Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2010
The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
1450 Northeast Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
Excerpts
from Unofficial Minutes of April 14, 2010 School Board Meeting
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APPROVED |
Bid Opening Lists of March 10,
16, 18, 23 and 25, 2010.
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APPROVED |
Minutes of the March 11, 2010
Attorney-Client Session, and the March 17, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting.
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114,049 |
C-1
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authorized |
The implementation of
federal/state mandated and district prioritized educational summer services,
as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,050 |
C-30
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approved |
As respectively delineated in
the Official Agenda item, the charter school contractual agreement with
Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter High School; the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Homestead
Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School; and 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.
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114,051 |
C-50
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authorized |
Expulsion and assignment of
students specified in SM-23 and SM-24 (2009-2010 school year, 2010 summer
session, and the 2010-2011 school year).
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114,052 |
C-70
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approved |
The newly elected officers and
Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., for the
2009-2010 school year.
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114,053 |
C-71
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received |
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.
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114,054 |
c-80 |
accepted |
Miami-Dade County Public
Schools’ 2009 United Way campaign results.
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114,055 |
c-81 |
authorized |
The Superintendent to enter
into a contract with the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust to receive funds
to support the Teen Court Program, as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,056 |
c-82 |
authorized |
The acceptance of 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;
disbursement of grant funds to Academy of Arts and Minds, Archimedian Academy
Advanced Learning Charter School, Mater Academy Charter High School, Mater Academy
East Charter High School, Mater Lakes High School Academy, School for Integrated
Academies & Technologies; budget appropriations to fund required workers’
compensation; and, as further delineated in the Official Agenda item.
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114,057 |
d-10 |
aUTHORIZED |
The creation of the 2010-2011 Retirement
incentive, Sabbatical and Transitional leave plans, as detailed in the
Official Agenda item; and execution of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
outlining the terms of said plans with United Teachers of Dade, Dade County
Schools Administrators’ Association, and Dade County Maintenance Employees
Committee.
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114,058 |
d-20 |
approved |
The instructional and
non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as
included in Personnel Action Listing 1010.
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114,059 |
d-23 |
approved |
Instructional personnel
assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofFebruary 23, 2010 through March 17, 2010.
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114,060 |
d-55 |
suspended |
Ms. Francita Cineas, School
Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome
of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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114,061 |
d-56 |
suspended |
Ms. Tiaquanna E. Dixon, School
Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome
of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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114,062 |
d-57 |
suspended |
Ms. Shawndella S. Gates,
School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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114,063 |
d-58 |
suspended |
Mr. Edouard Joseph, School Bus
Driver at Central East Transportation Center, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of
a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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114,064 |
d-59 |
suspended |
Ms. Coretta L. Belton, School
Bus Driver at Jack Schee Transportation Center, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the
outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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114,065 |
d-61 |
suspended |
Ms. Cassandra E. Williams,
Inventory Control Specialist at Maintenance Materials Management, effective
April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for 20 workdays without pay, and
transfer her to a position of the same pay grade at a workplace to be
determined by administration.
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114,066 |
d-62 |
suspended |
Mr. Patrick S. Orane, Teacher
at Miami Senior High School, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the
workday, for 30 workdays without pay. |
114,067 |
d-63 |
suspended |
Ms. Martina Rosenfield,
Paraprofessional at Shenandoah Middle School, effective April 14, 2010, at
the close of the workday, for 10 workdays without pay. |
114,068 |
d-64 |
suspended |
Mr. Paul S. Bivens, Jr.,
Custodian at Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School, effective April 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, for seven calendar days without pay, pending
the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
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d-65 |
withdrew |
Request for approval of the
recommended revisions to the Personnel Investigative Model (PIM).
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114,069 |
e-1 |
received |
The Monthly Financial Report
for the period ending February 2010.
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114,070 |
e-14 |
approved |
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 Official Agenda item.
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114,071 |
e-25 |
received |
Tax collection update; and approved
addition to School Board Legislative Program involving revisions to Florida
Statutes 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.
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114,072 |
e-41 |
authorized |
The Superintendent to continue
relief efforts for the Republic of Haiti and donate surplus school buses
and/or materials, as may be available; coordinate transport of surplus school
buses and donated items with other willing agencies; and periodically update
the Board regarding these efforts.
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114,073 |
e-66 |
authorized |
The First Amendment to the
401(k) Administrative Agreement, as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,074 |
e-76 |
authorized |
The Superintendent to form an
Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of North Miami .
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114,075 |
e-86 |
received |
The Internal Audit Report –
Selected Schools.
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114,076 |
e-87 |
received |
The Internal Audit Report –
District’s Electronic Instructional Technology Purchasing and Placement
Practices.
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114,077 |
e-88 |
received |
The Internal Audit Report –
School Board Attorney’s Office.
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114,078 |
e-89 |
received |
The Follow-up Review on the
Audit of the Construction Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection Processes.
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114,079 |
e-90 |
received |
The Financial Statements of
The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc., for the Period from Inception
November 24, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
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114,080 |
e-141 |
awarded |
Bid No. 022-KK06 – Refrigerant
Gases, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item,
effective April 14, 2010, through April 13, 2012.
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114,081 |
e-142 |
authorized |
The Superintendent 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.
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114,082 |
e-200 |
authorized |
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.
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114,083 |
f-1 |
authorized |
The Superintendent to finalize
negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Everglades
Community Association, Inc., as detailed in the Official Agenda item.
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114,084 |
f-2 |
authorized |
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), as detailed in the Official Agenda item.
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114,085 |
f-4 |
established |
The fair market value of the
School Board-owned property located at 29 NW 13 Street, Miami at $3,000,000,
and directed 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.
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114,086 |
f-5 |
received |
The 2009 Citizens’ Oversight
Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for
Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.
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114,087 |
f-20 |
authorized |
The amendment of the capital
construction budget, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.
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114,088 |
f-21 |
authorized |
The Chair and Secretary to
execute Grant of Easement Agreements for water lines at Booker T. Washington
Senior High School and G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, as detailed in
the Official Agenda item.
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114,089 |
f-23 |
authorized |
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 a change in
Principal responsible to the Board.
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114,090 |
f-25 |
awarded |
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.
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114,091 |
f-30 |
confirmed / approved
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Change orders to various construction
projects, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.
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114,092 |
g-1 |
entered |
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.
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114,093 |
g-2 |
approved |
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.
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114,094 |
g-3 |
authorized |
The School Board Attorney’s
Office to negotiate and execute a contract with the Northeast Ohio Learning
Associates, Inc. for School Board Rules Revision Project.
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114,095 |
g-4 |
retained |
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. 10-18691 CA 08, and any future claims and lawsuits
involving Skanksa USA Building, Inc. against the School Board.
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114,096 |
g-5 |
authorized |
The retention of Mr. Thomas
R. Julin, Esquire, to represent the School Board in the case of Julie Ann Rico
v. Miami-Dade County School Board, Circuit Court Case No. 10-19578 CA
25.
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114,097 |
h-3 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-026 endorsing April 26-30, 2010, as HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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114,098 |
h-4 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-027 recognizing
the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Canine (K-9) Unit.
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h-5 |
withdrew |
Proposed action to endorse the
expansion of the Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. after-school program in identified
elementary schools across the District.
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h-6 |
withdrew |
Proposed action to approve Resolution
No. 10-034 recognizing Miami Springs Senior High School teacher Delmar
Wilson.
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114,099 |
h-7 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-031
recognizing professional golfer and Miami Sunset Senior High School graduate
Cristie Kerr and her family.
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114,100 |
h-8 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-030
endorsing April 18-24, 2010, as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 21, 2010, as Administrative Professionals Day.
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114,101 |
h-9 |
agreed |
To join the Cuban-American
community as it commemorates May 20, 2010, as the 108th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain.
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114,102 |
h-10 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-025 recognizing
Miami-Dade County Public Schools alumnus and oceanographer Evan Forde for his
contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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114,103 |
h-11 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-028
recognizing May 2010 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative
actions to foster related activities.
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114,104 |
h-12 |
directed |
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.
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114,105 |
h-13 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-029 recognizing
Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County for its work on behalf of Miami-Dade’s
public school students.
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114,106 |
h-14 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-032
recognizing Lauren Henschel as a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
recipient for top youth volunteer in Florida.
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114,107 |
h-15 |
approved |
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.
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114,108 |
H-16
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approved |
Resolution No. 10-035
endorsing April 2010 as Florida Service-Learning Month.
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114,109 |
h-17 |
RECOGNIZED |
The efforts of community
health partners who collaborated with the School District to develop a
comprehensive grant entitled “Putting Prevention to Work,” which was recently
awarded.
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114,110 |
h-18 |
approved |
Resolution No. 10-036 in
support of the teaching profession and in opposition to Senate Bill 6.
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Adjourned
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