MEETING AGENDA

April 14, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 14, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING *

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, APRIL 12, 2010.

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

*  The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m.  The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda.  The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

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

Pursuant to its Rules, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 12:00 noon.  Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited.

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. 10-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 26-30, 2010, AS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-026 endorsing April 26-30, 2010 as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING K9 POLICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Canine (K-9) Unit.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DELMAR WILSON FOR BEING NAMED A RECIPIENT OF THE 2010 BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION’ AWARD (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-034, recognizing Miami Springs Senior High School teacher Delmar Wilson for being named a recipient of the 2010 Black History Month ‘Excellence in Education’ Award.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROFESSIONAL GOLFER AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE CRISTIE KERR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing professional golfer and Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate Cristie Kerr and her family.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 18-24, 2010 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK, AND APRIL 21, 2010 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 18-24, 2010 as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 21, 2010 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALUMNUS AND OCEANOGRAPHER EVAN FORDE FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade County Public Schools alumnus and oceanographer Evan Forde for his contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE’S PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for its work on behalf of Miami-Dade’s public school students.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LAUREN HENSCHEL AS A 2010 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS RECIPIENT FOR TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEER IN FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lauren Henschel as a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recipient for top youth volunteer in Florida.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE HEIKEN CHILDREN’S VISION PROGRAM FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED SERVICES FOR THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-033 recognizing the Miami Lighthouse For The Blind Heiken Children’s Vision Program for their distinguished services for the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Coral Park Elementary School String Ensemble

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

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AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 10, 16, 18, 23 and 25, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 11, 2010 Attorney/Client Session and March 17, 2010 (added)

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (12 NOON)

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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD RULE.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M.  THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA.  THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK. 

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE 2010 EDUCATIONAL SUMMER SERVICES

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

1. implementation of federal/state mandated and district prioritized educational summer services for students in grades Pre-K, 3, 6-8, and 9-12, as well as eligible Special Education students at all grade levels at a cost not to exceed $6.6 million; and

2. Superintendent to enter into cooperative/affiliating agreements for the delivery of summer services to students, at no cost to the District.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. the charter school contractual agreement with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter High School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

2. the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School to (1) increase its student enrollment from 1,150 students to a maximum of 2,500 students, (2) add an additional campus located at 1601 Southeast 28 Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035, and (3) establish an articulation agreement with Renaissance Charter High School, commencing in the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2012; and

3. the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Florida School for Integrated Academics and Technologies Miami-Dade, Inc., on behalf of School for Integrated Academics and Technologies to change the location of the third campus from 22025 Southwest 87 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 to 810 Northwest 28 Street, Miami, Florida 33127, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending June 30, 2023.

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-23, 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-24, 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-70 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the 2009-2010 school year.

C-71 REPORT OF CURRENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO STUDENT HEAD AND BRAIN INJURIES SUSTAINED DURING DISTRICT SPONSORED SPORTS AND ATHLETIC EVENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on current practices and policies related to head and brain injuries sustained during district-sponsored sporting and athletic events and physical education classes.

C-80 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2009 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RESULTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2009 United Way campaign results.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE ECONOMIC ADVOCACY TRUST TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contract with the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust to receive funds in the amount of $200,000, to support the Teen Court Program for the grant period of March 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011;

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-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FOR THE 2009-2010 DALE HICKAM EXCELLENT TEACHING PROGRAM BONUSES FOR NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

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 $5,434,266, for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the 2009-2010 Dale Hickam Excellent Teaching Program Bonuses for National Board Certified Teachers, for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010;

2. disburse grant funds in the approximate amount of $4,110, to Academy of Arts and Minds; in the amount of $4,110, to Archimedian Academy Advanced Learning Charter School; in the approximate amount of $8,221, to Mater Academy Charter High School; in the approximate amount of $4,110, to Mater Academy East Charter High School; in the approximate amount of $4,110, to Mater Lakes High School Academy; in the approximate amount of $4,110, to School for Integrated Academics & Technologies; for the grant period of July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010;

3. budget appropriations in the approximate amount of $145,117, to fund required workers’ compensation; the appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2009-2010 Adopted Budget;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-10 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE, SABBATICAL AND TRANSITIONAL LEAVE PLANS (replacement)

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 12, 2010 – MARCH 18, 2010 (revised)

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 1010.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 23, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofFebruary 23, 2010 through March 17, 2010.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
FRANCITA CINEAS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Francita Cineas, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TIAQUANNA E. DIXON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tiaquanna E. Dixon, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHAWNDELLA S. GATES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shawndella S. Gates, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
EDOUARD JOSEPH – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Edouard Joseph, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CORETTA L. BELTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Coretta L. Belton, 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-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR 20 WORKDAYS AND TRANSFER TO A NEW POSITION
CASSANDRA E. WILLIAMS – INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Cassandra E. Williams, Inventory Control Specialist at Maintenance Materials Management, for 20 workdays without pay, and transfer her to a position of the same pay grade at a workplace to be determined by administration.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS
PATRICK S. ORANE - TEACHER
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Patrick S. Orane, Teacher at Miami Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS
MARTINA ROSENFIELD - PARAPROFESSIONAL
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Martina Rosenfield, Paraprofessional at Shenandoah Middle School, for 10 workdays without pay.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE
FOR SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
PAUL S. BIVENS, JR. – CUSTODIAN
ALONZO & TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Paul S. Bivens, Jr., Custodian at Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School, for seven calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-65 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-65 - REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO THE PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIVE MODEL (PIM)

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 10-024; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FLORIDA OF $640,000 OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-024, requesting the State Board of Education of Florida to issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) of the agenda item.

E-25 TAX COLLECTION UPDATE AND PROPOSED ADDITION TO SCHOOL BOARD STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM INVOLVING REVISIONS TO FLORIDA STATUTE 194.032(2) & 195.087(1)(a) REQUIRING THE COMPLETION OF THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD HEARINGS IN TIME TO LEVY THE PRIOR PERIOD FUNDING ADJUSTMENT MILLAGE

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

1. receive tax collection update; and

2. approve addition to School Board Legislative Program involving revisions to Florida Statute 194.032 (2) & 195.087 (1) (a) requiring the completion of the Value Adjustment Board Hearings in time to levy the Prior Period Funding Adjustment Millage.

E-41 CONTINUE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR HAITI AND DONATE SURPLUS SCHOOL BUSES; COORDINATE TRANSPORT OF SCHOOL BUSES AND/OR DONATED MATERIALS WITH OTHER WILLING AGENCIES, AND PERIODICALLY UPDATE THE BOARD ON THESE EFFORTS

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

1. continue relief efforts for the Republic of Haiti and donate surplus buses and/or materials, as may be available;

2. coordinate transport of surplus school buses and donated items with other willing agencies; and

3. periodically update the Board regarding these efforts.

E-66 401(k) PLAN ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the First Amendment to the 401(k) Administrative Agreement whereby either Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC) or the Board may cancel the agreement, subject to 180 days notice of termination and upon notification of termination by the Board, the Board will assume all responsibility for the selection of investment options and the investment managers and other service providers, under the 401(k) plan.

E-76 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of North Miami.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – DISTRICT’S ELECTRONIC INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY PURCHASING AND PLACEMENT PRACTICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – District’s Electronic Instructional Technology Purchasing and Placement Practices.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – School Board Attorney’s Office.

E-89 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW ON THE AUDIT OF THE CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW, PERMITTING, AND INSPECTION PROCESSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review on the Audit of the Construction Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection Processes.

E-90 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION NOVEMBER 24, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for the Period from Inception November 24, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 022-KK06 – REFRIGERANT GASES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 022-KK06 – REFRIGERANT GASES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of refrigerant gases, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2010, through April 13, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AIRGAS REFRIGERANTS, INC.
38-18 33^RD STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

2. COOLGAS, INC.
30045 FM2978
MAGNOLIA, TX 77354
OWNER: JESSE COMBS, PRESIDENT

3. UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.
2400 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN REILLY, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. AIRGAS REFRIGERANTS, INC.
38-18 33^RD STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

5. AMERICAN REFRIGERANTS, INC.
2269 PORTER LAKE DRIVE
SARASOTA, FL 34240
OWNER: K. WAYNE MURRAY, PRESIDENT

6. COOLGAS, INC.
30045 FM2978
MAGNOLIA, TX 77354
OWNER: JESSE COMBS, PRESIDENT

7. TRANE U.S., INC.
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: LOU ZACCONE, DISTRICT MANAGER

SECOND ALTERNATE

8. AIRGAS REFRIGERANTS, INC.
38-18 33^RD STREET
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

9. COOLGAS, INC.
30045 FM2978
MAGNOLIA, TX 77354
OWNER: JESSE COMBS, PRESIDENT

10. TRANE U.S., INC.
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: LOU ZACONNE, DISTRICT MANAGER

11. UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.
2400 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN REILLY, PRESIDENT

12. TROPIC SUPPLY, INC.
151 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: CHARLES DEL VECCHIO, C.E.O.

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $600,000.

E-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH DELARA ASSOCIATES AND PUBLIC RESOURCES ADVISORY GROUP, JOINTLY, AND PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-KK10 – FINANCIAL ADVISOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Delara Associates and Public Resources Advisory Group, jointly, to provide short term financial advisory services and Public Financial Management, Inc., to provide long term financial advisory services based on the ability to meet the needs of the District in connection with the financing for the District’s ongoing Capital Construction Program and other needs, effective April 14, 2010, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

DELARA ASSOCIATES
748 EAST 37 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33013
ANNETTE DELARA, PRINCIPAL

PUBLIC RESOURCES ADVISORY GROUP, INC.
40 RECTOR STREET, SUITE 1600
NEW YORK, NY 10006
WILLIAM W. COBBS, CHAIRMAN

PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
300 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 1170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
DAVID M. MOORE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Highest Rated Proposals

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: (revised 2)

INITIAL READING

6Gx13- 3C-1.10, PURCHASE APPROVAL

6Gx13-3F-1.02, CONSULTANT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES; INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION, RADIO AND MEDIA LEASE AGREEMENTS, ROYALTY FEES, PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING CONTRACTS

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13- 3C-1.11, BIDDING PROCESS

6Gx13-3C-1.111, BIDDING PROCESS-COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

6Gx13- 3C-1.15, PURCHASE AND PAYMENT OF CERTAIN COMMODITIES AND SERVICES IN SPECIFIED AREAS—GENERAL AUTHORIZATION PURCHASES

6Gx13- 3C-1.16, EMERGENCY PURCHASES

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- 3C-1.10, Purchase Approval; and 6Gx13- 3F-1.02, Consultant and Technical Services; Instructional Television, Radio and Media Lease Agreements, Royalty Fees, Production and Programming Contracts; and to repeal School Board Rules 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, Bidding Process, 6Gx13- 3C-1.111, Bidding Process-Competitive Bidding Requirements; 6Gx13- 3C-1.15, Purchase and Payment of Certain Commodities and Services In Specified Areas – General Authorization Purchases; and 6Gx13- 3C-1.16, Emergency Purchases.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., LOCATED AT 38000 SW 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, FOR USE AS CLASSROOM SPACE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Everglades Community Association, Inc., located at 38000 SW 193 Avenue, Florida City, for use as classroom space by the Migrant Education Program, to extend the lease term for the period commencing July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2013, at an annual rental rate of $14,400 for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 , and $14,832 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR), AND JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 610 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board (as lessor), and Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. (as lessee), for use of a portion of the Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center campus, located at 610 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, to extend the lease term through March 24, 2021, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

F-4 ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 29 NW 13 STREET, 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 property located at 29 NW 13 Street, Miami at $3,000,000, 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-5 RECEIPT OF THE 2009 CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2009 Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

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 $3,528,922 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 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR A WATER LINE AT:

1. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1200 NW 6 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0557

2. G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3601 SW 147 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00140800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute Grant of Easement Agreements for water lines at:

1. Booker T. Washington Senior High School, located at 1200 NW 6 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, Project No. A0557; and

2. G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, located at 3601 SW 147^th Avenue and to convey the subject utility line in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, Project No. 00140800, in favor in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH BERGER AVART, INC., TO:

1) REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE TO AVART AMMANN & WHITNEY, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) TIER 2 - STRUCTURAL AND SPC - CIVIL, AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FROM BERGER AVART, INC., TO AVART AMMANN & WHITNEY, INC., AND;

2) REFLECT A CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD

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

1. an amendment to the Agreements with Berger Avart, Inc., to reflect the company’s name change, and transfer all contractual obligations from Berger Avart, Inc., to Avart Ammann & Whitney, Inc., as SPC Tier 2 - Structural and SPC – Civil; and

2. a change in Principal responsible to the Board.

F-25 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00457401
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES OPERATIONS – MAINTENANCE
12525 NW 28 AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 00457401, Storm Drain Improvements, Central Maintenance, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $689,480 to the low bidder:

Tran Construction, Inc.

1000 NW 54^th Street

Miami, Florida 33127

F-30 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

1. confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. A01106, Re-Use of K-8 Prototype, Arch Creek Elementary School for a credit of $1,734,887,

2. confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 for Project No. A01106, Re-Use of K-8 Prototype, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center for a credit of $1,473,666,

3. confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 00140500, Modular Classroom Addition, Henry M. Flagler Elementary School for a credit of $336,085,

4. confirm Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 00262400, ADA, Renovations and Major Paint, Devon Aire K-8 Center for a credit of $27,213,

5. confirm Change Order No. 7 for Project No. A0795CM02, Replacement of Existing Facility, Miami Beach Senior High School for a credit of $109,707,

6. approve Final Change Order No. 6 for Project No. AK0043, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Merrick Educational Center for an additional cost of $260,090 and confirm a time extension of 26 days, and

7. approve Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 for Project No. A0742, Prototype Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School for an additional cost of $741,888.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. STEVE E. MONTGOMERY - DOAH CASE NO. 09-0497

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Steve E. Montgomery, DOAH Case No. 09-0497, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SAYDEL MAS, DOAH CASE NO. 08-4213; Third DCA No. 3D09-1933

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. Saydel Mas, DOAH Case No. 08-4213; 3d DCA Case No. 3D09-1933, providing for the reinstatement of the Respondent to his prior position with back-pay for the period of one-year.

G-3 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH NEOLA, INC., FOR SCHOOL BOARD RULES REVISION PROJECT

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-4 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 10-18691 CA08 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A01013 MIAMI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL] AND ANY FUTURE LAWSUITS PERTAINING TO SKANSKA USA BUILDING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida retain the law 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. 10-18691 CA 08, and any future claims and lawsuits involving Skanksa USA Building, Inc. against the School Board. Shareholders from the firm of Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli will be compensated at the discounted rate of $295.00 per hour; associates will be compensated at $225.00 per hour, and paralegals from the firm will be paid an hourly fee of $100.00.

G-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE CASE OF JULIE ANN RICO v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, CASE NO. 10-19578 CA 25

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the retention of Mr. Thomas R. Julin, Esquire, a partner with the law firm of Hunton & Williams, LLP. to represent the School Board in the case of JulieAnn Rico v. Miami-Dade County School Board, Circuit Court Case No.1 0-19578 CA 25, at the blended rate of $450 per hour for Mr. Julin and his associates.

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. 10-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 26-30, 2010, AS HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-026 endorsing April 26-30, 2010 as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING K9 POLICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Canine (K-9) Unit.

H-5 ENDORSEMENT OF STRONG WOMEN, STRONG GIRLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. endorse the expansion of the Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. after-school program in identified elementary schools across the District.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER DELMAR WILSON FOR BEING NAMED A RECIPIENT OF THE 2010 BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION’ AWARD (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-034, recognizing Miami Springs Senior High School teacher Delmar Wilson for being named a recipient of the 2010 Black History Month ‘Excellence in Education’ Award.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROFESSIONAL GOLFER AND MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE CRISTIE KERR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing professional golfer and Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate Cristie Kerr and her family.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 18-24, 2010 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK, AND APRIL 21, 2010 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 18-24, 2010 as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 21, 2010 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-9 COMMEMORATION OF THE 108TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA FROM SPAIN – MAY 20, 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIRPERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2010 as the 108^th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALUMNUS AND OCEANOGRAPHER EVAN FORDE FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade County Public Schools alumnus and oceanographer Evan Forde for his contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2010 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2010 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-12 LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION PLAN

ACTION PROPOSED BYDR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to return with a recommendation and draft framework succession plan for the executive and school management leadership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR ITS WORK ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE’S PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for its work on behalf of Miami-Dade’s public school students.

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LAUREN HENSCHEL AS A 2010 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS RECIPIENT FOR TOP YOUTH VOLUNTEER IN FLORIDA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lauren Henschel as a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recipient for top youth volunteer in Florida.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LIGHTHOUSE HEIKEN CHILDREN’S VISION PROGRAM FOR THEIR DISTINGUISHED SERVICES FOR THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-033 recognizing the Miami Lighthouse For The Blind Heiken Children’s Vision Program for their distinguished services for the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 2010, AS FLORIDA SERVICE-LEARNING MONTH (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 2010, as Florida Service-Learning Month.

H-17 COMMUNITIES PUTIING PREVENTION TO WORK GRANT (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the efforts of its community health partners, who collaborated with the School District to develop a comprehensive grant entitled Putting Prevention to Work, which was recently awarded. The grant will improve the well-being of our students and our community as a whole.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 6 (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-036 in support of the teaching profession and in opposition to Senate Bill 6.

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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