11:30 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

At its regular public meeting on June 17, 2009, the School Board voted to approve a two-month pilot project to allow the Board to present its resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations at a specified time before its regular public meeting.

Proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:30 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Rules of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-XX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICE OFFICER BRIAN H. LEVY AS A RECIPIENT OF THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH – MCGRUFF AWARD (withdrawn)

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-99 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING STUDENTS FROM NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE JUNIOR 8 SUMMIT IN ITALY (withdrawn)

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Robert Morgan Educational Center Choral Theater

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

-North Dade Middle School International Baccalaureate Organization Middle Years Programme

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: July 7, 14, and 16, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 15, 2009 School Board Meeting
                                                         July 28, 2009 Budget Public Hearing (added)

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 (11:30 a.m.)
- 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

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 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 6, 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 Victory School-to-Work programs for students with disabilities, effective August 6, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. Add additional business sites as needed; and

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

There is no exchange of funds.

C-2 REPORT – STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2008-2009 Student Voter Registration Report.

C-3 STATUS REPORT - AD HOC MULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE - 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Progress Report on Recommendation From The 2007 AD HOC Multilingual Task Force.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DADE COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, AND PIPEFITTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND FLORIDA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL TRAINING TRUST FUND, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 103-JJ10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP-TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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, Dade County Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Pipefitting Education Committee and Florida Carpenters Regional Council Training Trust Fund, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 103-JJ10 – OUTSIDE AGENCY QUALIFIED TO OPERATE APPRENTICESHIP-TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to obtain services of outside agencies to provide apprenticeship training for post-secondary students in Miami-Dade County in accordance with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), effective August 20, 2009, through August 19, 2010, as follows:

1. DADE COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, AND PIPEFITTING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
13201 N. W. 45 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
L. ARTHUR WARREN, DIRECTOR

2. FLORIDA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL TRAINING TRUST FUND
2840 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33311
FRANKLIN GRAY, STATE DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $550,000 utilizing Workforce Development funds.

C-12 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-12, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 105-JJ10 -TITLE I SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS (REBID) AND SUBJECT TO THEIR SELECTION BY A PARTICIPATING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO increase THE RETAINER OF Leibowitz and Associates, P.A. for legal services related to WLRN and matters before the Federal Communications Commission

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase in the payment to Leibowitz and Associates, P.A. for legal services related to WLRN and matters before the Federal Communications Commission, in an amount not to exceed a total of $150,000 annually;payable at the rates approved by the Board on November 20, 2002.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ARCHIMEDEAN ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF ARCHIMEDEAN MIDDLE CONSERVATORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory to increase the student enrollment from 240 students to 270 students, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 10 CASE NO: SM-54 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-26-91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-54 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to School 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 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: 11 CASE NO: SM-55 (2008-2009) DOB: 11-02-92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-55 (2008-2009), furnished under separate cover to School 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 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 FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2009-2010 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PARAGON TEC, INC. TO FUND THE NASA SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, AND AEROSPACE ACADEMY (SEMAA) PROJECT

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and enter into a contract with Paragon TEC, Inc. to fund the Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) Project in the total amount of $100,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2008, through September 30, 2010;

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

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

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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) TO FUND THE FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK (FIN) PROJECT UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B

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), to fund the Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) Project in the approximate amount of $212,000, for the grant period of September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010;

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

3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO RECEIVE FUNDING TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES ACADEMY PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES

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 to receive funding in the approximate amount of $168,000, and enter into a contractual agreement in the approximate amount of $45,927 with Miami-Dade County to provide program support services for the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. extend this program, contract, 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 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.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION - -GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2008-2009, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND LESLIE BROWN AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE NO: 32 390 00666 08 AND AAACASE NO: 32 390 00868 08 (withdrawn)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 19, 2009 – JULY 16, 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 1,002.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2009-2010 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective August 6, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES:

FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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

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, and the document Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4E-1.09, Professional Leave, and authorize the Superintendent to file these rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 5, 2009.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE WORKDAYS
DONALD W. WILLIAMS - TEACHER
CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Mr. Donald W. Williams, Teacher at Carol City Middle School, for five workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
ADEOLA A. ADEBOGUN - TEACHER
PALM LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Ms. Adeola A. Adebogun, Teacher at Palm Lakes Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
CHERYL J. KING-ARJOON - TEACHER
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board suspend Ms. Cheryl J. King-Arjoon, Teacher at Ponce De Leon Middle School, for 30 workdays without pay, beginning August 20, 2009.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 09-59 AMENDING LEASE SCHEDULES 2008B-1 FOR COP SERIES 2008B AND 2001-2 FOR COP SERIES 2003B (2001A) & 2001B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-59 Amending Lease Schedules 2008B-1 for COP Series 2008B and 2001-2 for COP Series 2003B (2001A) & 2001B.

E-26 APPROVE RESOLUTION 09-58 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $104.855 MILLION IN CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION SERIES 2009B AND APPOINT GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. AS UNDERWRITER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-58 authorizing issuance of up to $104.855 million of Certificates of Participation Series 2009B and appoint Goldman Sachs & Co. as Underwriter.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM AUGUST 24, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 23, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with various agencies, for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from August 24, 2009, through August 23, 2010.

E-141 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 015-JJ08 – ART EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 015-JJ08 – ART EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art equipment, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 5, 2009, through August 4, 2011, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $33,023.30
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE $ 33,290
OWNER: JOAN RONHOCK, VICE PRESIDENT

3. NATIONWIDE DRAFTING AND OFFICE SUPPLY, INC.
2052 PROSPECTOR AVENUE
PARK CITY, UT 84060 ESTIMATE $ 26,786.40
OWNER: ROBERT L. DEPASQUALE, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $22,130
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 1579
APPLETON, WI 54912 ESTIMATE $141,250
OWNER: DAVID VAN DERZANDEN, PRESIDENT

6. REJECT Items 13, 23 and 26.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $262,959.70.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 091-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY-SERVICES VENDING PROGRAM

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

1. AWARD Bid No. 091-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY-SERVICES VENDING PROGRAM, to provide a vending-machine services program, to generate additional revenue to the District, for the Department of Hospitality Services, effective August 5, 2009, through June 30, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
3350 PEMBROKE ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: JOHN BROCK, C.E.O.

GILLY VENDING COMPANY
990 N.W. 166 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

GILLY VENDING COMPANY
990 N.W. 166 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT

BETTOLI TRADING CORPORATION
D.B.A. J & H VENDOR
6095 N.W. 167 AVENUE, SUITE D-4
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO L. BETTOLI, PRESIDENT

JAMADO VENDING
6828 S.W. 31 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NANCY DANAUY, PRESIDENT

2. REJECT Items 1 through 5, and 9.

E-144 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 092-JJ03 – BEVERAGE VENDING OF DISTRICT ATHLETIC AREAS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 092-JJ03 – BEVERAGE VENDING OF DISTRICT ATHLETIC AREAS, to provide a beverage-vending program, to generate additional revenue to the District, for the Greater MiamiAthletic Conference, during the term of the bid, effective August 5, 2009, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

HIGHEST AMOUNT OF MONTHLY REVENUE

ALTERNATE

1. BETTOLI TRADING CORP., D.B.A. J&H VENDOR
6095 N.W. 167 AVENUE, SUITE D-4
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO BETTOLI, PRESIDENT

Total Group Second Highest Amount Per Month: Item 1.

Item 1 - Total Group H @ $41.00 per machine, per month.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 093-JJ03 – ICE CREAM AND FROZEN-DESSERT VENDING PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 093-JJ03 – ICE CREAM AND FROZEN-DESSERT VENDING PROGRAM, to provide frozen ice cream and dessert- vending services, administered through the Department of Food and Nutrition, to generate additional revenue to the District’s vocational and high-school sites, effective October 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

ICE CREAM VENDORS, INC.
5256 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH, PRESIDENT

MICI VENDING
3960 WEST 6 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: CIRA REVUELTA

ALTERNATE

ICE CREAM VENDORS, INC.
5256 N.W. 163 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH, PRESIDENT

MICI VENDING
3960 WEST 6 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: CIRA REVUELTA

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 102-JJ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED PRETZEL PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 102-JJ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED PRETZEL PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 5, 2009, through July 31, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BISCAYNE RIVER VENTURES
1815 N.E. 146STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181
OWNER: ROY SHAPIRO, MANAGER

2. Authorize Procurement Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $324,000.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.01, DISTRICT BUDGET – RESPONSIBILITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3A-1.01, District Budget – Responsibility of Superintendent of Schools and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 5, 2009.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0528CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13990 SW 264 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0528CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Naranja Elementary School for a credit of $49,887.

F-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0101301
PHASE II
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0101301, Phase II, Miami Central Senior High School for an additional cost of $600,742.

F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01087
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2450 SW FIRST STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01087, Structural Repairs, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $628,167 and a time extension of 80 days.

F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01107
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER
6800 SW 60 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01107, Modular Classroom Buildings, South Miami K-8 Center for a credit of $561,031.

F-50 ACCEPT DONATION OF ONE 130-TON AIR COOLED CHILLER FROM COLTEC ENGINEERING, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to accept the donation of one 130-ton air cooled chiller from Coltec Engineering, Inc.

F-52 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE WEST LABORATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0762C

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute any and all Agreements with the City of Coral Gables for the installation of new waste water disposal facilities by the Board, and for the future maintenance and operation of new sewer infrastructures located in the public right-of-way by the City, for wastewater services at the West Laboratory Elementary School Site, Project No. A0762C, at an estimated construction cost of $950,098; and

2. execute any other related document which may be required for the construction of wastewater services at the West Laboratory Elementary School Site, Project No. A0762C, including without limitation documents of conveyance which may be required to effectuate the Agreement.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 052-JJ06 – HVAC AND CONTROLS: REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 052-JJ06 – HVAC and CONTROLS: REPAIR, REPLACE, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to repair/replace HVAC equipment, controls and related components, at Miami-Dade County Public School facilities, during the term of the bid, effective August 10, 2009, through August 9, 2011, as follows:

1. A & M MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7495 N.W. 7 STREET, #1
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

2. B & M MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
2991 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: BALDOMERO MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

3. COOL WATER AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
760 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
OWNER: STEPHEN KERNEY, PRESIDENT

4. COLTEC ENGINEERING, INC.
12169 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LORENZO A. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

5. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

6. DEBONAIR MECHANICAL, INC.
2649 W. 81 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: SUSAN ALESHIRE, PRESIDENT

7. FXP CORPORATION
2897 S.W. 69 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

8. JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
15901 S.W. 29 STREET, SUITE 801
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
OWNER: STEPHEN A. ROELL, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

9. JORDA ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. JORDA MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
8011 N.W. 14 STREET
DORAL, FL 33126
OWNER: JORGE GUISASOLA, P.E., PRESIDENT

10. KOLDAIRE, INC.
5181 N.W. 109 AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33351
OWNER: FRANK O. MONTI, JR., PRESIDENT

11. LEADEX CORPORATION
12391 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, PRESIDENT

12. MASTER MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC.
15181 N.W. 33 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: JOANN PINNA, PRESIDENT

13. MARMICH AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
725 WEST 32 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: ROSA VILARELLO, VICE PRESIDENT

14. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: AMAT S. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

15. PRECISION AIR SYSTEMS, INC.
11101 S. CROWN WAY, SUITE 2
WELLINGTON, FL 33414
OWNER: TERRY L. KOTALIK, PRESIDENT

16. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3021 N. COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: DARYL DULANEY, C.E.O./DIRECTOR

17. SOUTH DADE A/C AND REFRIGERATION, INC.
13495 S.W. 260 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032
OWNER: PAUL MORROW, PRESIDENT

18. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC.
4215 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155-4510
OWNER: RAYMOND LOPEZ, JR., PRESIDENT

19. THE DCI SYSTEMS GROUP, INC.
4300 BISCAYINE BLVD., SUITE 605
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: RODOLFO GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

20. THERMAL CONCEPTS, INC.
2201 COLLEGE AVENUE
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: LAWRENCE D. MAURER, PRESIDENT

21. THERMO AIR, INC.
2875 N. 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: C. RENI M. DEWIT, PRESIDENT

22. TRANE SOUTH FLORIDA
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIAMI, FL 33025
OWNER: LOU ZACCONE, DISTRICT MANAGER

23. WEATHERTROL
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: CARLOS BORJA, PRESIDENT

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

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 066-JJ06 – PEST CONTROL, EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-JJ06 – PEST CONTROL, EXTERMINATION AND REMOVAL SERVICES, to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform pest-control extermination and removal services, for the Division of Safety and Emergency Management, during the term of the bid, effective August 10, 2009, through August 9, 2011, as follows:

1. A NATURAL PEST CONTROL
19800 S.W. 180 AVENUE, #153
MIAMI, FL 33187
OWNER: REGINA G. REMICCI, PRESIDENT

2. AL FLEX EXTERMINATORS, INC.
4035 S.W. 98 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: ALEXANDER E. NAPOLES, PRESIDENT

3. BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL EXTERMINATING
5490 DEXTER WAY
MANGONIA PARK, FL 33407
OWNER: DAVID SPRAGUE, PRESIDENT

4. BRANDO SERVICES, INC.
18782 N.W. 53 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33055
OWNER: BRANDO BARBARAN, PRESIDENT

5. BUG BUSTERS, INC.
14055 S.W. 142 AVENUE, #40
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEON T. CARANGI, JR., PRESIDENT

6. HULETT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
7670 OKEECHOBEE BLVD.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411
OWNER: TIM HULETT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. MVP ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
19041 N.W. 78 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MARIA E. CALZADILLA, PRESIDENT

8. ORKIN PEST CONTROL
9505 N.W. 40 STREET ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: GLEN ROLLINS, PRESIDENT

9. TERMINIX
3467 N.W. 55 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: J. PATRICK SPAINHOUR, C.E.O.

10. EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
D.B.A. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOSE PEREZ LINARES, PRESIDENT

11. TOWER PEST CONTROL
7760 WEST 20 AVENUE, BAY 14
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: FRANCISCO J. TORRE, PRESIDENT

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $600,000.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 101-JJ06 – ELEVATOR-SERVICE CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 101-JJ06 – ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, and/or dumbwaiters, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 19, 2009, through August 18, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CENTRELLX ELEVATOR COMPANY
5351 N.W. 35 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: LOUIS CHENEVERT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. EASTERN ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC.
4301 S. FLAMINGO ROAD, SUITE 103-201
DAVIE, FL 33330
OWNER: JACKIE RAUGH, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $550,000.

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 7 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LOURDES HERRERA DOAH CASE NO. 08-5923

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Lourdes Herrera, DOAH Case No. 08-5923, reinstating Respondent and awarding back pay as more specifically outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KATHLEEN SANDS, DOAH CASE NO. 09-1008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Kathleen Sands, DOAH Case No. 09-1008.

G-3 FINAL ORDER FOR RAFAEL MEJIA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order denying the request for an administrative hearing filed by Rafael Mejia.

G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MONIQUE WOODS DOAH CASE NO. 08-001579

G-5 AUTHORIZATION TO CONTINUE RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF JULIEANN RICO v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS and MARTA PÉREZ, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-51104 CA31 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the continued retention of Mr. Thomas R. Julin, Esquire, a partner with the law firm of Hunton & Williams, LLP, to represent Dr. Marta Pérez, Board member in the case of JulieAnn Rico v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Marta Pérez, Circuit Court Case No. 09-51104 CA31, at the blended rate of $450 per hour for Mr. Julin and his associates.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:30 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR A TWO (2) YEAR EXTENSION OF THE INITIAL EMPLOYMENT TERM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair to execute an addendum to the Superintendent of Schools' employment agreement, providing for a two (2) year extension of the initial employment term.

H-2 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the School Board Attorney’s employment agreement and employ Walter Harvey as its School Board Attorney in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, with any modifications, if any, thereto.

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised replacement)

H-4 MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PILOT-PROGRAM TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. provide a report to the Board on the feasibility and costs associated with the implementation of the MCH Initiative to Combat Childhood Obesity beginning in the 2009-2010 school year.

2. provide copy of the report to the District’s Wellness Committee for their review and input.

3. provide said report and a recommendation to the Board at its September 9, 2009 Board Meeting.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY MESSAGE FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Traffic Safety Message Flyers for distribution during the first week of school, as developed by The Miami-Dade County Public Schools Community Traffic Safety Team and The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Walksafe Program.

H-6 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-XX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD POLICE OFFICER BRIAN H. LEVY AS A RECIPIENT OF THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH – MCGRUFF AWARD (withdrawn)

H-7 (11:30 a.m.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-99 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING STUDENTS FROM NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE JUNIOR 8 SUMMIT IN ITALY (withdrawn)

H-8 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CHIEF AUDITOR (replacement)

H-9 ENDORSEMENT OF THE FIRST ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED ACADEMICS AT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FlU) (good cause)

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT

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08.05.09