12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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. At the August 5, 2009 meeting, the Board voted to extend this pilot project through the December 9^th, meeting with the exception that the starting time of this segment of the meeting will be changed to 12:00 noon.

Proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented and; 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-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. (CAP, INC.)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the College Assistance Program, Inc. (CAP, Inc.) for their support to the students of Miami-Dade County.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-100 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-100 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.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN CLASS FOR ACHIEVING A SUPERIOR AWARD FOR THEIR SAFETY PROGRAM S.P.E.E.D. – SAVING PEDESTRIANS EVERYWHERE EVERY DAY AT THE 2009 PROJECT CITIZEN NATIONAL SHOWCASE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Lakes Middle School Project Citizen Class for achieving a Superior Award for their safety program S.P.E.E.D. – Saving Pedestrians Everywhere Every Day at the 2009 Project Citizen National Showcase.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LAUREN’S KIDS, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND HEALING SURVIVORS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lauren’s Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and healing survivors.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE OFFICERS BRIAN H. LEVY AND MONTOYA JACKSON AS RECIPIENTS OF THE CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Schools Police Officers Brian H. Levy and Montoya Jackson as recipients of the Citizens’ Crime Watch Award.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER TERESA A. VALCARCEL FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE 2008 REGION V JUVENILE JUSTICE TEACHER OF THE YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-106 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher Teresa A. Valcarcel for being selected as the 2008 Region V Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. OFELIA TABARES-FERNANDEZ FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ofelia Tabares-Fernandez for her outstanding contributions to our community.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING 18 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM MEDAL RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-105 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing 18 Miami-Dade County Public Schools as Healthy Schools Program medal recipients.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING GREEN SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting green schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Miami Beach Senior High School New Wave Jazz Ensemble (added)

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Five Star School Award Winners
- Governor’s Fitness Challenge Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: July 23 and 28, August 18, and 25, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 5, 2009

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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 (12:00 NOON)
- 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-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC; COOL KIDS LEARN, INC.; FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC., D.B.A. FELC TUTORS; INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LLC; NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.; ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION; AND THE PRINCETON REVIEW, PURSUANT TO 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, The Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Catapult Learning, LLC; Cool Kids Learn, Inc.; Florida Educational Leadership Council, Inc., d.b.a. FELC Tutors; Innovative Educational Programs, Inc.; NonPublic Educational Services, Inc.; One on One Learning Corporation; and The Princeton Review, Inc., pursuant to 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, to provide supplementary instructional and support services in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, to Title I eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities in support of these students, their teachers, and families, for Title I Administration, effective August 5, 2009, through June 30, 2010, as follows:

1. CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC
470 NORTH 2^ND STREET, SECOND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA, PA 92123
STEPHEN K. FREEMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. COOL KIDS LEARN, INC.
7975 N.W. 154 STREET, SUITE 350
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
ANDREA KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC. D.B.A. FELC TUTORS
14160 PALMETTO FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 11
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
MARIA FERRER, PRESIDENT

4. INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LLC
287 CHILDS ROAD
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
JAMES C. SIMONIC, PRESIDENT

5. NONPUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
27 CONGRESS STREET, SHETLAND PARK #310
SALEM, MA 01970
ROBERT H. CROSBY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

6. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, C-103
MIAMI, FL 33186
MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT

7. THE PRINCETON REVIEW, INC.
111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 550
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701
SANJAY KHOSLA
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SES OPERATIONS

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $2,700,000.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PUBLIC CONSULTANT GROUP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 106-JJ10 – SPECIAL EDUCATION - ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS) REBID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Public Consulting Group, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 106-JJ10 – SPECIAL EDUCATION-ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS) REBID, to procure a web-based system that will integrate the students’ services with the Matrix, maintain the increased revenue by accurately reporting services and cost factors, and provide for the reporting of Medicaid, for the Division of Special Education, effective September 9, 2009, as follows:

1. PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP
660 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE 102
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
T. MCLEAN BROWN, PRINCIPAL

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $3,340,000, for the first year of the contract.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; TROY ACADEMY, INC.; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED; INNER CITY YOUTH; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; TRANSITION, INC.; MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT; ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS (ACE) OF FLORIDA; PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES, INC.; AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEACHER TRAINING PRODUCTION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $290,000

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $290,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010 with:

a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

b. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

c. TROY Academy, Inc.; in the total amount of $14,000;

d. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;

e. Inner City Youth, in the total amount of $5,000;

f. Transition, Inc. in the total amount of $24,000;

g. Family Life Center, in the amount of $15,000;

h. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;

i. Miami-Dade Transit, in the amount of $40,000;

j. ACE of Florida, in the amount of $80,000;

k. PSAV Presentation Services, Inc. Audio/Visual Services, in the amount of $10,000;

l. Professional Development Teacher Training Production, in the amount of $6,000;

2. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-71 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PILOT-PROGRAM TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY BEGINNING IN THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on the feasibility and costs associated with the implementation of the Miami Children’s Hospital Pilot-Program to Combat Childhood Obesity beginning in the 2009-2010 school year and approve the implementation of the program at a cost not to exceed $2,800.00.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT – ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION

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 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act – English Literacy/Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $2,182,366, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 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 and contractual agreements 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-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT

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 Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, in the approximate amount of $3,635,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 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 programs; 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 ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION(USDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TEACHING AMERICANHISTORY PROGRAM,AND TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTSWITH EDVANTIA, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FlU), LEARNERS ONLINE, AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR HISTORY EDUCATION (AIHE)

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for the Teaching American History program in the total amount of $3,043,164 for the grant period of July 15, 2009, through July 14, 2014;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements for the grant budget period of July 15, 2009, through July 14, 2012, with an option to extend these agreements through the end of the grant performance period of July 14, 2014, with:

a. Edvantia, in an amount not to exceed $328,428;

b. Florida International University, in an amount not to exceed $590,921;

c. Learners Online in an amount not to exceed $125,000;

d. American Institute for History Education in an amount not to exceed $479,440;

3. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021, related to Requests for Proposals on the basis that the American Institute for History Education and Learners Online possess specific expertise required for implementation of the program through the grant award;

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

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

6. 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

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

C-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) STATE REVENUE AND THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM FOR WLRN-FM AND WLRN-TV

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 under the:

a. Florida Community Service Radio Program in the amount of $87,287, representing $72,907 from State Revenue and $14,380 from the ARRA, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010; and

b. Florida Community Service Television Program in the amount of $434,837, representing $363,200 from State Revenue and $71,637 from the ARRA, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. extend these programs as authorized through official notifications from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, TITLE X, PART C EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM, TITLE X, PART C EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROJECT AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA)

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

1. accept two grant awards for the total approximate amount $238,391 from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under:

a. the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Title X, Part C, Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, in the approximate amount of $125,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

b. Title X, Part C Education of Homeless Children and Youth Project, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in the approximate amount of $113,391, for the grant period of September 1, 2009, through September 1, 2010.

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

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

4. 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-85 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THE TWO 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21^ST CCLC) PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI

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

1. accept two continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the two 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the approximate total amount of $929,078, for the grant period of August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010:

a. SECME II, in the amount of $560,000; and

b. Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, in the amount of $369,078;

2. enter into a contractual agreement in the total amount of $42,869 with the City of Miami, for the grant period of August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010;

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

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

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; and

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

C-86 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT thirteen (13) GRANT AWARDs FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2007-2010 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM planning, design and IMPLEMENTATION; 2008-2011 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM; and the 2009-2012 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT Program

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

1. accept thirteen (13) grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2007-2010 Public Charter School Grant Program (Planning, Design and Implementation; 2008-2011 Public Charter School Grant Program; and the 2009-2012 Public Charter School Grant Program in the approximate amount of $2,949,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $2,920,314 to Archimedean Upper Conservatory, in the amount of $250,000 for the grant period of June 4, 2009, through December 31, 2010; Mater Academy Middle School of International Studies, in the amount of $297,528, for the grant period of February 6, 2009, through December 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/City of Hialeah Educational Academy, in the amount of $247,976, for the grant period July 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Mavericks High of North Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $250,000, for the grant period July 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Mavericks High of South Miami-Dade County, in the amount of $250,000, for the grant period July 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Richard Allen Leadership Academy, in the amount of $195,646, for the grant period July 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Excelsior Charter Academy, in the amount of $328,008, for the grant period of August 14, 2009, through November 30, 2010; Miami-Dade/River Cities Community Charter School, the amount of $63,622 for the grant period August 14, 2009, through December 31, 2009; Miami-Dade Mater Academy East High School, in the amount of $145,182, for the grant period August 17, 2009, through December 31, 2009; and Miami-Dade/Pinecrest Preparatory Academy High School, in the amount of $298,981, for the grant period of February 6, 2009, through December 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Somerset Academy Country Palms, in the amount of $196,686, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010; Miami-Dade/Somerset Academy Middle Country Palms, in the amount of $196,685, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010; and Miami-Dade/South Florida Autism Charter School, in the amount of $200,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010.

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

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION - GRADES K - 12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2009-2010, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 9, 2009.

C-102 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS (withdrawn)

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- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and to repeal the document, Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2008-2009, and promulgate the new document Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO UPDATE AND SUBMIT THE DISTRICT’S MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION (2009-2014) TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-Service Education (2009-2014) by adding six (6) new components.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Leslie Brown to resolve in its entirety AAA CASE NO. 32 390 00666 08 and AAACASE NO. 32 390 00868 08.

D-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AT THE MIAMI EDISON EDU-PLEX (MEE) (withdrawn)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 17, 2009 – AUGUST 6, 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 1003.

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 agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective September 10, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-55 RESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE (revised)
OSCAR E. ESTRADA – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept, the resignation of Mr. Oscar E. Estrada, effective as of the close of the workday on September 4, 2009.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS AND REQUIRED RESTITUTION
JACK THURMAN, JR. – CUSTODIAN
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Jack Thurman, Jr., Custodian at Merrick Educational Center, for 10 calendar days without pay, and require restitution.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS AND REQUIRED RESTITUTION
SHIRLEY A. JENKINS – HEAD CUSTODIAN
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shirley A. Jenkins, Head Custodian at Merrick Educational Center, for 10 calendar days without pay, and require restitution.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
STACY SANDERS - TEACHER
CARRIE P. MEEK/WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Stacy Sanders, Teacher at Carrie P. Meek/Westview Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR THREE WORKDAYS
FREDDIE L. ROBINSON, JR. - TEACHER
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Freddie L. Robinson, Jr., Teacher at Lawton Chiles Middle School, for three workdays without pay.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
JAMILLAH H. PETERS - TEACHER
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Jamillah H. Peters, Teacher at Morningside Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
HOWARD L. WILSON - TEACHER
ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 9, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Howard L. Wilson, Teacher at Robert Renick Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2008-09 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2008-09; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,302 items with a depreciated cost of $348,268 and Recoveries containing 12 items with a depreciated cost of $100,707 to update the records for April, May and June 2009.

E-14 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2009-10

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the millage resolution for FY2009-10 for a total of 7.995 mills.

E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

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

1. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2009-10 through 2012-14.

2. authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report, in writing to the Board.

E-16 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY2009-10 BUDGET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY2009-10 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 11 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 9, 2009.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 4, FY2008-09 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 4, 2008-09 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $10,360,434; and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2008-09 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, FY 2008-09 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 4, FY 2008‑09 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. Approve Resolution No. 4, FY 2008-09 Capital Outlay Budget Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. Authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program, which result from Resolution No. 4, FY 2008-09 Capital Outlay Budget Final Budget Review.

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2008-09 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, 2008-09 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $14,159,472; and

b. 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-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2008-09 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $(4,282,297).

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2008-09 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $(37,247) as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2008-09 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $83,270 as reflected on the schedule in the agenda item.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE - AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2008-09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $93,393,044; and

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

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2008-09 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2008-09 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and fund balance by $6,151,245 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 3 ON THE USE OF 2008-09 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 3 to provide flexibility for the selected Categorical Programs in the amount of $911,698.

E-27 RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF 2009-10 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected 2009-10 Categorical Programs as shown in the amount of $31,163,967

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-97 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12-16, 2009, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 09-97 proclaiming the week of October 12-16, 2009, as National School Lunch Week.

E-46 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND KPMG LLP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 061-HH10 – OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and KPMG LLP, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 061-HH10 – OVERSIGHT SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION, to provide operational oversight services reviewing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation planning, functional and organizational impact and to monitor the progress and adherence to original and contractual objectives of the ERP project for the District, effective September 1, 2009, through December 31, 2011, as follows:

1. KPMG LLP
TWO SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2800
MIAMI, FL 33131
MICHAEL COSTELLO, MANAGING DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #071-JJ10, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROGRAM

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

1. award its contract for healthcare Administrative Services Only (ASO) contract, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposal (RFP)# 071-JJ10, District Healthcare Benefit Program, to CIGNA for an initial 3-year contract effective January 1, 2010, with ASO fees for each calendar year as follows:

2010 - $23.69 per employee/per month
2011 - $24.12 per employee/per month
2012 - $24.45 per employee/per month

2. authorize a monthly decrement for pharmacy rebates of $6.13 per employee/month to the base ASO fees, for calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012, subject to annual audits for actual pharmacy rebates with additional amounts to be reimbursed to the Board for each of the three years;

3. authorize the purchase of both individual stop loss and aggregate stop loss coverages for calendar year 2010 with the following coverage limits and rates:

Individual Stop Loss ($700,000) $2.78/ee/month
Aggregate Stop Loss (120%) $1.85/ee/month; and

4. authorize an extension of the ASO contract with CIGNA for a fourth and fifth year at increases not to exceed 3.0% for each year, subject to Board approval for this extension.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #070-JJ10, GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

1. award group term life insurance and flexible benefits to the following companies, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposals (RFP) #070-JJ10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, and subsequent clarifications and negotiations, for benefit eligible employees, retirees and their eligible dependents for a three-year term effective January 1, 2010, with the ability to extend for two additional one-year periods subject to successful renewal negotiations and Board action for the following monthly premiums effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012:

a. Core Life Insurance and AD&D; Voluntary Life and AD&D; and Blanket Accident Policy for Police Officers: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), at the following monthly premiums per $1,000 coverage:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b. ARAG Group – Pre-paid legal coverage at monthly premiums of $17.30/employee and eligible dependent(s) and $12.50 Board-paid options;

c. ARAG Group – Senior Advocate Plan at a monthly premium of $7.76/employee and eligible dependents;

d. Cigna HealthCare – Hospital Income Protection (HIP) with monthly premiums as follows:

	$50/day		$100/day		$150/ day
Board Paid	$ 1.25		$ 2.50		N/A
Employee	$ 4.25		$ 8.50		$12.75
Emp & Fam.	$ 5.50		$11.00		$16.50
Part Time
Emp & Fam.	$ 9.75		$20.00		$29.30
Retirees
Retiree Only	$ 4.25		$ 8.50		$12.75
Ret. & Fam.	$ 9.75		$20.00		$29.50

 

 

 

 

 

e. UnitedHealthcare – Vision coverage with monthly premiums of $5.76/employee and $14.40/employee and family;

f. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) – Managed Care Dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

	Standard	High
Employee Only	$ 7.46	$10.56
Employee & Family	$19.02	$26.95

 

 

g. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) – Indemnity dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

	Standard	High
Employee Only	$16.62	$ 34.72
Employee & Family	$50.98	$103.79

 

 

h. ID Watchdog Inc. – Identity Theft Protection with monthly premiums as follows:

Employee Only              $ 7.95
Employee & Family        $14.95

E-86 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

E-87 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2010-002 - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM (FEFP) FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) STUDENTS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General Report No. 2010-002 - Miami-Dade County District School Board Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Students and Student Transportation For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Contract No. 100-HH06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS, is to establish pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform replacement and general repairs of irrigation systems, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the contract, effective January 14, 2009, through January 13, 2010. Maintenance Operations has identified projects anticipated to be initiated prior to the end of the contract period totalling $88,600. The department has indicated they are concentrating on the upkeep of play and athletic fields, and irrigation systems with a focus on safety and cost savings.

Fund Source
0300 – General

1. HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEMS
2801 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRENT S. HOOVER, PRESIDENT

2. RESEARCH IRRIGATION, INC.
11700 N.W. 102 ROAD, #10
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: KENNETH R. BING, PRESIDENT

3. VILA & SON LANDSCAPING CORPORATION
13901 N.W. 118 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS VILA, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $130,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $100,000

(2)

Contract No. 054-HH06 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES – STOCK ITEMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective May 21, 2009, through May 20, 2010. The recent transformation of construction and maintenance programs, will require increased ordering of these doors. Maintenance Operations has identified projects totaling $168,750.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. NEXT DOOR DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
1840 N. COMMERCE PARKWAY, SUITE #1
WESTON, FL 33326
OWNER: JUSTIN SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $25,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $200,000

(3)

Contract No. 076-EE09 – ELECTRICAL SIGNAGE: SUPPLY, INSTALL, AND REPAIR, is to establish a pool of vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, and to install and repair electrical signage and related items, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective February 15, 2009, through February 14, 2010. This supplemental award is requested due to unanticipated increased usage. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure of $16,536, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus additional pending projects.

Fund Source
0100 - General

1. ACOLITE CLAUDE UNITED SIGN COMPANY, INC.
540 WEST 83 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PAUL J. YESBECK, PRESIDENT

2. ALL TROPICAL SIGNS AND SERVICES, INC.
7675 WEST 2 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: ALEC BLOTNICK, PRESIDENT

3. ANIMATED DISPLAY SYSTEMS, INC.
D.B.A. AD SYSTEMS, INC.
10030 AMBERWOOD ROAD, #9
FORT MYERS, FL 33913
OWNER: JAMES C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

4. ART SIGN COMPANY, INC.
835 N.W. 6 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: JOSEPH C. DILLARD, PRESIDENT

5. BENGIS SIGNS, INC.
7447 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOEL SERKES, PRESIDENT

6. ECONOMY SIGNS
7220 N.W. 1 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: ROLDAN ISERN, JR., PRESIDENT

7. GAMMA TECH ENTERPRISES, INC.
20725 N.E. 16 AVENUE, #A-33
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: LAURA HAZEL

8. J.M. STEWART CORPORATION
2201 CANTU COURT, SUITE 218
SARASOTA, FL 34232
OWNER: EBSCO INDUSTRIES
J.T. STEPHENS, PRESIDENT

9. ROBSON CORPORATION
2231 WHITFIELD PARK LOOP
SARASOTA, FL 34243
OWNER: GARY F. DINSDALE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $107,798.18
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $90,633.84

E-142 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-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 107-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY AND FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 107-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY AND FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria supplies, for various District departments, effective September 9, 2009 through September 30, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORY

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

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

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $170,368.

E-144 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 015-JJ08 – ART EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida BALANCE 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 September 9, 2009, through August 4, 2011, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $5,576
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. BRODART CO.
100 NORTH ROAD
P.O. BOX 300
MCELHATTAN, PA 17748 ESTIMATE $17,293.40
OWNER: JOSEPH LARGEN, PRESIDENT

3. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A BENNETT POTTERY SUPPLY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 ESTIMATE $75,700
OWNER: AL CHARAK, RESIDENT AGENT

4. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
P. O. BOX 1579
APPLETON, WI 54912 ESTIMATE $205,238.75
OWNER: DAVID VANDERZANDEN, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $303,808.15.

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 086-JJ01 – CIRCULATION DESKS AND COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 086-JJ01 – CIRCULATION DESKS AND COMPONENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of library carrels, circulation desks, tables, and components, for the Department of Library Media Services and Furniture, Fixture and Equipment, during the term of the bid, effective September 9, 2009, through September 8, 2010, as follows:

1. INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.
1011 N.W. 6 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 ESTIMATE $364,067
OWNER: JOSEPH A. GUGGINO, PRESIDENT

2. MOULTRIE POST FORM, INC.
P.O. BOX 459
MOULTRIE, GA 31776 ESTIMATE $6,975
OWNER: ROBERT D. WYNN, PRESIDENT

3. DEMARIA HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. MARK PRODUCTS, INC.
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186 ESTIMATE $73,440
OWNER: ROBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $444,482.

E-146 AWARD BID NO. 098-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 098-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial-cleaning supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 9, 2009, through September 8, 2010, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $81,836.64
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER, INC.
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $25,517.60
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES, PRESIDENT

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701 ESTIMATE $49,401.44
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

4. DADE PAPER & BAG COMPANY
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $255.60
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT

5. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE & JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 16
MEDLEY, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $1,080
OWNER: PERNELL J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

6. GENESIS II, INC.
1051 ALBRIGHT ROAD
ROCK HILL, SC 29730 ESTIMATE $33,378.72
OWNER: WILLIAM COX, VICE PRESIDENT

7. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $ 105,448.25
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

8. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $10,538.70
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

9. PENINSULAR PAPER COMPANY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.
4500 METRIC DRIVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792 ESTIMATE $6,835.20
OWNER: R.S. CLARKE, SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.

10. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $8,773
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, C.E.O.

11. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $7,895
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

12. REJECT Item 13 – Handle, floor drain brush.

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $330,960.15.

E-147 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 054-JJ03 – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 054-JJ03 – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, to purchase and deliver, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kitchen equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other District departments, during the term of the bid, effective September 9, 2009, through March 26, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ABC RESTAURANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
1345 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33136
OWNER: ROBERT SOROTA, PRESIDENT

2. FESCO FOOD EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
18966 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

3. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172-2184
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, C.E.O.

5. KAMRAN AND COMPANY, INC.
411 E. MONTECITO STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
OWNER: FAYE AMIRI, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

6. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172-2184
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

7. FESCO FOOD EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY
N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT

8. GREAT LAKES HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY
1961 GRAND RIVER AVENUE
DETROIT, MI 48226
OWNER: MARC ISRAEL, PRESIDENT

9. EDWARD DON & COMPANY
58-51 MASPETH AVENUE
MASPETH, NY 11378
OWNER: MARC TELL, PRESIDENT

10. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, C.E.O.

11. ABC RESTAURANT SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, INC.
1345 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33136
OWNER: ROBERT SOROTA, PRESIDENT

12. KAMRAN AND COMPANY, INC.
411 E. MONTECITO STREET
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
OWNER: FAYE AMIRI, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,981,541.72.

E-200 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD RULE: FINAL READING, 6Gx13- 3C-1.131, VENDOR PREFERENCE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.131, Vendor Preference for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran, to be effective September 9, 2009.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY 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 G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3601 SW 147 AVENUE

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 G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.

F-10 MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT – STATUS REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Status Report for capital work at Miami Senior High School.

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 $53,259,323 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER LINES AT DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 11250 NW 86 STREET, DORAL, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00252700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for water and wastewater lines at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, located at 11250 NW 86 Street, Doral, and to convey the subject utility lines (project no. 00252700) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR A WATER LINE AT ALONZO AND TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH BISCAYNE BAY, LOCATED AT 2601 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI, PROJECT NO. 00254800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement in favor of the City of North Miami for a water line servicing Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay, at 2601 NE 151 Street, North Miami, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00254800) in favor of and to the City of North Miami, as described in the agenda item.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE OPTION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC., AS THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING SYSTEM CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to exercise the option for a one-year extension to the four-year Agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc., as the Job Order Contracting System Consultant, as follows:

1) the consulting fee shall remain at 1.50% of the actual construction costs for projects undertaken via the JOC program, up to and including $20 million, and the fee shall be reduced to 1.00% thereafter, on an annualized basis;

2) change the named principal of the firm in the Agreement from Robert D. Coffey to David L. Mahler; and

3) all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain the same as previously approved by the Board.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH LIVS ASSOCIATES, INC., THE RC GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, PROCON ENGINEERING, INC., AND TWR ENGINEERS, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with LIVS Associates, Inc., The RC Group Consulting Engineers, PROCON Engineering, Inc., and TWR Engineers, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant to provide Mechanical Engineering Design Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1) with a re-negotiated 10% reduction of professional services fees for basic services, principal rates, site visits, and project meetings; and

2) all other terms and conditions remain the same as in the original agreements.

F-25 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0110601
RE-USE OF K-8 PROTOTYPE (S/S “TT-1”)
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER - SITE DEVELOPMENT
955 SE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0110601, Re-use of K-8 Prototype (S/S “TT-1”), Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center - Site Development for a credit of $157,333.

F-27 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01112
NEW K-8 CENTER
SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
18200 ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, SUNNY ISLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01112, New K-8 Center, Sunny Isles Beach Community School for a credit of $617,408.

F-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0742
PROTOTYPE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
11700 NW HIALEAH GARDENS BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0742, Prototype Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School for an additional cost of $656,232.

F-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00178300
MODULAR ADDITION
PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8851 SW 168 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178300, Modular Addition, Perrine Elementary School for a credit of $507,925.

F-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00178302
SITEWORK PACKAGE
PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8851 SW 168 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178302, Sitework Package, Perrine Elementary School for a credit of $60,535.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 003-JJ11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 003-JJ11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire alarm components, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management, during the term of the bid effective September 10, 2009, through September 9, 2010, as follows:

GROUP I AND II

PRIMARY

1. DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: LINDA HALL, PRESIDENT

2. REJECT Items 4 through 32, 47, 49, 51 and 52.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $55,061.80.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 061-JJ10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-JJ10 – MOVING AND INSTALLATION OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, for the moving and installation ofrelocatable buildings, for Maintenance Operations, during thetermofthe bid, effective September 20, 2009, through September19,2010, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $950,000.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised)

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 10 of the agenda item.

F-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3F.1.023, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment Procedures, to be effective September 9, 2009.

F-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 7D-1.05, PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction, to be effective September 9, 2009.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KENNETH MILLS - DOAH CASE NO. 08-5491

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Kenneth Mills, DOAH Case No. 08-5491, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MONIQUE WOODS - DOAH CASE NO. 08-1579 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Monique Woods, DOAH Case No. 08-1579, incorporating the terms of the Settlement Agreement.

G-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PATRICIA BRICENO - DOAH CASE NO. 09-2584

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. Patricia Briceno, DOAH Case No. 09-2584 reinstating Respondent as more specifically outlined in the Settlement Agreement.

G-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8A-1.05, COUNSEL FOR THE BOARD

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- 8A-1.05, Counsel for the Board.

G-5 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 proposed settlement according to the terms set forth in the agenda item and authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Settlement Agreement with Pino-Fonticiella Construction, Corp.. and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (associated with School Board Project A-0712 (Rebid), wherein the School Board shall be paid the sum of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000.00), plus be entitled to additional recovery not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), as set forth in the Settlement Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 NOON)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. (CAP, INC.)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the College Assistance Program, Inc. (CAP, Inc.) for their support to the students of Miami-Dade County.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-100 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-100 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.

H-5 ENDORSEMENT OF MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE INFUSION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, identify a representative to serve on the African American History Advisory Committee endorsing the Florida Statute 1003.42 by supporting the infusion of African American History across the curriculum throughout the school year.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN CLASS FOR ACHIEVING A SUPERIOR AWARD FOR THEIR SAFETY PROGRAM S.P.E.E.D. – SAVING PEDESTRIANS EVERYWHERE EVERY DAY AT THE 2009 PROJECT CITIZEN NATIONAL SHOWCASE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Lakes Middle School Project Citizen Class for achieving a Superior Award for their safety program S.P.E.E.D. – Saving Pedestrians Everywhere Every Day at the 2009 Project Citizen National Showcase.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LAUREN’S KIDS, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND HEALING SURVIVORS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lauren’s Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and healing survivors.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE OFFICERS BRIAN H. LEVY AND MONTOYA JACKSON AS RECIPIENTS OF THE CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Schools Police Officers Brian H. Levy and Montoya Jackson as recipients of the Citizens’ Crime Watch Award.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER TERESA A. VALCARCEL FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE 2008 REGION V JUVENILE JUSTICE TEACHER OF THE YEAR (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-106 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher Teresa A. Valcarcel for being selected as the 2008 Region V Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. OFELIA TABARES-FERNANDEZ FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ofelia Tabares-Fernandez for her outstanding contributions to our community.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING 18 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM MEDAL RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-105 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing 18 Miami-Dade County Public Schools as Healthy Schools Program medal recipients.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING GREEN SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting green schools.

H-14 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE MODEL AND RECOMMEND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES THERETO

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney conduct a review of the Personnel Investigative Model and recommend any necessary changes thereto.

H-15 THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING HISPANIC CONTRIBUTIONS WITHIN THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to encourage all schools and teachers to plan academically enriching instructional activities on the contributions of Hispanics to the United States throughout the school year, including during Hispanic Heritage Month.

H-16 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-110 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESTORE FUNDING TO THE CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-110 requesting that the Board of County Commissioners restore funding to the cultural arts programs of Miami-Dade County.

H-17 UPDATES ON MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to report on the renovations/construction at Miami Senior High School, as an individual Board Agenda Item commencing with the October 2009 Board Meeting.

H-18 ELECTRONIC VOTING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the use of electronic voting and report to the Board by the next School Board meeting.

H-19 ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SUMMER READING LIST AND ASSIGNMENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. use education research to develop guidelines for the selection of books for the summer reading list; create a list of recommended books; provide suggested activities/assignments based on the readings; develop recommendations on strategies for schools to use when students are unable to afford the summer reading materials; identify mechanisms by which teachers within a school can coordinate summer reading assignments; and

2. ensure access/distribution to all stakeholders of the summer reading list and the Superintendent's recommendation one month prior to the end of the school year, which would include an on online component

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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