1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

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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: March 17, 20, 24, 31 and April 2, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 25, 2009 School 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

• Legislative/Budget Update
• Success Academy Update

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE 2009 EDUCATIONAL SUMMER SERVICES

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

1. approval of the educational summer services budget not to exceed $7.2 million for fiscal school year 2009-2010, thereby authorizing Financial Operations to establish grant appropriations for 2009 educational summer services;

2. approval of the allocation formulas for 2009 educational summer services, and authorize the Superintendent to implement services subject to any additional adjustments necessary to balance the overall 2009-2010 operating budget, or subject to pending action by the Florida Legislature;

3. implementation of Federal/state mandated and district prioritized summer services for students in grades Pre-K, 3, 6-8, and 9-12 as well as eligible Special Education students at all grade levels; and

4. Superintendent to enter into contracts and cooperative/ affiliating agreements for the delivery of summer services at no cost to the District.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF ACADEMIR CHARTER SCHOOL WEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Academir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Academir Charter School West for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF ADVANCED LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Advanced Learning Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Advanced Learning Charter School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN MEMORIAL SOCIAL SERVICE, INC., ON BEHALF OF DR. JOHN C. PITTMAN CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Martin Memorial Social Services, Inc., on behalf of Dr. John C. Pittman Charter School 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 AGREEMENTS WITH LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOLS - HIALEAH CAMPUS

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

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF LINCOLN-MARTI CHARTER SCHOOLS - LITTLE HAVANA CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the charter school contractual agreement with Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools - Little Havana Campus for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2019.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Miami Advantage Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2014.

C-36 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

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

C-37 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL

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

C-38 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO 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 first amendment to the contract with Miami Arts, Inc., on behalf of Miami Arts Charter School to increase student enrollment from 700 students to 800 students, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 18, 2014.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-48 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-29-95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-48 (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-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NONPROFIT/FOR PROFIT AGENCIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADJUDICATED, INCARCERATED, OR AT-RISK STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies to provide educational and related services, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. There is no exchange of funds.

1. Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation of Miami-Dade County;

2. Private, non-profit agencies: Catholic Services, Inc.; The Family & Child Enrichment, Inc.; Here’s Help, Inc. North; The Public Health Trust/Jackson Memorial Hospital; Miami Behavioral Health Center, Inc.; Miami Bridge, Inc.; Citrus Health Network, Inc.; The Village; TROY Community Academy; Miami’s Children’s Hospital; Bay Point Schools, Inc.; WINGS for Life South Florida;

3. Private, for profit agency: Group 4 Securicor (G4S) Youth Services, LLC; and

4. Extend the cooperative agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

C-74 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, JUNE 2, 3, AND 4, 2009

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

1. approve for June 2, 3, and 4, 2009, a reduction of the school day as follows:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;
• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes;

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT IN-KIND RESOURCES FROM ECOMEDIA FOR GREEN PROJECTS AT MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into a Letter of Agreement and accept in-kind resources from EcoMedia for green projects, valued at approximately $250,000, at Miami Northwestern Senior High School for the project period of October 1, 2008, through June 4, 2009; and

2. extend this Letter of Agreement as authorized through official notification for the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT IN-KIND RESOURCES THROUGH THE HEART OF AMERICA FOUNDATION’S READESIGN^tm PROGRAM TO RENOVATE AND FURNISH THE LIBRARY AT Broadmoor eLEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

1. accept in-kind resources valued at approximately $50,000, through the Heart of America Foundation’s READesign™ program to renovate and furnish the library at Broadmoor Elementary School.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT three GRANT AWARDs FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM (planning, design and IMPLEMENTATION)

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program (Planning, Design and Implementation) in the approximate amount of $669,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $664,049 to Somerset Arts Academy, in the amount of $223,610 for the grant period of February 6, 2009 through September 30, 2009; Somerset Academy High School South Campus in the amount of $200,265 for the grant period of March 6, 2009, through September 30, 2009; and Somerset Academy Middle School South Campus, in the amount of $240,174 for the grant period of March 6, 2009, through September 30, 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 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-100
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.23, HOMEWORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.23, Homework.

C-102 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.101, DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.101, District Policy Against Bullying and Harassment, and the document, District Policy Against Bullying and Harassment, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO SUBMIT RENEWALS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR AUTISM, GIFTED AND READING ENDORSEMENTS TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the renewals for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Add-on Certification Program for Autism, Gifted and Reading Endorsements to the Florida Department of Education for review and approval.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 13, 2009 – MARCH 26, 2009 (revised)

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

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 April 23, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 24, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 30, 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 24, 2009 through March 30, 2009.

D-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. FOR THE TEACH FOR AMERICA PROGRAM FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR WITH ANNUAL RENEWALS FOR THE 2010-2011 AND 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEARS

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

1. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, Request for Proposals and Professional Services Contracts, for Teach For America, Inc., based on specific expertise; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Teach For America, Inc., commencing the 2009-2010 school year not to exceed $107,250, renewable for two consecutive years, pursuant to satisfactory evaluation results.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
ANNETTE BAIN – SECURITY MONITOR
DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Annette Bain, Security Monitor at Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
PATRICIA BRICENO - TEACHER
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Patricia Briceno, Teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
RODNEY N. STROZIER - CUSTODIAN
COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Rodney N. Strozier, Custodian at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CASSANDRA K. STEPHENSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Cassandra K. Stephenson, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ANTHONY L. BURNEY – SECURITY MONITOR
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Anthony L. Burney, Security Monitor at Allapattah Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
KAREN G. STOREY-LANEY - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Karen G. Storey-Laney, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE CITY’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FROM JUNE 8, 2009 THROUGH JULY 31, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the City’s summer camp programs from June 8, 2009 through July 31, 2009.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE 2009 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the 2009 Summer Food Service Program for Children.

E-38 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF FEBRUARY 4, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of February 4, 2009, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-66 APPROVAL OF UPDATED HEALTH INSURANCE RATE STRUCTURE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve an updated rate structure for its 2009 health insurance contract with UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc. consisting of a 7.27% rate increase over calendar year 2008 rates effective April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009, with rates effective July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 to be subject to an additional increase of 3.99%.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #070-JJ10, GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #070-JJ10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program; and

2. approve the composition of Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #071-JJ10, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #071-JJ10, District Healthcare Benefit Program; and

2. approve the composition of Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 111-FF09 – MISCELLANEOUS CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, STRUCTURAL AND GENERAL REPAIRS, is to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective August 2, 2008, through August 1, 2009.

This supplement is being requested due to increased usage, as determined by Maintenance Operations, to address fire/life, safety, and health inspection (FI/SI/HI) deficiencies requiring correction, and to continue utilizing this contract for other anticipated miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs.

The pre-qualified vendors are solicited for quotations on each job exceeding the quotation threshold, insuring best pricing for the District. Last contract usage averaged $131,184.53 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $279,581.00 per month.

Fund Source
Various

1. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, #101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

2. DESIGN-BUILD INTERAMERICAN, INC.
6307 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MANUEL LEON-PETISCO, PRESIDENT

3. INNOVATIVE TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5771 SEA GRASS LANE
NAPLES, FL 34116
OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT

4. LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT

5. MEXAL CORPORATION
7424 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT

6. T & G CORPORATION
D.B.A. T & G CONSTRUCTORS
8491 N.W. 17 STREET, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: RICARDO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,970,741.65

(2)

Contract No. 071-HH10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, is to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, effective July 1, 1008, through June 30, 2009. The previous supplement was required due to a request from the Division of Adult/Vocational Education to provide similar services to the adult/vocational students. This supplement is requested from the Division of Special Education due to an increase in the number of services required for students during and after school hours and the critical shortage of interpreters. Additional services will be funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Grant.

Fund Source
0420 - Grant Funds (IDEA)

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATES

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

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,250,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $125,000
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $122,000

E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 011-JJ05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 011-JJ05 – ART & SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of artand specialty paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock,during the term of the bid, effective April 22, 2009, through January 13, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33243 ESTIMATE $21,760.20
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

2. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $18,281.80
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

GROUP VI

PRIMARY

3. ART & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS CORPORATION
4684 Bucida Road
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436 ESTIMATE $44,571.66
OWNER: LEYON D. SAKEY, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $93,075.03.

E-143 BALANCE AWARD AND CORRECT ITEM 18 ON BID NO. 039-HH03 – CAFETERIA SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD AND CORRECT ITEM 18 on Bid No. 039-HH03 – CAFETERIA SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria supplies, for the Department of Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 22, 2009, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

1. CORRECT Item 18 to reflect description of Wrap, plastic, 12” roll as follows:

PRIMARY

LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

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

2. BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 039-HH03 – CAFETERIA SUPPLIES effective April 22, 2009, through June 30, 2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 NW 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

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

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

3. REJECT Item 19.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $439,939.10.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 083-JJ03 – PAPER AND PACKAGING FOR SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 083-JJ03 PAPER AND PACKAGING FOR SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria paper and packaging supplies for special lunch programs, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 13, 2009, through May 12, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AGE PAPER COMPANY
226 WEST 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33010
OWNER: GRISELL MUTTER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $168,614.50.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 084-JJ03 – DELIVERY OF PREPARED SUMMER SNACKS AND LUNCHES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, find no valid or acceptable bid has been received within the prescribed time in response to solicitation of Bid No. 084-JJ03 – DELIVERY OF PREPARED SUMMER SNACKS AND LUNCHES, and authorize staff to execute a contract for the services described herein, under the terms and conditions negotiated as acceptable to both parties, for the delivery of prepared summer snacks and lunches, at the price of $400 per truck, per day, as may be required, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2009, through May 15, 2010, as follows:

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC., D.B.A. FROZEN TREATS
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JAMES P. CRAVEN, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $288,000.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 08-135, MILLOS THREE STARS ENTERPRISES, INC., LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 26 STREET AND THEORETICAL SW 145 AVENUE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROVIDING FOR A MONETARY DONATION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS ALLOWED FOR UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Application No. 08-135, Millos Three Stars Enterprises, Inc., located at the northeast corner of SW 26 Street and theoretical SW 145 Avenue, Miami-Dade County, for the provision of a voluntary monetary donation, in addition to educational facilities impact fees, in the amount of $32,010.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NON-EXCLUSIVE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FACILITIES AT CORAL REEF PARK BY MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Non-Exclusive Use Agreement with the Village of Palmetto Bay for the use of baseball facilities at Coral Reef Park by Miami Palmetto Senior High School, in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ALLOWING PORTABLE CLASSROOMS TO BE MAINTAINED AT THE MIAMI METROZOO, AND STUDENT ACCESS TO METROZOO FACILITIES, AS A PART OF THE SCIENCE/ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Joint Operating Agreement with Miami-Dade County allowing portable classrooms to be maintained at the Miami MetroZoo, and student access to MetroZoo facilities, as a part of the Science/Zoo Magnet Program at Richmond Heights Middle School, to extend the term from June 1, 2009 through May 31, 2014, at an annual access fee of $15,820 plus actual utility expenses for the 2009-10 school year, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH McCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR USE OF 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES, LOCATED AT 3720-3750 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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 McCrory Design Associates, Ltd., for use of 25 faculty parking spaces by the Design and Architecture Senior High School, to extend the term from May 10, 2009 to May 9, 2011, at an annual rental amount of $8,250 for the period of May 10, 2009 through May 9, 2010 and $8,922 for the period of May 10, 2010 through May 9, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-5 RECEIPT OF THE 2008 CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2008 Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE THE REVISED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (REVISED BOARD/COUNTY ILA), AND TO FORWARD SAME TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA) FOR REVIEW AND A DETERMINATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH GOVERNING STATUTES; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORWARD TO ALL NON-EXEMPT MUNICIPALITIES THOSE SECTIONS OF THE REVISED BOARD/COUNTY ILA WHICH DIFFER FROM THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONSENSUS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (CONSENSUS ILA), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, FOR THEIR REVIEW AND ACTION, AS MAY BE REQUIRED; AND

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE CHAIR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSENSUS ILA TO EFFECT SUCH CHANGES, INCLUDING SUBMITTALS TO THE DCA

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

1. authorize the Superintendent and the Chair to execute the revised Interlocal Agreement for public school concurrency between the School Board and Miami-Dade County (Revised Board/County ILA), and to forward same to the State Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review and a determination of consistency with governing statutes;

2. authorize the Superintendent to forward to all non-exempt municipalities those sections of the Revised Board/County ILA which differ from the previously approved Consensus Interlocal Agreement (Consensus ILA), in a form acceptable to the School Board Attorney, for their review and action, as may be required; and

3. authorize the Superintendent and the Chair to execute any and all required amendments to the Consensus ILA to effect such changes, including submittals to the DCA.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, ADJACENT TO DR. MANUEL C. BARREIRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5125 SW 162 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 Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School, located at 5125 SW 162 Avenue.

F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO UPGRADE ELECTRICAL SERVICE AT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LOCATED AT 13135 SW 26 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company to upgrade electrical service at Information Technology Services, as described in the agenda item.

F-10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MODULAR ADDITION AT SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 45 SW 13 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with the construction of a modular classroom addition at Southside Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $100,000 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-27 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH 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 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the agreement with 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. amend Item 2 of the Terms and Conditions to reflect pre- construction services for Part 3 only;

2. all other Terms and Conditions, shall remain the same as set forth in the original agreement; and

3. the scope of work for Parts 1 and 2 are to be accomplished via Construction Management At-Risk Miscellaneous work orders.

F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. 00140200
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7450 WEST 16 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00140200, Modular Classroom Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School for a credit of $5,976.

F-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0830
RENOVATIONS - FIRE SPRINKLER/LIFE SAFETY
MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3422 NW 187 STREET, OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0830, Renovations - Fire Sprinkler/Life Safety, Miami Carol City Senior High School for an additional cost of $11,007.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01125
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
GOULDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S “A1”)
23555 SW 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01125, New Elementary School Prototype, Goulds Elementary School (S/S “A1”) for an additional cost of $56,539.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0823
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S “V1”)
11990 NW 92 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0823, New Elementary School Prototype, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School (S/S “V1”) for an additional cost of $59,573.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0820
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - S/S "U1"
7940 NW 194 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0820, New Elementary School Prototype, Spanish Lake Elementary School - S/S "U1" for an additional cost of $91,445.

F-55 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 046-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL- CLEANING EQUIPMENT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, BALANCEAWARD Bid No. 046-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL-CLEANING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial-cleaning equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 22, 2009, through March13, 2010, as follows:

1. DADE PAPER AND BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $119,253.70
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $167,372.35
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

3. MINUTEMAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
111 SOUTH ROHLWING ROAD
ADDISON, IL 60101 ESTIMATE $4,375
OWNER: RUEDIGER SCHROEDER
EXECUTIVE VP, C.O.O./C.F.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $291,001.05.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13- 8C-1.012, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE BOARD (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.012, Non-Public Meetings of the Board.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RENEE MEYERS - DOAH Case No. 08-4126 (revised)

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. Renee Meyers, DOAH Case No. 08-4126, suspending Respondent for fifteen (15) workdays without pay.

G-3 RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE RULES REVISION PROJECT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Status Report on the Rules Revision Project submitted by the Interim School Board Attorney, and provide direction to the School Board Attorney with respect to the completion of the Project.

G-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL v. F&L CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND SEABOARD SURETY CO., CASE NO. 04-25048-CA-02 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A-0573, CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement in the case known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL v. F&L Construction, Inc. and Seaboard Surety Co., Case No. 04-25048-CA-02, providing for payment to the School Board by Defendant F&L in the total amount of $130,000.00, plus remedial work, and an extension of warranties on the windows and roof at Christina M. Eve Elementary School.

G-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. F&L CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND SEABOARD SURETY CO. CASE NO. 04-26693-CA-21 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A-0699, THE DESIGN AND BUILD K–8 ADDITION TO THE JANE S. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. F&L Construction, Inc. and Seaboard Surety Co., Case No. 04-26693-CA-21, providing for payment to the School Board by Defendant F&L in the total amount of $140,000.00, plus remedial work and an extension of warranties, on the windows and roof of the Jane S. Roberts Elementary School K-8 Addition.

G-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF EMPLOYEE - ODELL DOWNER, TEACHER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement with Odell Downer in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Odell Downer.

G-7 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF EMPLOYEE - CLAUDETTE E. DAWSON, TEACHER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement with Claudette Dawson in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Claudette Dawson.

G-8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13- 8B-1.04, OFFICERS

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- 8B-1.04, Officers.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 VENDOR PREFERENCE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to codify the relevant provisions of the “Florida Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Opportunity Act”, § 295.187, Florida Statutes.

H-3 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY SEEKING POSSIBLE BUSINESS PARTNER(S) IN THE MID-TOWN/DOWNTOWN AREA TO IMPLEMENT THE A BUSINESS-COMMUNITY (ABC) SCHOOL PROGRAM AS DEFINED IN FLORIDA STATUTE 1013.721 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study seeking possible business partner(s) in the Mid-town/Downtown area to implement the A Business-Community (ABC) school program as defined in Florida statute 1013.721.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 19-25, 2009 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK, AND APRIL 22, 2009 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-43 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 19-25, 2009 as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 22, 2009 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING SCHOOLS FOR RECEIVING THE MAGNET SCHOOLS OF AMERICA MERIT AWARDS AS A MAGNET SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE OR MAGNET SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating schools for receiving the Magnet Schools of America Merit Award as a Magnet School of Excellence or Magnet School of Distinction.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-47 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2009 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY 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. 09-47 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 5, 2009 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENT/TEACHERS TO TRAVEL OUT OF THE COUNTRY (withdrawn)

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-42 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS WIZARDS FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE AT THE FLORIDA SUPER STATE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-42 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Scott Lake Elementary School Chess Wizards for winning first place at the Florida Super State Chess Championship.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-48 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ, PRINCIPAL OF WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS DEDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-48 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Alberto Rodriguez, Principal of Westland Hialeah Senior High School, for his dedication and accomplishments.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-45 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER DARRYL B. BAKER FOR BEING NAMED A RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD (withdrawn)

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-52 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RYAN ELLIS AND LIZ SCHLOTZHAUER FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-52 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ryan Ellis and Liz Schlotzhauer for their outstanding service to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 COMMEMORATION OF APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 26, 2009 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorates April 19-26, 2009 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County's public schools.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WINNERS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2009 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the winners and other participants of the 2009 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-14 COMMEMORATION OF THE 107TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA FROM SPAIN – MAY 20, 2009

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2009 as the 107^th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-15 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION “CLICK IT OR TICKET” SAFETY BELT CAMPAIGN, WHICH RUNS FROM MAY 18-31, 2009, AND ENCOURAGE A YEAR-ROUND HABIT OF USING VEHICLE SAFETY BELTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Florida Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Belt Campaign, which runs from May 18-31, 2009, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle.

H-16 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF TWO ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse two additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant application accordingly.

H-17 REPORTS FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (revised)

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

1. request the OIG to forward completed reports of concluded investigations to the Chief Auditor, (in addition to the individual School Board Members and the Superintendent) along with a recommendation to forward the report to the Ethics Advisory Committee, the Audit Committee, or both; and

2. direct the Chief Auditor to forward the OIG's reports to the Ethics Advisory Committee andlor the Audit Committee with instructions to place the report(s) on the agenda(s) of itsltheir next scheduled meeting for discussion and appropriate action.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-49 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR SOUTH AS A 2009 FLORIDA SERVICE-LEARNING LEADER SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-49 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at Macarthur South as a 2009 Florida Service-Learning Leader School.

H-19 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE ON INTERNAL FUNDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to exempt from any administrative, auditing or balance transfer fees all donations, scholarship funds and monies generated as a result of fundraising efforts by students, parents or community members that are earmarked, donated or generated for a specific use or purpose.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-50 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 20-24, 2009, AS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-50 endorsing April 20-24, 2009 as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 30, 2009 AS NATIONAL SPANK-OUT DAY.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-51 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida recognizing April 30, 2009 as National Spank- Out Day.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-53 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-53 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing City Year.

H-23 THE OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION'S ABILITY TO ACCESS COMPETITIVE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the restoration of staffing levels for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs and Grants Administration and add the following positions: two grant writers, and one coordinator II.

H-24 DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO REVIEW SCHOOL BOARD RULES, 6GX13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE, 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT RULES FOR ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER 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 May 20, 2009 School Board meeting to amend School Board Rules to:

1. provide a process for the scheduling of Audit Committee meetings; and

2. conduct a review of any relevant School Board Rules to comport to the Chief Auditor and Office of Management and Compliance Audits reporting line.

H-25 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ADDRESS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE ABOUT THE POSITION OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS

ACTION PROPOSED MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. receive and address the recommendations from the Audit Committee as it pertains to the process for screening and hiring of a Chief Auditor and any recommendation as to who should serve as the Interim Chief Auditor, and seeking input from the outgoing Chief Auditor in the form of an Exit Report on matters relative to the role and scope of the Chief Auditor’s position, including his concerns, if any, with respect to the budget, and any other fiscal issues of the school district;

2. provide direction to the Audit Committee as it fulfills its duty serving as the selection committee for the Chief Auditor; and

3. appoint an Interim Chief Auditor.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT
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04.22.09