, Inc. as follows:

a) for an additional four (4) month period from February 15, 2009, until June 15, 2009; and

b) under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR LAND SURVEYING SERVICES WITH:

J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
F.R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.;
CONSUL-TECH SURVEYING & MAPPING, INC.;
MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to exercise the second-year option of the four-year agreements for Land Surveying services with J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. under the same terms and conditions with a 4.16% CPI increase adjustment to the negotiated hourly Land Surveying Services fees.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0108401
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8865 SW 16 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0108401, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Coral Park Senior High School for an additional cost of $155,809 and approve a time extension of 234 days.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A01029
DESIGN BUILD - NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SW 292 ST & 194 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A01029, Design Build - New Middle School, South Dade Middle School for an additional cost of $27,348.

F-50 REJECT BID NO. 028-JJ10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 028-JJ10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED- PARKING FACILITIES AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, to permit rebidding.

F-51 AWARD BID NO. 029-JJ11 – Fire-Suppression System Retrofit and Additional Services

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 029-JJ11 – Fire-Suppression System Retrofit and Additional Services, to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish fire-suppression system retrofit and/or additional services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective January14, 2009, through January 13, 2011, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: VALERIE DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY, INC.
13605 S.W. 149 AVENUE, SUITE #10
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: MIRTA MORALES, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.

F-52 AWARD BID NO. 032-JJ11 – STUDIO LIGHTING & STAGE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No 032-JJ11 – STUDIO LIGHTING & STAGE EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, with pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, design, engineering, supervision, equipment, materials, testing and training necessary, to replace and/or repair commercial stage and auditorium lighting, dimming systems and all other related equipment and components for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2011, as follows:

1. BARBIZON LIGHTING COMPANY
11551 INTERCHANGE CIRCLE SOUTH
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JONATHAN RESNICK, PRESIDENT

2. MIDTOWN VIDEO
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH MILLER, PRESIDENT AND DEBBIE MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

3. STAGE EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING, INC.
12250 N.E. 13 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: VIVIAN GILL, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.

F-53 AWARD BID NO. 100-HH06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 100-HH06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS, to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform replacement and general repairs of irrigationsystems, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during theterm of the bid, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13,2010, as follows:

1. HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEMS
2801 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRENT S. HOOVER, PRESIDENT

2. RESEARCH IRRIGATION, INC.
11700 N.W. 102 ROAD, #10
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: KENNETH R. BING, PRESIDENT

3. VILA & SON LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
13901 N.W. 118 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS VILA, C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $130,000.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING, 6GX13- 8B-1.04, OFFICERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8B-1.04, Officers, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective, January 14, 2009.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, Types Of Meetings--Notification Requirements And Procedures For Publication, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective, January 14, 2009.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARITZA WAGENSOMMER - DOAH Case No. 08-2680

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Maritza Wagensommer, DOAH Case No. 08-2680, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HANNIBAL ROSA, DOAH Case No. 08-1495

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Hannibal Rosa, DOAH Case No. 08-1495, reinstating Respondent to his position as a teacher and awarding back pay for the period of the suspension.

G-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE KNOWN AS THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SBR JOINT VENTURE, et al., CASE NO. 04-25609 CA-24 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT A-0574 - FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL) (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the settlement in the case known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. SBR Joint Venture, et al, Case No. 04-25609 CA 24 (Associated with School Board Project No, A-0574 – Felix Varela Senior High School) in the manner described in the agenda item and as more fully detailed in the proposed Settlement Agreement.

G-6 DENIAL OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL'S PETITION FOR HEARING INVOLVING DISPUTED ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT AND DISMISSAL, OF MOTION TO DISMISS OR STRIKE (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order denying Excel Academy Charter School's Petition for Hearing Involving Disputed Issues of Material Facts and Dismissing its Motion to Dismiss or Strike the termination.

G-7 DENIAL OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL'S PETITION FOR HEARING INVOLVING DISPUTED ISSUES OF MATERIAL FACT AND DISMISSAL, OF MOTION TO DISMISS OR STRIKE (replacement)

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 FINAL DETERMINATION ON SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S CONTRACT AND RECOMMENDED RENEWAL OF SPECIAL COUNSEL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1) as it deems appropriate, make a final determination as to the School Board Attorney’s contract; and 2) issue a new contract to Mr. Murray Greenberg, Esq., under the same terms and conditions as the contract that ended on December 31, 2008.

H-3 DIRECTION OF BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a workshop to discuss the role of the Board Attorney and office and to provide direction to the Ethics and Audit Committees to review the practices in the office during the precious Board Attorney’s administration and provide reports to the Board by the March 2009 School Board Meeting with findings and recommendations.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING DR. GIL LOPEZ FOR BEING NAMED FLORIDA STATE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST OF THE YEAR BY THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-02of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Dr. Gil Lopez for being named Florida State School Psychologist of the Year by the Florida Association of School Psychologists.

H-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 09-03 ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2009 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-03endorsing February 2009 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-7 CHIEF AUDITOR AND OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS REPORTING LINE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the Interim School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking at the February 11, 2009 School Board meeting to amend appropriate School Board Rules in order that the Chief Auditor and the Office of Management and Compliance Audits report to the Audit Committee as the School Board's designee.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-05 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING MARICELA NODAR FROM ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR BEING HONOREDASTHE BEST IN SHOW WINNER AT THE 2008 BEAUX ARTS STUDENT ARTIST SHOWCASE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-05 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending Maricela Nodar from Robert Morgan Educational Center for being honoredasthe Best in Show winner at the 2008 Beaux Arts Student Artist Showcase.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENDING HERIBERTO SERRANO FROM ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR BECOMING THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN THE 2008 JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL BASKETBALL CLASSIC T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-06 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commending Heriberto Serrano for becoming the grand prize winner in the 2008 Junior Orange Bowl Basketball Classic T-shirt Design Contest.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-07 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES PABLO CASTANEDA AND ALEX GONZALEZ FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL’S BAND PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-07of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Hialeah Miami-Lakes Senior High School graduates Pablo Castaneda and Alex Gonzalez for their generous support of and contributions to the school’s band program.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 28, 2009 AS “EL DIA DE JOSÉ MARTÍ” FOR ALL HIS CONTRIBUTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-08 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing January 14, 2009, as “El Día de José Martí” for all his contributions.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-09 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 18, 2009 AS “EL DIA DE RUBÉN DARÍO” FOR ALL HIS CONTRIBUTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-09 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing January 18, 2009, as “El Día de Ruben Darío” for all his contributions.

H-13 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH A CENTRALIZED DEPOSITORY FOR THE RECORDING AND ARCHIVING OF ALL DISTRICT CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS; DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH AND PRESENT TO THE BOARD OPTIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BOTH A PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC ALTERNATIVE FOR SAID DEPOSITORY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. research a centralized depository for the recording and archiving of all district contracts and agreements.

2. research and present to the Board options for the establishment of both a physical and electronic alternative for said depository

H-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE DISTRICT’S CREDIT AND PURCHASE CARD AGREEMENTS; DIRECTING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RESEARCH AND PRESENT TO THE BOARD OPTIONS FOR OBTAINING FREE TRAVEL, AND OTHER REWARDS FROM PURCHASES MADE WITH SAID CARDS AT A COST-SAVINGS TO THE DISTRICT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. Review the District’s credit and purchase card agreements.

2. Research and present to the Board options for obtaining free travel, and other rewards, from purchases made with said cards at a cost-savings to the District.

H-15 EXPLORATION OF BOARD POLICY THAT WOULD PERMIT THE NAMING OF SCHOOLS OR SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTIES IN THE NAME OF AN INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATE DONOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: explore the establishment of a policy, including the amendment of School Board Rule 7E-1.02 (Educational Facilities—Naming), that would permit the school district to sell or lease the right to name a school or other district owned facility, or a portion thereof, in the name of a corporate or individual donor.

H-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE ENDORSEMENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTICIPATION IN VIEWING THE 2009 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION CEREMONY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 AT NOON

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the endorsement of Miami-Dade County Public Schools participation in viewing the 2009 Presidential Inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at noon.

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.

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