MEETING AGENDA

March 17, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 17, 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, MARCH 15, 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.

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

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. 10-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2011 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR. THE 2010 ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND THE 2010 FEA TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing the 2011 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year, the 2010 Rookie Teacher of the Year, and the 2010 FEA Teaching Excelience Award winner.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2010 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2010 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2010, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2010, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SUSAN MULLANE FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT’S ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Susan Mullane for her many years of service as a member of the District’s Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2010 AS FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2010 as Florida Bicycle Month.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS USA, INC. (RIBA-USA) AND MR. PHILIP D. ALLSOPP, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR ITS RIBA-USA HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGN COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing the Royal Institute of British Architects USA, Inc. (RIBA-USA) and Mr. Philip D. Allsopp, Vice President of the Board of Trustees, for its RIBA-USA High Schools Design Competition.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PRO CLAIMING APRIL 2010 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH AND APRIL 11-17, 2010 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2010 as School Library Media Month and April 11-17, 2010 as National Library Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AS A 2009 HP DIGITAL ASSIST CONTEST WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Howard A. Doolin Middle School as a 2009 HP Digital Assist contest winner.

H-14 COMMEMORATION OF APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2010 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorate April 11-18, 2010 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE MELODY MITCHELL FOR HER DEDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Detective Melody Mitchell for her dedication and accomplishments.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: (revised)

- College Board’s AP Report to the Nation
- Magnet Schools of America Magnet Schools of Merit

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 18, 23, and March 2, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 10, 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-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2009-2010 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

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

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF EIGHT CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS

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

1. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy “A”, 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;

2. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy “B”, 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;

3. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Preparatory Academy Charter High 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;

4. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Oaks 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;

5. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Preparatory 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;

6. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Shores 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;

7. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High 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; and

8. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sports Leadership Academy of Miami Charter High 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.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR SHINE! EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC., ON BEHALF OF GROWTH ACADEMIES FOR REMARKABLE YOUTHS (G.A.R.Y.) INSTITUTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school applications submitted by Shine! Educational Services, Inc., on behalf of:

1. Growth Academies for Remarkable Youths (G.A.R.Y.) Institute – N.E. Dade;

2. Growth Academies for Remarkable Youths (G.A.R.Y.) Institute – N.W. Dade; and

3. Growth Academies for Remarkable Youths (G.A.R.Y.) Institute – S.W. Dade.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-21, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-22, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer session, and the 2010-2011 school year;

3. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the term of the expulsion; and

4. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) 2009 - 2010 EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), in the approximate amount of $298,764, for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009 - 2010 Equipment Assistance for School Food Authorities Program, for the grant period of February 19, 2010 through May 31, 2010;

2. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete 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 by the Board.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE BROADBAND COALTION, INC. TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE LINKS TO LEARNING PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contract with the Miami-Dade Broadband Coalition, Inc. to receive funds in the amount of $68,423, for the Links to Learning Program for the grant period of March 1, 2010, through December 15, 2010;

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINALREADING- 6Gx13- 6A-1.332, SECTION 504 PROCEDURES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.332, Section 504 Procedures for Students with Disabilities, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2010.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2010 ZELDA GLAZER WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2010 Zelda Glazer Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

D-9 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC.

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

1. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Requests for Proposals and Professional Services Contracts, for Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc., based on specific expertise; and

2. enter into a contractual agreement with Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc. for the amount of $71,000 for listed services.

D-10 RATIFICATION OF THE 2007-2009 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the proposed two (2) year Tentative Agreement with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.

D-11 RATIFICATION OF THE 2009-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the proposed three (3) year Tentative Agreement with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2012.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 15, 2010 – FEBRUARY 11, 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 1009.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 26, 2010 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 26, 2010 through February 22, 2010.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2009-2010 (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 Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2009-2010.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JANICE A. SMITH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 17, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Janice A. Smith, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
WALFRIDO FRATICELLI - TEACHER
EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 17, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Walfrido Fraticelli, Teacher at Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ANGELA L. BOULER - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 17, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Angela L. Bouler, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR
30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
MICHAEL J. LENARD – LEAD CUSTODIAN
G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 17, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Michael J. Lenard, Lead Custodian at G.W. Carver Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE
DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CHARLTON C. AMBROSE – CUSTODIAN
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 17, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charlton C. Ambrose, Custodian at Richmond Heights Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2010.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10: ESTABLISHING INTERNAL SERVICE FUND (HEALTH INSURANCE)

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1 FY2009-10 Internal Service Fund establishing revenues and appropriations of $147,492,550; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 3 of the item).

3. authorize funding for two positions to be paid from the District’s self-insured healthcare administrative fund.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH BY AND THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM MARCH 18, 2010 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual agreements with the following entities:

1. The City of Hialeah, by and through Education and Community Services Department, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from March 18, 2010 through August 21, 2010; and

2. St. Thomas University, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school programs from March 18, 2010 through August 21, 2010.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 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, adopt amended 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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4-1.10, Restrictions on Use of Communication and Data Transmission Devices, to be effective, March 17, 2010.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, TO EXECUTE:

1. A DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K-8 LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED AT 955 SE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, WITHIN A WETLAND AREA; AND

2. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Superintendent, as may be required, to execute:

1. a Deed of Conservation Easement Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in connection with the construction of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, within a wetland area, as described in the agenda item; and

2. any other documents necessary to effectuate the above.

F-3 ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1191 NW 73 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND 320 SW 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, 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 properties located at 1191 NW 73 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, at $1,072,000, and 320 SW 22 Avenue, Miami, at $2,146,000, 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-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 $39,260,954 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-22 TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH MEXAL CORP., FOR CONVENIENCE, AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT AT WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00443600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida terminate the Agreement with Mexal, Corp., for convenience, as the Construction Management At-risk firm for HVAC Replacement at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, Project No. 00443600, as follows:

1. at the convenience of the Board; and

2. with written notification of this action to the Construction Management At-risk firm.

F-30 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

1. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01089, New K-8 Center, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy for an additional cost of $179,000,

2. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. A01092, K-8 Conversion at Winston Park Elementary School, Winston Park K-8 Center for a credit of $1,200,000,

3. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00140600 K-8 Conversion – Modular Addition, Devon Aire K-8 Center for a credit of $3,000,

4. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 for Project No. 00142800, Modular Classroom Addition, Coral Reef Senior High School for a credit of $103,592,

5. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 00177900, Modular Building and Site Adaptation, Coral Terrace Elementary School for a credit of $325,709,

6. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 00178200, Modular Classroom Addition, Miami Palmetto Senior High School for a credit of $535,503,

7. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 0020903, Renovations to Existing Facility and Site Improvements, H.M. Flagler Elementary School for a credit of $108,616,

8. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 00366700, New P.E. Shelter, Covered Walkway and Storage, Parkway Elementary School for a credit of $1,855.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 096-JJ09 – FENCE AND GATES, FURNISH AND INSTALL, DISTRICTWIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 096-JJ09 - FENCE AND GATES, FURNISH AND INSTALL, DISTRICTWIDE, to furnish and install, districtwide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chain-link fences, gates, accessories, and related services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 17, 2010, through March 16, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. GOMEZ AND SON FENCE COMPANY
10805 N.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $492,363.44
OWNER: CARIDAD GOMEZ

ALTERNATES

2. GUARANTEED FENCE CORPORATION
1091 EAST 26 STREET, BLDG A
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $509,633
OWNER: JORGE L. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

3. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 ESTIMATE $669,324.16
OWNER: AMAT S. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $669,324.16.

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 2 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL 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, adopt amended School Board Rules 6Gx13- 4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, and 6Gx13- 8A-1.041, Conflict of Interest, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2010.

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.101, TYPES OF MEETINGS—NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR PUBLICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.101, Types of Meetings - Notification Requirements and Procedures for Publication, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2010.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances—Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 17, 2010.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANTHONY BURNEY, DOAH Case No. 09-2413

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. Anthony Burney, DOAH Case No. 09-2413 exonerating Respondent of all charges and awarding him back pay and any benefits that may have been accrued during the period of the suspension.

G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL BRODHEAD - DOAH CASE NO. 08-4815

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Daniel Brodhead, DOAH Case No. 08-4815, allowing for the payment of fifteen (15) days of back-pay to the Respondent.

G-6 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES 6Gx13- 8A-1.07, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR SECURING THE SERVICES OF AN INSPECTOR GENERAL; 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, AUDIT 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- 8A-1.07, Office of Inspector General, 6Gx13- 8A-1.08, Alternative Method for Securing the Services of an Inspector General, 6Gx13- 2C-1.14, Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6Gx13- 2C-1.142, Audit Committee.

G-7 MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL TEW CARDENAS TO CLARIFY THE FIRM'S BILLING RATES AND METHODS IN AN EFFORT TO CONTROL COSTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the School Board Attorney's office to enter into a new contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with Tew Cardenas LLP, re-establishing the firm's billing rates and methods in accordance with new Outside Counsel Guidelines. Shareholders from the firm of Tew Cardenas 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.

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. 10-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2011 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR. THE 2010 ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND THE 2010 FEA TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing the 2011 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year, the 2010 Rookie Teacher of the Year, and the 2010 FEA Teaching Excelience Award winner.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2010 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2010 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2010, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2010, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SUSAN MULLANE FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT’S ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Susan Mullane for her many years of service as a member of the District’s Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2010 AS FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2010 as Florida Bicycle Month.

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF EXPANDING THE WALKSAFE PROGRAM TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND STATUS REPORT ON THE 2009 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

1. endorse expanding the WalkSafe Program to benefit children with special needs; and

2. receive the WalkSafe Status Report on the 2009 Implemen-tation of the Program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS USA, INC. (RIBA-USA) AND MR. PHILIP D. ALLSOPP, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FOR ITS RIBA-USA HIGH SCHOOLS DESIGN COMPETITION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,recognizing the Royal Institute of British Architects USA, Inc. (RIBA-USA) and Mr. Philip D. Allsopp, Vice President of the Board of Trustees, for its RIBA-USA High Schools Design Competition.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2010 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH AND APRIL 11-17, 2010 AS NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2010 as School Library Media Month and April 11-17, 2010 as National Library Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HOWARD A. DOOLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AS A 2009 HP DIGITAL ASSIST CONTEST WINNER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Howard A. Doolin Middle School as a 2009 HP Digital Assist contest winner.

H-14 (12:00 noon) COMMEMORATION OF APRIL 11 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2010 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorate April 11-18, 2010 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DETECTIVE MELODY MITCHELL FOR HER DEDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Detective Melody Mitchell for her dedication and accomplishments.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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