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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes
April 22, 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
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APPROVED |
Bid
Opening Lists of March 17, 20, 24, 31 and April 2, 2009. |
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APPROVED |
Minutes
of the March 25, 2009 Regular School Board Meeting. |
112,508 |
A-1
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HEARD |
Superintendent’s
Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics. |
112,509 |
C-2
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AUTHORIZED |
The
implementation of the 2009 Educational Summer
Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda item. |
112,510 |
C-30
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APPROVED |
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. |
112,511 |
C-31 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,512 |
C-32 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,513 |
C-33 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,514 |
C-34
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APPROVED |
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. |
112,515 |
C-35 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,516 |
C-36 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,517 |
C-37 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,518 |
C-38 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,519 |
C-50
|
APPROVED |
Expulsion
of student specified in SM-48 (2008-2009). |
112,520 |
C-73
|
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with various agencies,
as delineated in the Official Agenda item, to provide educational and related
services, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. |
112,521 |
C-74 |
APPROVED |
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; and
authorized the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due
to unique circumstances in particular schools. |
112,522 |
C-80 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to enter into a Letter of Agreement and accept in-kind
resources from EcoMedia for green projects at Miami Northwestern Senior High
School. |
112,523 |
C-81 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to accept in-kind resources through the Heart of America
Foundation’s READesign™ program to renovate and furnish the library at
Broadmoor Elementary School. |
112,524 |
C-82 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent 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), as described in the Official Agenda
item. |
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C-100 |
WITHDREW |
Request
for authorization to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.031,
Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory
Councils. |
112,525 |
C-101 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.23,
Homework. |
112,526 |
C-102 |
AUTHORIZED |
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. |
112,527 |
D-1 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent 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. |
112,528 |
D-20 |
APPROVED |
The
instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and
separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 998. |
112,529 |
D-21 |
APPROVED |
The
recommendations as set forth in the Official Agenda item 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. |
112,530 |
D-23 |
APPROVED |
Instructional
personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 24, 2009 through March 30, 2009. |
112,531 |
D-26 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to 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 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. |
112,532 |
D-55 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
suspension of Ms. Annette Bain, Security Monitor at Dr. Robert B. Ingram
Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, effective April 22, 2009, at
the close of the workday. |
112,533 |
D-56 |
AUTHORIZED |
Effective
April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, suspension without pay and the
initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Patricia Briceno, Teacher at
Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if
requested. |
112,534 |
D-57 |
AUTHORIZED |
Effective
April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, suspension without pay and the
initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Rodney N. Strozier, Custodian
at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. |
112,535 |
D-58 |
AUTHORIZED |
Effective
April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, suspension of Ms. Cassandra K.
Stephenson, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30calendar
days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration
process, if requested.
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112,536 |
D-59 |
AUTHORIZED |
Effective
April 22, 2009, at the close of the workday, suspension of Mr. Anthony L.
Burney, Security Monitor at Allapattah Middle School, for 30 workdays without
pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. |
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D-60 |
WITHDREW |
The
suspension of and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Karen
G. Storey-Laney, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center. |
112,537 |
E-1 |
RECEIVED |
The
Monthly Financial Report for the period ending February 2009. |
112,538 |
E-36 |
AUTHORIZED |
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. |
112,539 |
E-37 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent of Schools to submit an application to the Florida Department
of Education to sponsor the 2009 Summer Food Service Program for Children. |
112,540 |
E-38 |
RECEIVED |
The
report of the auction of February 4, 2009, surplus/obsolete vehicle results. |
112,541 |
E-66 |
APPROVED |
The
updated health insurance rate structure for calendar year 2009 with
UnitedHealthcare of Florida, Inc., as described in the Official Agenda item. |
112,542 |
E-67 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #070-JJ10, Group Term
Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program; and approved the composition of
Ad-Hoc Committee. |
112,543 |
E-68 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #071-JJ10, District
Healthcare Benefit Program; and approved the composition of Ad-Hoc Committee. |
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E-141 |
WITHDREW |
The
supplemental award on term Contract No. 111-FF09 – Miscellaneous Carpentry,
Plumbing, Structural and General Repairs. |
112,544 |
E-142 |
AWARDED |
Balance
of Bid No. 011-JJ05 – Art & Specialty Paper, to various vendors, as
delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective April 22, 2009, through
January 13, 2010. |
112,545 |
E-143 |
AWARDED |
Balance
of Bid No. 039-HH03 – Cafeteria Supplies, to various vendors, as delineated
in the Official Agenda item, effective April 22, 2009, through June 30, 2009. |
112,546 |
E-144
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AWARDED |
Bid
No. 083-JJ03 – Paper and Packaging for Summer Lunch Program, to vendors, as
delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 13, 2009, through May
12, 2010. |
112,547 |
E-145 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to execute a contract awarding Bid No. 084-JJ03 – Delivery of
Prepared Summer Snacks and Lunches to Food Fantasies, Inc., d/b/a Frozen
Treats, as described in the Official Agenda item, effective May 16, 2009,
through May 15, 2010. |
112,548 |
F-1
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AUTHORIZED |
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. |
112,549 |
F-2 |
AUTHORIZED |
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 Official Agenda item. |
112,550 |
F-3 |
AUTHORIZED |
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, as described in the Official Agenda item. |
112,551 |
F-4
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AUTHORIZED |
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, as described in the
Official Agenda item. |
112,552 |
F-5 |
RECEIVED |
The
2008 Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the
Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade
County. |
112,553 |
F-6 |
AUTHORIZED |
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), as described in the Official Agenda item. |
112,554 |
F-7 |
AUTHORIZED |
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. |
112,555 |
F-8 |
AUTHORIZED |
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 Official Agenda item. |
112,556 |
F-10 |
AUTHORIZED |
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 Official Agenda item. |
112,557 |
F-20 |
AUTHORIZED |
The
Superintendent to adjust the capital construction budget, as described in the
Official Agenda, and make changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program
resulting from these budget adjustments. |
112,558 |
F-27 |
AMENDED |
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 delineated in the
Official Agenda item. |
112,559 |
F-33 |
CONFIRMED |
Final
Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00140200, Modular Classroom
Addition, Palm Lakes Elementary School, for a credit of $5,976. |
112,560 |
F-34 |
CONFIRMED |
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. |
112,561 |
F-35 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,562 |
F-36 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,563 |
F-37 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,564 |
F-55 |
AWARDED |
Balance
of Bid No. 046-JJ02 – Custodial-Cleaning Equipment, to various vendors, as
delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective April 22, 2009, through
March 13, 2010. |
112,565 |
G-1 |
AUTHORIZED* |
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.
* As
amended (Page 4 of 5, Section IV, Penalties
For Violation of Confidentiality of Closed Sessions), to change the word
“may” to “shall” and add “if appropriate by the Ethics Committee.” |
112,566 |
G-2 |
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. Renee Meyers, DOAH Case No. 08-4126, suspending Respondent for
fifteen (15) workdays without pay. |
112,567 |
G-3 |
RECEIVED |
The
Status Report on the Rules Revision Project submitted by the Interim School
Board Attorney, and provided direction to the School Board Attorney with
respect to the completion of the Project. |
112,568 |
G-4 |
AUTHORIZED |
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, as described in the
Official Agenda item. |
112,569 |
G-5 |
AUTHORIZED |
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, as described in the Official Agenda item. |
112,570 |
G-6 |
APPROVED |
The settlement with Odell Downer in the case of The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Odell Downer. |
112,571 |
G-7 |
APPROVED |
The settlement with Claudette Dawson in the case of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Claudette Dawson. |
112,572 |
G-8 |
DENIED |
Request
to authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule
6Gx13- 8B-1.04, Officers. |
112,573 |
H-2
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AUTHORIZED |
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. |
112,574 |
H-3 |
DIRECTED |
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. |
112,575 |
H-4 |
APPROVED |
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.
|
112,576 |
H-5 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,577 |
H-6 |
APPROVED |
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. |
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H-7 |
WITHDREW |
Request
for approval of student/teachers to travel out of the country. |
112,578 |
H-8 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,579 |
H-9 |
APPROVED |
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 |
WITHDREW |
Request
for approval of Resolution No. 09-45, recognizing Miami Springs Middle School
teacher Darryl B. Baker for being named a recipient of the 2009 Black History
Month Excellence in Education Award. |
112,580 |
H-11 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,581 |
H-12 |
APPROVED |
The commemoration of 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. |
112,582 |
H-13 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,583 |
H-14 |
AUTHORIZED |
Joining
the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2009, as the 107th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain. |
112,584 |
H-15 |
ENDORSED |
The
Florida Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Belt
Campaign, which runs from May 18-31, 2009, and encouraged a year-round habit
for students, parents and District employees to always buckle
up when driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle.
|
112,585 |
H-16 |
ENDORSED |
Two
additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School
Infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, and directed the Superintendent to formalize the grant
application accordingly. |
112,586 |
H-17 |
REQUESTED |
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 directed the
Chief Auditor to forward the OIG’s reports to the Ethics Advisory Committee
and/or the Audit Committee with instructions to place the report(s) on the
agenda(s) of its/their next scheduled meeting for discussion and appropriate
action. |
112,587 |
H-18 |
APPROVED |
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. |
112,588 |
H-19 |
DIRECTED |
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. |
112,589 |
H-20 |
APPROVED |
Resolution
No. 09-50 endorsing April 20-24, 2009, as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in
Miami-Dade County Public Schools. |
112,590 |
H-21 |
APPROVED |
Resolution
No. 09-51 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, recognizing
April 30, 2009, as National Spank-Out Day. |
112,591 |
H-22 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 09-53 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing City Year. |
112,592 |
H-23 |
DIRECTED |
The
Superintendent to take appropriate action to ensure that the District’s OIAGA
will be able to aggressively pursue and compete for supplemental funding
opportunities as a result of the ARRA. |
112,593 |
H-24 |
DIRECTED |
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
provide a process for the scheduling of Audit Committee meetings; and conduct
a review of any relevant School Board rules to comport to the Chief Auditor
and Office of Management and Compliance Audits’ reporting line. |
112,594
|
H-25 |
RECEIVED* |
1. The
recommendations of 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. Provided
direction to the Audit Committee in fulfilling its duty serving as the
selection committee for the Chief Auditor;
3. Appointed
Mr. José F. Montes de Oca as Interim Chief Auditor; and
4. Approved a yearly salary of $119,000 for the
position of Interim Chief Auditor.
* As amended above. |
Adjourned
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