MEETING AGENDA

February 10, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 10, 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, FEBRUARY 08, 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-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LOIS LEE AS A RECIPIENT OF THE DR. CARLO RODRIGUEZ CHAMPION OF SCHOOL CHOICE AWARD AND FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISTRICT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Lois Lee as a recipient of the Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award and for her contributions to the District.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10–009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SWIM TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

PROPOSED ACTION BYDR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Palmetto Senior High School boys’ swim team for their outstanding achievements.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10-007 RECOGNIZING THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, MIAMI CHAPTER, FOR ITS WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-007, recognizing The Compassionate Friends, Miami Chapter, for its work in the community.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. RICHARD DEAGUERO, RETIRED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION, INC. (MECA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing Mr. Richard Deaguero, Retired Executive Director, Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. (MECA).

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2010 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2010 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAYOR JULIO ROBAINA, CITY OF HIALEAH, FOR HIS SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mayor Julio Robaina, City of Hialeah, for his support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and education initiatives.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2010 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH,” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2010 as “Arts in Our Schools Month,” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorize administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 14-20, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, 2010.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE BIG BLUE & YOU FOUNDATION, MIAMI WORLD CINEMA CENTER, INC., IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE “ONE WATER WORKSHOP” PROJECT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami World Cinema Center and The Big Blue and You Foundation for sponsoring the One Water Workshop Project.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OPA-LOCKA NORTH DADE FRONT PORCH GOVERNOR’S REVITALIZATION COUNCIL, INC. FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Opa-locka North Dade Front Porch Governor’s Revitalization Council, Inc. for 10 years of service to the community.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF MORDECHAI B. FESTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-012 honoring Mordechai B. Fester's life and accomplishments by promoting education programs at Miami Beach Senior High designed to encourage service and awareness during Multiple Sclerosis Week.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE (revised)

- Norland Middle School Theatre Arts Ensemble
- Charles R. Drew Middle School Dance Ensemble
- New World School of the Arts Soloist

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Miami Beach Senior High School State Champions in Hospitality Management

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 12 and 26, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 13, 2010

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

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 14 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR TERMS OF FIVE AND/OR TEN YEARS

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

1. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Doral, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

2. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Math and Science, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

3. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Palmetto Bay, and 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;

4. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy Santa Fe, and 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;

5. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy South, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2021, and concludes in the 2020-2021 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

6. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage South High School, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2016, and concludes in the 2015-2016 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

7. The Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy of Technology, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2020, and concludes in the 2019-2020 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

8. Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Elementary School, and 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;

9. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Grove Academy, and 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;

10. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Preparatory Academy Charter School, and 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;

11. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Village Academy, and 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;

12. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Springs, and 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;

13. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Springs Middle Charter School, and 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;

14. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Cove Academy, and 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-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR C.M. SCOTT ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF C.M. SCOTT ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school application submitted by C.M. Scott Academy, Inc., on behalf of C.M. Scott Academy.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF LEARNING ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school application submitted by Learning Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Learning Academy Charter School.

C-34 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR INSTITUTE FOR HOME BASED BUSINESSES, INC., ON BEHALF OF GWEN CHERRY ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school application submitted by Institute For Home Based Businesses, Inc., on behalf of Gwen Cherry Entrepreneurial Academy.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
GRADE: 08 CASE NO: SM-20 (2009-2010) DOB: 01/07/95

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-20 (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-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AVIATION PARTS FROM WENCOR/DIXIE AEROSPACE, VALUED AT $261,066.57 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 aircraft parts from Wencor / Dixie Aerospace valued at $261,066.57, 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-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A PRATT & WHITNEY, JT8D-7B TURBINE ENGINE FROM FJ TURBINE POWER, INC., VALUED AT $20,000 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 Pratt & Whitney, JT8D-7B Turbine Engine from FJ Turbine Power, Inc. valued at $20,000, 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-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Madrid, Spain, for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School, March 25 through March 31, 2010.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) TO FUND THE EDUCATION COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL CITIES

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE), in the approximate amount of $143,000, to fund the Education Council of International Cities (ECIC) Initiative, for the grant period of October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010;

2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annual negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the USDOE; (inadvertently omitted from the short agenda)

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 amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (USDOE) TO FUND THE PROJECT SCHOOL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE (SERV)

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) to fund the Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV), in the approximate amount of $74,444, for the grant period of November 30, 2009 through May 31, 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: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.332, SECTION 504 PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.332, Section 504 Procedures for Students with Disabilities.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 11, 2009 – JANUARY 14, 2010

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 1008.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of December 19, 2009 through January 25, 2010.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
VENUS S. ALLEN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 10, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Venus S. Allen, School Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED DEMOTION OF EMPLOYEE
HECTOR L. PEREZ – FOOD SERVICE MANAGER II
EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 10, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board demote Mr. Hector L. Perez, Food Service Manager II at Everglades K-8 Center.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE WORKDAYS
VANINA M. GOLDINGER - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 10, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Vanina M. Goldinger, Teacher at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for five workdays without pay.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,552 items with a depreciated cost of $374,769 and Recoveries containing 20 items with a depreciated cost of $21,947 to update the records for October, November and December 2009.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2009-10 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($30,410,258); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 7 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 12 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2009-10 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $58,662,450; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-2010 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY2009-2010 Food Service Fund Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations and ending fund balance by $4,590,820.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1 2009‑10 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2009-10 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $15,202,046, and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, 2009-10 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2009-10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (ARRA ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDS) MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2009-10 Targeted ARRA Stimulus Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $448,434; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2009-10 State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $436,726; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 8-12, 2010, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK AND OBSERVANCE OF THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010, AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH®

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 10-002 proclaiming March 8-12, 2010, as National School Breakfast Week and observance of the month of March 2010, as National Nutrition Month®.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining $250 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $25 million, effective May 1, 2010, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 12, 2010; and

2. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.5 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2010 to May 1, 2011; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to begin work on a Request for Information (RFI) for Brokerage Services related to the District’s comprehensive property/casualty insurance programs, to be brought back to the Board at a subsequent Board meeting prior to issuance.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 36 CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2009

E-87 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-141 AWARD BID NO. 099-JJ02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 099-JJ02 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 10, 2010, through February 9, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

2. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

FIRST ALTERNATE

3. PENINSULAR PAPER COMPANY CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.
4500 METRIC DRIVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
OWNER: R.S. CLARKE SR., PRESIDENT/C.O.B.

SECOND ALTERNATE

4. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, C.E.O.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,319,000.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 110-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL FLOOR-CARE PRODUCTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 110-JJ02 – CUSTODIAL FLOOR-CARE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial floor-care products, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 10, 2010, through February 9, 2011, as follows:

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

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,037,680.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 002-KK08 – COSMETOLOGY SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALTY FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-KK08 – COSMETOLOGY SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALTY FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, atfirm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of cosmetology supplies, equipment and specialty furniture, for various locations, duringthe term of the bid, effective February 10, 2010, through February 9, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. THE BURMAX CO., INC.
28 BARRETTS AVENUE
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742
OWNER: BURTON H. SCHEFF, SECRETARY

2. MORRIS FLAMINGO-STEPHAN, INC.
204 EASTGATE DRIVE
DANVILLE, IL 61834
OWNER: FRANK F. FEROLA, PRESIDENT

3. TNA WORLDWIDE
23200 HAGGERTY ROAD
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48335
OWNER: LAWRENCE GAYNOR, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

4. APOPKA BEAUTY & BARBER SUPPLY, INC.
64 EAST MAIN STREET
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: JAYANTILAL NAYEE, PRESIDENT

5. MORRIS FLAMINGO-STEPHAN, INC.
204 EASTGATE DRIVE
DANVILLE, IL 61834
OWNER: FRANK FEROLA, PRESIDENT

6. REJECT Items 4, 8, 12, 16, 17, 20, 22, 25 and 26.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

E-144 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 004-KK08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 004-KK08 – MUSIC FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, topurchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of music furniture and equipment, for various locations, duringtheterm of the bid, effective February 10, 2010, through February 9, 2012, as follows:

1. WENGER CORPORATION
555 PARK DRIVE
OWATONNA, MN 55060 ESTIMATE $350,000
OWNER: WILLIAM BEER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $350,000.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 45 SW 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to the City of Miami for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Southside Elementary School, located at 45 SW 13 Street, Miami, Florida.

F-2 ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT SW 74 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 43 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE POSSIBLE SALE OF SAME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6GX13-3B- 1.092

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish the fair market value of the School Board-owned property located at SW 74 Avenue and theoretical SW 43 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, at $3,110,000, and direct the Superintendent to issue a request for bids for the possible sale of same, in accordance with the process set forth in School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B- 1.092.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SECURE APPRAISALS OF THE BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 N.W. 13 STREET, MIAMI, 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 PROPERTY, 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 property located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, 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 the property, in accordance with School Board Rule 6Gx13-3B- 1.092.

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 $117,952 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 THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT CORAL WAY K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 1950 SW 13 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00395800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement for the water and wastewater facilities at Coral Way K-8 Center, located at 1950 SW 13 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility lines (project no. 00395800) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1122 BLUEBIRD AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01133

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement for the water and wastewater facilities at Springview Elementary School, located at 1122 Bluebird Avenue, and to convey the subject utility lines (Project No. A01133) 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 COCONUT PALM K-8 ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 24400 SW 124 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01031

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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, located at 24400 SW 124 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. A01031) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 21101 NE 26 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0798

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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, located at 21101 NE 26 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. A0798) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE WATER FACILITIES AT VINELAND K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 8455 SW 119 STREET, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00408900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement for the water facilities at Vineland K-8 Center, located at 8455 SW 119 Street, and to convey the subject utility lines (Project No. 00408900) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH MC HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AND CSA CENTRAL, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) SERVICES 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 third-year option of the four-year Agreements with MC Harry & Associates, Inc., Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A. and CSA Central, Inc. as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1) with reduction of fees, hourly rates, and hourly rate multipliers in accordance with Attachment “A”, effective as of March 12, 2010; and

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

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH NINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS OF UP TO $1 MILLION IN CONSTRUCTION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option of the four-year Agreements with the following Construction Management at-Risk firms for Miscellaneous Projects with a construction cost of up to $1 million each, as follows:

1. Firms

• Veitia Padron, Incorporated
• Stobs Brothers Construction Company
• Coastal Construction Company
• BDI Construction Company
• Kalex Construction & Development, Inc.
• Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc
• Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.
• Thornton Construction Company, Inc.
• GEC Associates, Inc.

2. with a 10% across-the-board reduction of fees; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the Agreements shall remain the same as the original Agreements.

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR LAND SURVEYING SERVICES WITH:

• J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.
• F.R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
• BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
• CONSUL-TECH SURVEYING & MAPPING, INC.
• MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to exercise the third-year option of the four-year agreements for Land Surveying services with J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. with:

1. elimination of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of fees for services for the third-year option, due to current economic conditions; and

2. all other terms and conditions of the original agreements remaining the same.

F-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC. AND EARL HAGOOD, INC. FOR TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the second-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc. and Earl Hagood, Inc. as follows:

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

2. the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will not be applied to the hourly rates of the second-year option; and

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

F-30 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RODRIGUEZ & QUIROGA, ARCHITECTS CHARTERED AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS (PHASES II, III & IV) AT MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01013 (01, 02 & 03)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Rodriguez & Quiroga, Architects Chartered, as Architects/Engineer of Record for New Additions, Remodeling and Renovations (Sector II, III, and IV) at Miami Central Senior High School, Project No. A01012 (01, 02 and 03) as follows:

1. a net total increase of $288,907 for A/E fees for Sector IV;

2. the revised Project Scope, Schedule and all the negotiated Second Amendment terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain unchanged.

F-31 AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF ARCHITEKNICS, INC. AS DESIGNATED SPECIALIST - ARCHITECT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE RC GROUP, INC. 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 Architeknics, Inc. as Designated Specialist – Architect to the Agreement with The RC Group, Inc. as Special Projects Consultant (SPC) – Mechanical Engineering for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each.

F-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A01131
MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION
CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
8601 SW 212 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.A01131, Modular Classroom Addition, Centennial Middle School for a credit of $88,558.

F-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0110501
KITCHEN/DINING PAVILLION
ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0110501, Kitchen/Dining Pavillion, Ernest R Graham Elementary School for a credit of $53,415.

F-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00254702
WATER MAIN RELOCATION PULL-OUT PACKAGE
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (S/S YYY1)
(TO RELIEVE MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No . 00254702, Water Main Relocation Pull-out Package, Terra Environmental Research Institute (S/S “YYY1”) for a credit of $28,901 and approve a time extension of 122 days.

F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 00270501
RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITY AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS
ERNEST R GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7330 WEST 32 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00270501, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, Ernest R Graham Elementary School for a credit of $882.

F-50 AWARD TO TRIPLE M ROOFING CORP.
PROJECT NO. 00390000C1
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT RTB09-C1
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

AND

AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00390000C2
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT RTB09-C2
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. Project No. 00390000C1, Roofing Term Contract RTB09-C1, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Base Bid, not-to-exceed $1,500,000 to: Triple M Roofing Corp. 914 NW 19 Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 and

2. Project No. 00390000C2, Roofing Term Contract RTB09-C2, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Base Bid, not-to-exceed $1,500,000 to: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc. 1431 SW 30 Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 016-KK11 – SECURITY-SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 016-KK11 – SECURITY-SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, emergency on-site service response, video retrieval, repairs, labor, training, written reports and associated accessories for security systems, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid effective February 10, 2010, through February 9, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1.ATC INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2.QUALITY WIRING, INC.
10300 S.W. 72^ND STREET, SUITE 414
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: SOPHIA DANDRINOS, PRESIDENT

SECOND ALTERNATE

3.ADVANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS
7243 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GREG CAPDEVILA

THIRD ALTERNATE

4.BASS UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-10
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

5.Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $700,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 021-KK10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-KK10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, effective for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year extension options. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approval or other approval(s), as required by the City of Miami Beach or other governmental entities, as follows:

1. PARKING SYSTEM/ATLANTIC PARKING SYSTEM
1521 ALTON ROAD, SUITE 514
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER: PEDRO ZUNIGA, PRESIDENT

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with Parking System/Atlantic Parking System, including cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement;

3. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to award contract to the vendor offering the next highest annual rental rate, in the event the District is unable to consummate a lease agreement with the awardee; and

4. direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed as determined by the District.

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 9 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS—NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

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 Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings - Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. WALKYRIA DOLZ, DOAH CASE NO. 09-4092

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Walkyria Dolz, DOAH Case No. 09-4092 exonerating Respondent of all charges and awarding her back pay and benefits accrued during the period of the suspension.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. A.S. - CASE NO. 09- 053 (Kaplan)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. A.S., Case No. 09-053(Kaplan).

G-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO FILL VACANT POSITION OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, PERSONNEL/LITIGATION, AND AMEND JOB DESCRIPTION AND CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (replacement)

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

(1) Approve the new employment contract for Christopher La Piano as Assistant School Board Attorney, Personnel/Litigation;

(2) Authorize the amendment of the Title, Job Description, and Contract for the Assistant School Board Attorney - Risk Management/Litigation.

G-5 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS (revised)

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 Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances—Board Meetings.

G-6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 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

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 6Gx13-4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, and 6Gx13-8A-1.041, Conflict of Interest.

G-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH NORTHEAST OHIO LEARNING ASSOCIATES, INC. (NEOLA, INC.), FOR SCHOOL BOARD RULES REVISION PROJECT (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney’s Office to negotiate and execute a contract with the Northeast Ohio Learning Associates, Inc., to assist the School Board in revising and updating the School Board Rules in compliance with Section 120.74, Fla. Stat.

G-8 RATIFICATION OF SUBSTITUTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-60587 CA 30 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. 00176800 - MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]

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

1. ratify the retention of the firm of Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli, P.A. to represent the School Board in the matter of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 09-83110-CA-15 and 09-69567-CA-15. 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; and

2. authorize the School Board Attorney to make an offer of judgment in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in the case of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court Case No. 09-60587 CA 30.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LOIS LEE AS A RECIPIENT OF THE DR. CARLO RODRIGUEZ CHAMPION OF SCHOOL CHOICE AWARD AND FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISTRICT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Lois Lee as a recipient of the Dr. Carlo Rodriguez Champion of School Choice Award and for her contributions to the District.

H-2 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF IO SALARY SCHEDULE PERSONNEL FOR CANDIDATES NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That pursuant to the Inter-Local Agreement, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint effective February 11, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, Mr. Samuel Bejar, to the open budgeted position of OIG Special Agent, IO Salary Schedule, Office of Inspector General.

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10–009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SWIM TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS

PROPOSED ACTION BYDR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Palmetto Senior High School boys’ swim team for their outstanding achievements.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 10-007 RECOGNIZING THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS, MIAMI CHAPTER, FOR ITS WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-007, recognizing The Compassionate Friends, Miami Chapter, for its work in the community.

H-6 QUARTERLY UPDATE - VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a quarterly update on the progress being made towards implementing the District’s violence prevention initiatives and that the report be identified in the School Board meeting agenda in order to give the public proper notice.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. RICHARD DEAGUERO, RETIRED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION, INC. (MECA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Richard Deaguero, Retired Executive Director, Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc. (MECA).

H-8 STATUS REPORT - MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to reinstate at the monthly Board meetings the recurring F-10 Agenda Item, providing a construction/renovation status report on Miami Senior High School, until the project is completed.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2010 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2010 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-10 REPORT ON OUTCOME OF THE 37^th FEDERAL RELATIONS NETWORK (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report of the National School Boards Association's FRN Conference held January 31 - February 2, 2010.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAYOR JULIO ROBAINA, CITY OF HIALEAH, FOR HIS SUPPORT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mayor Julio Robaina, City of Hialeah, for his support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and education initiatives.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2010 AS “ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH,” TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2010 as “Arts in Our Schools Month,” to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and authorize administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 14-20, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the National Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, 2010.

H14 FLORIDA KIDCARE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, initiate the Florida KidCare School Partnership Project, and authorize the Superintendent to:

1. enter into an agreement with the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation for the Florida KidCare School Partnership Project, beginning in the 2009-2010 school year; and

2. provide a status update to the Board by the March 2010 School Board Meeting.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE BIG BLUE & YOU FOUNDATION, MIAMI WORLD CINEMA CENTER, INC., IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE “ONE WATER WORKSHOP” PROJECT

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami World Cinema Center and The Big Blue and You Foundation for sponsoring the One Water Workshop Project.

H-16 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OPA-LOCKA NORTH DADE FRONT PORCH GOVERNOR’S REVITALIZATION COUNCIL, INC. FOR 10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Opa-locka North Dade Front Porch Governor’s Revitalization Council, Inc. for 10 years of service to the community.

H-17 RANDOM WEAPON SEARCHES (withdrawn)

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

1. implement the RMDSP for the final three months of the 2009-10 school year;

2. revise the appropriate guidelines and policies related to random metal detection searches contained in Board Rule or publication; and

3. provide a written report and recommendation for further action to the Board at its July 2010 meeting.

H-18 REVIEW OF CURRENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO STUDENT HEAD AND BRAIN INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING DISTRICT SPONSORED SPORTS AND ATHLETIC EVENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review current practices and policies related to head and brain injuries sustained during district-sponsored sporting and athletic events and physical education classes and provide a report and recommendations to the School Board for the March 2010 School Board Meeting.

This report should include, but not be necessarily limited to, measures, policies, and existing Miami-Dade County Public School Board rules that address the following:

1. the education and verification that every youth athlete, their parent(s)/guardian, coaches and athletic trainers understand the risks associated with concussions, head injuries, brain injuries and mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI);

2. the use of athlete and parent/guardian consent forms indicating their understanding of risks associated with head concussions, head injuries, brain injuries and TBI;

3. practices and established protocol in place at school sites and sporting events when a student sustains a concussion or head injury;

4. personnel required, by sport, at high school sporting events and athletic competitions; and

5. clarification of training requirements of personnel entrusted with evaluating students suspected of having sustained a head injury while at a district-sponsored sporting events.

H-19 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF MORDECHAI B. FESTER IN CONJUNCTION WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-012 honoring Mordechai B. Fester's life and accomplishments by promoting education programs at Miami Beach Senior High designed to encourage service and awareness during Multiple Sclerosis Week.

H-20 STATUS REPORT ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S OUTREACH CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 CENSUS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Status Report on the School District’s Outreach Campaign to Promote Community-wide Participation in the 2010 Census as detailed in the agenda item.

H-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. NELSON J. PÉREZ, RETIRING ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, DISTRICT/ SCHOOL OPERATIONS (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Nelson J. Pérez, Retiring Administrative Director, District/School Operations.

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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