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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

March 25, 2009

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

10 a.m. Conference Session “Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions, 2009-2010.

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of February 10 and 24, 2009

APPROVED Minutes of the February 11, 2009 School Board meeting; and March 10, 2009 Special School Board meeting.

112,403 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

112,404 C-11 ACCEPTED The Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2008 United Way campaign results.

112,405 C-12 AUTHORIZED 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 WITHDREW Request for the Superintendent to aggressively explore new sources of revenue available through the facilities of WLRN.

112,406 C-30 APPROVED The charter school contractual agreement with International Studies Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of International Studies Charter Middle School for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2019.

112,407 C-31 APPROVED 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.

112,408 C-32 APPROVED 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.

112,409 C-33 APPROVED 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.

112,410 C-34 APPROVED 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.

112,411 C-35 APPROVED The charter school contractual agreement with Romans Schools, Inc., on behalf of Romans Charter School of Miami, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

112,412 C-36 APPROVED The charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Elementary School - South Miami Campus, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

112,413 C-37 APPROVED The charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Middle School - South Miami Campus, for a term of 10 years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

112,414 C-38 APPROVED 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.

112,415 C-39 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Request for approval of the second amendment to the contract with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy.

112,416 C-41 APPROVED 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.

112,417 C-42 APPROVED 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.

112,418 C-43 GRANTED Provisional approval of the first amendment to the contract with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami [after having considered the facts and circumstances related to the school’s financial position], 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.

112,419 C-44 APPROVED 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.

112,420 C-45 APPROVED 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.

112,421 C-50 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-46 (2008-2009).

112,422 C-51 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (2008-2009).

112,423 C-70 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to accept an increase in the district’s before and after school care programs, as delineated in the agenda item, to be implemented during the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

112,424 C-71 AUTHORIZED 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 an extension of this program and contractual agreement, as authorized through official notification from the agency, in order to complete the goals of the program.

112,425 D-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,426 D-10 RATIFIED The 2009 Health Insurance Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police.

112,427 D-11 RATIFIED The 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee.

112,428 D-12 RATIFIED The 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Dade County School Administrators’ Association.

112,429 D-13 RATIFIED The 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184.

112,430 D-14 APPROVED The 2008-09 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan for MEP, CEP, Computer Specialists, Computer Technicians and Microsystems Technicians.

112,431 D-15 RATIFIED The 2008-2009 Budget Recovery and Employee Partnership Plan Memorandum of Understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police.

112,432 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 997.

112,433 D-21 APPROVED The recommendations set forth in [in the agenda item] for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective March 26, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates noted throughout the item.

112,434 D-22 APPOINTED Ms. Wanda Diaz to the open, budgeted position of OIG Administrative Assistant, IO Salary Schedule, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), effective March 19, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, and pending the successful completion of the OIG’s background check.

112,435 D-23 APPROVED Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 12, 2009 through February 23, 2009.

112,436 D-25 EMPLOYED Contractually, Ms. Raquel A. Alexander as Administrative Assistant to Board Member, Dr. Wilbert “Tee” Holloway, effective February 18, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

112,437 D-45 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2008-2009.

112,438 D-46 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

112,439 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Neide C. Oliveira, Teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, for five workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 25, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

112,440 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Wilander Eugene, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 25, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

112,441 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Edna Charles, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 25, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

112,442 D-60 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Odell Downer, Teacher at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, effective at the close of the workday on March 25, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

112,443 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Claudette E. Dawson, Teacher at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, effective at the close of the workday on March 25, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

112,444 D-66 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent, or his 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-1.151, Communication with the Public, Advertising on School Board Property.

112,445 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2009.

112,446 E-14 APPROVED 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.

112,447 E-15 APPROVED The submission of amended Classrooms for Kids project allocation lists as required, detailing the capital projects to be funded from this program.

112,448 E-16 RECEIVED The Fiscal Year 2008-2009 District Budget Process Review Report.

112,449 E-86 RECEIVED 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.

112,450 E-87 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report - Selected Schools.

112,451 E-88 RECEIVED The Audit Report of Summer Services.

112,452 E-89 RECEIVED The Audited Financial Statements for Twenty-One Charter Schools Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.

112,453 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on Contract No. 082-HH12 – Recycling of Ballasts and Mercury-Containing Lamps, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,454 E-142 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 006-JJ01 – File Cabinets, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through December 9, 2009.

112,455 E-143 AWARDED Bid No. 054-JJ03 – Kitchen Equipment, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through March 26, 2010.

112,456 E-144 AUTHORIZED The 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.

112,457 E-145 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 065-HH03 – Cafeteria-Compartment Trays, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through December 26, 2009.

112,458 F-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,459 F-10 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to accept a solar energy demonstration system from Florida Power & Light Company at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, and to 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.

112,460 F-20 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 to make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

112,461 F-22 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 to revise and reissue the RFQ for the selection of one or more firms to provide Building Commissioning Agent consulting services.

112,462 F-23 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,463 F-24 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,464 F-26 TERMINATED 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, as follows: 1) at the convenience of the Board; and 2) with written notification of this action to the A/E.

112,465 F-27 TERMINATED 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.

112,466 F-28 TERMINATED 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 canceled the related Request for Qualifications for Phase IV and deferred portions of Phases II and III.

112,467 F-35 APPROVED The GMPs for BDI Construction Company, Sewer Connections for Project No. A0767A Madison Middle School, in the amount of $1,252,834 which includes a contingency in the amount of $ 59,659; and Project No. 00168500, Broadmoor Elementary School, in the amount of $835,222 which includes a contingency in the amount of $39,772.

112,468 F-36 APPROVED 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.

112,469 F-37 APPROVED The GMPs for Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Phase II HVAC Equipment and Controls Replacement for 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 Project No. 00376400, Highland Oaks Middle School, in the amount of $1,280,065 which includes a contingency in the amount of $60,955.

112,470 F-38 APPROVED 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.

112,471 F-39 APPROVED 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.

112,472 F-40 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01020 (Attachment A), New Middle School Prototype, Zelda Glazer Middle School, Attachment A (S/S “UU1”), for an additional cost of $2,144,450; Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0725 (Attachment B), New Middle School Prototype, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, Attachment B (S/S “MMI”), for an additional cost of $1,867,934; Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01026 (Attachment C), New Middle School Prototype, Andover Middle School (S/S “PPI”) for an additional cost of $2,311,346; and authorized the Superintendent to withhold payment in an amount $632,373 (10 percent of the total of the Final Change Orders, Items 1,2, and 3) for up to 90 days or until such time as the District has resolved any pending issues with respect thereto, whichever is sooner.

112,473 F-50 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,474 F-51 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,475 F-52 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,476 F-55 AWARDED Bid No. 014-JJ06 – HVAC-R Parts and Supplies, Manufacturer’s Discount, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through March 17, 2011.

112,477 F-56 AWARDED Bid No. 035-JJ05 – Marker Boards, Unframed, to vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through December 31, 2009.

112,478 F-57 AWARDED Bid No. 047-JJ06 – Elevator Repairs, Upgrades, Updates and Modernization, to vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective March 25, 2009 through March 17, 2011.

112,479 F-100 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-7A-1.12, Utility Easements, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 25, 2009.

112,480 G-1 ADOPTED The amended School Board rules 6Gx13-2C-1.142, Audit Committee, and 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits; and authorized the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 25, 2009.

112,481 G-2 ADOPTED The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings - Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective, March 25, 2009.

112,482 G-3 AUTHORIZED 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, 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).

112,483 G-4 APPROVED 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.

112,484 G-5 ENTERED 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.

112,485 G-6 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,486 H-3 APPROVED 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.

112,487 H-4 APPROVED 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.

112,488 H-5 APPROVED 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.

112,489 H-6 APPROVED 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.

112,490 H-7 DIRECTED 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 of 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.

112,491 H-8 APPROVED 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.

112,492 H-9 APPROVED 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”.

112,493 H-10 APPROVED 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.

112,494 H-11 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Request toendorse the ‘Perfectly Yours’ Creative Literacy Campaign aimed at exposing students to the rich and diverse experiences offered through the arts in our county.

112,495 H-14 APPROVED 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.

112,496 H-15 APPROVED 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.

112,497 H-16 APPROVED Resolution No. 09-36, recognizing Special Olympics Miami-Dade County and its Sponsors, Coaches, Participants and their Teachers and Parents.

112,498 H-17 DIRECTED The Superintendent to 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; research available grant funding to further support community service in the District. 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 recognize April 2009 as Florida Service-Learning Month.

112,499 H-18 APPROVED 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.

112,500 H-19 APPROVED 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.

112,501 H-20 DIRECTED 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.

112,502 H-21 APPROVED 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.

112,503 H-22 DIRECTED The Office of Inspector General (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.

112,504 H-23 APPROVED 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.

112,505 H-24 DIRECTED 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, and there is no prohibition against such use, 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.

Adjourned

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