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MEETING AGENDA

May 20, 2009

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AGENDA SECTIONS

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 20, 2009 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].


1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Coral Way K-8 Center Jazz Ensemble

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Princeton Prize in Race Relations Recipient
-
2009 Presidential Scholars

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: April 7, 14, 16, 21, 23, and 30, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 14, 2009 Special School Board Meeting
                                                          
April 22, 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.


A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

  • Legislative/Budget Update
  • FCAT Results
  • Hurricane Preparedness Update

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH EACH STATE-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) PROVIDER SUBJECT TO SELECTION BY THE PARENT OF AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A PER STUDENT COST EQUAL TO THE ANNUAL COST PER PUPIL FOR SES AS DEFINED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) AND AUTHORIZED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (NCLB), FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. negotiate and enter into separate contractual agreements with each State-approved Supplemental Educational Services (SES) provider subject to selection by the parent of an eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the annual cost per pupil for SES as defined by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and

2. amend or modify these contractual agreements if necessary during their initial term or any renewal term, in order to meet SES program requirements; and

3. renew these contractual agreements annually, for up to two additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the requirements of NCLB.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC., (BACC) TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED CLINICAL THERAPY AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES IN TWO BACC DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS AT MIAMI PARK AND PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES WITH INTERNAL FACTORS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc., (BACC) to provide specialized clinical therapy and psychiatric consultation services in two BACC day-treatment programs at Miami Park and Palmetto Elementary Schools for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities with internal factors, in an amount not to exceed $200,000; effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, based on BACC’s specific expertise in offering specialized psychoeducational day-treatment ser-vices; and

3. extend this contractual agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, contingent upon availability of funds.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $207,724, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2009-2010 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $207,724, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on UCP’s specific expertise in serving students with severe intellectual disabilities who have complex medical conditions.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF RECORDING FOR THE BLIND & DYSLEXIC (RFB&D) TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED DIGITAL AUDIO BOOKS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Unit of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D) to provide annual institutional memberships, conduct outreach activities, provide library services, and produce required digital audio books, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, for RFB&D as the sole source provider of these services; and

3. extend this contractual agreement annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, contingent upon availability of funds.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009.

C-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,388,864, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2009-2010 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies to provide educational and vocational training services to Students with Disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $1,388,864, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget with:

  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (Easter Seals – Culinary Arts), in an amount not to exceed $409,748;
  • Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $390,694;
  • Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $453,427;
  • Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise - Doral), for an amount not to exceed $134,995; and,

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, as these agencies have specific expertise in this field.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget.

C-15 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT SEARCH, A SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with selected business sites to facilitate the operation of Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and

2. extend each cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

C-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL, INC., TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM WHICH INCREASES ONE-TO-ONE FRIENDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN 17 MIDDLE SCHOOLS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,600, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Best Buddies International, Inc., to provide a program which increases one-to-one friendship opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities in 17 middle schools, in an amount not to exceed $98,600, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 based on specific expertise; and

3. extend the contractual agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, contingent upon availability of funds.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Other Federal Programs Fund (Contracted Programs Fund) of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009.

C-17 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 60 COCAINE-EXPOSED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $544,256, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2009-2010 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center, Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed special education students, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $544,256, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget.

C-18 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES: ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEBBIE INSTITUTE, UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,150,039, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2009-2010 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies: Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., University of Miami Debbie Institute, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,150,039, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget, as follows:

  • Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in a amount not to exceed $1,083,243;
  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $786,749;
  • University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $740,763; and
  • United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $539,284; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2009, contingent upon approval of the 2009-2010 District Budget.

C-19 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-19
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EXPLORE NEW SOURCES OF REVENUE AT WLRN AND NEGOTIATE RETENTION OF THE LAW FIRM OF LEIBOWITZ AND ASSOCIATES, P. A. FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE BOARD IN MATTERS RELATED TO WLRN

C-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EXCELSIOR ACADEMIES, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR CHARTER ACADEMY

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND ASIAN CULTURE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND ASIAN CULTURE ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Integrated Science And Asian Culture Academy, Inc., on behalf of Integrated Science And Asian Culture Academy for:

1. a term of five years, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2013; and

2. to change the school’s location from 2450 NW 97 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33172 to 5876 SW 68 Street, South Miami, Florida 33143 until such time that a permanent facility has been obtained.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST ACADEMY (SOUTH CAMPUS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) to add an additional campus located at 10207 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33174, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2016.

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PINECREST ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the fourth amendment to the contract with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School to add an additional campus located at 10207 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33174, commencing in the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.

C-35 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy (Country Palms) to:

(1) add an additional campus located at 300 SE First Drive, Homestead, Florida 33030;

(2) delete the campus located at 12425 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida 33032; and

(3) change their name from Somerset Academy (Country Palms) to Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead), commencing in the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-36 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead) to:

(1) add an additional campus located at 300 SE First Drive, Homestead, Florida 33030; and

(2) change its name from Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Campus) to Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead), commencing in the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2018.

C-37 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the sixth amendment to the contract with Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School to add an additional campus located at 1698 SW Fourth Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, commencing in the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2012.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTER-NATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11 CASE NO: SM-49 (2008-2009) DOB:04-26-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-49 (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-71 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours of Pre-K-12 schools for the 2009-2010 school year.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL YYY-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH, MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH, AND FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School YYY-1, TERRA Environmental Research Institute relief school for Miami Killian Senior High, Miami Palmetto Senior High, Miami Sunset Senior High, and Felix Varela Senior High.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CARDIAC THERAPIES, INC., AND ACCEPT THE RESOURCES OF THE HEALTHCORPS PROGRAM FOR HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1. enter into an Agreement with the Foundation for the Advancement of Cardiac Therapies, Inc., and accept the resources valued at approximately $150,000 of the HealthCorps Program for Hialeah Senior High School during the 2009-2010 school year; and

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO PROVIDE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH PARTICIPATING PARTNERS

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

1. enter into a contract with the South Florida Workforce Investment Board, in the approximate amount of $6,147,562, and enter into cooperative agreements with participating partners to provide summer employment services for youth for the period of May 1, 2009, through September 30, 2009;

2. extend this program, contract, and cooperative agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

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

4. 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2009 ZELDA GLAZER WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2009 Zelda Glazer Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

D-10 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the contract with Mr. Christopher F. Kurtz to the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools for July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 at his current salary.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE MAY 2009 M-DCPS/UTD CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the May 2009 M-DCPS/UTD Contract Amendment between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 27, 2009 – APRIL 23, 2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 999.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 31, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 27, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 31, 2009 through April 27, 2009.

D-28 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 22

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 22, as of the dates indicated.

D-29 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED G0 SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended G0 Salary Schedule to comply with federal minimum wage.

D-30 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED I0 SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE AND ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF JOB TITLES AND WAGES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the IO Salary Schedule to comply with federal minimum wage and additions/deletions of job titles and wages.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2009-2010 and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2009-2010, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2009.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 20, 2009.

D-47 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.023, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN (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 amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.023, Confidential Exempt Personnel Classification and Compensation Plan, and the document, Classification and Compensation Plan for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
ROY E. CORLEY – DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Roy E. Corley, Data Input Specialist at Madison Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MICHAEL A. HOWARD - LEAD CUSTODIAN
KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael A. Howard, Lead Custodian at Kendale Lakes Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
PATRICIA M. VAN HORN - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Patricia M. Van Horn, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
BARBARA S. RICHARD – ACCOUNTING CLERK
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Barbara S. Richard, Accounting Clerk at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
RUBEN C. VENTO – ELECTRICIAN II
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER IV

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ruben C. Vento, Electrician II at Regional Maintenance Center IV, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
DAN D. ROBERTS – GROUNDS KEEPER
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER I

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009 at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Dan D. Roberts, Grounds Keeper at Regional Maintenance Center I, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-62 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-62 HOLDER

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
EMMA T. ALVAREZ - MATHEMATICS COACH
CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Emma T. Alvarez, Mathematics Coach at Charter School Operations, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS
KENDRA L. KIDD - TEACHER
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kendra L. Kidd, Teacher at South Dade Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay.

D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE WORKDAYS
ALBERTO A. TORMES – ELECTRICIAN II
REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER IV

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 20, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Alberto A. Tormes, Electrician II at Regional Maintenance Center IV, for five workdays without pay.

D-66 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-66

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,434 items with a depreciated cost of $1,777,785 and Recoveries containing 108 items with a depreciated cost of $63,557 to update the records for January, February and March 2009.

E-3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $65,379.41 owed by individuals.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009 UNTIL THE 2009-10 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the 2008-09 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for 2009-10, effective July 1, 2009 until such time as the 2009-10 tentative budget becomes official.

E-25 APPROVE AMENDMENT TO $85.4 MILLION BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP LEASE SCHEDULE NUMBER 7, ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Amendment to the $85.4 million Banc of America Public Capital Corp Lease Schedule Number 7, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

E-26 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 09-32 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $200 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 09-32 providing for issuance of up to $200 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2009.

E-30 APPROVE RESOLUTION 09-72 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSE-MENT OF ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FROM FUTURE QUALIFIED TAX CREDIT OBLIGATIONS AND APPROVE THE PAYOFF OF THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION NOTE FROM 2009 REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE PROCEEDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-72 authorizing reimbursement of eligible expenses from future Qualified Tax Credit Obligations and approve the pay off of the City of North Miami, Florida Educational Facilities Construction Note from 2009 Revenue Anticipation Note Proceeds.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2009 to May 1, 2010 consisting of total insurance limits of $220,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments:

Allied World Assurance Co. (AmWins) $ 473,604.00

Arch Specialty Ins. Co. (AmWins) $ 460,804.00

Axis Surplus Ins. (RPS) $ 768,004.00

Axis Surplus Ins. (UK) $ 563,208.00

Commonwealth Ins. Co. (RPS) $ 875,024.00

Endurance American Ins. (RPS) $ 276,484.00

Firemans Fund Ins. Co. (RPS) $ 841,604.00

Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) $ 573,444.00

Ironshore Specialty (RPS) $ 971,528.00

Lancashire Ins. Co. (UK) $ 256,004.00

Landmark American Ins. Co. (RPS) $ 1,920,008.00

Lexington Ins. Co. $ 256,004.00

Lexington Ins. Co. (UK) $ 3,072,004.00

Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co. $ 781,504.00

Lloyds of London (UK) $ 7,719,696.00

Max Specialty Ins. Group (RPS) $ 230,404.00

Scottsdale Surplus Lines Ins. (RPS) $ 460,804.00

StarrTech Lloyds 1919 $ 161,284.00

Starr Tech (Steadfast Ins. Co.) $ 125,444.00

SR Int’l Business Ins. Co. (UK) $ 1,996,808.00

Westchester Surplus Lines Ins. (RPS) $ 1,536,004.00

TOTAL $24,319,672.00

2. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2009 to May 1, 2010, with an annual premium of $147,460;

3. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to the Board’s consulting firm of Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of the annual consultant’s report to The Bank of New York, Jacksonville, and other required technical services with such fees to be paid at $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year with funding for such expenses to be paid from the Board’s self insured property fund (0100,5320,9112,9999,7900);

4. authorize renewal of the contract with GAB Robins for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis when a loss would result in a liability to the district’s self insured property program, with adjusting expenses to range from $76 to $110/hour for adjusters and between $133 and $195/hour for Executive/National and General Adjusters with expenses to be paid from the Board’s self insured property fund (0100,5320,9112,9999,7900);

5. authorize the use of J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, subject to these firms’ current contracts with the Board as approved at the Board meeting of January 14, 2009, with expenditures for these services to be paid from the Board’s self insured property fund (0100,5320,9112,9999,7900);

6. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current property insurance program from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act;

7. authorize renewal of the current Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program consisting of all risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage for facilities under construction and other capital expenditures including maintenance projects from Lexington Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective October 12, 2009, for a three-year term, with limits of coverage of $50,000,000 per occurrence, subject to stated sub-limits and annual aggregates, subject to a Named Windstorm deductible of 5% of affected values per location/$25,000,000 minimum per loss deductible, and a per loss deductible of $250,000 for perils other than those subject to the Named Windstorm Deductible, and limits for interior water damage of $2,500,000, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $100,000, with premium rates an expiring of $1.0479/$100 of annual expenditures for new capacity construction and $0.5849/$100 of annual expenditures for other than new capacity construction, subject to annual audit of actual expenditures for policy years 2009-2010; 2010-2011; and 2011-2012, inclusive of cancellation provisions as negotiated, with payments including deposit, audit premiums, and consulting expenses for Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. for professional services with fees of $150/hour, subject to maximum expenditures of $50,000 per policy year to be paid from the Board’s Capital Budget for fiscal years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TSA CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT’S TAX SHELTERED ANNUITY IRC 403(b) PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with TSA Consulting Group, Inc., effective June 1, 2009, for a three-year period to provide Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 403(b) plan administration services to Miami-Dade County Public Schools under their agreement with the Florida Independent Benefits Council (IBC), including but not limited to recordkeeping, provider re-evaluations to determine appropriate fees charged to District employees based upon “model plan” and other vendors, and EPARS consisting of an electronic process for automated remittance allowing Miami-Dade County Public Schools to electronically transfer eligibility data and employee contributions via a secure Web-based application with fees for all services to be $1.00 per month per active 403(b) participant and paid with fees collected from investment companies pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.103, Supplemental Retirement Investment Plans.

E-86 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: Financial Statements on Annual Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County as of September 30, 2008.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION – LINCOLN MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for a Community Based Organization – Lincoln Marti Community Agency, Inc.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 033-JJ12 – PRINTERS: CONSUMABLES – OEM, COMPATIBLE AND REMANUFACTURED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-JJ12 – PRINTERS: CONSUMABLES – OEM, COMPATIBLE AND REMANUFACTURED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various OEM, compatible and remanufactured printer consumables, for schools and administrative departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 20, 2009, through December 31, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. DELL MARKETING L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, BOX RR8-6
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL S. DELL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. CVR COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
101-B HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: WILLIAM REINHOLD, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MORFI, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

5. RIBBONS EXPRESS
1980 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: JOHN MURABITO, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

6. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

7. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

8. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD, SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

9. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MORFI, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. DELL MARKETING L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, BOX RR8-6
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL S. DELL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

11. STAPLES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
FORMERLY CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND
COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: RON SARGENT, C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

12. CVR COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
101-B HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: WILLIAM REINHOLD, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

13. CVR COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
101-B HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: WILLIAM REINHOLD, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

14. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

15. RIBBONS EXPRESS
1980 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: JOHN MURABITO, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

16. DELL MARKETING L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, BOX RR8-6 ROUND
ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL S. DELL
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

17. CVR COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
101-B HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: JOHN MURABITO, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

18. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

19. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

20. RIBBONS EXPRESS
1980 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: JOHN MURABITO, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

21. MIAMI DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1450 CORAL WAY
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MORFI, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

22. CVR COMPUTER SUPPLIES, INC.
101-B HADDONFIELD BERLIN ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: WILLIAM REINHOLD, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

23. STAPLES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
FORMERLY CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND
COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: RON SARGENT, C.E.O.

SECOND ALTERNATE

24. GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY
14335 S.W. 120 STREET, SUITE 103
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: JIA PEIR WANG, C.E.O.

PRIMARY

25. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

26. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
1440 79TH STREET CAUSEWAY, SUITE 319B
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

27. DOVE DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1819 RANGE WAY
FLORENCE, SC 29501
OWNER: RICHARD B. COXE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

28. BLM TECHNOLOGIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: GREG BLANC, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

29. EN POINTE TECHNOLOGIES SALES, INC.
18701 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-4506
OWNER: BOB DIN, C.E.O.

PRIMARY

30. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

31. BLM TECHNOLOGIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: GREG BLANC, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

32. DOVE DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1819 RANGE WAY
FLORENCE, SC 29501
OWNER: RICHARD B. COXE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

33. MANAGED SERVICES CORPORATION
7210 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: SEAN MURILLO, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

34. BLM TECHNOLOGIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
4370 S.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 700
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: GREG BLANC, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

35. EN POINTE TECHNOLOGIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
18701 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-4506
OWNER: BOB DIN, C.E.O.

PRIMARY

36. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

37. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

38. DOVE DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1819 RANGE WAY
FLORENCE, SC 29501
OWNER: RICHARD B. COXE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

39. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

40. COMPTREE, INC.
18961 EAST ARENTH AVE.
CITY OF INDUSTRY,CA 91748
OWNER: RICK PAN, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

41. DOVE DATA PRODUCTS, INC.
1819 RANGE WAY
FLORENCE, SC 29501
OWNER: RICHARD B. COXE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

42. COMPTREE, INC.
18961 EAST ARENTH AVE.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748
OWNER: RICK PAN, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

43. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

44. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

45. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

46. RIBBONS EXPRESS
1980 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034
OWNER: JOHN MURABITO, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

47. MONARCH ELECTRONICS, INC.
1440 79TH STREET CAUSEWAY, SUITE 319B
NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FL 33141-0941
OWNER: MARVIN STUART, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

48. EIS OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.
5803 SOVEREIGN DRIVE, SUITE 214
HOUSTON, TX 77036
OWNER: SIMON LEE, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

49. RASIX COMPUTER CENTER, INC.
D.B.A. ACADEMIC SUPPLIER
1121 BAY BLVD., SUITE A
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-2667
OWNER: ASHOK SHAH, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

50. STAPLES TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
FORMERLY CORPORATE EXPRESS IMAGING AND
COMPUTER GRAPHIC SUPPLIES
1096 E. NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, #300
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: RON SARGENT, C.E.O.

51. REJECT Groups 4 (Items 82-232), 7 (Items 392-433) and 8 (Items 434-436) (compatible), and Group 6 (Items 114-265) (remanufactured).

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

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 037-JJ03 – FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-JJ03 – FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of food-service supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 20, 2009, through January 1, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

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

3. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

4. WALLACE PACKAGING, LLC
820 E. 47 STREET, #B6
TUCSON, AZ 85713
OWNER: PAUL TOMEH, PRESIDENT

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

ALTERNATE

6. DADE PAPER AND BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

7. SHORE DISTRIBUTION RESOURCES, INC.
18 MANITOBA WAY
MARLBORO, NJ 07746
OWNER: HARVEY SHORE, PRESIDENT

8. BERK ENTERPRISE
D.B.A BERKLEY SQUARE
3869 NILES ROAD
WARREN, OH 44484
OWNER: ROBERT BERK, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $963,866.42.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 053-JJ02 – LATEX GLOVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-JJ02 – LATEX GLOVES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of latex gloves, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 20, 2009, through May 19, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ABEL UNLIMITED, INC.
2020 SEABIRD WAY
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
OWNER: MARVIN MALTZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATES

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

3 EXCEL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
6808 26 STREET E, #102
FIFE, WA 98424
OWNER: IRENE REYES, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

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

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $275,625.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING, to provide a beverage-vending machine program, to generate additional revenue to the District, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

HIGHEST AMOUNT OF MONTHLY REVENUE

PRIMARY

1. S.R.I. VENDING COMPANY
7300 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: SRIDAT R. PERSAUD, PRESIDENT

2. VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1894
PALM CITY, FL 34991
OWNER: ROBERT A. DODD, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1894
PALM CITY, FL 34991
OWNER: ROBERT A. DODD, JR.
SECRETARY/TREASURER

4. S.R.I. VENDING COMPANY
7300 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33183
OWNER: SRIDAT R. PERSAUD, PRESIDENT

5. LORD’S MINE, INC.
19710 N.W. 2 PLACE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: FEMI BAJIMI, GENERAL MANAGER

6. Require that FDDS Vending lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months.

E-145 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 063-HH06 – COARSE AGGREGATES, SOIL MIX AND CLAY, to purchase, coarse aggregates, soil mix and clay, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 4, 2008, through August 3, 2009. Upon rebidding, four (4) types of soil mix and red clay were added to the bid. This soil mix is now being used on a regular basis, as part of a field-maintenance program of upgrading athletic fields to a quality consistent with competitive high-school athletics. Red clay is being used as part of the program to bring all clay infields into regulatory compliance with the standards consistent with a competitive sports-clay surface. The primary intent for this work is the safety of the students.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
6570 S.W. 47 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. METRO TRUCKING COMPANY
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY MARTIN, PRESIDENT

3. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
8834 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KIMBERLY HARDY

4. SDI QUARRY, INC.
9350 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 1250
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: STEVE TORCISE, JR., PRESIDENT

5. SUNSHINE TRUCKING CORPORATION
8645 S.W. 109 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: BENJAMIN FLORES, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $132,524.35
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $48,400

(2)

Contract No. 013-GG04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS TELE-COMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA), is to survey, engineer, project manage, furnish, install and maintain, and repair wireless connection in schools and other buildings, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated increase in wireless materials, E-rate approvals and additional requirements for new schools and facilities. The supplemental amount requested is based on the anticipated usage for the next three months.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6475 CITY WEST PARKWAY
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER: THOMAS J. LAPPING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
8880 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 3317
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR.
PRESIDENT/C.O.B.

3. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT

4. MORSE COMMUNICATION, INC.
395 EAST DRIVE
MELBOURNE, FL 32904
OWNER: ANNETTE COSTELLO, PRESIDENT

5. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
12349 S.W. 53 STREET, SUITE 202
COOPER CITY, FL 33330
OWNER: RAYMOND YOUNG, PRESIDENT

6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER CORPORATION
7276 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

7. TRIDENT TELECOM, INC.
13832 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ROBERT A. PRICE, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $70,000

(3)

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, 2008, 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

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., LOCATED AT 38000 SW 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, FOR USE AS CLASSROOM SPACE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Everglades Community Association, Inc., located at 38000 SW 193 Avenue, Florida City, for use as classroom space by the Migrant Education Program, to extend the lease term for the period commencing July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010, using donated funds for the rental payment in the amount of $14,400 per year, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE BY THE DISTRICT OF NARANJA PARK, LOCATED AT 14150 SW 264 STREET, AND BY THE COUNTY OF THE YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR SOUTH, LOCATED AT 13990 SW 264 STREET ; AND

2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW INTERIM DISTRICT USE OF NARANJA PARK, BEGINNING WITH THE START OF THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PROPOSED JOINT USE AGREEMENT COMMENCES

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a joint use agreement with Miami-Dade County for use by the District of Naranja Park, located at 14150 SW 264 Street, and by the County of the Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development at MacArthur South, located at 13990 SW 264 Street, under substantially the terms and conditions; and

2. finalize negotiations and execute a temporary use permit with Miami-Dade County to allow interim District use of Naranja Park, beginning with the start of the 2009-2010 school year and until such time as the proposed joint use agreement commences.

F-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-3
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SECURE APPRAISALS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1191 NW 73 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 320 SW 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, AND SW 74 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 43 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND TO SUBMIT THE APPRAISAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SAID PROPERTIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3B- 1.092

F-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-4
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SECURE APPRAISALS OF THE VACANT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT SW 132 AVENUE AND SW 272 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND SW 197 AVENUE AND SW 324 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND TO SUBMIT THE APPRAISAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SAID PROPERTIES TO FACILITATE THE SALE OF SAME TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS PART OF THE COUNTY’S ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3B- 1.092

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION AT SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5120 SW 72 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 for electrical service requirements associated with the construction of an addition at Sunset Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL FINAL PAYMENT OF $25,406.27 TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY (MDX) PURSUANT TO SECTION 3(f) OF ITS ADDENDUM TO JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, TO COVER ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE FINAL PORTION OF THE MUNICIPAL WATER AND SEWER LINES REQUIRED TO SERVICE THE CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION FACILITY, LOCATED AT 13775 NW 6 STREET - PROJECT No. A0804

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the additional final payment of $25,406.27 to the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority (MDX) pursuant to Section 3(f) of its Addendum to Joint Participation Agreement, to cover additional costs for unforeseen conditions associated with the construction of the final portion of the municipal water and sewer lines required to service the Central West Transportation Facility, located at 13775 NW 6 Street – Project No. A0804.

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 $1,330,539 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-21 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO UTILIZE SCHOOLS AS GENERAL POPULATION EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with American Red Cross to utilize schools as General Population Emergency Evacuation Centers.

F-25 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. LP0040
REMODELING AND RENOVATION
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL 1331 NW 46 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. LP0040, Remodeling and Renovation, Allapattah Middle School for a credit of $232,967 and approve a time extension of 62 days.

F-26 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0109301
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FRANK C. MARTIN K-8 CENTER
14250 BOGGS DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0109301, Remodeling and Renovations, Frank C. Martin K-8 Center for a credit of $26,659 and approve a time extension of 28 days.

F-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0110601
RE-USE OF K-8 PROTOTYPE
S/S "TT1" (TO RELIEVE CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)
955 SE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No . A0110601, Re-use of K-8 Prototype, S/S "TT1" for a time extension of 104 days.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediations 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 May 21, 2009 until October 15, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediations 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 May 21, 2009 until October 15, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Environmental Remediations 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 May 21, 2009 until October 15, 2009, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

F-60 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 051-JJ06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 051-JJ06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 20, 2009, through May 19, 2010, as follows:

1. HOMESTEAD MOWER CENTER, INC.
1000 N. FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: KEVIN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,765.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 062-HH10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 062-HH10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, the relocation, assembly and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new schools, renovated projects, existing offices, and media centers, and the discard of all shipping materials and disposal of surplus equipment, as required, for Capital Improvements and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 20, 2009, through May 19, 2011, as follows:

1. BELTMANN GROUP, INC.
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DANN BATTINA, PRESIDENT

2. DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT

3. JONES MOVING & STORAGE
444 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 51-204
MIAMI, FL 33131
OWNER: RICHARD GOLTZMAN, PRESIDENT

4. NJS WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
D.B.A. VENTURE LOGISTICS
10850 N.W. 21 STREET, SUITE 150
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JAVIER SALAZAR, PRESIDENT

4. SHANNON TRUCKING & MOVING FLORIDA, INC.
3600 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 256
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: RICKY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,250,000.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 9 of the agenda item; and

2. increase of the prequalification limit of FXP Corp. and Triple M. Roofing Corp. as indicated on Attachment A, page 8 and 9 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE; 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND 6Gx13- 2C-1.03, LINE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ORGANIZATION CHARTS

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 Rules 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee, 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6Gx13- 2C-1.03, Line of Responsibility and Organization Charts.

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the July 11, 2007 School Board meeting, and in accordance with the RFI (numbers 061-GG10 and 081-GG10), further authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with The Law Office of Michael J. Ring, LLC, and the law firm of Rigell, Waterman & Wolf, P.A., up to the maximum rates quoted in the RFI for the respective practice area, and to continue representing the School Board's interests for the remainder of the original contract, with an additional two year contract extension subject to further Board approval.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SAYDEL MAS, DOAH CASE NO. 08-4213

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. Saydel Mas, DOAH Case No. 08-4213 and dismiss the Notice of Specific Charges.

G-4 TRISTUM WILLIAMS FINAL ORDER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order denying the Petition for Formal Administrative Hearing filed by Tristum Williams.

G-5 MORALES MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DOAH CASE NO. 08-4442

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 Morales Moving and Storage Company, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 08-4442, and dismiss the Petition of Protest.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 SELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND ESTABLISHMENT OF TIMELINE FOR THE NEGOTIATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S CONTRACT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. select a School Board Attorney, and;

2. establish a timeline for the negotiation and approval of the School Board Attorney’s contract.

H-2 RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE INTERIM CHIEF AUDITOR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Interim Chief Auditor’s Employment Agreement and employ Jose Montes de Oca as its Interim Chief Auditor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-55 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-55, recognizing Miami Springs Middle School teacher Darryl B. Baker for being named a recipient of the 2009 Black History Month Excellence in Education Award.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-60 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MATER ACADEMY EAST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL AS THE FIRST CHARTER SCHOOL MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-60 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mater Academy East Charter High School as the first charter school member of the National Academy Foundation.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–62 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMENDING ALEX MASI FROM CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 Congressional Medal of Merit

PROPOSED ACTION BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School approve Resolution No. 09-62 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commending Alex Masi from Coral Reef Senior High School for being a recipient of the 2009 Congressional Medal of Merit.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–63 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMENDING MICHAEL BARROSO FROM CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING A RECIPIENT OF THE 2009 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP

PROPOSED ACTION BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School approve Resolution No. 09-63 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commending Michael Barroso from Coral Reef Senior High School for being a recipient of the 2009 Gates Millennium Scholarship.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-64 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS AND BENEFITS OF THE DIAL-A-TEACHER PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-64 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the success and benefits of the Dial-A-Teacher program.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-65 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. NICOLE GONZALEZ FROM LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MS. MARIANA THOMPSON FROM HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, MS. ANNE MATTHEWS FROM ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MR. EDUARDO GUZMAN FROM FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AS THE 2009 DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-65 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Nicole Gonzalez from Laura C. Saunders Elementary School, Ms. Mariana Thompson from Howard D. McMillan Middle School, Ms. Anne Matthews from Rockway Middle School, and Mr. Eduardo Guzman from Felix Varela Senior High School as the 2009 Dade County Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teachers of the Year.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-66 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S MELISSA LEANN LEWIS, A 12TH GRADER, THE WINNER AND GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL’S MALLACK ANWAR SIBAHI, AN 8TH GRADER, THE RUNNER UP OF THE VERY SPECIAL ARTS OF FLORIDA EXEMPLARY “PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH THE ARTS” AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-66 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Coral Reef Senior High School’s Melissa Leann Lewis, a 12th grader, the winner and Glades Middle School’s, Mallack Anwar Sibahi, an 8th grader, the runner up of the Very Special Arts of Florida Exemplary “Personal Growth through the Arts” Award.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-67 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WORK AND SERVICE OF THE JOINT MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-67 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the work and service of the Joint Military Affairs Committee.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-56 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF MAY 2009 AS ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-56 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the recognition of May 2009 as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-57 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2009 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-57 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2009 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-68 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SUCCESS AND BENEFITS OF THE WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-68 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the success and benefits of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-69 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. JOAN FRAWLEY OF CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, MS. IRIS MORE OF CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, MS. ALEXIA ROLLE OF HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MS. ANA SHAW OF CARIBBEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND MS. VERNESSA SMITH FROM REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL AS THE 2009 EXEMPLARY COUNSELORS OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-69 of The School Board of the Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Joan Frawley of Cutler Ridge Middle School, Ms. Iris More of Campbell Drive Middle School, Ms. Alexia Rolle of Homestead Senior High School, Ms. Ana Shaw of Caribbean Elementary School, and Ms. Vernessa Smith of Redland Middle School the 2009 Exemplary Counselors of the Year.

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-73 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-73 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc. for their contribution to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-61 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE DISTRICT SECME OLYMPIAD COMPETITION AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-61of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Joella C. Good Elementary School students for their accomplishments at the District SECME Olympiad Competition and the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.

H-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-70 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DENISE ORR-DALEY AS ONE OF THE VISITING INTERNATIONAL FACULTY PROGRAM’S 2009 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR HONOREES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-70 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Denise Orr-Daley as one of the Visiting International Faculty Program’s 2009 International Educator of the Year honorees.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-71 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE 2009 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 09-71 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the 2009 student winners of the Fifth Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-75 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 09-75 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the School District Winners of the Sixth Annual Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Service Announcement contest.

H-23 SCHOOL SAFETY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide an update on school safety activities.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-74 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE SAVING PEDESTRIANS EVERYWHERE EVERY DAY PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY THE MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN CLASS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-74 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorsing the Saving Pedestrians Everywhere Everyday Program, developed by the Miami Lakes Middle School Project Citizen Class.

H-25 MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a report to the School Board on the status of construction/renovation at Miami Senior High School.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

 

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