12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

At its regular public meeting on June 17, 2009, the School Board voted to approve a two-month pilot project to allow the Board to present its resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations at a specified time before its regular public meeting. At the August 5, 2009 meeting, the Board voted to extend this pilot project through the December 9^th, meeting with the exception that the starting time of this segment of the meeting will be changed to 12:00 noon.

Proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented and; upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions.

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

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-123 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FIRST GRADE STUDENT SAMANTHA GARCIA-GRAISEN OF JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER AS A GOVERNOR’S HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ART CONTEST WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-123 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing first grade student Samantha Garcia-Graisen of Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center as a Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest winner.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, JOHN A. FERGUSON, HOMESTEAD, AND SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR SETTING THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE LARGEST SERVING OF GUACAMOLE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-122 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Robert Morgan Educational Center, John A. Ferguson, Homestead, and South Dade senior high schools for setting the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of guacamole.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-121 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAYLOR DAVIS, SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ART MAGNET STUDENT, FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-121 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Taylor Davis, Southwood Middle School art magnet student, for her outstanding contributions to the visual and performing arts program.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0. 09-124 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AS HOMELESS AWARENESS DAY AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-124 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing November 19, 2009 as Homeless Awareness Day and acknowledging The Homeless Trust for their distinguished efforts to end homelessness.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-125 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-125 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Miami Beach Committee for Quality Education for its work on behalf of the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Barbershop Quartet (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: October 2, 6, 22, and 27, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 9, 2009 and October 19, 2009 Attorney/Client Session

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

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

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Resolutions and Recognitions (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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2009-2010 School Improvement Plans.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2009-2010 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2009-2010 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) membership rosters.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EMPOWER U TO PROVIDE HIV/STD COUNSELING, TESTING AND SUPPORT SERVICES WITHIN THE MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FEEDER PATTERN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 20, 2009, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2010

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Empower U to provide HIV/STD counseling, testing and support related services within the Miami Central Senior High School Feeder Pattern, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, effective November 20, 2009, through October 31, 2010;

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 as Empower U has specific expertise in providing HIV counseling and testing.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 12 CASE NO: SM-02 (2009-2010) DOB: 08/22/92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-02 (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 2009-2010 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-51 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 08 CASE NO: SM-03 (2009-2010) DOB: 07/08/95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-03 (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 2009-2010 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-52 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 12 CASE NO: SM-04 (2009-2010) DOB: 08/02/92

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-04 (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 2009-2010 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-53 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 08 CASE NO: SM-07 (2009-2010) DOB: 04/01/93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-07 (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 2009-2010 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-54 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-08(2009-2010) DOB: 05/13/95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-08 (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 2009-2010 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-55 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 08 CASE NO: SM-09 (2009-2010) DOB: 08/19/94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-09 (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 2009-2010 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-56 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 11 CASE NO: SM-10 (2009-2010) DOB: 11/17/91

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-10 (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 2009-2010 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-57 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-11(2009-2010) DOB: 03/08/95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-11(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 2009-2010 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 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-70 - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A MCDONNELL DOUGLAS, DC-9-82 AIRCRAFT FROM AMERICAN AIRLINES, VALUED AT $6,000,000 TO BE UTILIZED TO ENHANCE TRAINING IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE AND AVIONICS PROGRAMS AT GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of a McDonnell Douglas, DC-9-82 (MD-82) aircraft from American Airlines valued at $6,000,000, to be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance and Avionics programs at George T. Baker Aviation School.

No local funds are required.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) THROUGH STATE STABILIZATION FUNDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT TO FUND THE LEARNING FOR LIFE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC.

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) through State Stabilization Funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund the Learning for Life character education program in the approximate amount of $236,500, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Learning for Life, Inc., in the approximate amount of $236,500, for the contract period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT sIX (6) GRANT AWARDs FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept six (6) grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program in the approximate total amount of $1,116,600;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $1,108,464, to:

i. Excel Academy, Inc., on behalf of Excel Academy Charter School, North, in the amount of $200,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010;

ii. Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $73,364, for the grant period of September 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010;

iii. Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus), in the amount of $250,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010;

iv. Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf Miami Community Charter High School, in the amount of $196,792, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010;

v. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Summerville Advantage Academy, in the amount of $138,579, for the grant period of September 17, 2009 through December 31, 2009; and

vi. Miami Arts, Inc., on behalf of Miami Arts Charter School, in the amount of $249,730, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010.

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

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

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

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO FUND THE HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund the Highway Safety Program, Implementation of Traffic Data Collection, in the approximate amount of $61,040, for the grant period of October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010;

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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

1. adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective November 17, 2009; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, to the Florida Department of Education.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT (SUCCESSOR CONTRACT) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME) (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2009-2012 Tentative Agreement (Successor Contract) with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 1184 (AFSCME), effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012. If the Tentative Agreement is not ratified by a majority vote of employees voting, the School Board's ratification will not be effective.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT (SUCCESSOR CONTRACT) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (DCSMEC) (replacement)

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

D-12 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT (SUCCESSOR CONTRACT) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) (replacement)

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

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 – OCTOBER 15, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1005.

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 above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 18, 2009, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 20, 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of October 20, 2009 through October 26, 2009.

D-24 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - ANA RIVAS-LOGAN (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from administrative duties to Ms. Ana Rivas-Logan for a one-year period, effective November 17, 2009.

D-25 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 17, 2009.

D-26 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 23

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 23, as of the dates indicated in the agenda item.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
BELINDA F. JOYNER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Belinda F. Joyner, 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-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
LORI M. GOLDBERG - TEACHER
BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lori M. Goldberg, Teacher at Bel-Aire Elementary School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
20 WORKDAYS
ALBERTO SOSA - JROTC INSTRUCTOR
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Alberto Sosa, JROTC Instructor at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-58 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-58

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ELIAR CHING – CUSTODIAN
WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Eliar Ching, Custodian at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RESIGNATION OF EMPLOYEE
COLMANTHIA R. WOODS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Ms. Colmanthia R. Woods, effective as of the close of the workday on November 17, 2009.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
10 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
CHRISTINA M. SEAYS – HEALTH SCREENING TECHNICIAN I
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Christina M. Seays, Health Screening Technician I at Norland Elementary School, for 10 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MARIELLA BRENLLA - TEACHER
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Mariella Brenlla, Teacher at Ponce de Leon Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ALEXANDRIA C. GIBSON – SCHOOL SECRETARY
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Alexandria C. Gibson, School Secretary at Norland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JOSEPH E. LILLARD – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Joseph E. Lillard, 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-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TERICA L. WASHINGTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Terica L. Washington, School Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center, for five 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 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
WANDA MILLER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Wanda Miller, 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-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ROBYN D. ROWE – BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Robyn D. Rowe, Bus Aide at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-68 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
BERTHA M. WALKER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Bertha M. Walker, 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-69 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
TARONDA S. WADE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Taronda S. Wade, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-70 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JOSEPH E. WATSON – PARAPROFESSIONAL III - BEHAVIORAL
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Joseph E. Watson, Paraprofessional III – Behavioral, at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-71 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
KATINA L. BENTON – SECURITY MONITOR
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 17, 2009, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Katina L. Benton, Security Monitor at Norland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 590 items with a depreciated cost of $124,360 and Recoveries containing 7 items with a depreciated cost of $2,115 to update the records for July, August and September 2009.

E-25 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the designation of the Branch Banking and Trust Company and Fifth Third Bank as a Board-approved depository.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE REVISED SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and implement the revised School Wellness Policy per the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.

E-66 APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE RATES FOR NON-MEDICARE ELIGIBLE AND MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010

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

1. approve the following monthly healthcare rates for under age 65 and non Medicare eligible retirees administered by CIGNA effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010:

Open Access Plus (OAP) 20

Retiree Only $ 453.00
Spouse/Domestic Partner $ 642.00
Child(ren) $ 453.00
26-30 year old dependent child* $ 385.00

Open Access Plus (OAP) 10

Retiree Only $ 492.00
Spouse/Domestic Partner $ 699.00
Child(ren) $ 493.00
26-30 year old dependent child* $ 419.00

* Rate is per dependent in addition to other dependent rates as shown

2. approve the following monthly rates for over age 65 and Medicare eligible retirees for the Humana Medicare Risk plans effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

HUMANA - Miami-Dade County Mo. Rate
HMO 076/939 $ 0.00
HMO 076/152 $ 81.00

HUMANA - Broward/Palm Beach Counties
HMO 076/940 $ 0.00
HMO 076/152 $ 96.00

HUMANA
PPO 079/540 $303.00

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #006- KK10, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

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-106 REQUEST TO RESCHEDULE THE DECEMBER 9, 2009 REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reschedule the December 9, 2009 Regular Public Meeting and Public Hearing to Wednesday, December 2,2009 at 12:00 p.m.

E-141 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS TO SAM ASH QUIKSHIP CORPORATION ON CONTRACT NO. 054-GG08 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

1. TERMINATE award of items to Sam Ash Quikship Corp., on Contract No. 054-GG08 – Musical Instruments, effective November 17, 2009, as follows:

SAM ASH QUIKSHIP CORP.
7726 CHERI COURT
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: PAUL J. ASH, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Sam Ash Quikship Corp. lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board, for a period offourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective November17, 2009.

E-142 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT (revised)

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

(1)

Contract No. 105-JJ10 – TITLE I SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS (REBID), is to provide supplementary instructional and support services in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, to Title I eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parentalinvolvement activities in support of these students, their teachers and families, during the term of the contract, effective August 5, 2009, through June 30, 2010. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided additional funds for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), to support the purpose and intent of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) under Title I, Part A. This supplemental amount of up to $1,400,000 represents the equitable portion for the participation of children attending non-public schools under ARRA, as required by NCLB.

Fund Source
Title I

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

Number of Students: 3,673
Dollar Amount: $2,424,180

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

Number of Students: 106
Dollar Amount: $37,095.76

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

Number of Students: 150
Dollar Amount: $94,314

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

Number of Students: 0
Dollar Amount: 0

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

Number of Students: 0
Dollar Amount: 0

6. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, C-103
MIAMI, FL 33168
MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT

Number of Students: 4,278
Dollar Amount: $1,411,740

7. THE PRINCETON REVIEW, INC.
111 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 550
FRAMINGHAM, MA 07101
SANJAY KHOSLA, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Number of Students: 269
Dollar Amount: $80,700

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,400,000
TOTAL CONTRACT AWARD AMOUNT UP TO $4,100,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SECURE APPRAISALS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1191 NW 73 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 320 SW 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, AND SW 74 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 43 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND TO SUBMIT THE APPRAISAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SAID PROPERTIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-3B- 1.092

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to secure appraisals of the School Board-owned properties located at 1191 NW 73 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, 320 SW 22 Avenue, Miami, and SW 74 Avenue and theoretical SW 43 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and to submit the appraisal information to the Board as soon as practicable, in order to allow the Board to establish the fair market value of said properties, in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B- 1.092.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SECURE APPRAISALS OF THE VACANT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT SW 132 AVENUE AND SW 272 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND SW 197 AVENUE AND SW 324 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND TO SUBMIT THE APPRAISAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SAID PROPERTIES TO FACILITATE THE SALE OF SAME TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS PART OF THE COUNTY’S ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHOOL BOARD RULE6Gx13-3B- 1.092

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to secure appraisals of the vacant School Board-owned properties located at SW 132 Avenue and SW 272 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and SW 197 Avenue and SW 324 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and to submit the appraisal information to the Board as soon as practicable, in order to allow the Board to establish the fair market value of said properties to facilitate the sale of same to Miami-Dade County as part of the County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, and in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B- 1.092.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR FINAL RESOLUTION OF OUTSTANDING ITEMS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT POLO PARK, ADJACENT TO NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with the City of Miami Beach, to achieve final resolution of all outstanding issues related to construction of improvements at Polo Park, located adjacent to Nautilus Middle. The agreement would authorize an additional $50,000 payment to the City to settle all outstanding issues.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 29100 SW 194 AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for right-of-way purposes adjacent to South Dade Middle School, located at 29100 SW 194 Avenue.

F-10 MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT – STATUS REPORT

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

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $27,510,627 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 1 (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD AND CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT SPANISH LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 7940 NW 194 STREET, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00170000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Early Childhood Center 1 (relief for Joella C. Good and Charles D. Wyche Elementary Schools), located at Spanish Lake Elementary School, 7940 NW 194 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00170000) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 2 (RELIEF FOR MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY AND WESLEY MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 11920 NW 2 STREET, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00170100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Early Childhood Center 2 (relief for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary and Wesley Matthews Elementary Schools), located at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, 11920 NW 2 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (project no. 00170100) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 3 (RELIEF FOR JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER AND ETHEL K. BECKHAM ELEMENTARY AND DR. BOWMAN F. ASHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 16350 SW 47 STREET, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00170200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Early Childhood Center 3 (relief for Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center and Ethel K. Beckham Elementary and Dr. Bowman F. Ashe Elementary Schools), located at 16350 SW 47 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (project no. 00170200) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (ARCHITECTURAL, CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1) Discipline and Firms
SPC – Architectural
• Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A.
• SBLM Architects, P.C.

SPC – Civil
• Berger Avart, Inc.
• Precision Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

SPC – Structural
• Arvelo & Associates, Inc.
• M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.

2) with a 10% across-the-board reduction of fees (in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item);

3) agreements expire on November 20, 2010 (except Precision’s which will expire on December 12, 2010); and

4) all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remain unchanged.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00252700
NEW K-8 PROTOTYPE
DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER (S/S “P1”)
8600 NW 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00252700, New K-8 Prototype, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center (SS “P1”) for a credit of $882,047.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00262600
GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10655 SW 97 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00262600, General Repairs and Rehabilitation, Miami Killian Senior High School for a credit of $550,039.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01135
MODULAR BUILDING
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
16301 SW 80TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01135, Modular Building, Southwood Middle School for a credit of $266,901.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. 00223100
K-8 CONVERSION
RUTH K BROAD/BAY HARBOR K-8 CENTER
1155 93 STREET, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00223100, K-8 Conversion, Ruth K Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center for a credit of $144,017.

F-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01106
RE-USE OF K-8 PROTOTYPE
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER (SS “TT1”)
955 SE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No . A01106, Re-use of K-8 Prototype, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center (SS “TT1”) for a credit of $89,259.

F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A01001
CAFETERIA, RENOVATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17615 NW 82 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No . A01001, Cafeteria, Renovations and Site Improvements, Palm Springs North Elementary School for a credit of $36,745.

F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A0750D
NEW CAFETORIUM CENTER
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 EAST 5 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A0750D, New Cafetorium Center, North Hialeah Elementary School for a credit of $560.

F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A01097
MEDIA CENTER & CAFETORIUM ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4555 NW 206 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01097, Media Center & Cafetorium Additions and Renovations, Skyway Elementary School for an additional cost of $12,317.

F-60 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 081-JJ09 – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) PRODUCTS (PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 081-JJ09 – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) PRODUCTS (PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS), establish a pool of pre-approved distributors and manufacturers, to purchase a vast range of Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and tools, utilized to support Maintenance Operations. These materials will be used to replenish Maintenance Materials Management (MMM) and Storesand Mail Distribution (S&MD) inventory warehouses, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2009, through November 16, 2011, as follows:

1. 3DG, LLC
D.B.A. AMERICAN EQUIPMENT RENTAL
1651 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: RANDALL TRUCKENBRODT
MANAGING MEMBER

2. A & B HARDWARE, INC.
2851 N. W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MARIA B. LLERENA, PRESIDENT

3. A & B PIPE AND SUPLY, INC.
6500 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ENRIQUE J. COLLAZO, C.E.O.

4. A 50 STAR, LLC
D.B.A. A 50 STAR FLAGS, BANNERS & FLAGPOLE COMPANY
3140 S.W. 19 STREET, BAY 560
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009
OWNER: LAURIE OCHS, C.E.O./MANAGER

5. A AFFORDABLE CARPET & MANTENANCE, INC.
297 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: IVETTE NARANJO, PRESIDENT

6. A WILLETS ONEIL COMPANY/STAR EQUIPMENT
8300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: STEVEN B. SCHEMER, PRESIDENT

7. A WILLETS ONEIL INDUSTRIAL FANS, INC.
920 WEST 19 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010OWNER: STEVEN SCHEMER

8. A1A SIGNS & SERVICE, INC.
355 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: PAULA K. KNIGIN, VICE PRESIDENT

9. ACE PRODUCTS UNLIMITED, INC.
8346-C N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM HARRIS, PRESIDENT

10. ALLIED TRUCKING OF FLORIDA
10741 N.W. 89 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33181
OWNER: EDUARDO CUSCO, PRESIDENT

11. ALRO METALS SERVICE CENTER CORPORATION
6200 PARK OF COMMERCE BOULEVARD
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: BARRY GLICK, PRESIDENT

12. ALTERNA CORPORATION
8065 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: NICHOLAS GUNIA, PRESIDENT

13. AMERICAN BACKFLOW PRODUCTS COMPANY
7580-A WEST TENNESSEE STREET
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304
OWNER: STEWART M. INMAN, PRESIDENT

14. AMERICAN PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
1735 ALTON ROAD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER: SHERRILL GROSS, VICE PRESIDENT

15. AMION ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
13651 S.W. 143 COURT, #102
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MIGUEL AMION, PRESIDENT

16. ANIXTER, INC.
2301 PATRIOT BOULEVARD
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
OWNER: ROBERT ECK, PRESIDENT

17. ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3653 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ANDREWS BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

18. ATLAS AMERICAN CORPORATION
1111 WEST 22 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: ALAN GORDICH, PRESIDENT

19. B & R ELECTRONICS SUPPLY, INC.
8786 S.W. 129 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: JOHN W. BENNETT, PRESIDENT

20. BACH SIGN GROUP, INC
2655 NORTH OCEAN DRIVE, SUITE #400
SINGER ISLAND, FL 33404
OWNER: CARLA HILTERBRICK, PRESIDENT

21. BARBIZON DELTA CORPORATION
D.B.A. BARBIZON FLORIDA
11551 INTERCHANGE CIRCLE SOUTH
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JONATHAN E. RESNICK, PRESIDENT

22. BDNZ ASSOCIATES, INC.
D.B.A. FAST SIGNS
121 S.E. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33131
OWNER: SUSAN H. CHAI-ONN, PRESIDENT

23. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER & FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: DENNIS K. BERRY, PRESIDENT

24. BEST PLUMBING SPECIALTIES, INC.
3039 VENTRIE COURT
MYERSVILLE, MD 21773
OWNER: WILLIAM J. BREEN III, PRESIDENT

25. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON, C.E.O.

26. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP, INC.
830 N.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: PETER V. ROSS, PRESIDENT

27. BOBCAT OF METRO-DADE, INC.
11913 N.W. 99 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: ELLIOT PRIGOZEN, PRESIDENT

28. BOS PARTNERS, INC.
13393 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: HECTOR HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

29. BRITT LAMINATE, INC.
3695 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: RONALD G. BRITT, PRESIDENT

30. BRUNSWICK ENTERPRISES, INC.
400 GOOLSBY BOULEVARD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: ALEXANDER GUZINSKI, PRESIDENT

31. CHUCK’S BACKHOE SERVICE, INC.
2301 N.W. 15 COURT
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33071
OWNER: RICHARD E. TURK, VICE PRESIDENT

32. CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
15451 N.W. 33 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: THOMAS L. MACKIE, PRESIDENT

33. CLARK SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.
2409 OVER DRIVE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
OWNER: MARSHALL MERRIFIELD, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

34. COASTAL CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC.
660 N. W. 85 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: WILLIAM H. HARRELL, PRESIDENT

35. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3746 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

36. CONDO ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR CORPORATION
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: HECTOR A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

37. CONSOLIDATED PARTS & SUPPLIES, INC.
14042 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: OMAR FLECHES, PRESIDENT

38. CONTENDER ELECTRIC, INC.
8405 S. W. 141 STREET
PALMETTO BAY, FL 33158
OWNER: RAIMUNDO SANTAMARIA, PRESIDENT

39. CONTINENTAL FLOORING COMPANY
9319 NORTH 94 WAY, SUITE 1000
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER L. COLEMAN, PRESIDENT

40. CONTINENTAL TRADE WHOLESALE CORPORATION
8000 S.W. 184 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: BETTY METRAL, PRESIDENT

41. CRAFTMASTER HARDWARE COMPANY
190 VETERANS DRIVE
NORTHVALE, NJ 07647
OWNER: MICHAEL SPINGELD, PRESIDENT

42. DADE RESTAURANT REPAIR SHOP, INC.
14042 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: ANTONIO E. FLECHES, JR., PRESIDENT

43. DECO TRUSS COMPANY, INC.
13980 S.W. 252 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33032
OWNER: MARIO ESPINEIRA, SR., PRESIDENT

44. DEWITT TOOL COMPANY
6550 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARC BARNETT, PRESIDENT

45. DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL, PRESIDENT

46. DORAL ELECTRIC & HVAC SUPPLY AND TOOLS
7301 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: DORILIZ DEJESUS, PRESIDENT

47. DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANTE FONDA, PRESIDENT

48. DOZIER & DOZIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
3932 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054
OWNER: WILLIAM DOZIER, PRESIDENT

49. EASTERN TOOL WAREHOUSE CORPORATION (ETW)
20 FAIRFIELD PLACE
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
OWNER: SUSAN GARTMAN, C.E.O.

50. EMERGENCY GUIDANCE SYSTEMS
31542 BRANDY WINE LAKE ROAD
GOBLES, MI 49055
OWNER: DARRELL PAULSEN

51. ENGINEERING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, UNIT 9
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ENRIQUE A. BORJA, PRESIDENT

52. FAIR PLAY, INC.,
D.B.A. FREEDOM FLAG & BANNER COMPANY
13870 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: BARBARA DABNEY, PRESIDENT

53. FASTENAL COMPANY
2001 THEURER BOULEVARD
WINONA, MN 55987
OWNER: WILLARD OBERTON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

54. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
7480 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: FRANK W. ROACH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

55. FLORIDA TILE, INC.
3075 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: LUCA SETI, C.F.O.

56. FRANKLIN FLOORING, INC.
5275 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ROZZIE FRANKLIN III, PRESIDENT

57. GOLD COAST CRANE SERVICE, INC.
4450 NORTH 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: THOMAS L. VILLELLA, PRESIDENT

58. GOLD COAST HI-LIFT, INC.
2910 STIRLING ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: JOSEPH VILLELLA, PRESIDENT

59. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, JR.
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

60. HARPSTER OF PHILIPSBURG, INC.
202 AIRPORT ROAD
PHILIPSBURG, PA 16866
OWNER: DOUGLAS W. HARPSTER, PRESIDENT

61. HD SUPPLY ELECTRICAL, LTD.
7584 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: STEVE MARGOLIUS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

62. HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD.
10641 SCRIPPS SUMMIT COURT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
OWNER: ANESA CHAIBI, PRESIDENT

63. HD SUPPLY PLUMBING/HVAC, LTD.
10810 N.W. 92 TERRACE, #111
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: STEVE MARGOLIUS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

64. HERTZ EQUIPMENT RENTAL CORPORATION
5850 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARK P. FRISSORA, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

65. HOUSE OF LADDERS, SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
4711 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE E
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334
OWNER: GUY V. DISCUILLO, PRESIDENT

66. IMPERIAL SUPPLIES, LLC
789 ARMED FORCES DRIVE
GREENBAY, WI 54304
OWNER: ROB GILSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

67. INTERLINE BRANDS, INC.
D.B.A. SEXAUER
801 WEST BAY STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32204
OWNER: MICHAEL J. GREBE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

68. INTERSTATE SCREW CORPORATION
475 WEST 18 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010-2418
OWNER: RONALD SEIDEN, PRESIDENT

69. ITW, INC.
D.B.A. AAA TOOL & SUPPLY
1450 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: MOE BERGER, PRESIDENT

70. J. PROSSER ENTERPRISES, INC.
7522 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: J. JOSEPH PROSSER, PRESIDENT

71. JAVAN LUMBER, INC.
12721 N.W. 7 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: JALAL HAGHAYEGH, PRESIDENT

72. JOBBERS EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE, INC.
5440 N.W. 78 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNERS: MARIA JOSÉ AHEARN, C.F.O.

73. JOHN W. GASPARINI, INC.
D.B.A. MARKS PLUMBING PARTS
3312 RAMONA DRIVE
FT. WORTH, TX 76121
OWNER: MICHAEL GASPARINI, BOARD MEMBER

74. LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.
1197 SATELLITE BOULEVARD
SUWANEE, GA 30024
OWNER: THOMAS NERI, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

75. LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

76. LIBERTY FLAGS, INC.
5634 SOUTH MINGO ROAD
TULSA, OK 74146
OWNER: CHARLOTTE ZAKHARIAN, PRESIDENT

77. LION PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
14350 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: PAUL L. GENTILE, PRESIDENT

78. LUNAR INDUSTRIAL & ELECTRICAL, INC.
15975 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: ARTURO LUJAN, PRESIDENT

79. M.J. HARRISON LEASING
D.B.A. HARRISON CRANE SERVICE
2440 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MICHAEL J. HARRISON, PRESIDENT

80. MALCOLITE CORPORATION
1918 RAYMOND DRIVE
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
OWNER: JASON B. HOWARD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

81. MANNINGTON MILLS, INC.
D.B.A. MANNINGTON COMMERCIAL
1 MANNINGTON ROAD
SALOM, NJ 08079
OWNER: KEITH S. CAMPBELL, CHAIRMAN

82. MASTER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
D.B.A. ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT
3100 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142-5162
OWNER: IKE NIZAM, PRESIDENT

83. MCKINSEY STEEL & SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

84. MEDLEY STEEL AND SUPPLY, INC.
9925 N.W. 116 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ORLANDO A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

85. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT

86. METAL SALES MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
7110 STUART AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
OWNER: JAMES WALDRON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

87. MIAMI WATER HEATER, INC.
1324 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS E. SANCHEZ, SR., PRESIDENT

88. MIDWEST SHOP SUPPLIES, INC.
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111
OWNER: LINDA FLOM, C.E.O.

89. NDR CORPORATION
3250 N.W. 12 AVENUE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: RON BOENDER, PRESIDENT

90. NEFF RENTAL, INC.
6501 N.W. 77 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS MAS, CHAIRMAN

91. NEWARK CORPORATION
4801 NORTH RAVENSWOOD AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
OWNER: HARRIET GREEN, C.E.O.

92. PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
7915 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DARIO BORGES, PRESIDENT

93. PINEWOOD PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
9590 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: BARRY H. MENSCHER, PRESIDENT

94. PROFESSIONAL SIGNS, INC.
6460 S.W. 35 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SERGIO BERTOT, PRESIDENT

95. QUIGAR ELECTRIC, INC.
D.B.A. ACE PUMP & SUPPLY BEE ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR
16600 N.W. 54 AVENUE, #1
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JOSE QUIJANO, PRESIDENT

96. RANDALL RENTS OF FLORIDA, INC.
6951 S.W. 21 COURT
DAVIE, FL 33317
OWNER: RANDALL R. TRUCKENBRODT, PRESIDENT

97. RAY'S ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
2023 OPA-LOCKA BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: VALTY RAYMORE, PRESIDENT

98. REM SYSTEMS, INC.
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: RONALD J. MILLER, PRESIDENT

99. RITZ SAFETY, LLC
1851 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: DANIEL W. CROTTY, MANAGER

100. RONNIE’S ACE HARDWARE, INC.
13550 S.W. 120 STREET, SUITE 410
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: RON H. BERMAN, PRESIDENT

101. ROSSELLE’S METALS, INC.
9070 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ROBERT F. ROSSELLE, PRESIDENT

102. ROYAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INC.
3680 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ISABEL NORDA, C.F.O.

103. SHELL LUMBER AND HARDWARE COMPANY
2733 S.W. 27 AVENUE
COCONUT GROVE, FL 33133
OWNER: PAUL NARON, C.E.O.

104. SHORELINE CARPET SUPPLIES, INC.
D.B.A. SHORELINE FLOORING SUPPLIES
5741 DEWEY STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: MARC LERNER, PRESIDENT

105. SMITH-HAMILTON SHOP, INC.
4401 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN K. MACLAREN, PRESIDENT

106. SOUTH DADE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INC.
13100 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: DONALD C. ELLIOTT, C.E.O.

107. SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. REXEL
5201 N.W. 77 AVENUE, SUITE 100
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JEAN-CHARLES PAUZE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

108. SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
10910 ENDEAVOUR WAY
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33777
OWNER: MARVIN R. CUTSON

109. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS AND INSULATION CO.
10565 N.W. 132 STREET
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: ROBERT M. RAYNER, PRESIDENT

110. STANLEY SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
975 FLORIDA CENTRAL PARKWAY, SUITE 1400
LONGWOOD, FL 32750
OWNER: JUSTIN C. BOSWELL, PRESIDENT

111. SUNBELT RENTALS, INC.
3701 N.W. 120 AVENUE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER: JOE PHELAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

112. SUPER BRITE SCREW CORPORATION
7265 WEST 19 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: FELIX O. INFIESTA, PRESIDENT

113. UNITED RENTALS, INC.
4301 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MICHAEL J. KNEELAN, C.E.O.

114. UNITED WINDOWS AND DOORS, INC.
16280 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33051
OWNER: WILLIE HIGHTOWER, PRESIDENT

115. US ELECTRICAL SERVICE, INC.
D.B.A. ELECTRICAL WHOLESALERS FLORIDA
3405 N.W. 115 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: RICHARD WORTHY, C.E.O.

116. US WHOLESALE PIPE AND TUBE, INC.
3351 GRAND BOULEVARD
HOLIDAY, FL 34690
OWNER: ED RACHEL, PRESIDENT

117. USA LIGHTING & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, INC.
1300 STIRLING ROAD, SUITE 10 A-B
DANIA, FL 33004
OWNER: DAVID L. HICKS, JR., PRESIDENT

118. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

119. WORLD ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
11010 N.W. 30 STREET, SUITE 106
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: MARIE-CHRISTINE COISNE-ROQUETTE
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

120. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,500,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 005-KK01 – LIFT-STATION REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 005-KK01 – LIFT-STATION REPAIR, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and transportation necessary, to repair lift stations and related structures, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Regulatory Compliance, during the term of the bid, effective January 19, 2010, through January 18, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LIFT STATIONS “R” US CORP.
5511 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $82,265
OWNER: DANETTE SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. CONDO ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR CORP.
3615 E. 10 COURT
P.O. BOX 3340
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $94,830
OWNER: HECTOR A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC MOTOR & PUMP, INC.
830 N.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168 ESTIMATE $121,130
OWNER: PETER ROSS, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the total estimated amount of $121,130.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 010-KK11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 010-KK11 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment, to test,service, inspect, repair and maintain fire-suppression systems, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective November 17, 2009, through November 16, 2011, as follows:

GROUPS A, B AND C

1. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

GROUPS D, E, G AND H

2. CITY FIRE, INC.
5708 S.W. 25 STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023
OWNER: GERARD J. STUMM, PRESIDENT

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

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 10 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES:

INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 2A-1.021, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS--APPOINTMENT; 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT COMMITTEE; 6Gx13- 8A-1.05, COUNSEL FOR THE BOARD; 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; AND 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SECURING THE SERVICES OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13- 2A-1.021, Superintendent of Schools Appointment; 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits; 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee; 6Gx13-8A-1.05, Counsel for the Board; 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, Office of the Inspector General; and 6Gx13-8A-1.08, Alternative Method for Securing the Services of an Inspector General.

G-2 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE FOLLOWING CASES: SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, and ROLANDO SILVA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-43426 CA 24 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. 00223400 - HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL];

SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-69567 CA 24 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A01013 – MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SECTION I)]; AND

SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-60587 CA 24 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. 00176800 - MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the retention of Mr. Peter E. Berlowe and his firm, Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. to represent the Board in the matter of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 09-60587 CA 24. Shareholders from the firm of Assouline & Berlowe, P.A. will be compensated at the discounted rate of $250.00 per hour; associates will be compensated at $225.00 per hour, and paralegals from the firm will be paid an hourly fee of $100.00.

It is also requested that the School Board authorize the retention of Mr. Alejandro Espino, Esquire and Mr. Dan Vega, Esquire and their firm Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli, P.A. to represent the School Board in the matters of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Silva Architects, LLC, and Rolando Silva, Case No. 09-43426 CA 24 and Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 09-69567 CA24. Shareholders from the firm of Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli will be compensated at the discounted rate of $295.00 per hour; associates will be compensated at $225.00 per hour, and paralegals from the firm will be paid an hourly fee of $100.00.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BRENT RICH - DOAH CASE NO. 09-1065

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Brent Rich, DOAH Case No. 09-1065, terminating Respondent’s employment.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-123 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FIRST GRADE STUDENT SAMANTHA GARCIA-GRAISEN OF JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER AS A GOVERNOR’S HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ART CONTEST WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-123 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing first grade student Samantha Garcia-Graisen of Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center as a Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest winner.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER, JOHN A. FERGUSON, HOMESTEAD, AND SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR SETTING THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR THE LARGEST SERVING OF GUACAMOLE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-122 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Robert Morgan Educational Center, John A. Ferguson, Homestead, and South Dade senior high schools for setting the Guinness World Record for the largest serving of guacamole.

H-6 ENDORSEMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/ CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC), ENTITLED “COMMUNITIES PUTTING PREVENTION TO WORK”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the participation of the School District in a grant under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), entitled “Communities Putting Prevention to Work.”

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-121 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAYLOR DAVIS, SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ART MAGNET STUDENT, FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-121 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Taylor Davis, Southwood Middle School art magnet student, for her outstanding contributions to the visual and performing arts program.

H-8 RESTRICTION OF DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend existing School Board Rules and/or to promulgate new rules that would:

1. Prohibit school bus drivers from using any data transmission device while operating a School Board vehicle and to provide an exception for certain emergencies;

2. Prohibit the use of data transmission devices that are not hands-free by all other employees, except School Police, while operating School Board owned vehicles, and providing an exception for certain emergencies; and

3. Provide that any employee who violates these rules will be subject to disciplinary action.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT OF THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU OUTREACH CAMPAIGN PROMOTING COMMUNITY-WIDE PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 CENSUS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support the U.S. Census Bureau Outreach Campaign to promote community-wide participation in the 2010 Census, and request the Superintendent to partner with local government entities to assist in these efforts.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION N0. 09-124 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 19, 2009 AS HOMELESS AWARENESS DAY AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED EFFORTS TO END HOMELESSNESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-124 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing November 19, 2009 as Homeless Awareness Day and acknowledging The Homeless Trust for their distinguished efforts to end homelessness.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-125 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMITTEE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-125 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the City of Miami Beach Committee for Quality Education for its work on behalf of the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION RESOLUTION NUMBER 37-09, URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REQUIRE SCHOOL ZONE SPEED REDUCTION SIGNS AND SCHOOL CROSSINGS AT ALL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization Resolution Number 37-09, urging the Florida Department of Transportation to require school zone speed reduction signs and school crossings at all senior high schools in Miami-Dade County.

H-13 PROPOSED 2010 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (FSBA) (withdrawn)

H-14 INFLUENCE AND MONEY THAT SHOULD BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF OUR STUDENTS BEING USED ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING (revised 2)

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

1. direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop before the end of this calendar year that allows the Superintendent and Board Members to discuss proper use of our accounts and ways of minimizing expenses that are, or give the appearance of, campaigning;

2. direct the Superintendent to provide a report, no later than the February 2010 School Board Meeting, on what School Board Member controlled monies have been used in campaigning activities that could have been used for other educational purposes.

3. request the Ethics Committee to recommend language that strengthens the Board Rule regarding the prohibition of the practice whereby Board Members and administrators use their influence to solicit support and/or collect political donations from employees.

H-15 GOOD SAMARITAN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ask the Superintendent to look into and report to the Board on actions to make students aware of their responsibility to their classmates, their community and those in need. These recommendations should help us to encourage a culture of "the Good Samaritan" at our School District. They may include, but are not limited to, that we revise the "Code of Student Conduct", we adopt a month dedicated to values, forums, and any other strategies/policies that may be helpful to achieve our goals. The Superintendent should report to the Board no later than March, 2010.

H-16 INSPECTOR GENERAL’S REPORT ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ WORKER’S COMPENSATION PROGRAM (revised 2)

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

1. conduct a workshop, no later than the February 2010 Board Meeting, to explain the findings of the OIG's report; and

2. develop a corrective action plan to implement appropriate recommendations.

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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11.17.09