1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Linda Lentin K-8 Center Student

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Seniors with Perfect Attendance
- Athletic State Championships

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: May 5, 7, 12, 19, 21 and June 2, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 20, 2009 School Board Meeting                                    

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

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

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA, BUT NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM, JUNE 17, 2009 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, A1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE CONTINUATION OF FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $768,000 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 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 Miami-Dade County Health Department for the continuation of Full Service Schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the amount of $768,000, effective August 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010; and

2. direct Financial Services to establish revenues and appropriations in the amount of $768,000.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.; INSTITUTE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH; AND THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 055-JJ10 – PSYCHIATRIC-CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 51 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/ BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Community Health of South Florida Inc.; Institute for Child and Family Health; and The Bertha Abess Children’s Center, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 055-JJ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 51 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation to assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to self-contained classes for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities, for the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, as follows:

1. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
10300 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33190
BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

Sites: 15
Total Hours: 288
Psychiatric Consultation @ $145 per hour.

2. INSTITUTE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169
DR. ROBERT D. NOLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sites: 18
Total Hours: 700
Psychiatric Consultation @ $145 per hour.

3. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
5801 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33137
CAROLYN JENKINS-JAEGERC.E.O./EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sites: 18
Total Hours: 700
Psychiatric Consultation @ $145 per hour.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $244,760.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ABC SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY, INC.; COBB PEDIATRIC SPEECH SERVICES, INC., D.B.A. COBB PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES; COMMUNITY REHAB ASSOCIATES, INC.; EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES); INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION LLC; AND PROGRESSUS THERAPY LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 057-JJ10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and ABC Speech & Language Therapy, Inc.; Cobb Pediatric Speech Services, Inc., d.b.a. Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services; Community Rehab Associates, Inc.; EBS (Educational Based Services); Interactive Communication LLC; and Progressus Therapy LLC, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 057-JJ10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES, to provide speech and language pathology services, needed as related support services, for the Office of Special Education, Alternative Outreach and Psychological Services, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, as follows:

1. COBB PEDIATRIC SPEECH SERVICES, INC.D.B.A.
COBB PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES
3104 CREEKSIDE VILLAGE DRIVE, SUITE 404
KENNESAW, GA 30144
MARK NORRIS, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICE

2. COMMUNITY REHAB ASSOCIATES, INC.
3950 3RD STREET NORTH, SUITE D
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33703
SUMMER JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT

3. INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION LLC
4000 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD., SUITE 1202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131-1721
ERIC J. BANKSVICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

4. ABC SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY, INC.
5703 S.W. 87 AVENUE
COOPER CITY, FL 33328
SONDRA PIERCE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

5. EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES)
9 LACRUE STREET, SUITE 210
CONCORDVILLE , PA 19331-0911
JOHN A. GUMPERT SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

6. PROGRESSUS THERAPY, LLC
2701 NORTH ROCKY POINT DRIVE, SUITE 650
TAMPA, FL 33607
LISA STACY, CAREER SERVICES DIRECTOR

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $800,000.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND UHZ SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 059-JJ10 – SPORTS- MEDICINE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 059-JJ10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, to provide a comprehensive sports-medicine program of injury prevention, physical-screening examinations, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes, who participate in the District’s interscholastic-athletic program in senior high and alternative schools, at $1.00 per year, during the term of the contract, effective August 1, 2009, through July 30, 2011, as follows:

1. UHZ SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE
1150 CAMPO SANO AVENUE, SUITE 200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
G RIZELLE G. AUGUSTE SPORTS MEDICINE COORDINATOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total amount of $2.00.

C-14 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-JJ10 – TITLE I SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 060-JJ10 – TITLE I SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-15 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 089-JJ10 –SPECIAL EDUCATION-ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS)

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOMERSET ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF SOMERSET GRACE ACADEMY (withdrawn)

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

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RENEWAL CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGIES MIAMI-DADE, INC., ON BEHALF OF SCHOOL FOR INTEGRATED ACADEMICS & TECHNOLOGIES

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

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-50 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-15-95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-50 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

C-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 12 CASE NO: SM-51 (2008-2009) DOB: 03-12-90

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-51 (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-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 06 CASE NO: SM-52 (2008-2009) DOB: 03-12-97

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-52 (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-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 09 CASE NO: SM-53 (2008-2009) DOB: 03-27-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-53 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2008-2009 school year, 2009 summer session, and the 2009-2010 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,880,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (SFASAS), THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $3,880,000, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2008-2009 REVISED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2009-2010 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2009-2010 Revised Workforce Development Education fees.

No local funds are required.

C-72 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW STUDIES, HOMELAND SECURITY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School High School for Law Studies, Homeland Security, and Forensic Science, Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School.

C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL QQQ-1, RELIEF SCHOOL FOR DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School QQQ-1, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus relief school for Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, North Miami Beach Senior High School, and North Miami Senior High School.

C-75 PROPOSED RENAMING OF LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Little River Elementary School, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School.

C-76 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Sardinia, Italy, for the students at North Miami Senior High School, July 2, through July 13, 2009, to represent the United States at the Junior 8 (J8) Summit, a youth event linked to the annual Group of 8 (G8) Summit.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund in an approximate amount of $22,287,206, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

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

4. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in such amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE III: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title III: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $6,911,506, for the grant period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. redirect appropriations in the approximate amount of $32,202.30, from the ESOL non-salary budget to fund thirty percent of the project director’s salary; the appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Tentative Adopted Budget;

3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, in order to complete the goals of the program;

4. 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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TO REACH ULTIMATE SUCCESS TOGETHER (TRUST) PROGRAM UNDER THE TITLE IV – SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the To Reach Ultimate Success Together (TRUST) Program under the Title IV - Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program in the approximate amount of $1,849,400, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

3. retain funds from the grant 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.

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PART B; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009 IDEA, PART B; AND ARRA IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL

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

1. accept four grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding in the total amount of $166,712,187, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B; in the amount of $73, 631,179, and Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $1,111,190, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 IDEA, Part B, in the amount of $89, 162, 412, and the ARRA IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the total amount of $2,807,406, for the grant period of April 29, 2009, through September 30, 2011;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

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

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state, as required by the grant parameters.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL (FDDC) TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT! PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) to receive funds to support the I Can Do It, You Can Do It! program in the amount of $64,800, for the grant period of April 30, 2009, through July 30, 2010;

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

3. retain funds from the grant 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.

C-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) ACT OF 2001, TITLE II, PART D: ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT)

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) in the approximate amount of $1,216,653, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

3. retain funds from the grant 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.

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2007-2010 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2007-2010 Public Charter School Grant Program in the approximate amount of $156,000, for the grant period of March 6, 2009, through September 30, 2009;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $154,019, to Somerset Academy, Inc. (Silver Palms);

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

4. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-87 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE DOMESTIC SECURITY K-12 ACCESS CONTROL PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding through the Domestic Security K-12 Access Control Program in the amount of $202,947 for the grant period of March 13, 2009 through August 31, 2009;

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

3. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-88 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2006, THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SECONDARY AND POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS, SECTIONS 131 AND 132 GRANTS, AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND; TO ENTER INTO A CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Secondary and Post secondary Programs, Sections 131 and 132, in the total amount of $5,797,234, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College to accept funds as the fiscal agent of the Career Pathways Consortium in the approximate amount of $58,977;

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

4. extend these programs and the contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and

5. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-89 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH WOMEN OF TOMORROW (WOT) MENTOR AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (revised)

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, with Women of Tomorrow (WOT) to provide designated services for high school students;

2. the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Women of Tomorrow (WOT) is to provide services, effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, and extend the MOU annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, through June 30, 2012;

3. accept funds from Women of Tomorrow not to exceed $36,000; and

4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-90 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) MENTORING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, with Miami Dade College (MDC) to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Mentoring Scholarship Program;

2. the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami Dade College is to provide services effective July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, and extend the MOU annually for a maximum of two additional one-year periods, through June 30, 2012;

3. accept funds from Miami Dade College not to exceed $42,000; 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.

C-91 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FIVE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE I, PARTS A, C, AND D, PUBLIC LAW 107-110; AND TITLE I, PARTS A and D, AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA), PUBLIC LAW 111-5

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

1. accept five grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding in the approximately total amount of $216,670,161; under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title I, Parts A, C, and D; in the total amount of $119,383,685 for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and Title I, Parts A and D under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, for the total amount of $97,286,476 for the grant period of April 17, 2009 through September 30, 2011;

2. extend these programs and pertinent contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

3. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, or 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.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.23, HOMEWORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.23, Homework, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 17, 2009.

C-101 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.101, DISTRICT POLICY AGAINST BULLYING AND HARASSMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt 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, to be effective June 17, 2009.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 24, 2009 - MAY 21, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective June 18, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 28, 2009 THROUGH MAY 26, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 28, 2009 through May 26, 2009.

D-25 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2009-2010

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2009-2010, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO: (revised)

1. EXCEED SENATE BILL (SB) 1676 WHICH REQUIRES NOT MORE THAN 10-MONTHS OF SERVICE FOR PRINCIPALS, SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATORS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF BY INCREASING THE WORK YEAR FROM A 10-MONTH WORK YEAR (SB 1676) TO A 12-MONTH WORK YEAR (250 PAID DAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) WORK YEAR

2. CHANGE NON-SCHOOL SITE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT EMPLOYEES (MEP) AND CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) FROM A 12-MONTH WORK YEAR (260 PAID DAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS) TO A 12-MONTH WORK YEAR (250 PAID DAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAYS)

3. CHANGE MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIANS, COMPUTER SPECIALISTS AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS FROM 260 PAID DAYS, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS WORK YEAR TO 222 PAID DAYS, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS WORK YEAR

4. FINALIZE THE NECESSARY CONTRACTUAL MODIFICATIONS WITH THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) FOR 12-MONTH INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF

RECOMMENDED: That pursuant to Florida Statute § 1011.60, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:

1.exceed Senate Bill (SB) 1676 which requires not more than 10-months of service for principals, school site administrators and instructional staff by increasing the work year from a 10-month work year (SB 1676) to a 12-month work year (250 paid days including holidays) work year;

2. change non-school site Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) from a 12-month work year (260 paid days, including holidays) to a 12-month work year (250 paid days including holidays work year); and

3. change microsystems technicians, computer specialists, and computer technicians, from 260 paid days, including holidays work year to 222 paid days, including holidays work year.

4. finalize the necessary contractual modifications with UTD for 12-month instructional staff.

D-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2009

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

1. receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices assessment results; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2009.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4E-1.09, PROFESSIONAL LEAVE

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:

I. School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, and Section A, Classification System, Section C, School Site Administrator Performance Planning and Assessment System, Section D, Non-School Site Administrator Performance Planning and Assessment System, Section E, Professional Rights, Section F, Professionalization, and Section G, Managerial Exempt Personnel Employee Benefits of the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule; and,

2. School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.09, Professional Leave.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ANTOINETTE Y. WRIGHT – DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Antoinette Y. Wright, Data Input Specialist at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-57 HOLDER

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
KAREN G. STOREY-LANEY - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Karen G. Storey-Laney, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-4 REQUEST TO RESCIND BOARD ACTION OF FEBRUARY 11, 2009, to assess 5% administrative fee against revenues generated from Internal Fund activities, effective 2009-10; and principals to transfer up to 20% of available Internal Fund accounts balances at the end of fiscal year 2008-09 and 15% at the end of each subsequent fiscal year beginning 2009-10 to the school’s General Miscellaneous account

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rescind its action of February 11, 2009, wherein the Superintendent was authorized to:

1. assess a 5% administrative fee to be remitted to the General Fund on the receipts of Internal Fund accounts, beginning with fiscal year 2009-10, that are not otherwise legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.); and

2. authorize principals to transfer up to 20% of available Internal Fund accounts balances at the end of fiscal year 2008-09 and 15% at the end of each subsequent fiscal year beginning 2009-10, except for balances that are legally restricted (i.e., sales tax collections, etc.), to the school’s General Miscellaneous account.

E-5 OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the expenditure of school district funds for School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Cabinet Members and District employees to travel out-of-state during July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2008-09 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, 2008-09 General Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $2,276,512; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2008-09 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $5,214,021; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 3 2008‑09 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, 2008-09 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $ 87,723,574, and documenting changes in object codes, as described and summarized on page 4.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, 2008-09 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2008-09 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Debt Service Funds Spring Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2 ON THE USE OF CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 2 to provide flexibility for the selected Categorical Programs as shown on the attached form of the agenda item in the amount of $7,851,504.

E-19 ADOPTION OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S FY 2009-10 BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed budget for the Office of the Inspector General fiscal year 2009-10 attached in the agenda item.

E-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.01, DISTRICT BUDGET – RESPONSIBILITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 3A-1.01, District Budget – Responsibility of Superintendent of Schools.

E-66 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE, EXCESS LIABILITY, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, COMMERCIAL PACKAGE POLICY FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND NON-RENEWAL OF WLRN PACKAGE LIABILITY (revised)

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

1. authorize renewal of the District's Facilities Use lnsurance Program with Western Heritage lnsurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with annual deposit premiums, including Federal TRIEA/TRIPA coverage and state-required fees of $12,660.35;

2. authorize renewal of the District’s Excess General/Automobile/Professional Liability Errors and Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group (A.M. Best A VIII), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., subject to a $100,000 per claim/$200,000 per occurrence self-insured retention for General/Automobile Liability, and a $200,000 per claim/wrongful act self-insured retention for Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage, for five one-year terms, effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2014, subject to annual re-rate and cancellation provisions with a first year annual premium of $271,028 for paid losses under $1,750,000, with additional premiums due once losses reach $2,250,000 and $2,750,000, respectively;

3. authorize reimbursement to United Educators Risk Retention Group by the Superintendent for claim payments made for the first $1,750,000, with funds to be taken from either the general liability or automobile liability claims reserve fund, as a result of claims which occur during any policy year, effective July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2014, subject to renewal provisions of the five one-year renewal terms;

4. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG)(A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, with an annual premium of $140,895;

5. authorize non-renewal of the liability insurance coverage for WLRN Radio/TV with Vigilant Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++XV) for the primary coverage and Federal Insurance Company (A.M. Best A++XV) for the umbrella coverage, effective July 1, 2009; and

6. authorize staff to negotiate renewal terms and bind coverage for the Commercial Package Policy secured by Miami-Dade College and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the operations of New World School of the Arts, effective August 13, 2009, subject to a maximum premium expenditure of $16,361.15 for one-half of the annual premium.

E-67 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE/SABBATICAL LEAVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the creation of the 2009-2010 Retirement Incentive Program and Sabbatical Leave Program as follows:

1. RETIREMENT INCENTIVE – ELIGIBILITY
Full-time employees in the groups listed below and in an active pay status on July 1, 2009:

• Instructional Personnel on step 20, 21, or 22 of the AO/CO salary schedule
• Paraprofessionals/School Support Personnel on step 15 of the U1 salary schedule
• Office employees on step 14 of the UO salary schedule
• Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) on step 13-14 of the XO salary schedule
• MEP, DCSAA, and DCSMEC represented employees with 25 years or more of MDCPS service; or presently in the third to the fifth year of the DROP program, or eligible for normal retirement as defined by the Florida Retirement System (FRS)

RETIREMENT INCENTIVE – BENEFITS

• Board-paid health insurance consisting of the lowest cost Board-paid program, not including flex benefits or dependent subsidies, not to exceed 36 months with benefits ceasing at the earliest date of 36 months or upon reaching Medicare eligibility.

2. SABBATICAL LEAVE – ELIGIBILITY
Full-time employees in the groups listed below, in an active pay status on July 1, 2009, and not on a Board-approved leave of absence during any part of June, 2009:

• Instructional Personnel on step 17-22 of the AO/CO salary schedule
• Paraprofessionals/School Support Personnel on step 15 of the U1 salary schedule
• Office employees on step 14 of the UO salary schedule
• Employees will be placed on Sabbatical Leave status as follows:

E-106 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE JULY 15, 2009, SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TO JULY 22, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, change the date for its regular July meeting from 1:00 p.m. on July 15, 2009, to July 22, 2009, at the same time.

E-141 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6GX13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

E-142 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to the following program evaluator, in the amount of $40,800, for services performed for the Safe Schools Program, as follows:

MICHELLE MAJOR-SANABRIA, PH.D., NCSP
2702 N.W. 52 PLACE
TAMARAC, FL. 33309

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 069-JJ01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOK DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 069-JJ01 – FURNITURE: TABLES, BOOK DISPLAYERS AND LECTERNS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tables, book displayers and lecterns, for Stores and Mail Distribution and Furniture, Fixture and Equipment, during the term of the bid, effective June 17, 2009, through June 16, 2010, as follows:

1. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE, GA 31776
ESTIMATE $64,312.50
OWNER: ROBERT D. WYNN, PRESIDENT

2. PRISON REHABILITATION INDUSTRIES AND DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES (PRIDE)
12425-28 STREET NORTH, SUITE 300
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33176
ESTIMATE $34,400
OWNER: DAVID KNOERR, PRESIDENT

3. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
ESTIMATE $64,067.96
OWNER: SCOTT KURTZMAN, PRESIDENT

4. YOUR OFFICE, INC.
6193 ROCK ISLAND ROAD #306
TAMARAC, FL 33319
ESTIMATE $2,340
OWNER: C.S. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

5. VIRCO, INC.
HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH
CONWAY, AR 72032
ESTIMATE $43,444.40
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT/C.O.B./C.E.O.

6. Authorized Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $208,564.86.

E-144 REJECT BID NO. 072-JJ08 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - BUS DRIVERS NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 072-JJ08 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to permit rebidding.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CLASSROOM ADDITION AT SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 265 EAST 5 STREET, HIALEAH

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

F-3  1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 09-76, DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED STRIP OF LAND, 3,800 SQUARE FEET IN AREA, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY NW 184 STREET AND NW 28 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, TO BE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE TERMS FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE BOARD-OWNED STRIP OF LAND TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, AND FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT AND CHAIR TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED CONVEYING SAME TO THE CITY, SUBSTANTIALLY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING A PURCHASE PRICE OF APPROXIMATELY $67,146, AND IN CONFORMANCE WITH BOARD RULE 6GX13-3B-1.092; AND

3) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CONVEYANCE TO THE CITY

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

1) adopt Resolution No. 09-76, designating the School Board- owned strip of land, 3,800 square feet in area, located at approximately NW 184 Street and NW 28 Avenue, Miami Gardens, to be unnecessary for educational purposes;

2) authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and finalize terms for the conveyance of the Board-owned strip of land to the City of Miami Gardens, and for the Superintendent and Chair to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying same to the City, substantially in compliance with the terms and conditions, including a purchase price of approximately $67,146, and in conformance with Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.092; and

3) authorize the Superintendent to execute any other document necessary to effectuate the conveyance to the City.

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 $1,839,361 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-22 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES AND SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the expenditure of school district funds for School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Cabinet Members and District employees be assigned wireless communication devices and services during July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF LOUIS J. AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, P.A.; JOHNSON AVEDANO LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ & WALEWSKI, ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.; AND LIVS ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE TIER 2 - SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Louis J. Aguirre & Associates, PA; Johnson Avedano Lopez Rodriguez Walewski, Engineering Group, Inc.; and LIVS Associates to provide Tier 2 Special Projects Consultant – Electrical Engineering services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each for a four-year term, as follows:

1. negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees; and

2. other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF INGELMO ASSOCIATES, P.A.; BCC ENGINEERING, INC.; AND YOUSSEF HACHEM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TIER 1 SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $250,000 EACH FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Ingelmo Associates, P.A.; BCC Engineering, Inc.; and Youssef Hachem Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide Tier 1 Special Projects Consultant – Structural Engineering Consulting services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $250,000 each for a four year term, as follows:

1. negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees; and

2. other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF BERGER AVART, INC. AND HERSHELL GILL CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PROVIDE TIER 2 SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Berger Avart, Inc. and Hershell Gill Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide Tier 2 Special Projects Consultant – Structural Engineering Consulting services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 Million each for a four year term, as follows:

1. negotiated fees based on the schedules of fees; and

2. other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH EE&G/EMSL JOINT VENTURE TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES IN REGIONS 1, 3 & 5

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with EE&G/EMSL Joint Venture to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Services for Facilities in Regions 1, 3 and 5, under the same terms and conditions.

F-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ADVIRON ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES IN REGIONS 2, 4 & 6

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Adviron Environmental Systems, Inc., to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Services for Facilities in Regions 2, 4 and 6, under the same terms and conditions.

F-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-30
AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES AS AN ALTERNATE / QUALITY CONTROL CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option with Enhealth Environmental, Inc., to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Services as an Alternate / Quality Control Consultant under the same terms and conditions.

F-31 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH ELEMENTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #25, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00266200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Agreement with Elements, LLC, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #25, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Coral Gables Senior High School, Project No. 00266200, as follows:

1. a net decrease of $50,792 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the revised Project Scope and Schedule and all other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the original A/E Agreement dated September 13, 2006.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01003
HISTORIC RESTORATION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01003, Historic Restoration and Structural Repairs, Ponce De Leon Middle School for a credit of $82,749 and approve a time extension of 10 days.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 002-JJ11 – SECURITY ALARM PARTS & SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-JJ11 – SECURITY ALARM PARTS & SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, security alarm parts and supplies, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 17, 2009, through June 16, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. A1 SECURITY SUPPLY
1712 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126-1016
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ-DE MESA, PRESIDENT

2. MIAMI BUSINESS TELEPHONE CORP.
4933 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NESTOR COLLANTES, PRESIDENT

3. SIMLAR ELECTRONICS
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

4. SIMPLEXGRINNELL, LP
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JIM SPICER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

5. A1 SECURITY SUPPLY
1712 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126-1016
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ-DE MESA, PRESIDENT

6. MIAMI BUSINESS TELEPHONE CORP.
4933 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NESTOR COLLANTES, PRESIDENT

7. SIMLAR ELECTRONICS
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

8. SIMPLEXGRINNELL, LP
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JIM SPICER, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

9. A1 SECURITY SUPPLY
1712 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126-1016
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ-DE MESA, PRESIDENT

10. SIMPLEXGRINNELL, LP
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JIM SPICER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

11. SIMPLEXGRINNELL, LP
10550 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JIM SPICER, PRESIDENT

12. REJECT Items 19 and 20.

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 077-JJ06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 077-JJ06 – FERTILIZER, SPECIAL MIX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of special mix fertilizer, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 17, 2009, through June 16, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. DIAMOND R. FERTILIZER
D.B.A. ATLANTIC-FEC FERTILIZER COMPANY
18375 S.W. 260 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33031
OWNER: MIKE MIKLES, C.E.O.

2. LESCO, INC.
1301 EAST 9 STREET
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
OWNER: DAVE WERNING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

3. LESCO, INC.
1301 EAST 9 STREET
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
OWNER: DAVE WERNING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. PRINCE LAWNMOWER SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
8195 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: VELIUS PRINCE

SECOND ALTERNATE

5. DIAMOND R. FERTILIZER
D.B.A. ATLANTIC-FEC FERTILIZER COMPANY
18375 S.W. 260 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33031
OWNER: MIKE MIKLES, C.E.O.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $232,980.

F-62 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 051-JJ06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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 June 17, 2009, through May 19, 2010, as follows:

1. ACE LAWNMOWER SERVICE, INC.
6620 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: JOHN B. FOGG, PRESIDENT

2. ALEC’S CAMPER CENTER16960 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: NORINE SILVERSTEIN, PRESIDENT

3. ALL DADE LAWNMOWER
1495 N.W. 111 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID TORRENTE, PRESIDENT

4. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

5. PRINCE LAWNMOWER SALES AND SERVICE
8195 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
O WNER: VELIUS PRINCE

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $263,760.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 3 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING, 6Gx13- 8C-1.012, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.012, Non-Public Meetings of the Board, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective, June 17, 2009.

G-2 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-2
REQUEST APPROVAL OF PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT BETWEEN TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA, PINO-FONTICIELLA CONSTRUCTION CORP., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT A-0712 (REBID) DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION AT PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S “BB-1”)]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the settlement according to the terms set forth above and authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Pino-Fonticiella Construction Corp. and its surety, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and authorize payment of $50,000 as its contribution, and, authorize the hiring and the additional payment for the School Board’s share of the required independent inspection and testing services which is not to exceed $10,000.

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL BOARD PROJECTS FOR DISTRICT-WIDE SAFETY TO LIFE PROJECTS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed settlement according to the terms and authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Turner Construction Company, and payment of the sum of Four Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($482,546.00) to Turner Construction Company as full and final settlement of all claims.

G-4 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALLY NAMED CO-DEFENDANT IN THE MATTER OF: JUSTIN KOREN v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND DEBORAH LEAL, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-40760-CA-02

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of Principal Deborah Leal, in the case of Justin Koren v. Miami-Dade County School Board and Deborah Leal, Circuit Court Case No. 09-40760-CA-02.

G-5 PRE-SUIT SETTLEMENT OF THREATENED LITIGATION INVOLVING CONTRACT AT JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the pre-suit Settlement and General Release in the matter of the outstanding debt involving Hawk's Cay Resort and John A. Ferguson Senior High School in the amount of $79,471.40.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 REQUEST FOR COMMENCEMENT OF SEARCH FOR SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, ADOPTION OF PROCEDURES

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

1. Adopt the established advertising, screening and selection timeline for the selection of a new School Board Attorney.

2. Advertise only in no cost venues; or

3. Advertise in appropriate venues for a cost not to exceed $1,050; or

4. Advertise in appropriate venues for a cost not to exceed $3,000; and

5. Renew the contract with Mr. Murray Greenberg, Esq., under the same terms and conditions as the contract that is set to expire on June 30, 2009.

H-3 PROCESS FOR HIRING AND SELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, clarify its action with respect to the selection of the School Board Attorney by rescinding its action on agenda item H-2 and to vote to select the School Board Attorney from the three finalists: Walter Harvey; Michael Hunt; and Robert Tischenkel.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-77 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY” PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-77 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the “Walk Our Children to School Day” program and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 18-24, 2009, AND ENCOURAGE YEAR-ROUND TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BYMS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 18-24, 2009, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-78 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE SEVENTH ANNUAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BRAIN BOWL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 09-78 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating W.J. Bryan Elementary School students for their outstanding performance at the Seventh Annual Elementary School Brain Bowl

H-7 CLARIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY HIRING PROCESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the validity of its prior vote to re-start the application/interview process for the position of School Board Attorney and to ensure that two of the final candidates are on the short list of applicants.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-79 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY AS FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-79 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the months of June and July as Fireworks Safety Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-80 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING JUNE 2009 AS VISION RESEARCH MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-80 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing June 2009 as Vision Research Month.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-81 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING E.W.F. STIRRUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BEING HONORED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR OUTSTANDING FEDERAL AND STATE ACHIEVEMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-81, recognizing E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School for being honored by the State Board of Education for Outstanding Federal and State Achievements.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 09-82 AND 09-89 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL MAYRA FALCON, OF EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER, AND ALICIA DAVIS OF DR. MICHAEL KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING RECIPIENTS OF THE 2009 CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH PRINCIPAL AND STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolutions No. 09-82 and 09-89, recognizing Principal Mayra Falcon, of Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, and student Alicia Davis of Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, for being recipients of the 2009 Citizens’ Crime Watch ‘Principal and Student of the Year Awards

H-13 MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - STATUS REPORT

Action proposed BY Dr. Marta pÉrez: 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 at every School Board Meeting until the project is completed.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-83 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL ROSY CALVO OF MIAMI-LAKES K-8 CENTER FOR BEING NAMED PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-83 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Principal Rosy Calvo of Miami-Lakes K-8 Center for being named Principal of the Year.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-84 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STUDENT FABIANA FERRER, OF MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING AMONG THE TOP THREE WINNERS OF THE ACLU ZELDA GLAZER CIVIL LIBERTIES WRITING COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-84, recognizing student Fabiana Ferrer, of Miami Springs Senior High School, for being among the top three winners of the ACLU Zelda Glazer Civil Liberties Writing Competition.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-85 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROJECT RYSE AT MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-85, recognizing Project RYSE at Miami Springs Senior High School and Adult Education Center.

H-17 DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO REVIEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE, 6GX13- 8C.1.15, AGENDA—REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT RULES FOR CLARIFICATION AND ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Interim School Board Attorney to review and amend, by the August 5, 2009 meeting, School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.15, Agenda—Regular and Special Meetings and any other relevant rules, to clarify whether the Board Rule allows for publication of the Agenda with only a holder and to remove all ambiguities on this issue.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-86 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KINAD, INC. FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-86 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kinad, Inc. for their contributions to our community and to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-87 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COMMISSIONER SALLY A. HEYMAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-87 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Commissioner Sally A. Heyman.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-88 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) FOR THE SUPPORT THEY PROVIDE TO THE MIAMI BEACH FEEDER PATTERN AND FOR PROVIDING THE DNA LIFEPRINT TO M-DCPS STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-88 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami Beach Police Department and the Police Athletic League for all the support they provide to the Miami Beach Feeder Pattern and for providing the DNA LifePrint to MDCPS students.

H-21 BOARD MEMBER PROCLAMATIONS

Action proposed BY Dr. Marta pÉrez: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new guidelines for Board Member proclamation

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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