MEETING AGENDA

January 13, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 13, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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

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

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

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-131 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. EDUARDO J. PADRÓN AS ONE OF THE TEN BEST COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, AS DESIGNATED BY TIME MAGAZINE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-131 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón as one of the Ten Best College Presidents, as designated by TIME magazine.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-132 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ING MIAMI MARATHON FOR ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

ACTION PROPOSED BYDR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-132 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the ING Miami Marathon for its many contributions to Miami-Dade County Public School students and families.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-133 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KATIE EDWARDS FOR HER WORK ON BEHALF OF THE DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-133 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Katie Edwards for her work on behalf of the Dade County Farm Bureau.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–134 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WORLD FIT FOUNDER DR. GARY HALL AND THE TWO HIGHEST ACHIEVING WORLD FIT WALK MIAMI ATHLETES, MACARENA MARCOS OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ERICK ROSALES OF SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-134 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the accomplishments of World Fit founder Dr. Gary Hall and the two highest achieving World Fit Walk Miami athletes, Macarena Marcos of Miami Beach Senior High School and Erick Rosales of Shenandoah Middle School.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 09‑136 HONORING DR. LUIS ORTA FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-136, recognizing Dr. Luis Orta for being the first school psychologist from Miami-Dade County Public Schools to be appointed to the State Board of Psychology.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-130 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2010 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-130 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2010 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-135 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE I ADMINISTRATION HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-135 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 25^th anniversary of the M-DCPS Title I Administration Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program and join HIPPY Miami for their “HIPPY Advocacy Day” on January 26, 2010.

H-14 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-137 SUPPORTING U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL 4021: “SAFE ROUTES TO HIGH SCHOOLS ACT”, AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve:

1. Resolution No. 09-137 supporting U.S. House of Representatives Bill 4021: “Safe Routes to Schools High School Act”, and request additional federal funding for the proposed program; and

2. Amend the Board’s 2010 Federal Legislative Program to include support of Bill 4021.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. LUPE DIAZ AS A SOUTH FLORIDA TOURISM PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-001 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Lupe Diaz as a South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year nominee.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Musical Theatre (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LIST: November 24, 2009, December 8 and 15, 2009

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 9, 2009

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.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)

• Update on the Violence Prevention Plan
• Update on Census Preparation

A-2 REQUEST TO WAIVE AND SUSPEND PROHIBITIONS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-1C-1.09 (PUBLIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING STAFF OR STUDENTS) AND RULE 6GX13-1C-1.15 (PUBLIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING STAFF OR STUDENTS) IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR FUNDRAISING AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF EFFORTS IN RESPONSE TO THE HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE DISASTER; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO OFFER THE FORMER NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH BUILDING AS A STAGING/RECEIVING AREA FOR DONATIONS TARGETED TO THE RELIEF EFFORT (good cause)

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

1. waive and suspend prohibitions outlined in School Board Rule 6Gx13-1 C-1.09 (Public Activities Involving Staff or Students) and Rule 6Gx13-1 C-1.15 (Public Activities Involving Staff or Students) in order to allow for fundraising and/or other charitable activities in support of relief efforts in response to the Haitian earthquake disaster; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to offer the former North Miami Senior High building as a staging/receiving area for donations targeted to the relief effort.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend and renew the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Consulate General of Italy in Miami for a period of up to three years, effective February, 2010 through February 2013.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

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

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE SKILLS CENTER DADE COUNTY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the renewal contract with Life Skills Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center Miami-Dade County, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND RENEWAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the second renewal contract with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School to temporarily relocate to a facility located at 3405 N.W. 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33147, effective immediately, until a permanent facility is ready for occupancy, but not to exceed the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-12(2009-2010) DOB: 11/10/94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-12(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: 10 CASE NO: SM-13 (2009-2010) DOB: 04/23/93

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-13 (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: 10 CASE NO: SM-14 (2009-2010) DOB: 07/09/94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-14 (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-15 (2009-2010) DOB: 03/02/96

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-15 (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: 09 CASE NO: SM-17 (2009-2010) DOB: 04/13/95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-17 (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: 07 CASE NO: SM-19 (2009-2010) DOB: 09/05/94

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-19 (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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FROM THE CITY OF DORAL TO OPERATE AN AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC AND SPORTS PROGRAM ENTITLED PARKS AND POLICE 4 KIDS AT DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DURING THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 from the City of Doral to operate an after school academic and sports program entitled Parks and Police 4 Kids at Doral Middle School during the 2009-2010 school year.

C-71 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR: (revised 2)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2010-2011 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 23, 2010

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2010-2011, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 23, 2010

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2010-2011, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 7, 2010

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2010- 2011, with a start date of August 23, 2010;

2 the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2010- 2011, with a start date of August 23, 2010; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2010- 2011, with a start date of July 7, 2010.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS TO LEASE THE DENTAL FACILITY AT ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER TO THE ROBERT MORGAN CENTER FOR DENTAL CARE AND EDUCATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into negotiations to lease the dental facility at Robert Morgan Educational Center to The Robert Morgan Center for Dental Care and Education, Inc.

C-73 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 TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM

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

1. accept two grant awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for funding under the:

a. Television Community Service Program in the amount of $1,308,336, for the grant period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011; and

b. Radio Community Service Program in the amount of $423,332, for the grant period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011.

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT four (4) 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 four (4) grant awards from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $925,000;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $916,699.50, to Advanced Learning Charter School, in the amount of $222,759, for the grant period of October 5, 2009 through July 31, 2010; International Studies Charter Middle School, in the amount of $249,261, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010; Mater Academy of International Studies, in the amount of $222,035, for the grant period of October 16, 2009 through July 31, 2010; and RISE Academy-South Dade Charter School, in the amount of $222,644.50, for the period of November 12, 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 TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) STATE REVENUE AND THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FOR FUNDING THE MENTORING STUDENT ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC.

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 the Mentoring Student Assistance Initiatives Program in the approximate total amount of $68,137.67, representing $61,121.45 from State Revenue and $7,016.22 from ARRA, for the grant period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

2.enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the approximate amount of $68,137.67, for the contract period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 19, 2009 – DECEMBER 10, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade Couny, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1007.

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 January 14, 2010, 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 DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 1, 2009 through December 18, 2009.

D-24 AUTHORIZE A 2% COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 25, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a 2% compensation adjustment for Administrative Assistants to the School Board Members, effective December 25, 2009.

D-55 RECOMMENDED REASSIGNMENT TO A NON-SCHOOL SITE POSITION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
ZACHARY F. GLOVER – CUSTODIAN
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board transfer Mr. Zachary F. Glover, Custodian, from his current position at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, to a non-school position, and suspend him for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
SANDRA C. POSADA – SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sandra C. Posada, Security Monitor at Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL,
LEONARDO A. VALDES – MICROSYSTEMS TECHNICIAN,
PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings, against Mr. Leonardo A. Valdes, Microsystems Technician at Palm Springs Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; REAPPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT TO THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND AMEND THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, SCOPE, STRUCTURE, AND SELECTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

1. receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2009;

2. reappoint Mr. Mike Brown, & Ms. Susan Racher, to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years;

3. appoint Mr. Carter Hammer to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years; and

4. amend the Statement of Purpose, Scope, Structure and Selection for the School Board Treasury Advisory Committee to include the Chief Budget Officer as an ex-officio permanent member.

E-31 REPORT ON REVIEW OF DISTRICT INVESTIGATIVE AND SITE SECURITY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on Review of District Investigative and Site Security Services.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #023-KK10, SCHOOL BOARD BASED CLINIC SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request for Information (RFI) # 023-KK10, School Board Based Clinic Services; and

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

E-67 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES AND PHARMACEUTICAL ADMINISTRATION FEES FOR DISTRICT SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates including District and employee contributions for the self funded medical program administered by CIGNA Healthcare effective January 1 - December 31, 2010;

* Rate is per eligible dependent 26-30 years of age in addition to other dependent rates as shown above in compliance with Florida Statute §627.602(c)(1).

2. approve the monthly salary banded District contributions for employee-only coverage and dependent subsidies of healthcare for employees and their eligible dependents by salary band and coverage tier effective January 1 - December 31, 2010; and

3. approve the budgeted administration fee of $0.90 per prescription (claim) for retail and mail order prescriptions funded by the District’s self funded healthcare program administered by CIGNA, effective January 1 - December 31, 2010.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION, (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association, (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc. for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-89 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 36 CHARTER SCHOOLS INCLUDING FIVE SCHOOLS THAT MET ONE OR MORE CONDITIONS OF THE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY STATUTE, AND THEIR CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 36 Charter Schools Including Five Schools that Met One or More Conditions of the Financial Emergency Statute, and their Corrective Action Plans for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-90 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION – AMIkids MIAMI-DADE, INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS DADE MARINE INSTITUTE, INC.)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for a Community Based Organization-AMIkids, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-91 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION – RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for a Community Based Organization – Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-92 REVIEW OF INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-93 AUDIT OF MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT PROCUREMENT CARD AND OTHER PURCHASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Procurement Card and Other Purchases.

E-94 AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2009.

E-106 ADOPT THE 2009-2014 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRATEGIC PLAN FRAMEWORK AND RECEIVE THE EDUCATION PLAN

Supplemental Information:

• District Strategic Framework
• Education Plan

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

1. adopt the 2009-2014 Miami-Dade County Public Schools Strategic Framework; and

2. receive the Education Plan

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 009-KK07 – REBUILT ALTERNATORS AND STARTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-KK07 – REBUILT ALTERNATORS AND STARTERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, ofrebuilt alternators and starters, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective January 13, 2010, through January 12, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
3251 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

2. TRUCK INDUSTRIAL SERVICE & SUPPLY
4590 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: EDDIE BARRIOS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. TRUCK INDUSTRIAL SERVICE & SUPPLY
4590 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: EDDIE BARRIOS, PRESIDENT

4. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
3251 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $75,000.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 013-KK03-A-LA-CARTE PIZZA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 013-KK03 – A-LA-CARTE PIZZA, to purchase and deliver, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fresh food items, delivered for the a-la-carte program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and other district departments, during the term of the bid, effective February 6, 2010, through December 31, 2010, as follows:

1. MONTOYA HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. BASEBALL CAFE/PELOTA CAFE & PIZZERIA
345 EAST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: CARLOS MONTOYA, PRESIDENT

2. CELEAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
180 CRANDON BOULEVARD, SUITE 110
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: CESAR ANDRADE, PRESIDENT

3. CHENTE ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. CICI’S PIZZA
2885 WEST 68 STREET, SUITE 1
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNERS: ANTONIO G.D. CHIURILLO, DIRECTOR

4. GOURMET PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. GARLIC JIM’S FAMOUS GOURMET PIZZA
4005 S.W. 152 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33185
OWNER: VICTOR QUINONES, JR., PRESIDENT

5. JERRY & JOE’S PIZZA, INC.
4799 PALM AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JUAN E. CRUZ, PRESIDENT

6. JHR GROUP ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. CICI’S PIZZA
9611 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: ANDRES MENDEZ, PRESIDENT

7. KONING RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, LC
D.B.A. PIZZA HUT
1000 PARK CENTRE BOULEVARD, STE 134-136
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: ALFREDO SALAS, C.E.O.

8. NSDI MANAGEMENT, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
8737 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: ISSA A. BADER, PRESIDENT

9. OCEAN ISLAND PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
1012 NORTH MIAMI BEACH BLVD.
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: SEAN BRINKLEY, PRESIDENT

10. PIZZA TIME
275 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: NINETTE BENAVIDES

11. PIZZERIAS, LLC
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
8619 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: RICARDO WARMAN, C.E.O.

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,995,640.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.; RONALD L. BOOK, P.A.; FLORIDA SCHOOL SERVICES, INC.; AND QUANTUM RESULTS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 019-KK10 – STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to approve the negotiation of contracts for state legislative consulting services, contingent upon exhaustion of the statutory requirements of F.S.120.57, in an amount not to exceed $240,000, pursuant to Request ForProposals No. 019-KK10 – STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT, effective January 13, 2010, through January 12, 2011, with the following firms:

BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.
121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 10^TH FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
PRINCIPAL: YOLANDA CASH JACKSON

RONALD L. BOOK, P.A.
18851 N.E. 29 ^TH AVENUE, SUITE 1010
AVENTURA, FL 33180
PRINCIPAL: RONALD L. BOOK

FLORIDA SCHOOL SERVICES, INC.
9737 N.W. 41 STREET, BOX 359
DORAL, FL 33178
PRINCIPAL: THOMAS A. CERRA

QUANTUM RESULTS, INC.
300 ARAGON AVENUE, SUITE 375
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
PRINCIPAL: ALBERTO LORENZO

E-200 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3E-1.10, TRANSPORTATION – SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 4-1.10, RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA TRANSMISSION DEVICES

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:

1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3E-1.10, Transportation—Specific Procedures, and the document, Handbook for School Bus Drivers, Aides and Operations Staff [Section 3, School Bus Driver Guidelines and Procedures], which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule; and

2. promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4-1.10, Restrictions on Use of Communication and Data Transmission Devices.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS FOR ALL PARK SITES AND SCHOOL SITES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement with the City of Hialeah Gardens for all park sites and school sites located within the City of Hialeah Gardens, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-10 MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT – STATUS REPORT

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

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $103,067 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 E.W.F STIRRUP ELEMENTARY, LOCATED AT 330 NW 97 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00407900

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 E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School, located at 330 NW 97 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00407900) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS AS REPLACEMENT ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR A PULL-OUT PROJECT FROM THE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #19, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00261701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners as Replacement Architect/Engineer of Record for a Pull-Out project from the Deferred Maintenance Package #19, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs, at Sunset Elementary School, Project No. 00261701, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $44,900 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-28 AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP AS DESIGNATED SPECIALIST – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LIVS ASSOCIATES AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the addition of Eastern Engineering Group as Designated Specialist – Structural Engineering to the Agreement with LIVS Associates as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) – Mechanical Engineering for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each.

F-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01008
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK
PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
7351 SW 128 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01008, Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Palmetto Middle School for a credit of $113,067.

F-33 TERMINATION OF ALL OPEN AGREEMENTS WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., WITH CAUSE, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD, ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT, AND AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate all open agreements with The Architectural Partnership, Inc., with cause, as Architect/Engineer of record, Architectural/ Engineering Projects Consultant, and as Design Criteria Professional.

F-34 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN, ARCHITECTS/CSA GROUP AS SUCCESSOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND ADA UPGRADES AT NATHANIEL “TRAZ” POWELL STADIUM, PROJECT NO. 00412200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Brown & Brown, Architects/CSA Group as Successor Architect/Engineer of Record for Structural Repairs and ADA Upgrades at Nathaniel “Traz” Powell Stadium, Project No. 00412200, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $108,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 008-KK06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 008-KK06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK, to establish preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform painting and incidental work,atvarious Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during theterm of the bid, effective January 13, 2010, through January 12, 2011, as follows:

1. AA PAINTING SERVICE
8808 N.W. 169 TERRACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: REYNALDO ESCOBAR, PRESIDENT

2. A C & E PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 211
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: CHARLES N. WILLIAMS
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

3. AJIL CONSTRUCTION, INC.
5503 S.W. 138 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: AMALIA BOCANEGRA, VICE PRESIDENT

4. ALL PRO’S PAINTING GROUP, INC.
4845 N.W. 191 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
OWNER: ROSA SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

5. ALPHA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
8300 S.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTONIO CHAHINE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

6. ALUMMA-TECH ELECTROPAINTING, INC.
8260 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: MILLIE OLIVERA, PRESIDENT

7. BERRY’S PAINT, WALLPAPER & FLOORING, INC.
896 N. HOMESTEAD BLVD.
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: DENNIS K. BERRY, PRESIDENT

8. BOULDERWINDS, INC.
17935 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
OWNER: WALTER B. TUCKER, PRESIDENT

9. BUILD-UPPERS ENGINEERING, INC.
16454 S.W. 67 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER: GILDA VILLELA MIGUEL, PRESIDENT

10. CARLOS MORENO PAINTING, INC.
18886 N.W. 24 PLACE
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: CARLOS A. MORENO, PRESIDENT

11. CURRIE’S PROFESSIONAL PAINTING &
WATERPROOFING, INC.
14540 N.W. 10 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: CLIVE CURRIE, PRESIDENT

12. COASTLINE PAINTING SYSTEMS, INC.
9810 S. GRAND DUKE CIRCLE
TAMARAC, FL 33321
OWNER: JOHN D. SQUILLACE, PRESIDENT

13. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 N. POWERLINE ROAD, SUITE 101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: C. SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT

14. DARCON GROUP CORPORATION
14008 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: IRIS ACOSTA, PRESIDENT

15. DECO & SPECIAL PAINTING CORPORATION
62 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: OSCAR R. CACERES, PRESIDENT

16. DOZIER AND DOZIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
3932 N.W. 167 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: WILLIAM L. DOZIER, PRESIDENT

17. EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
6845 S.W. 144 STREET
PAMETTO BAY, FL 33158
OWNER: RITA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

18. EVERGLADES PAINTERS EXPRESS, LLC
3600 S.W. 17 TERRACE, #4
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: JAVIER PEREIRA

19. FIGARO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
6800 S.W. 40 STREET, #318
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FERNANDO FIGAROLA, PRESIDENT

20. G-FOUR GROUP, INC.
660 N.W. 133 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: GILBERTO TORRES, PRESIDENT

21. GEORGIE PAINT CORPORATION
1730 BISCAYNE BLVD., #201E9
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: JORGE MARQUEZ, PRESIDENT

22. GRECO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
12230 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: GEORGE VERGOULIAS, PRESIDENT

23. INCLAN PAINTING & WATERPROOFING CORPORATION
12252 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ILEANA INCLAN, VICE PRESIDENT

24. J. L. SURFACE & PRESSURE WASH, INC.
19350 S.W. 77 PLACE
CUTLER BAY, FL 33157
OWNER: FABIANNE DONADO, PRESIDENT

25. JARVIS EMERGENCY SERVICES, INC.
2436 US HIGHWAY 1
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
OWNER: WILLIAM JARVIS, PRESIDENT

26. JASPER ENTERPRISES, INC.
1366 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ERIC M. SWEET, PRESIDENT

27. J H C CONTRACTORS, INC.
6187 N.W. 167 STREET, #H24
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: HOMERO CRUZ, PRESIDENT

28. JTN PAINT AND FINISHING ENTERPRISES, INC.
14830 DADE PINE AVENUE
M IAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: JOSEPH T. NAGY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

29. KASAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2560 BASSWAY
COOPER CITY, FL 33026
OWNER: HAJJAR MOHAMMAD, PRESIDENT

30. LMH PAINTING CORPORATION
2440 N.W. 67 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: LATONYA M. HARRIS, PRESIDENT

31. LEADEX CORPORATION
12391 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT

32. LOPEZ INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
15051 S.W. 71 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER: MARILYN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

33. MATRIX CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
175 FONTAINEBLEAU BLVD., SUITE 2J-2
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICARDO ARDAVIN, PRESIDENT

34. MCBAYNE’S CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION, INC.
19441 N.W. 53 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33055
OWNER: TREVOR MCBAYNE, PRESIDENT

35. NAYA-T PAINTING OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1810 N.W. 46 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: EMMA M.P. GALE-COLLINS, PRESIDENT

36. NU-WAY PAINTING CORPORATION
13996 S.W. 150 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: VIVIAN RIVERO, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

37. PCD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
3110 WEST 84 STREET, BAY #8
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: SORAYA VILCHEZ, PRESIDENT

38. PLACERES CONSTRUCTION, INC.
3130 S.W. 133 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: CARLOS PLACERES, PRESIDENT

39. PROFESSIONAL PAINTING USA CORPORATION
7457 WEST 33 LANE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: GABRIELA MARTINEZ, VICE PRESIDENT

40. REGOSA ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.
3287 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: FABIOLA CURE, PRESIDENT

41. RIGHT WAY PAINTING, INC.
2051 N.W. 112 AVENUE, #121
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: HERNAN A. REY, PRESIDENT

42. SUN ART PAINTING CORPORATION
1966 WEST 9 STREET, SUITE A
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
OWNER: ROBERT W. ERIKSON, CHAIRMAN

43. SUPREME ROOFING SERVICES, INC.
2600 N.W. 155 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: DERIC T. SMITH, PRESIDENT

44. T&G CORPORATION
D.B.A. T&G CONSTRUCTORS
8348 N.W. 56 STREET
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: RICARDO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

45. TASY CORPORATION
2610 S.E. 15 PLACE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33035
OWNER: ANTONIO AZNAR, DIRECTOR

46. TCS EMPIRE, INC.
14395 S.W. 139 COURT, SUITE 102
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ANGEL M. PAREJA, PRESIDENT/QUALIFIER

47. 3 PHASE PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
2320 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: DEBBIE E. POWE, PRESIDENT

48. TJ OF MIAMI, INC.
2400 N. MIAMI AVENUE, #1
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: JEAN B. BONANEY, PRESIDENT

49. TOMASIOU ENTERPRISES, INC.
3641 N. 33 TERRACE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: PIERRE M. SIOU, PRESIDENT

50. TOP CRAFTS, INC.
14619 S.W. 99 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS O. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

51. 24/7 PAINTING CORPORATION
9460 S.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: ANABELLA RODRIGUEZ

52. VIP PAINTING, WATERPROOFING AND CONCRETE RESTORATION, INC.
2101 N.W. 33 STREET, #200A
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: MICHELLE CALDWELL, VICE PRESIDENT

53. XPRESS PAINTING CORPORATION
14630 S.W. 172 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: GONZALO GARCIA, PRESIDENT

54. ZEE PAINTING, INC.
401 N.E. 84 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ZANE R. THOMPSON, PRESIDENT

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

F-61 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-61, AWARD BID NO. 021-KK10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES:

FINAL 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, adopt amended 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, to be effective January 13, 2010.

G-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, CONSTRUCTION/LITIGATION (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the employment contract for Mr. Brian A. Williams, Esquire to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney, Construction/Litigation, upon completion of the background check, effective February 1, 2010 through February 1, 2012, at an annual salary of $135,000.00 (with an increase of $3,000.00 when certified in construction law).

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-131 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. EDUARDO J. PADRÓN AS ONE OF THE TEN BEST COLLEGE PRESIDENTS, AS DESIGNATED BY TIME MAGAZINE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-131 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón as one of the Ten Best College Presidents, as designated by TIME magazine.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-132 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ING MIAMI MARATHON FOR ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 09-132 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the ING Miami Marathon for its many contributions to Miami-Dade County Public School students and families.

H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-133 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KATIE EDWARDS FOR HER WORK ON BEHALF OF THE DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-133 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Katie Edwards for her work on behalf of the Dade County Farm Bureau.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09–134 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF WORLD FIT FOUNDER DR. GARY HALL AND THE TWO HIGHEST ACHIEVING WORLD FIT WALK MIAMI ATHLETES, MACARENA MARCOS OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ERICK ROSALES OF SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-134 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the accomplishments of World Fit founder Dr. Gary Hall and the two highest achieving World Fit Walk Miami athletes, Macarena Marcos of Miami Beach Senior High School and Erick Rosales of Shenandoah Middle School.

H-7 ROTATION OF SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish a rotational system of electing the Board Chair and Vice Chair.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 09‑136 HONORING DR. LUIS ORTA FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-136, recognizing Dr. Luis Orta for being the first school psychologist from Miami-Dade County Public Schools to be appointed to the State Board of Psychologists.

H-9 PUBLIC HEARING (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: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 that:

1. the Chair shall have the authority to call on speakers present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda; and

2. the public hearing portion of the Board meeting shall at no time conclude prior to 4:30 p.m., unless the list of speakers has been exhausted.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-130 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY 2010 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-130 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2010 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-135 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE I ADMINISTRATION HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY) PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 09-135 of The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 25^th anniversary of the M-DCPS Title I Administration Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) Program and join HIPPY Miami for their “HIPPY Advocacy Day” on January 26, 2010.

H-12 VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES- UPDATE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide an update, similar to the monthly F-10 agenda item, on the progress being made towards implementing the initiatives set forth at the September 18, 2009 press conference as well as any other activities regarding violence prevention.

H-13 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13-4A-1.212, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND 6GX13-8A-1.041, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL AND BY THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent initiate Rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rules6Gx13-4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, and 6Gx13-8A-1.041, Conflict of Interest, in order to implement the changes proposed by the Office of the Inspector General and the Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-14 (12:00 noon) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 09-137 SUPPORTING U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL 4021: “SAFE ROUTES TO HIGH SCHOOLS ACT”, AND REQUEST ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BYVICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve:

1. Resolution No. 09-137 supporting U.S. House of Representatives Bill 4021: “Safe Routes to Schools High School Act”, and request additional federal funding for the proposed program; and

2. Amend the Board’s 2010 Federal Legislative Program to include support of Bill 4021.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. LUPE DIAZ AS A SOUTH FLORIDA TOURISM PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR NOMINEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-001 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Lupe Diaz as a South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year nominee.

H-16 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A STATUS REPORT AT THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2010, ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES BABY CARE (0 TO 3 YEARS) FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT SCHOOL SITES AND DISTRICT BUILDINGS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a status report at the School Board Meeting of March 17, 2010, on the feasibility of creating a pilot program that incorporates baby care (0 to 3 years) for employees of the school district at school sites and district buildings.

H-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW AND UPDATE THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO TERRORISM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review and update the M-DCPS Emergency Operations Plan for preventing and responding to terrorism, which should be done with the input of experts in the field of counterterrorism.

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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