12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

At its regular public meeting on June 17, 2009, the School Board voted to approve a two-month pilot project to allow the Board to present its resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations at a specified time before its regular public meeting. 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-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-113 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. BETTY AMOS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT’S AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-113 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Betty Amos for her years of service as a member of the District’s Audit Committee.

H-6 Request FOR approval of resolution no. 09-111 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing OCTOBER 1 – 15, 2009 AS disability history and awareness weeks

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 1-15, 2009 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–112 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ADEWALE ALONGE OF HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHING AMBASSADOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-112 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Adewale Alonge of Homestead Middle School for his participation in the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-114 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. GREGORY ZAWYER, MR. RAY AZCUY, AND MS. TATIANA SAINZ-CONKLIN WHO HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS BY THE FLORIDA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-114 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Gregory Zawyer, Mr. Ray Azcuy, and Ms. Tatiana Sainz-Conklin who have been acknowledged for their great achievements by the Florida Art Education Association.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-116 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT VICTORIA KONTZAMANYS FOR HER GENEROUS WORK ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-116 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Herbert A. Ammons Middle School student Victoria Kontzamanys for her generous work on behalf of our community.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-115 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-115 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-19 request that the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, App rove resolution no. 09-117 endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “stop hunger, inc.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-117 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-119 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-119 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing the Day in the Life of a Nurse Program.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-118 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER AND HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL AS 2009 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-118 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Calusa Elementary School, Leewood K-8 Center and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School as 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-120 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIEL FERGUSON FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-120 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Daniel Ferguson for his accomplishments.

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- John A. Ferguson Senior High School Student Vocal Performance

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Lincoln Bicentennial Art & Essay Contest Winners (revised)
- Air Force Reservists from Homestead Air Reserve Base

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: September 3, 10, 22, and 24, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 9, 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

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-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College (MDC).

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) OFF - CAMPUS DUAL ENROLLMENT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Florida International University Off-Campus Dual Enrollment Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Florida International University (FIU).

C-11 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-11 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PRIVATE SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF CHARTER ON THE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination of the charter school contractual agreement with Charter on the Beach Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Charter on the Beach Middle School, for failure to meet the requirements of student performance stated in the charter, failure to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management, violation of law, and other good cause shown.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE SKILLS CENTER DADE-COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the contract with Life Skills Center Dade-County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County to add a permanent facility located at 7900 N.W. 27 Avenue, Suite #F-20, Miami, Florida 33147, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2010.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
CASE NO: SM-1 (2009-2010) DOB: 04/18/91 GRADE: 11

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-1 (2009-2010), furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2008-2009 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2009-2010 GRADUATION REHEARSALS AND EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION (revised)

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 7, 2010, through June 11, 2010:

• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
• Barry University Broad Auditorium
• Florida International University Graham Center
• Florida International University U.S. Century Bank Arena
• Florida International University Wertheim Center
• Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
• Hyatt Regency Miami
• Joseph Caleb Community Center
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• Signature Gardens
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
• University of Miami BankUnited Center
• University of Miami James L. Knight Center-Ashe Auditorium

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $300,050.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Adopted Budget.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to tour Ivy League universities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts for the students at the School for Advanced Studies, November 16-20, 2009.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DORAL GOLF RESORT & SPA TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE 2011 FRANCISCO R. WALKER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Doral Golf Resort & Spa to provide services related to the 2011 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County District Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony on February 3, 2010, in an amount not to exceed $33,000.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING THREE 21^ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21^ST CCLC) PROGRAMS, AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA)

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

1. accept three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding three 21^st Century Community Learning Center Programs in the approximate total amount of $930,308, for the grant period of August 1, 2009, through July 31, 2010:

a. Holmes Elementary School, in the amount of $271,869;

b. Avocado Elementary School, in the amount of $252,000; and

c. Touissant L’ouverture Elementary School in the amount of $406,439;

2. enter into a contractual agreement in the approximate total amount of $46,311 with the City of Miami, and with the Young Men’s Christian Association in the approximate total amount of $93,508 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 allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

4. extend these programs and contractual agreements 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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WILLIAM F. GOODLING EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM FOR PROJECT PACE AT ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM AND ZORA NEALE HURSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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 William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program Project PACE at Ethel Koger Beckham and Zora Neale Hurston Elementary Schools, in the amount of $300,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 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 each grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

4. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2009-2010 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THROUGH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (NCLB); AND THE 2009-2010 TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE THROUGH THE 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 from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) in the approximate total amount of $4,062,187, representing a continuing award of $2,441,748 under Title I School Improvement Initiative for the grant period of September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, and a new award of $1,620,439 under Title I School Improvement Initiative American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the grant period of September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011;

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

3. 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

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-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION (CCE) TO FUND THE SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement and to accept a grant award from the Center for Civic Education (CCE) in the approximate amount of $71,650 to fund the School Violence Prevention Demonstration Program for the grant period of May 1, 2009, through April 30, 2010;

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils, to be effective, October 14, 2009.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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, RECEIVE THE 2008-2009 ANNUAL FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT (FEEA) UPDATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2008-2009 Annual Florida Educational Equity Act Update, as required by law.

D-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) MODIFYING PROVISIONS OF THE LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) RELATING TO A CHANGE IN WORK YEAR FOR 12-MONTH PARAPROFESSIONALS/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing a 250-day work year, including holidays, for 12-month Paraprofessionals/School Support Personnel and Office Employees.

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)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Miami Edison Edu-Plex (MEE) plan for the 2009-2010 school year.

D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT (SUCCESSOR CONTRACT) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2009-2012 Tentative Agreement (Successor Contract) with the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 7, 2009 – SEPTEMBER 10, 200

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 1004.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 15, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 27, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 27, 2009 through September 28, 2009.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS
KEITH GOA – SECURITY MONITOR
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Keith Goa, Security Monitor at Broadmoor Elementary School, for 10 workdays without pay.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
MARK J. KRUMICH - TEACHER
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Mark J. Krumich, Teacher at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
HENRY D. STEPHENS – CUSTODIAN
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Henry D. Stephens, Custodian at Coral Reef Senior High School, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
RUBY J. BRIDGES - BUS AIDE
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Ruby J. Bridges, Bus Aide at Jack Schee Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
SHAWANDA T. BROWN - BUS AIDE
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Shawanda T. Brown, Bus Aide at Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
YEKEITHIA R. GREEN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Yekeithia R. Green, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CHARLENE L. BENBOW – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Charlene L. Benbow, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TABITHA W. JOHNSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tabitha W. Johnson, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ECLEMUS WRIGHT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Eclemus Wright, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
YOULANDA L. MCCRAY – BUS AIDE
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Youlanda L. McCray, Bus Aide at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
VERMAL WAITERS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Vermal Waiters, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-66 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
GENORIA D. ROSE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Genoria D. Rose, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ERIC N. JOINER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eric N. Joiner, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-68 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
JAMES C. CROWDER, JR. – CUSTODIAN
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. James C. Crowder, Jr., Custodian at Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-69 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ANDREA K. HOUSTON – SECURITY MONITOR
SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Andrea K. Houston, Security Monitor at Sunset Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-70 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
ANTOINETTE L. BRAZZLE - PARAPROFESSIONAL
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Antoinette L. Brazzle, Paraprofessional at Natural Bridge Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-71 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
DANIEL S. TYSON – JROTC INSTRUCTOR
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Daniel S. Tyson, JROTC Instructor at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-72 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
KIA Y. ALLEN - TEACHER
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 14, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Kia Y. Allen, Teacher at Miami Lakes Middle School, for 20 workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for the periods ending July and August 2009.

E-25 REVISION TO THE COP SERIES 2009B, QUALIFIED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BOND PROJECTS AND UPDATE ON MIAMI SENIOR HIGH ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the revision to the COP Series 2009B Qualified School Construction Bond Projects.

E-26 NEW BANK ACCOUNT FOR SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the designation of Citibank, N.A. as the provider of banking services under the healthcare Administrative Services Only contract with CIGNA effective January 1, 2010.

E-66 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional named insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums for such coverage, including all premiums and state required fees of $54,477.78, with additional students added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2009 to October 17, 2010.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #007- KK10, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (withdrawn)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #007- KK10, Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims Administration Services; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-76 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2010 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. adopt the proposed 2010 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008 FOR THE CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC. AND AFFILIATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2008 For The Cuban American National Council, Inc. and Affiliates

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- FTE Funding Provided To Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy Charter School for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - FTE Funding Provided To Tree of Knowledge Learning Academy Charter School for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year.

E-88 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the 2009 Annual Report.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-141 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 013-JJ05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD BidNo. 013-JJ05 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of science equipment and supplies, for use in classrooms and various locations of Miami-Dade County Public Schools duringthe term of the bid, effective October 14, 2009, through October 13, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SARGENT-WELCH
3850 NORTH WILKE ROAD, SUITE 300
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 ESTIMATE $53,571.20
OWNER: RAY KUFELDT, OPERATIONS MANAGER

2. FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION
4500 TURNBERRY DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 ESTIMATE $2,907.41
OWNER: KENNETH J. APICERNO, VICE PRESIDENT

3. FREY SCIENTIFIC
P.O. BOX 3000
80 N.W. BOULEVARD
NASHUA, NH 03061 ESTIMATE $23,318.94
OWNER: JOSEPH E. ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT

4. PASCO SCIENTIFIC
10101 FOOTHILLS BLVD.
ROSEVILLE, CA 95747-7100 ESTIMATE $3,937.75
OWNER: PAUL STOKSTAD

ALTERNATE

5. FREY SCIENTIFIC
P.O. BOX 3000
80 N.W. BOULEVARD
NASHUA, NH 03061 ESTIMATE $4,796.82
OWNER: JOSEPH E. ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT

6. FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION
4500 TURNBERRY DRIVE
HANNOVER PARK, IL 60133 ESTIMATE: $2,907.41
OWNER: KENNETH J. APICERNO, VICE PRESIDENT

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $186,224.22.

E-142 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS TO VENDING SERVICE SPECIALISTS, INC. ON CONTRACT NO. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING

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

1. TERMINATE award of Items to Vending Service Specialists, Inc. on Contract No. 073-JJ03 – SCHOOL BEVERAGE VENDING, effective October14,2009, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

ALTERNATE

2. Require that Vending Service Specialists, Inc. lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C‑1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 14, 2009.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 085-JJ05 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BidNo. 085-JJ05 – DELIVERY OF TESTING MATERIALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, services, as may be required, for the pickup and delivery of testing materials, for all school locations, for the Testing Distribution Center (TDC), during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2009, through November 30, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ZAP COURIER & MESSENGER SERVICES, INC.
4253 S.W. 71 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $126,200
OWNER: DEONARINE DAVE ARJOON, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. FALCON SHIPPING
5545 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $137,800
OWNER: ABDIEL FALCON

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. COMET COURIER CORP.
8600 N.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $152,100
OWNER: STEVEN A. SELTZER, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $167,310.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 108-JJ07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 108-JJ07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S (OEM) REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE, to purchase, at firm unit prices and discounts, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) replacement parts and service, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective October 14, 2009, through September 30, 2011, as follows:

1. ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
2570 OLD OKEECHOBEE ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: LEE J. STYSLINGER III, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANTAGE GOLF CARS, INC.
13161 N.W. 43 AVENUE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: WILLIAM H. MERCIER, PRESIDENT

3. ARLE COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS CORP.
10650 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: AGUSTIN F. ARRIETA, PRESIDENT

4. FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL-ALLISION
2277 N.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: OSVALDO MARCHANTE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. GLADE & GROVE SUPPLY CO., INC.
1006 S. MAIN STREET
BELLE GLADE, FL 33430
OWNER: GEORGE COOPER, C.E.O.

6. GRAND PRIZE CHEVROLET
11701 S.W. 152 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: RALPH W. SIFFORD, PRESIDENT

7. GROWERS EQUIPMENT CO.
2695 DAVIE ROAD
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: NORBERTO H. LOPEZ, C.E.O

8. HOMESTEAD CHEVROLET & CADILLAC
30401 S. FEDERAL HWY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROD RIFIA, PRESIDENT

9. KILPATRICK EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7700 HIGH RIDGE ROAD
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: TIM KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT

10. KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT SOUTHEAST
2900 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: LLOYD H. GLICK

11. NASREP, INC.
D.B.A. BROWARD ELECTRIC CAR & EQUIPMENT
2359 S.W. 34 STREET
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: DARIN PERSAN, PRESIDENT

12. PALM TRUCK CENTERS, INC.
2441 S. STATE ROAD #7
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33317
OWNER: DAVID WIGER, C.E.O.

13. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
D.B.A. PALMETTO TRUCK CENTER
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, PRESIDENT

14. PANTROPIC POWER, INC.
8205 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LUIS BOTAS, PRESIDENT

15. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

16. RICHARDS TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS, INC.
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

17. SOLUTION SPECIALTIES, INC.
3400 N.W. 151 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: LUCRECIA AGUIRRE, PRESIDENT

18. SOUTH FLORIDA NEW HOLLAND EQUIPMENT CORP.
1995 N.E. 8 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033
OWNER: JOSE CARDENAL, PRESIDENT

19. TP INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
D.B.A. KENWORTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA
2909 S. ANDREWS AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: ROBERT T. HAYS, PRESIDENT

20. TRUCKMAX, INC.
6000 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT J. DOLLAR, PRESIDENT

21. Reject Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 33, 35 and 38.

22. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the estimated dollar amount of $400,000.

E-145 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 107-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY AND FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 107-JJ03 – HOSPITALITY AND FOOD-SERVICE SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria supplies, for various District departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 14, 2009, through September 30, 2010, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

2. ALL AMERICAN POLY
40 TURNER PLACE
PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
OWNER: JACK KLEIN, PRESIDENT

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

4. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

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

6. LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

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

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

9. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

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

11. LACE FOODSERVICE
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

12. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: ALLAN R. DRAGONE, JR., C.E.O.

13. Reject Items 19 through 22.

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,208,813.54.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, LLC, FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Florida East Coast Railway, LLC, at an annual rental rate of $12,835, for 25 faculty parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2009 and end December 17, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI FOR THE USE OF PALMER PARK, LOCATED AT SW 67 AVENUE AND SW 60 STREET, SOUTH MIAMI, BY SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board and the City of South Miami for the use of Palmer Park by South Miami Middle School, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item, and extend the term from December 12, 2009 to December 11, 2039. The rental amount to be paid by the District for the 2009-2010 school year will not exceed $20,439.17. Each year thereafter, the rental rate will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index, not to exceed 5%.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS PROFFERED BY 46 ACRES, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SET-ASIDE OF APPROXIMATELY SIX ACRES OF VACANT LAND, AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by 46 Acres, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set-aside of approximately six acres of vacant land, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-10 Formerly F-31 AWARD TO MCM CORP.
PROJECT NO. 00176800
NEW ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND HISTORICAL RESTORATION AT
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2450 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
                     AND
PROJECT STATUS REPORT (revised)

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to award Project No. 00176800, New Additions, Renovations and Historical Restoration at Miami Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $49,800,000 to the low bidder;

MCM Corp.
6201 SW 70^th Street Second Floor
Miami, Florida 33143; and

2) receive the Status Report for capital work at Miami Senior High School project.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,384,920 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-25 1) COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITEKNICS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR WINDOW REPLACEMENT AT MIAMI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00643100; AND

2) AUTHORIZE ARCHITEKNICS, INC. TO ADD CAP ENGINEERING, INC. AS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGNATED SPECIALIST

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

1. commission Architeknics, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Window Replacement at Miami Shores Elementary School, Project No. 00643100, as follows:

A) a lump sum fee of $126,995 for A/E basic services;

B) the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item; and

2. authorize Architeknics, Inc. to add CAP Engineering, Inc. as Structural Engineering Designated Specialist.

F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01153
MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 E 5 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01153, Modular Classroom Buildings, South Hialeah Elementary School for a credit of $1,349,784.

F-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01002
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1025 WEST 56 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01002, Remodeling and Renovations, Palm Springs Middle School for a credit of $273,657 and approve a time extension of 459 days.

F-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00138600
CLASSROOM MODULAR CONSTRUCTION (12 PK)
WILLIAM LEHMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10990 SW 113 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00138600, Classroom Modular Construction (12 PK), William Lehman Elementary School for a credit of $150,848.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A01003
HISTORIC RESTORATION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01003, Historic Restoration and Structural Repairs, Ponce De Leon Middle School for a credit of $33,378.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A0823
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROTOTYPE
WEST HIALEAH GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11990 NW 92 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A0823, New Elementary School Prototype, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School for a credit of $7,353.

F-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01098
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19340 NW 8 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01098, Remodeling and Renovations, Norland Elementary School for a time extension of 107 days.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A0804
DESIGN BUILD - NEW FACILITY
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER
13775 NW 6TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0804, Design Build - New Facility, Central West Transportation Center for an additional cost of $16,132 a time extension of 202 days.

F-40 AWARD TO DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC.
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/1&2
TERM CONTRACT 2009
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
NORTH AREA- VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/1&2, Term Contract 2009, General Environmental Remediations, North Area – Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier (1.134) to the prime bidder:

Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc.
2652 NW 31 Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311

F-41 AWARD TO MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/3&4
TERM CONTRACT 2009
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
CENTRAL AREA - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/3&4, Term Contract 2009, General Environmental Remediations, Central Area - Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier (1.091) to the prime bidder:

MCO Environmental, Inc.
7275 NW 64 Street
Miami, Florida 33166

F-42 AWARD TO SAL’S ABATEMENT CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/5&6
TERM CONTRACT 2009
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
SOUTH AREA - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/5&6, Term Contract 2009, General Environmental Remediations, South Area – Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier (1.147) to the prime bidder:

Sal’s Abatement Corporation
301 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 044-JJ02 – EMERGENCY CLEANUP AND RESTORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 044-JJ02 – EMERGENCY CLEANUP AND RESTORATION, to establish pre-approved vendors, to provide emergency cleanup and restoration services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 14, 2009, through October 13, 2011, as follows:

1. A AFFORDABLE CARPET AND MAINTENANCE, INC.
297 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: IVETTE NARANJO, PRESIDENT

2. BERGERON LAND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
19612 S.W. 69 PLACE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33332
OWNER: RONALD M. BERGERON, SR., PRESIDENT

3. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER BENSCH, PRESIDENT

4. DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC.
2652 N.W. 31 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: SARA LEVIN, PRESIDENT & SOLE DIRECTOR

5. ELITE RESTORATIONS, INC.
1213 S. 30 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: CHARLES W. KELLER, PRESIDEN

6. PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
2699 W. 79 STREET, BAY #1
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: VANESSA VELOCCI, PRESIDENT

7. RESTORATION MANAGEMENT, INC.
12441 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: PATRICIA A. KERLEY, PRESIDENT

8. SOUTH DADE RESTORATION CORPORATION
12130 S.W. 114 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: RONALD WEINGARDEN, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 109-JJ06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, BARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 109-JJ06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, BARD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of Bard air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, duringthe term of the bid, effective October 14, 2009, through October 13, 2010, as follows:

1. TROPIC SUPPLY, INC.
151 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: CHARLES F. DEL VECCHIO, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $341,507.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 097-JJ02 – ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-BASED CLEANER/DEGREASER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 097-JJ02 – ENVIROMENTALLY FRIENDLY, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE-BASED CLEANER/DEGREASER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of environmentally friendly, hydrogen peroxide-based cleaner/degreaser, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October14, 2009, through October 13, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: ALLAN R. DRAGONE, JR., C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,000,000.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, APPROVE NEW JOB TITLES, APPROVE THE REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART, APPROVE PAYMENT OF UNUSED AND ACCRUED LEAVE, APPROVE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEYS' AND LAW CLERK'S CONTRACTS, AND APPROVE SUPPORT STAFF CONTRACTS AND STEP INCREASES (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the restructuring of the School Board Attorney's office and as such:

(1) Approve the Job Titles in the Job Descriptions (attached), and eliminate the Legal Office Coordinator position as set forth herein;
(2) Approve the revised organizational chart;
(3) Approve the provision of any unused and accrued sick leave and accrued vacation for attorneys whose contracts are not renewed;
(4) Approve the renewal of contracts for the Deputy Assistant School Board Attorney and the Assistant School Board Attorneys, effective as of December 1, 2009;
(5) Approve the contracts for the new Assistant School Board Attorney, and the Law Clerk;
(6) Approve contracts for additional support staff (legal secretary, legal assistant and paralegal), effective as of October 14, 2009; and
(7) Approve the step increases for two confidential exempt employees as set forth herein.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MONIQUE S. WOODS – DOAH CASE NO. 08-001579

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Monique Woods, DOAH Case No. 08-001579:

(1) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, stating with particularity its reasons and citing to the record to justify the change in the penalty; or

(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, stating with particularity its reasons and citing to the record to justify rejecting certain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommended penalty.

G-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL BRODHEAD - DOAH CASE NO. 08-4815 (withdrawn)

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. Daniel Brodhead, DOAH Case No. 08-4815, allowing for the payment of fifteen (15) days of back-pay to the Respondent.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 250-DAY WORK YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to do the following:

1. Develop a protocol to ensure that in the future, District cost savings initiatives or mandates impacting employees, be presented to the School Board in order for the Board to determine whether participation by employees who report directly to the Board, or are otherwise under Board authority, should be included; and

2. Present a report to the School Board at its December 9, 2009 Board meeting on the cost savings to the District associated with the voluntary participation of its employees in this reduced work year initiative.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-113 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. BETTY AMOS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT’S AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-113 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Betty Amos for her years of service as a member of the District’s Audit Committee.

H-5 PROPOSED 2010 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2010 Legislative Program.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 1 – 15, 2009 AS DISABILITY HISTORY AND AWARENESS WEEKS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 1-15, 2009 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–112 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ADEWALE ALONGE OF HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE TEACHING AMBASSADOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-112 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Adewale Alonge of Homestead Middle School for his participation in the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship Program.

H-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTINUE TO APPROVE FUNDING TO THE CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida:

1. resume funding for the 2009-2010 school year to the Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for the Youth Crime Watch Program; and

2. seek grant monies to meet the funding rate for replacement purposes.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-114 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. GREGORY ZAWYER, MR. RAY AZCUY, AND MS. TATIANA SAINZ-CONKLIN WHO HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS BY THE FLORIDA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-114 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Gregory Zawyer, Mr. Ray Azcuy, and Ms. Tatiana Sainz-Conklin who have been acknowledged for their great achievements by the Florida Art Education Association.

H-10 SCHOOL SAFETY REPORT (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide the Board with a report on the safety procedures and ongoing initiatives to prevent and address violence in our schools, by the November 17, 2009 School Board Meeting.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-116 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT VICTORIA KONTZAMANYS FOR HER GENEROUS WORK ON BEHALF OF OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-116 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Herbert A. Ammons Middle School student Victoria Kontzamanys for her generous work on behalf of our community.

H-13 FORENSIC AUDITS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Chief Auditor to:

1. report to the School Board on the estimated cost of performing forensic audits of the Transportation, Construction, and Risk Management Departments, and any other departments as necessary, no later than the November 17, 2009 School Board Meeting; and
2. request that the Audit Committee, at its next meeting, review and make recommendations that would strengthen the processes we have in place.

H-14 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PRODUCE A COST-NEUTRAL PRESENTATION EXPLAINING GENERAL SCHOOL LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES TO BE POSTED TO THE DISTRICT’S PARENT PORTAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to produce a cost-neutral presentation explaining general school lockdown procedures to be posted to the District’s Parent Portal.

H-15 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER ALLOCATION (revised 2 replacement)

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

1. Conduct a review of the costs and report to the Board the findings, including:
a. The fiscal and operational ramifications, if any, associated with a reorganization of existing School Board Police to ensure that each high school and middle school is staffed with a School Resource Officer during school hours.
b. A proposal outlining various staffing scenarios in which current night and weekend ancillary patrol services are not compromised, but ensure a School Resource Officer at each high and middle school during school hours. c. Investigate the cost associated with utilizing reserve officers to provide coverage for School Resource Officer absences related to court appearances, events, etc.

H-16 CONSTRUCTION BIDDING PROCESS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to identify in the Board Item the intended construction delivery method and the rationale for selecting said method when a design professional is commissioned for a construction project.

H-17 IMPROVING SAFETY AT THE SCHOOL-SITE LEVEL (revised replacement)

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

1. Provide a report to the Board including:
a. Allocation of funds to all District security, police, and investigative units/departments (including those which report directly to the Board);
b. A detailed review and assessment of the efficiency of the operations of all security, police, and investigative units/departments (including those which report directly to the Board);
c. A comprehensive proposal with recommendations identifying potentially duplicative non-school-site functions that could be consolidated, or solicited for bids, to enable the District to have one police officer in every high school.

2. Provide said report and recommendations to the Board at its December 9, 2009 Board Meeting.

H-18 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-115 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-115 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-19 (12:00 noon) REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 09-117 ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A DRIVE TO COLLECT FOOD ON A MUTUAL DAY SUPPORTING “STOP HUNGER, INC.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-117 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-20 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-119 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NURSE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 09-119 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing the Day in the Life of a Nurse Program.

H-21 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-118 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER AND HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL AS 2009 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-118 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Calusa Elementary School, Leewood K-8 Center and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School as 2009 Blue Ribbon Schools.

H-22 LOBBYISTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida request that the Ethics Committee consider and discuss, at their next scheduled meeting, recommending a process whereby lobbyists disclose all potential conflicts of interest and recommend possible sanctions for failure to follow the Board Rule.

H-23 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF GETTING FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SNACK VENDING MACHINES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to look into the feasibility of getting fruit and vegetable snack machines in the schools.

H-24 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-120 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIEL FERGUSON FOR HIS ACCOMPLISH-MENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-120 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Daniel Ferguson for his accomplishments.

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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