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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

September 9, 2009

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of July 23 and 28, August 18 and 25, 2009.

112,933***APPROVED* Minutes of the August 5, 2009 School Board meeting.

*As amended to change the votes on Agenda Item H-1 from 9-0, to 8-1, showing Dr. Marta Perez’s opposition to the extension of the Superintendent’s contract.

112,934 C-11 AUTHORIZED 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, LLC; Non-Public 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.

112,935 C-12 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,936 C-70 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 various agencies, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,937 C-71 RECEIVED 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 approved the implementation of the program at a cost not to exceed $2,800.00.

112,938 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

112, 939 C-81 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

112,940 C-82 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; the entering into separate contractual agreements with various agencies; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,941 C-83 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of four grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 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 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.

112,942 C-84 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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), as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,943 C-85 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of two continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the two 21st 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, to SECME II, in the amount of $560,000; and Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, in the amount of $369,078, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,944 C-86 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,945 C-100 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

112, 946 C-101 ADOPTED The 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, to be filed with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 9, 2009.

******** C-102 WITHDREW The initiation of 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 to 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.

112,947 D-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,948 D-10 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW 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)

112,949 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1003.

112,950 D-21 APPROVED 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.

112,951 D-55 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. Oscar E. Estrada, Security Monitor at Miami Lakes Middle School, effective at the close of the workday on September 4, 2009.

112,952 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay of Mr. Jack Thurman, Jr., Custodian at Merrick Educational Center, for 10 calendar days,effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009, and required restitution.

112,953 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay of Ms. Shirley A. Jenkins, Head Custodian at Merrick Educational Center, for 10 calendar days, effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009, and required restitution.

112,954 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Stacy Sanders, Teacher at Carrie P. Meek/Westview Elementary School, effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

112,955 D-59 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay of Mr. Freddie L. Robinson, Jr., Teacher at Lawton Chiles Middle School, for three workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009.

112,956 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay of Ms. Jamillah H. Peters, Teacher at Morningside Elementary School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

112,957 D-62 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay of Mr. Howard L. Wilson, Teacher at Robert Renick Educational Center, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 9, 2009.

112,958 E-1 APPROVED The Annual Financial Report for 2008-09 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2008-09; and authorized the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

112,959 E-2 APPROVED 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.

112,960 E-14 ADOPTED The millage resolution for FY2009-10 for a total of 7.995 mills.

112,961 E-15 ADOPTED The Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2009-10 through 2012-14; and authorized the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

112,962 E-16 ADOPTED The Fiscal Year 2009-10 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.

112,963 E-17 ADOPTED Resolution No. 4, 2008-09 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $10,360,434; and the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

112,964 E-18 APPROVED 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.

112,965 E-19 APPROVED Resolution No. 4, Fiscal Year 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; and authorized changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program, which result from Resolution No. 4, FY 2008-09 Capital Outlay Budget Final Budget Review.

112,966 E-20 ADOPTED Resolution No. 3, 2008-09 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $14,159,472; and 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).

112,967 E-21 APPROVED Resolution No. 2, 2008-09 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appro-priations and ending fund balance by $(4,282,297).

112,968 E-22 ADOPTED 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.

112,969 E-23 ADOPTED 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.

112,970 E-24 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1, 2008-09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $93,393,044; and 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).

112,971 E-25 ADOPTED 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.

112,972 E-26 ADOPTED Resolution No. 3 to provide flexibility for the selected Categorical Programs in the amount of $911,698.

112,973 E-27 ADOPTED Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected 2009-10 Categorical Programs as shown in the amount of $31,163,967.

112,974 E-36 ADOPTED Resolution No. 09-97, proclaiming the week of October 12-16, 2009, as National School Lunch Week.

112,975 E-46 AUTHORIZED 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 delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,976 E-66 AUTHORIZED The awarding of the Board’s 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 delineated in the Official Agenda; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,977 E-68 AWARDED* Request For Proposals (RFP) #070-JJ10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

*As amended, to add “U.S. Legal” to the legal insurance benefits package.

112,978 E-86 RECEIVED The Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

112,979 E-87 RECEIVED 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.

112,980 E-141 APPROVED The supplemental award on the term contracts, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

112,981 E-142 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

112,982 E-143 AWARDED Partial Bid No. 107-JJ03 – Hospitality and Food-Service Supplies, to as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 9, 2009 through September 30, 2010.

112,983 E-144 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 015-JJ08 - Art Equipment, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 9, 2009 through August 4, 2011.

112,984 E-145 AWARDED Bid No. 086-JJ01 – Circulation Desks and Components, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 9, 2009 through September 8, 2010.

112,985 E-146 AWARDED Bid No. 098-JJ02 – Custodial Supplies, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 9, 2009 through September 8, 2010.

112,986 E-147 AWARDED Balance of Bid No. 054-JJ03 – Kitchen Equipment, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective September 9, 2009 through March 26, 2010.

112,987 E-200 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.131, Vendor Preference for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran, to be effective September 9, 2009.

112,988 F-1 AUTHORIZED The Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with the construction of a classroom addition at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, as described in the agenda item.

112,989 F-10 RECEIVED The Status Report for capital work at Miami Senior High School.

112,990 F-20 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to 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 to make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

112,991 F-21 AUTHORIZED The Chair 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.

112,992 F-22 AUTHORIZED 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.

112,993 F-23 AUTHORIZED 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 delineated in the agenda item.

112,994 F-24 AUTHORIZED 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 delineated in the agenda item.

112,995 F-25 CONFIRMED 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.

112,996 F-27 CONFIRMED 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.

112,997 F-28 APPROVED Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0742, Prototype Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, for an additional cost of $656,232.

112,998 F-29 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178300, Modular Addition, Perrine Elementary School, for a credit of $507,925.

112,999 F-30 CONFIRMED Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00178302, Sitework Package, Perrine Elementary School, for a credit of $60,535.

113,000 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 003-JJ11 – Fire Alarm Components, to purchase, as delineated in the agenda item, effective September 10, 2009 through September 9, 2010.

113,001 F-61 AWARDED Bid No. 061-JJ10 – Moving and Installation of Relocatable Buildings, to Russell Building Movers Inc., effective September 20, 2009 through September19,2010.

113,002 F-80 APPROVED The prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 10 of the agenda item.

113,003 F-100 ADOPTED The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.023, Contractor Debarment Procedures, to be effective September 9, 2009.

113,004 F-101 ADOPTED The amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7D-1.05, Prequalification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction, to be effective September 9, 2009.

113,005 G-1 ENTERED 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 WITHDREW Request for approval of the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Monique Woods, DOAH Case No. 08-1579.

113,006 G-3 APPROVED 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.

113,007 G-4 AUTHORIZED* The initiation of rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8A-1.05, Counsel for the Board.

*As amended, to include the Superintendent of Schools, the Chief Auditor, and the Inspector General.

113,008 G-5 APPROVED The proposed settlement according to the terms set forth in the agenda item, and authorized 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 Dollars ($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.

113,009 H-3 APPROVED 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.

113,010 H-4 APPROVED 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.

113,011 H-5 AUTHORIZED The identification of 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.

113,012 H-6 APPROVED 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.

113,013 H-7 APPROVED 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.

113,014 H-8 APPROVED 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.

113,015 H-9 APPROVED 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.

113,016 H-10 APPROVED 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.

113,017 H-11 APPROVAL 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.

113,018 H-12 APPROVED 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.

113,019 H-13 APPROVED Resolution No. 09-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting green schools.

113,020 H-14 REQUESTED The Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to conduct a review of the Personnel Investigative Model and recommend any necessary changes thereto.

113,021 H-15 DIRECTED 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.

113,022 H-16 DENIED Request for approval of Resolution No. 09-110, requesting that the Board of County Commissioners restore funding to the cultural arts programs of Miami-Dade County.

******** H-17 WITHDREW Directions for 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.

113,023 H-18 DIRECTED The Superintendent to explore the use of electronic voting and report to the Board by the next School Board meeting.

113,024 H-19 DIRECTED The Superintendent to 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/as-signments 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 ensure access/distribu-tion 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 online component.

Adjourned

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