10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION            ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- New World School of the Arts Student Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

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AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: February 10 and 24, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 11, 2009 School Board Meeting
                                                         March 10, 2009 Special Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

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

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 (revised)

• Health Connect Update
• Differentiated Accountability Update
• Legislative Update
• Miami-Dade Schools Police Department - Aggressive Driving Unit Commendations

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-11 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2008 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RESULTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2008 United Way campaign results.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JUNGLE ISLAND TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2009 EDUCATION AWARDS CEREMONY (THE EDDIES) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Jungle Island in an amount not to exceed $40,000, to provide services related to The Education Awards Ceremony (The Eddies).

C-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE NEW SOURCES OF REVENUE AT WLRN AND NEGOTIATE RETENTION OF SERVICES OF THE LAW FIRM OF LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P. A. FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE BOARD IN MATTERS RELATED TO WLRN

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

1. aggressively explore new sources of revenue available through the facilities of WLRN and

2. negotiate retention of the law firm of Leibowitz & Associates, P.A. for legal services in matters regarding WLRN.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Charter Middle School for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2019.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH OF CENTRAL MIAMI DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High of Central Miami-Dade County for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH OF NORTH MIAMI DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High of North Miami Dade County for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR NEW ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MAVERICKS HIGH OF SOUTH MIAMI DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Mavericks High of South Miami Dade County for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI ARTS, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Arts, Inc., on behalf of Miami Arts Charter School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-35 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ROMANS SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ROMANS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Romans Schools, Inc., on behalf of Romans Charter School of Miami for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-36 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SOUTH MIAMI CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Elementary School - South Miami Campus for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-37 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL - SOUTH MIAMI CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School - South Miami Campus for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-38 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA SOUTH YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School to add a campus located at 13330 SW 288 Street, Miami, Florida 33033, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2010.

C-39 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC., ON BEHALF OF ASPIRA YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter School to increase the student enrollment from 450 students to 600 students, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2010.

C-40 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-40 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy to add a campus located at 1550 West 60 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-41 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy of International Studies to add a permanent facility located at 795 NW 32 Street (also referred to as 3221 NW Eighth Avenue), Miami, Florida 33127, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-42 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MATER ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF MATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Middle School of International Studies to add a permanent facility located at 795 NW 32 Street (also referred to as 3221 NW Eighth Avenue), Miami, Florida 33127, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-43 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 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, after considering the facts and circumstances related to the school’s financial position, grant provisional approval of the first amendment to the contract with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami to increase the grade level from kindergarten through grade five to kindergarten through grade six, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2010, pending the successful achievement of the objectives, goals and milestones of the school’s Financial Recovery Plan and other conditions set forth for rescission of termination of the contractual agreement.

C-44 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ARTS ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Arts Academy to add a facility located at 1955 North Krome Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 18, 2018.

C-45 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, for a term of one year, commencing in 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2010.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10 CASE NO: SM-46 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-04-92 (revised)

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-46 (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: 10 CASE NO: SM-47 (2008-2009) DOB: 03-07-93 (revised)

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (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 ACCEPT AN INCREASE IN THE DISTRICT'S BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMS

• STORY HOUR FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $4.00
• STORY HOUR FOR OTHER STUDENTS $4.00
• BEFORE CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $4.00
• BEFORE CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $4.00
• ALL DAY CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $18.00
• ALL DAY CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $20.00
• AFTER CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $7.00
• AFTER CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $8.00

TO BE IMPLEMENTED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an increase in the district's before and after school care programs.

• STORY HOUR FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $4.00
• STORY HOUR FOR OTHER STUDENTS $4.00
• BEFORE CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $4.00
• BEFORE CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $4.00
• ALL DAY CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $18.00
• ALL DAY CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $20.00
• AFTER CARE FOR STUDENTS WlTH FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH STATUS $7.00
• AFTER CARE FOR OTHER STUDENTS $8.00

to be implemented during the fiscal year 2009-2010.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FUND THE DENTAL CLINIC AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Jackson Memorial Hospital/Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $125,000 to fund the dental clinic at Robert Morgan Educational Center, effective October 1, 2008, to September 30, 2009; and

2. extend this program and contractual agreement, as authorized through official notification from the agency, in order to complete the goals of the program.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT THE DISTRICT’S NEW MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION (2009-2014) TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to develop and submit the District’s new Master Plan for In-service Education (2009-2014) to the Florida Department of Education.

D-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2009 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008-2009 BUDGET RECOVERY AND EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee.

D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008-2009 BUDGET RECOVERY AND EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Administrators’ Association.

D-13 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008-2009 BUDGET RECOVERY AND EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (replacement)

D-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 BUDGET RECOVERY AND EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP PLAN FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP), CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP), COMPUTER SPECIALISTS, COMPUTER TECHNICIANS AND MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2008-09 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan for MEP, CEP, Computer Specialists, Computer Technicians and Microsystems Technicians.

D-15 RATIFICATION OF THE 2008-2009 BUDGET RECOVERY AND EMPLOYEE PARTNERSHIP PLAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 16, 2009 – FEBRUARY 12, 2009

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 997.

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 19, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated and pending the successful completion of the OIG’s background check, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint:

1. Ms. Wanda V. Diaz to the open budgeted position of OIG Administrative Assistant, IO Salary Schedule, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 23, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 12, 2009 through February 23, 2009.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Raquel A. Alexander as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, effective February 18, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2008-2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2008-2009.

D-46 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and Section B, Compensation System, of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
NEIDE C. OLIVEIRA - TEACHER
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 25, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Neide C. Oliveira, Teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, for five workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
WILANDER EUGENE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 25, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Wilander Eugene, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
EDNA CHARLES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 25, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Edna Charles, 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-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ODELL DOWNER - TEACHER
COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 25, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Odell Downer, Teacher at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CLAUDETTE E. DAWSON - TEACHER
COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 25, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Claudette E. Dawson, Teacher at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-66 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH ADVERTISERS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTIES AS A MEANS TO GENERATE REVENUES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and enter intoagreements with advertisers and advertising agencies to provide advertising on School Board properties as a means to generate revenues to schools for interscholastic athletics and activities at secondary schools, special programs and activities at the elementary level, and other Miami-Dade County Public Schools programs, as well as advertising agreements delineated in School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1A.151, Communication with the Public, ADVERTISING ON SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2009.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 09-28; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FLORIDA OF $1,355,000 OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-28, requesting that the State Board of Education of Florida issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) of the agenda item.

E-15 AMENDMENT OF CLASSROOMS FOR KIDS PROJECT ALLOCATION LISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the submission of amended Classrooms for Kids project allocation lists as required detailing the capital projects to be funded from this program.

E-16 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 DISTRICT BUDGET PROCESS REVIEW REPORT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 District Budget Process Review Report.

E-86 ERNST & YOUNG, LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133) YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Ernst & Young, LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Report (in accordance with OMB Circular A-133) year ended June 30, 2008.

E-87 REVIEW OF INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS (revised)

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

E-88 AUDIT REPORT OF SUMMER SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Report of Summer Services.

E-89 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWENTY-ONE CHARTER SCHOOLS FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for Twenty-one Charter Schools Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. 082-HH12 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, recycling of ballasts and mercury-containing lamps, for District Inspections, Operations & Emergency Management, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2008, through September30,2010. In order to further reduce costs, the Department of Facilities Maintenance has initiated an accelerated, comprehensive light-fixture lamp and ballast-replacement program at 37 schools, using in-house trades personnel and term contractors. The completion of lighting-lamp replacement projects will reduce energy-consumption cost and demonstrate the District’s commitment to energy conservation. The acceleration of the lamp-replacement program is in addition to the routine recycling of ballast and mercury-containing lamps. Facilities personnel estimate an additional $125,000 is needed during the remaining term-bid period, to meet the accelerated lamp-replacement projects requirements. Please note that recycling of spent fluorescent lamps is required by federal Environmental Protection Law.

Fund Source
0100 – General

PRIMARY

1. AERC.COM, INC.
4317 – J FORTUNE PLACE
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: ROBERT W. LANDMESSER

ALTERNATE

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 43,143
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $125,000

E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 006-JJ01 – FILE CABINETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 006-JJ01 – FILE CABINETS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of file cabinets, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 25, 2009, through December 9, 2009, as follows:

1. ATD-AMERICAN CO.
135 GREENWOOD AVENUE
WYNCOTE, PA 19095-1396
OWNER: JANET WISCHNIA, PRESIDENT

2. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
232 N. MAIN STREET
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

3. J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE, INC.
3501 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025-3918
OWNER: SHARON FELTINGOFF, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $101,674.30.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 054-JJ03 – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 054-JJ03 – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kitchen equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other District departments, during the term of the bid, effective March 25, 2009, through March 26, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

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

3. EDWARD DON & COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

4. LACE FOODSERVICE CORP.
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $91,531.77.

E-144 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BLACKBOARD CONNECT, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 067-JJ10 – INSTANT MESSAGING AND PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZEthe Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Blackboard Connect, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 067-JJ10 – INSTANT MESSAGING AND PARENT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, to deliver messages regarding attendance, emergencies and school notices to parents, students and employees of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective April 18, 2009, through April 17, 2012, as follows:

1. BLACKBOARD CONNECT, INC.
15301 VENTURA BOULEVARD
BUILDING B, SUITE 300
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
THOMAS MOTTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase services at an estimated amount of $650,000 for Year 1 (reflects a $50,000 rebate), and Years 2 and 3 at $700,000 annually, in a total amount not to exceed $2,050,000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 065-HH03 – CAFETERIA-COMPARTMENT TRAYS, to purchase and deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during theterm of the bid, effective March 25, 2009, through December 26, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATE

2. EDWARD DON AND COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, #600
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

3. CHENEY BROTHERS, INC.
2801 W. SILVER SPRINGS BLVD.
OCALA, FL 34475
OWNER: BYRON RUSSELL, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $73,151.10.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDIA CENTER AT SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1122 BLUEBIRD AVENUE, MIAMI SPRINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item, in connection with the construction of a media center at Springview Elementary School.

F-10 ACCEPT DONATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY DEMONSTRATION SYSTEM FROM FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

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

1. accept a solar energy demonstration system from Florida Power & Light Company at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, and

2. enter into an agreement with Florida Power & Light Company for the donation and installation of the solar demonstration system, valued at $80,000, at no cost to the District and in conformance with all applicable District requirements.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised)

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $5,580,603 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-22 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO: (revised)

1. REJECT ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE BUILDING COMMISSIONING AGENT CONSULTING SERVICES, AND

2. REVISE AND RE-ISSUE THE RFQ FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE BUILDING COMMISSIONING AGENT CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. reject all responses received to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the selection of one or more firms to provide Building Commissioning Agent consulting services, and

2. revise and re-issue the RFQ for the selection of one or more firms to provide Building Commissioning Agent consulting services.

F-23 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING CONSULTING SERVICES FIRMS OF:

• POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (D/B/A PBS&J, INC.)
• CMS - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
• A.D.A ENGINEERING, INC.
• PACO GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with PBS&J, Inc.; CMS - Construction Management Services, Inc.; A.D.A Engineering, Inc.; and PACO Group, Inc. for an additional three (3) month period, under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-24 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING SERVICES FIRMS OF:

• POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC. (D/B/A PBS&J, INC.)
• CMS - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
• A.D.A ENGINEERING, INC.
• PACO GROUP, INC.
• COST MANAGEMENT, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current agreements with PBS&J, Inc.: CMS - Construction Management Services, Inc.; A.D.A Engineering, Inc.; PACO Group, Inc.; and Cost Management, Inc. for an additional three (3) month period, under the same terms, conditions and fees.

F-26 TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH BERGER AVART, INC., WITHOUT CAUSE, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PROJECT PACKAGE #19, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Berger Avart, Inc., without cause, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #19, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at SunsetElementary School, Project No. 00261700, as follows:

1) at the convenience of the Board; and

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

F-27 TERMINATION OF ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR CONVENIENCE, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #19, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Construction Management at-Risk Agreement, for convenience, with Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., for Deferred Maintenance Package #19, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Sunset Elementary, Project No. 00261700, pursuant to the conditions stipulated in the agenda item.

F-28 TERMINATION OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC., FOR CONVENIENCE, FOR PHASE IV OF THE AGREEMENT AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR PHASES II, III AND IV OF THE NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013, AND CANCELLATION OF THE RELATED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHASE IV AND DEFERRED PORTIONS OF PHASES II AND III

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Construction Management at-Risk Agreement, for Convenience, with Skanska USA Building, Inc., for Phase IV and deferred portions of Phases II and III of the New Additions, Remodeling and Renovations Project at Miami Central Senior High School, Project No. A01013, and cancel the related Request for Qualifications for Phase IV and deferred portions of Phases II and III.

F-35 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR:

PROJECT NO. A0767A
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
3400 NW 87 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

AND

PROJECT NO. 00168500
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3401 NW 83 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMPs for BDI Construction Company, Sewer Connections for:

1. Project No. A0767A Madison Middle School, in the amount of $1,252,834 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 59,659; and

2. Project No. 00168500, Broadmoor Elementary School, in the amount of $ 835,222 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 39,772.

F-36 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, PROJECT NO. A01116 DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #12,RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ATLINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER, 750 NW 20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP for Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Project No. A01116, Deferred Maintenance Package #12, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Educational Center, in the total amount of $1,516,635 which includes a contingency in the amount of $99,219.

F-37 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PHASE II-HVAC EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS REPLACEMENTFOR:

PROJECT NO. 00339600
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 MIAMI LAKEWAY NORTH, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

AND

PROJECT NO. 00376400
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2375 NE 203 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMPs for Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Phase II HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement for:

1) Project No. 00339600, Miami Lakes Middle School, in the amount of $1,283,257 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 61,107; and

2) Project No. 00376400, Highland Oaks Middle School, in the amount of $1,280,065 which includes a contingency in the amount of $60,955.

F-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01031
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY (S/S “CC1”)
24400 SW 124 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01031, New K-8 Center Prototype, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy (s/s “CC1”) for an additional cost of $69,009.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01089
NEW K-8 CENTER PROTOTYPE
MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY (S/S “DD1”)
12225 SW 280 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01089, New K-8 Center Prototype, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy (S/S “DD1”) for an additional cost of $69,750.

F-40 APPROVAL OF: (revised replacement)

1. FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (ATTACHMENT A)
PROJECT NO. A01020
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
ZELDA GLAZER MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “UU1”)
15015 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA;

2. FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 (ATTACHMENT B)
PROJECT NO. A0725
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “MM1”)
11690 NW 92 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND

3. FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 (ATTACHMENT C)
PROJECT NO. A01026
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “PP1”)
121 NE 207 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

1. Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01 020 (Attachment A) New Middle School Prototype, Zelda Glazer Middle School, Attachment A (SIS "UUI") for an additional cost of $2,144,450;

2. Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0725 (Attachment B) New Middle School Prototype, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, Attachment B (SIS "MMI") for an additional cost of $1,867,934;

3. Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01 026 (Attachment C) New Middle School Prototype, Andover Middle School, (SIS "PPI") for an additional cost of $2,311,346; and 7

4. authorize the Superintendent to withhold payment in an amount of $632,373 (10 percent of the total value of the Final Change Orders, Items 1, 2 and 3 above) for up to 90 days or until such time as the District has resolved any pending issues with respect thereto, whichever is sooner.

F-50 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FOR REGIONS I AND II (CONTRACT NO. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/1 & 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediation in Regions I & II, Contract G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/1 & 2, between Simpson Environmental Services, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, from March 13, 2009 until May 21, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

F-51 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FOR REGIONS III AND IV (CONTRACT NO. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/3 & 4)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediation in Regions III & IV, Contract G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/3 & 4, between MCO Environmental, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, from March 13, 2009 until May 21, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

F-52 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FOR REGIONS V AND VI (CONTRACT NO. G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/5 & 6)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediation in Regions V & VI, Contract G-ENV/TB-2007-GR/5 & 6, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, from March 13, 2009 until May 21, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

F-55 AWARD BID NO. 014-JJ06 – HVAC-R PARTS AND SUPPLIES, MANUFACTURER’S DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 014-JJ06 – HVAC-R PARTS AND SUPPLIES, MANUFACTURER’S DISCOUNT, to secure single, fixed, percentage discounts, from Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list, to purchase HVAC equipment, parts and supplies, andair-conditioning control parts, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March25,2009, through March17, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CENTURY/AAA, LTD., D.B.A. AAA SUPPLY
590 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PEDRO L. DEDESMA, PRESIDENT

2. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3746 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

3. DESIGN CONTROLS, INC.
730 EAST PROSPECT ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: RAYMOND LIOTTA, PRESIDENT

4. ECONOMIC ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC.
4075 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALLEN ALAVI, PRESIDENT

5. FLORIDA BEARINGS, INC.
3164 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: PATTI MARCHETTI, SECRETARY/TREASURER

6. MCQUAY INTERNATIONAL
3540 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, #201
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: HO HYUK CHOY, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

7. P.E.C.O. ENTERPRISES, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 12
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: MERCEDES HERMIDA, PRESIDENT

8. REEVE AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
2501 SOUTH PARK ROAD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: STEPHEN E. REEVE, PRESIDENT

9. SAEZ DISTRIBUTORS
8290 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JUSTO SAEZ, PRESIDENT

10. INTERLINE BRANDS, INC., D.B.A. SEXAUER
801 WEST BAY STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204
OWNER: WILLIAM E. SANFORD, PRESIDENT/C.O.O.

11. TRANE
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DAVID SANDLER, PRESIDENT

12. WACO ASSOCIATES, INC.
11701 N.W. 100 ROAD, SUITE 1
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JEFFREY A. ROSE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

13. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3746 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

14. DESIGN CONTROLS, INC.
730 EAST PROSPECT ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: RAYMOND LIOTTA, PRESIDENT

15. ECONOMIC ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC.
4075 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALLEN ALAVI, PRESIDENT

16. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MITCHELL JACOBSON, PRESIDENT

17. P.E.C.O. ENTERPRISES, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 12
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: MERCEDES HERMIDA, PRESIDENT

18. SAEZ DISTRIBUTORS
8290 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JUSTO SAEZ, PRESIDENT

19. REJECT Items 13, 29, 38, 41, 43, 53, 54, 55 and 63.

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

F-56 AWARD BID NO. 035-JJ05 – MARKER BOARDS, UNFRAMED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Bid No. 035-JJ05 – MARKER BOARDS, UNFRAMED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of unframed markerboards, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 25, 2009, through December 31, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AMERICAN VISUAL DISPLAY PRODUCTS, LLC
100 BARRETT INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
WETUMPKA, AL 36092 ESTIMATE $94,791
OWNER: WADE FULLER, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL SUPPLY AND ELECTRONICS
5451 S.W. 115 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33185 ESTIMATE $110,984.75
OWNERS: BRITTA AND CARMEN GANNI

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $122,083.25.

F-57 AWARD BID NO. 047-JJ06 – ELEVATOR REPAIRS, UPGRADES, UPDATES AND MODERNIZATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 047-JJ06 – ELEVATOR REPAIRS, UPGRADES, UPDATES AND MODERNIZATION, to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform elevator repairs, upgrades, updates and modernizations, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the bid, effective March 25, 2009, through March 17, 2011, as follows:

1. ARCHER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
7401 N.W. 7 STREET, #6
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JOAQUIN DUARTE, PRESIDENT

2. PREMIER ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC.
6538 COLLINS AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33141
OWNER: WALLACE BERTSCHIN, PRESIDENT

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

F-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 7A-1.12, UTILITY EASEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7A-1.12, Utility Easements, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 25, 2009.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE AND 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rules 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee and 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 25, 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, March 25, 2009.

G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the July 11, 2007 School Board meeting and in accordance with the RFI (numbers 061-GG10 and 081-GG10), further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Litchfield Cavo LLP, up to the maximum rates quoted in the RFI for the respective practice areas, and for John R.W. Parsons to continue representing the School Board's interests for the remainder of the original contract, with an additional two year contract extension subject to further Board approval.

G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHARLES KELLY, DOAH Case No. 08-4344

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Charles Kelly, DOAH Case No. 08-4344, reinstating Respondent with approximately three months of back pay as more specifically outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ROBERT BLANC, DOAH Case No. 08-2679

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. Robert Blanc, DOAH Case No. 08-2679 exonerating Respondent of all charges and awarding him back pay and benefits accrued during the period of the suspension.

G-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY CO., CASE NO. 05-18636 CA 24 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT A-0569/A-0570 HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL/AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement for the resolution of all claims asserted in the case known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Co., Case No. 05-18636 CA 24, which would permit the School Board to retain the contract balances of $242,101, and dismissing the case, with each party to bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-24 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE AT THE REGIONAL NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-24 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for winning first place at the regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl competition.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-25 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE 2009 REGIONAL BLACK HISTORY & CULTURE BRAIN BOWL COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-25of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Norland Senior High School students for their outstanding performance at the 2009 Regional Black History & Culture Brain Bowl competition.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-26 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2009 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-26 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2009 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2009, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-27 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2009, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 INITIATE RULEMAKING TO CODIFY THE PROCEDURES, PROVISIONS, ROLES AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD’S EXECUTIVE SESSION, ATTORNEY/CLIENT SESSION AND RISK MANAGEMENT SESSION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking at the April 22, 2009, School Board meeting to codify the policy and procedures for Executive Session, Attorney/Client Session and Risk Management Session to include for each those topics as described in the agenda item, including what is required by law, any applicable penalties, and the roles of the Superintendent and the School Board Members in each of the sessions.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS TEAM FOR RANKING EIGHTH AT THE GRADE LEVEL NATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT AT DISNEY WORLD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-30 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Norwood Elementary School Chess Team for ranking eighth at the Grade Level National Chess Tournament at Disney World.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-31 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, SARAH SMOAK FOR BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE “2008-2009 PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA ORGULLO DE NUESTRA JUVENTUD AWARD”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-31 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Barbara Goleman Senior High School student, Sarah Smoak for being a recipient of the “2008-2009 Papa John’s Pizza Orgullo De Nuestra Juventud Award”.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL’S ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-33 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida recognizing Kelli Valdez as the Miami Dade County Public School’s Rookie Teacher of the Year.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2010 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-34 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida recognizing Patricia Fairclough as the 2010 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year.

H-12 REQUEST ENDORSEMENT OF ‘PERFECTLY YOURS’ CREATIVE LITERACY CAMPAIGN INITIATIVE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, endorse the ‘Perfectly Yours’ Creative Literacy Campaign aimed at exposing students to the rich and diverse experiences offered through the arts in our county.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-37 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2009 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH AND APRIL 12-18, 2009 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-37 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2009 as School Library Media Month and April 12-18, 2009 as National Library Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-35 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MS. MARINA ESTEVA’S CLASS AT SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN WORLD MATH DAY 2009

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-35of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the fifth grade students of Ms. Marina Esteva’s class at Sweetwater Elementary for their outstanding achievement on World Math Day.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-36 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPECIAL OLYMPICS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ITS SPONSORS, COACHES, PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida approve Resolution No. 09-36 recognizing Special Olympics Miami-Dade County and its Sponsors, Coaches, Participants and their Teachers and Parents

H-17 GIVING THE WORLD OUR STUDENTS BY FURTHER PROMOTING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SERVICE LEARNING IN THE ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES

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

1. explore a community service and/or service-learning requirement in elementary, middle and K-8 schools by convening a committee that will analyze the feasibility of infusing community service and service-learning within existing curriculum;

2. research available grant funding to further support community service in our District;

3. after the conclusion of the Legislative Session, provide an update on the outcome of HB 157 and SB 450, which require the Department of Education to encourage service-learning and provide for department assistance to school districts that elect to implement service-learning activities; and

4. recognize April 2009 as Florida Service-Learning Month

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-38 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING A FREE CYBERSAFETY EDUCATION PRESENTATION TO EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-38 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting the Attorney General’s CyberSafety Education Presentation to every middle school and high school in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-39 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENT AS STATE CHAMPIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-39 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Coral Reef Senior High School Boys Basketball team as the 2008-09 State Champions.

H-20 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO UPDATE THE SCHOOL BOARD ON THE STATUS OF THE BOARD RULES REVISION PROJECT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to submit at the April 22, 2009 meeting a detailed and comprehensive report, as described in the Agenda item, numbers 1 through 4, on the status of the Board Rules Revision Project.

H-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ANDREW POST FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO CHILDREN THROUGH FUN 4 KIDS, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution no. 09-40 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Andrew Post for his service and dedication to children through Fun 4 Kidz, Inc.

H-22 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

1. direct the OIG to provide workable solutions to the district that address the recommendations in the report dated February 23, 2009 for instituting a due diligence process.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-41 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SR. HIGH SCHOOL LADY VIKINGS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR BEING NAMED THE 2009 CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School Lady Vikings for being named the 2009 Class 6A State Champions.

H-24 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT THAT IN THE EVENT FLEXIBLE FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS DURING THE 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR, THOSE FUNDS BE USED TO MITIGATE AGAINST THE CURTAILMENT OF PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES APPROVED AS PART OF AGENDA ITEM E-13 AT THE FEBRUARY 11, 2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (good cause)

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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