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-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-126 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ALEJANDRO R. MENENDEZ OF WEST MIAMI MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR EARNING A BRONZE MEDAL FOR TEAM USA AT THE 2009 INFANTILE PANAMERICAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BRAZIL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-126, recognizing Alejandro R. Menendez for winning the Bronze Medal for Team USA at the 2009 Infantile Panamerican Judo Championships in Brazil.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-127 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING MR. ALAN RIGERMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-127 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing Mr. Alan Rigerman for his commit-ment, dedication, and contribu-tions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Robert Morgan Educational Center Ensemble

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• 2009 National Title I Distinguished School
• Leonard Miller Principal Leadership Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: November 3, 6, 10, and 17, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 17, 2009 and November 17, 2009 Organization Meeting

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-11 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 111-JJ10 - INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PRIVATE SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 111-JJ10 – INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PRIVATE SCHOOL OBLIGATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY - A, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy - A; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR FLORIDA CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY - B, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. approve the application for Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy - B; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF HOMESTEAD, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS (revised)

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

1. approve the application for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter School of Homestead; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-35 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS, AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS (revised)

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

1. approve the application for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter School of Miami Gardens; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2015, and concludes in the 2014-2015 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA INCREASING REFUGEE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC. AND ARCHBISHOP CURLEY NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL

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 Florida Increasing Refugee Student Achievement Program, in the approximate amount of $562,437, for the grant period of September 21, 2009, through August 14, 2010;

2. enter into separate contractual agreements with the Cuban American National Council, Inc. and Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School in the amount not to exceed $20,000 each for the grant period of September 21, 2009, through August 14, 2010;

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

4. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 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 TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 2008-2011 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM

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) for funding under the 2008-2011 Public Charter School Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $450,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $447,006, to Somerset Academy Elementary (South Miami), in the amount of $224,325, for the grant period of September 23, 2009, through July 31, 2010, and Somerset Academy Middle (South Miami), in the amount of $222,681, for the period of September 23, 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THE DADE COUNTY DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE GANG ABATEMENT PROJECT

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

1. enter into a contract with Miami-Dade County to receive funding under the Dade County Drug Control and System Improvement Program to implement the Gang Abatement Project, in the approximate amount of $80,418, for the grant period of October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010;

2. extend this program and contract 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MICHAEL A. HOWARD AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME), AAA CASE NO: 32 390 00505 09

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Michael A. Howard to resolve in its entirety AAA CASE NO. 32 390 00505 09.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE 2010 HEALTH INSURANCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) (withdrawn)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 16, 2009 – NOVEMBER 18, 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 1006.

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 December 10, 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 27, 2009 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 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 27, 2009 through November 30, 2009.

D-24 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE ESTABLISHING A PROTOCOL FOR FUTURE COST SAVING INITIATIVES IMPACTING EMPLOYEES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommended protocol for future cost saving initiatives impacting employees under the authority of the School Board.

D-25 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-25: 2009-2010 SALARY INCREASE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP), CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) AND MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIANS, COMPUTER SPECIALISTS COMPUTER TECHNICIANS

1. APPROVE A TWO PERCENT (2%) SALARY INCREASE FOR ELIGIBLE MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) EMPLOYEES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM OF THE SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 25, 2009;

2. APPROVE AMENDED CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) SALARY AND CORRESPONDING SALARY INCREASES NOT TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM OF THE SALARY RANGE, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 25, 2009;

3. AUTHORIZE THE MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIANS, COMPUTER SPECIALISTS AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS SALARY SCHEDULE AND CORRESPONDING SALARY INCREASES, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 25, 2009.

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

1. Approve a two percent (2%) salary increase for eligible Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) employees not to exceed the maximum of the salary range, effective December 25, 2009;

2. Approve amended Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) Salary Schedule and corresponding salary increases not to exceed the maximum of the salary range, effective December 25, 2009;

3. Authorize the Microsystems Technicians, Computer Specialists and Computer Technicians Salary Schedule and corresponding salary increases, effective December 25, 2009.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PORTRAIT OF EMPOWERMENT, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM JANUARY 4, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual agreement with The Portrait of Empowerment, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school program from January 4, 2010 through August 21, 2010.

E-66 APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 FOR MEP, CEP, AND MST EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Employee Benefit Program for calendar year 2010, including healthplan options, rates and flexible benefit offerings, to employees within categories of Managerial Exempt (MEP), Confidential Exempt (CEP) and Microsystem Technicians (MST), effective January 1, 2010.

E-67 SELECTION AND ASSIGNMENT OF 401(k) PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

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

1. amend the existing contract for 401(k) administrative services with Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC) to include a termination provision whereby either party can terminate the contract with advanced notice of 180 days;

2. authorize staff, in conjunction with the Board Attorney’s Office and outside benefits/taxation counsel, to work on a comprehensive strategy to analyze the fiduciary liability issues of the 401(k) program as well as formulation of a Request For Proposal (RFP) for 401(k) Administrative Services, with specific recommendations to be brought back to the Board at its April, 2010 meeting.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH FRINGE BENEFITS MANAGEMENT COMPANY (FBMC) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT (revised 2)

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

1. authorize renewal of its existing contract with Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), pursuant to the renewal provision in Request For Proposal (RFP) 094-FF10, for a two-year term, effective January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011, with a fee structure of $6.50/employee/month; and

2. authorize staff to conduct a thorough analysis of all aspects of the current contract to ascertain the risks/benefits of re-marketing the entire contract, or specific services, such as enrollment, with recommendations for changes, cancellation or request to issue an RFP to be brought back to the Board early in 2010.

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 – SUMMARY OF AUDIT RESULTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009 – Summary of Audit Results.

E-87 MANAGEMENT LETTER FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Management Letter for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-88 AUDITED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2009 and 2008.

E-89 AUDIT OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file The Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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 December 9, 2009, through October 13, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FREY SCIENTIFIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 3000
80 N.W. BOULEVARD
NASHUA, NH 03061 ESTIMATE $169,098.79
OWNER: JOSEPH E. ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT

2. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC.
FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
4500 TURNBERRY DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 ESTIMATE $50,885.51
OWNER: KENNETH J. APICERNO
VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTOR RELATIONS

ALTERNATE

3. CAPITAL MICROSCOPE SERVICES, INC.
167 THREE CHOP DRIVE
MARIETTA, GA 30064 ESTIMATE $11,979
OWNER: DON MUNNS, PRESIDENT

4. SARGENT- WELCH
3850 NORTH WILKE ROAD, SUITE 300
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004 ESTIMATE $ 33,197.78
OWNER: RAY KUFELDT, OPERATIONS MANAGER

5. REJECT Item 36.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,453,450.52.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 014-KK07 – DIESEL FUEL #2 FOR SCHOOLS NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, TANK WAGON DELIVERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 014-KK07 – DIESEL FUEL #2 FOR SCHOOLS NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, TANK WAGON DELIVERY, to purchase diesel fuel #2, at a firm service charge per gallon, added to fuel prices, with escalation/de-escalation based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average fuel price, for various schoolsand departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 19, 2010, through January 30, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. RKA PETROLEUM COMPANIES, INC.
28340 WICK ROAD
ROMULUS, MI 48174
OWNER: KAY J. ALBERTIE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: LAWRENCE H. BLAYLOCK, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated dollar amount of $500,000.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

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-40 AMEND THE CONTRACT UAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize and execute an amended contractual agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management accepting three power generators and substituting Ruben Dario Middle and John A. Ferguson Senior High schools for South Dade Middle and North Miami Beach Senior High schools in accordance with the State’s request, and to execute any documentation required in order to effectuate the said agreement as amended.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 007-KK06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 007-KK06 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lawn and turf sprinklers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 9, 2009, through December 8, 2010, as follows:

1. FLORIDA IRRIGATION SUPPLY, INC.
300 CENTRAL PARK DRIVE
SANFORD, FL 32771
OWNER: FRED G. TANNLER, CHAIRMAN

2. JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES, INC.
D.B.A. LESCO, INC.
1301 EAST 9 STREET, SUITE 1300
CLEVELAND, OH 44114-1849
OWNER: DAVID P. WERNING, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $43,300.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 015-KK06 – CHILLER-SERVICE CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 015-KK06 – CHILLER-SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment,tofurnish monthly air-conditioning, chiller-maintenance services, including water treatment, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2011, as follows:

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK CRAWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT

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

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RUBEN C. VENTO, DOAH CASE NO. 09-3396

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. Ruben C. Vento, DOAH Case No. 09-3396, allowing for the payment to the Respondent of $1,000 and Respondent’s accumulated annual leave (approximately thirty-three days).

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 EXTENSION OF THE BOARD'S PILOT PROJECT REGARDING TIME FOR BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS, ENDORSEMENTS AND PROCLAMATIONS AND TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13-8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS-NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR, DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize:

(1) That the pilot project approved at the August 5, 2009, Board meeting for regular Board meetings to begin at 12:00 noon, be extended for a period of six (6) months or until such time as rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, are completed, whichever occurs first; and

(2) Direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings -Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication, for regular Board meetings to begin at 12:00 noon for the presentation of designated Board member resolutions, endorsements and proclamations.

H-3 TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING

ACTION PROPOSED BY Mr. AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances - Board Meetings to provide the public hearing portion of the Board meeting will not commence prior to 4:30 p.m.

H-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2010 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2010 Miami National College Fair” on February 21, 2010.

H-6 2010 FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report of the Florida School Boards Association.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-128 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENSUS BUREAU AND TO PROVIDE THE 2010 CENSUS: IT’S ABOUT US EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO OUR STUDENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-128 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approving the partnership with the Census Bureau and to provide the 2010 Census: It’s About Us educational program to our students.

H-8 PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL REPORTS (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate Rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to enact School Board Rules to require that:

1. The Chief Auditor, upon receiving the Inspector General's final report, will forward the Inspector General's report to the Ethics Advisory Committee and/or the Audit J Revised Committee with instructions to place the report( s) on the agenda of its/their next scheduled meeting for discussion and if appropriate, any other action. The Inspector General and/or designated staff may attend the appropriate Audit Committee and/or Ethics Advisory Committee when the report is presented.

2. The Superintendent, or the appropriate entity, upon receiving the Inspector General's final report that requests that the Office of the Inspector General be provided with a corrective action plan, follow-up response, or other status report, shall timely prepare said report and submit it to the Inspector General within the time period requested by the Inspector General. Said response shall be simultaneously provided to the School Board, the School Board Attorney, Chief Auditor, and any other individual or entity that was originally listed on the Inspector General's final report distribution list.

3. The Superintendent, or the appropriate entity, will be the responsible party to address the Inspector General's recommendation through the corrective action plan.

4. The Chief Auditor upon receiving the Superintendent's corrective action plan, follow-up response, or other status report, will forward said correspondence to Ethics Advisory Committee and/or Audit Committee for its/their continued monitoring of the matter.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-126 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ALEJANDRO R. MENENDEZ OF WEST MIAMI MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR EARNING A BRONZE MEDAL FOR TEAM USA AT THE 2009 INFANTILE PANAMERICAN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN BRAZIL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-126, recognizing Alejandro R. Menendez for winning the Bronze Medal for Team USA at the 2009 Infantile Panamerican Judo Championships in Brazil.

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM INITIATIVE DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE/WALKSAFE PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the BikeSafe Program initiative developed by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/WalkSafe Program.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-129 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING FARMWORKER CELEBRATION WEEK AND THE EFFORTS OF MS. MARIA GARZA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-129, recognizing Farmworker Celebration Week and the efforts of Ms. Maria Garza.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE OPERATING HOURS AT THE DR. JOHN T. MACDONALD FOUNDATION (JTMF) CLINIC AT North Miami BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO INCLUDE THE PARENTS WITHIN THE NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FEEDER PATTERN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: Request for approval to extend the operating hours at the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation (JTMF) Clinic at North Miami Beach Senior High School to include the parents within the North Miami Beach Senior High School Feeder Pattern.

H-14 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT ACCEPT FROM THE FLORIDA JEWISH MUSEUM COMPLIMENTARY FIELD TRIPS INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION AND ADMISSION FOR SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR FLORIDA JEWISH HISTORY MONTH, JANUARY, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the Superintendent accept six complimentary field trips from the Florida Jewish Museum and encourage schools to plan appropriate activities to commemorate Florida Jewish History Month, January, 2010.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-127 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING MR. ALAN RIGERMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN, VICE CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-127 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing Mr. Alan Rigerman for his commit-ment, dedication, and contribu-tions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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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