MEETING AGENDA

May 12, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 12, 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, MAY 10, 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-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE 2010 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-046, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the 2010 student winners of the Sixth Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHANNON MELENDI SAFETY DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EDUCATOR JOEL FURNARI AS THE DR. CLARENCE NOE OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing educator Joel Furnari as the Dr. Clarence Noe Outstanding Athletic Administrator of the Year.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship recipients.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Joella C. Good Elementary School students for their outstanding accomplishments at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-039 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-039, 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-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-040 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. JACKIE VIANA, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF THREE TEACHERS NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE THE AMERICAN CIVIC EDUCATION TEACHER AWARDS FOR 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Jackie Viana, social studies teacher, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, for being selected as one of three teachers nationwide to receive the American Civic Education Teacher Awards for 2010.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SHARON E. SHAFFER FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Sharon E. Shaffer for her contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EDUCATOR ELOYS GEORGE JR. FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing educator Eloys George Jr. for his dedication to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ANTONIO SAUD FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-044 of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Antonio Saud for his contributions to our community.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA STUDENTS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION OF “INTO THE WOODS”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Herbert A. Ammons Middle School drama students for their production of “Into the Woods.”

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2010 AS “BE A STREET SMART FAMILY” DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming May 22, 2010 as “Be A Street Smart Family” Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-20 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-051 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JUAN HUERTAS, STEVE HIRABAYASHI, AND DENNIS PRIETO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WHO HAVE RECEIVED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MASSACHUSSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-051 honoring Juan Huertas, Steve Hirabayashi, and Dennis Prieto for earning full scholarships to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology.

H-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING MS. KHADIJAH BRYDSON FOR BEING AWARDED THE PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.1 0-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Ms. Khadijah Brydson for being awarded the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARITIME & SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (MAST) ACADEMY FOR BEING A FINALIST IN THE RACE TO THE TOP HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CHALLENGE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maritime & Science Technology (MAST) Academy for being a finalist in the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN RECOGNITION OF "NATIONAL TEACHER DAY" (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers in recognition of "National Teacher Day."

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Miami Edison Senior High School Chorus

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program Award Winner

SUPERINTENDENT'S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Red Ribbon Certified Schools

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22 , 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 14, 2010

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

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

• Update on the 2009-2010 District’s Educational Plan to Address School Performance

A-2 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.071, ANTI-FRAUD (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 promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.071, Anti-Fraud.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN MIAMI FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO THREE YEARS, EFFECTIVE JULY 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2013

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

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A TWO YEAR CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY TO FUND PARTICIPATION IN A MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM BY A COHORT OF M-DCPS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 EACH YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a two year contractual agreement with Nova Southeastern University to fund participation in a Master’s degree program by a cohort of M-DCPS speech language pathologists in an amount not to exceed $75,000 each year.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE (EBS) FREQUENCY TRANSITION PLAN AS PROPOSED BY CLEARWIRE SPECTRUM HOLDINGS II LLC (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and approve all documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the EBS transition plan as proposed by Clearwire Spectrum Holdings II LLC.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 2 CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND 5 RENEWALS OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. the charter school contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy Santa Fe for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

2. the charter school contractual agreement with Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

3. the renewal contract with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015;

4. the renewal contract with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy - Civic Center, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015;

5. the renewal contract with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015;

6. the renewal contract with Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, Inc., on behalf of Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity, South, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015; and,

7. the renewal contract with The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., on behalf of The Charter School at Waterstone, for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2025.

C-31 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-31 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EXCEL ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL, NORTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the immediate termination for good cause of the charter school contractual agreement with The EXcel Academy, Inc., on behalf of EXcel Academy Charter School, North.

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-25, 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-26, 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 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours of Pre-K-12 schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

C-71 OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR ELEMENTARY, K-8 CENTERS, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, JUNE 7, 8, AND 9, 2010

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

1. approve for June 7, 8, and 9, 2010, a reduction of the school day as follows:

• elementary schools to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
• K-8 Centers to five (5) hours and 15 minutes;
• middle schools to five (5) hours and 30 minutes;
• senior high schools to four (4) hours and 30 minutes; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Italy, for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, June 14 through June 26, 2010.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS BY ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE COMMUNITIES PUTTING PREVENTION TO WORK PROGRAM

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

1. enter into a contract with the Miami-Dade County Health Department to receive funds in the approximate amount of $2,917,805, for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Program for the grant period of June 30, 2010 through February 28, 2012;

2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annual negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

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

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

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT IN-KIND RESOURCES THROUGH THE TARGET SCHOOL LIBRARY MAKEOVER PROject in collaboration with the heart of america foundation TO RENOVATE AND FURNISH THE LIBRARY AT SILVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to accept in-kind resources valued at approximately $50,000, through the Target School Library Makeover Project in collaboration with the Heart of America Foundation, to renovate and furnish the library at Silver Bluff Elementary School.

C-82 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) UNDER THE TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR ADULT LEARNERS INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

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 amount of $100,000, under the Transition Program for Adult Learners into Postsecondary Education to support the Miami-Dade Transition Partnership, from November 17, 2009 to June 30, 2011;

2. extend this program and contractual agreements 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-83 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR FUNDING UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) 2009 - 2010 BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Commerce in the approximate amount of $3,473,498, for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 2009 – 2010 Broadband Technology Opportunities Program for the grant period of February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2013;

2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annual negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, CHARTER SCHOOLS (K-12) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.471, Charter Schools (K-12).

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS (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- 1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 19, 2010 – APRIL 15, 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 1011.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 18, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 21, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 18, 2010 through April 21, 2010.

D-24 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 24

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 24, as of the dates indicated.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2009-2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2009-2010 and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2010-2011, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2010.

D-51 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-51, DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEE

D-52 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS AND REASSIGNMENT TO A NEW WORK LOCATION
DAN PETRESCU - TEACHER
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Dan Petrescu, Teacher at Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, and assign him to a new work location.

D-53 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 20 WORKDAYS
TAMIKA R. ROBINSON – CURRICULUM SUPPORT SPECIALIST
INSTRUCTIONAL/NON-INSTRUCTIONAL TRAINING

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tamika R. Robinson, Curriculum Support Specialist at Instructional/Non-Instructional Training, for 20 workdays without pay.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
BENJAMIN MARTIN – VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Benjamin Martin, Vehicle Mechanic at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
TASSIE A. SERRANO – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tassie A. Serrano, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for five 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 15 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
IDA KELSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Ida Kelson, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 15 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
TADRA R. RICHARDSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tadra R. Richardson, 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-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
DENISE C. TORRENCE – BUS AIDE
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Denise C. Torrence, Bus Aide at Jack Schee Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROSA C. WHITEHEAD - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Rosa C. Whitehead, Paraprofessional at Miami Edison Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS
JEAN MICHEL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Jean Michel, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
WILMA L. WALKER – BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Wilma L. Walker, Bus Aide at Central East Transportation Center, for 10 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR FIVE CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CHONDRIA N. ESSIX – BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Chondria N. Essix, Bus Aide at Central East Transportation Center, for five calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ROCK J. MOLEUS – CUSTODIAN
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 12, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Rock J. Moleus, Custodian at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

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

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

1. approve the recommended revisions to the Personnel Investigative Model (PIM) to be effective May 12, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;

2. authorize the Superintendent to obtain an agreement with the affected bargaining units; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to make minor revisions to the PIM (with agreement from bargaining units) and report in writing to the Board.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,456 items with a depreciated cost of $277,692 and Recoveries containing 9 items with a depreciated cost of $7,907 to update the records for January, February and March 2010.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 General Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $(10,701,069); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 5 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 10 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2 FY2009‑10 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $24,915,738 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described and summarized on page 4 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY2009-10 Debt Service Funds Spring Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,343,402; and

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

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Stimulus Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $471,630; and

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

E-19 ADOPTION OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE OF DISTRICT DISCRETIONARY LOTTERY FUNDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the policies and procedures described in the agenda item and approve the use of District Discretionary Lottery Funds appropriated by the Legislature to fund a portion of the Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) pursuant to law.

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (ARRA ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDS) SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1.adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Special Revenue Funds (ARRA Economic Stimulus Funds) Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $2,807,732; and

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

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-041 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $96,293,000 OF COP SERIES 2010A QUALIFIED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS & UP TO $28,707,000 OF COP SERIES 2010B BUILD AMERICA BONDS; AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 10-043 AMENDING LEASE SCHEDULES 2009A-1 & 2009A-2 FOR COP SERIES 2009A, AND AMENDING LEASE SCHEDULES 2008B-1 & 2008B-2 FOR COP SERIES 2008B; AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH COASTAL CONSTRUCTION FOR STATE SCHOOL “LLL” (MIAMI CAROL CITY SH REPLACEMENT) MDCPS PROJECT #A-01018

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

1. Resolution 10-041 authorizing issuance of up to $96,293,000 of COP Series 2010A Qualified School Construction Bond & $28,707,000 of COP Series 2010B, Build America Bond, and

2. Resolution 10-043 Amending Lease Schedules 2009A-1 & 2009A-2 for COP Series 2009A and Amending Lease Schedules 2008B-1 & 2008B-2 for COP Series 2008B, and

3. Amendment to contract with Coastal Construction for State School “LLL” (Miami Carol City SH Replacement) MDCPS Project #A-01018.

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MARCH 17, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the auction of March 17, 2010, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

E-66 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 006-KK10, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (withdrawn)

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

1.award Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims Administration Services contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal (RFP)# 006 KK10, effective July 1, 2010, for a three year term with annual pricing for such services to be $5,411,837 for each of the three year representing a total contract price for all three years of $16,235,511; and

2.authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute a contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. for a three year term to provide claims administration services.

E-67 PROPERTY INSURANCE

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2010 to May 1, 2011 consisting of total insurance limits of $250,000,000, with the School Board quota sharing $14,500,000 part of $50,000,000 excess of $200,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments:

2. authorize the Superintendent to continue to meet with property markets in order to place the coverage currently being quota shared by the School Board with the premiums for any additional capacity to be paid using the unspent $631,044 as outlined in the placement;

3. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2010 to May 1, 2011, with an annual premium of $131,300; inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments;

4. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to the Board’s consulting firm to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of the annual consultant’s report to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, and other required technical services with such fees to be paid at $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year with funding for such expenses to be paid from the Board’s self insured property fund;

5. authorize renewal of the contract with GAB Robins for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis when a loss would result in a liability to the District’s self-insured property program, with adjusting expenses to range from $76/hour to $110/hour for adjusters, and between $133/hour and $195/hour for Executive/National and General Adjusters with expenses to be paid from the Board’s self-insured property fund;

6. authorize the use of J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying and Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, subject to these firms’ current contracts with the Board as approved at the Board meeting of February 10, 2010, with expenditures for these services to be paid from the Board’s self-insured property fund;

7. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current property insurance program from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act; and

8. approve an increase of $300,000 to the Board’s flood insurance budget as approved by the Board at its meeting of February 10, 2010 for coverage underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with funds to be taken from the property insurance premium savings of $1,662,126 for the 2010 – 2011 program, resulting in a total NFIP flood budget of $3,800,000 for the 12-month period of May 1, 2010 to May 1, 2011.

E-76 RESULT OF THE 2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the report on the results of the 2010 Legislative Session that concluded, Friday, April 30, 2010.

E-86 ERNST & YOUNG, LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133) YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Ernst & Young, LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Report (in accordance with OMB Circular A-133) Year Ended June 30, 2009.

E-141 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 001-KK08 – PIANOS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 001-KK08 – PIANOS, to purchase, at a firm unit price,quantities, as may be required, of pianos,for various locations,during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2010, through May 11, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. NATIONAL PIANO INSTITUTE, CORP.
1950 S.W. 30^TH AVENUE
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009 ESTIMATE $718,577
OWNER: ANTHONY F. SICILIANO, PRESIDENT

2. PIANOS PLUS, INC.
11771 SOUTH DIXIE HWY
MIAMI, FL 33156 ESTIMATE $35,400
OWNER: JOHN B. ROSE, PRESIDENT/TREASURER

ALTERNATE

3. BOBB’S PIANOS & ORGANS OF WEST PALM BEACH, INC.
2512 S.W. 30 AVE.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL 33009
OWNER: R. MICHAEL MESSINGSCHLAGER
PRESIDENT

4. Reject Items 3 and 5, and alternate Items 2 and 6.

5. Authorized Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $753,977.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED; CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.; J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES; RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.; LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, INC.; RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION; SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.; SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & CO., LLC; MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED; AND WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 030-KK10 – UNDERWRITING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements with the following firms, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 030-KK10 - UNDERWRITING SERVICES, and APPOINT firms to the AUTHORIZED UNDERWRITERS LIST, to obtain services to underwrite either Certificates of Participation under the District’s Master LeaseProgram or other planned financings, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective May 12, 2010, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

1. BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE,
FENNER & SMITH, INCORPORATED (BAML)
120 EAST PALMETTO PARK ROAD
BOCA RATON, FL 33432
DAVID S. ABRAMS, DIRECTOR

2. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.
200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 2170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
MICHAEL BALDWIN, DIRECTOR

3. J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES
383 MADISON AVENUE, 8^TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10179
LINDA VANDERPERRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

4. RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
301 EAST PINE STREET, SUITE 1100
ORLANDO, FL 32801
ALEX BUGALLO, VICE PRESIDENT

5. LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
121 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 1500
ORLANDO, FL 32801
MARGARET LEZCANO, MANAGING DIRECTOR

6. MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, INC.
2800 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 1300
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
PERCY R. AGUILA, JR., MANAGING DIRECTOR

7. RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION
100 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 800
ST. PETERSBERG, FL 33701
JULIE SANTAMARIA, DIRECTOR

8. SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.
61 BROADWAY, SUITE 2924
NEW YORK, NY 10803
SAMUEL RAMIREZ, SR., PRESIDENT/CEO

9. SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & CO., LLC
535 GRISWOLD STREET, SUITE 2250
DETROIT, MI 48226
SEAN WERDLOW, MANAGING DIRECTOR

10. MORGAN STANLEY & CO., INCORPORATED
1560 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, FLOOR 4
SUNRISE, FL 33434
J.W. HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

11. WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2363 GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
J. MICHAEL OLLIFF, VICE PRESIDENT

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND HOSANNA COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5536 NW 21 AVENUE, MIAMI

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 Hosanna Community Baptist Church, Inc. (as Lessee), to extend the term of the lease agreement from August 2, 2010, to August 1, 2014, at an annual rental of $1. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 RENEWAL OF THREE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS LESSEE), FOR THE OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT AT TREASURE ISLAND, JOHN I. SMITH, AND MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of three lease agreements between the School Board (as Lessor) and Miami-Dade County (as Lessee), for the operation of aircraft noise monitoring equipment at Treasure Island, John I. Smith and Melrose Elementary Schools, at an annual lease rate of $1. The Agreements will be renewed for the period of July 17, 2010, through July 16, 2020. All other terms and conditions of the Agreements will remain unchanged.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE:

1. A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE (CITY) IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE CITY TO ACCESS A PORTION OF THE TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SCHOOL) PLAYFIELD, LOCATED AT 7540 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, TO INSTALL A UTILITY MAIN ALONG A PORTION OF THE SCHOOL; AND

2. A PERMANENT GRANT OF EASEMENT WITH THE CITY FOR THE UTILITY MAIN

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

1. a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with the City of North Bay Village in order to allow the City to access a portion of the Treasure Island Elementary School playfield, located at 7540 East Treasure Drive, North Bay Village, to install a utility main along a portion of the School, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions described in the agenda item; and

2. a Permanent Grant of Easement with the City for the utility main, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions described in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Agreement with the City of Miami Beach for the City to provide improvements within public right-of-way adjacent to Miami Beach Senior High School, upon receipt from the District of funds in an amount not-to-exceed $215,074.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM EAST RIDGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 19301 SW 87 AVENUE, CUTLER BAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from East Ridge Retirement Village, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 19301 SW 87 Avenue, Cutler Bay.

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 $6,908,300 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 TO AMEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE DUE TO MERGER, TO AECOM SERVICES, INC., AS ARCHITECT OF RECORD OR DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FROM SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC., TO AECOM SERVICES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Agreements with Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., to reflect the company’s name change due to merger, to AECOM Services, Inc., as Architect of Record or Design Criteria Professional for various projects and transfer all contractual obligations from Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., to AECOM Services, Inc.

F-22 1. CONFIRM PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND TIMELINE FOR PARTIAL CAMPUS REPLACEMENT AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE AND NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES, PROJECT NO. 00700800; AND (withdrawn)

2. APPROVE TERMINATION OF AGREEMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00362703, AS FOLLOWS:

A. LIVS ASSOCIATES AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE); AND

B. HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE).

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

1. confirm project delivery method and timeline for partial campus replacement at North Dade Middle and North Dade Center for Modern Languages, project no. 00700800; and

2. approve the termination of agreements for Structural Repairs and Renovations at North Dade Middle School, project no. 00362703, as follows:

A. LIVS Associates as Architect/Engineer of Record (termination without cause); and

B. Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk Firm (termination for convenience).

F-25 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00443600
AIR HANDLER UNITS REPLACEMENT
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
10151 NW 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 00443600, Air Handler Units Replacement, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, 10151 NW 19 Avenue, Miami, Florida, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $2,465,000 to the low bidder:

Veitia Padron, Inc.
4444 SW 71 Avenue, Suite 101B
Miami, Florida 33155

F-26 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
MEXAL CORP.
PROJECT NO. 00438300
ADA RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
9393 SW 29 TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Mexal Corp., Project No. 00438300, ADA Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Rockway Middle School, in the amount of $593,263 which includes a contingency in the amount of $28,250.

F-50 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THAT IT FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTER EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND ALL RELATED APPURTENANCES AT JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Superintendent to execute a Covenant Running with the Land in favor of Miami-Dade County, FL, to be approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the Board Attorney’s Office, and that it further authorize the Superintendent to approve the installation of the special needs shelter emergency generator and all related appurtenances at John A. Ferguson Senior High School, located at 15900 SW 56 Street, Miami-Dade County, Florida.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 025-KK03 – RECYCLING AND SOLID- WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 025-KK03 – RECYCLING AND SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, to provide recycling and various solid waste collection services to various District sites, for theDepartment of District Inspections, Operations and Emergency Management (DIOEM), effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: JAMES E. TREVATHAN, JR., PRESIDENT

2. SOUTHEASTERN RECYCLING CORP.
5703 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOHN SZKOLNIK, C.E.O.

3. CHOICE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.
2860 SR 84, #103
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: GLEN MILLER, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

4. CHOICE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OF MIAMI, INC.
2860 SR 84, #103
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: GLEN MILLER, C.E.O.

5. WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: JAMES E. TREVATHAN, JR., PRESIDENT

6. WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC.
17302 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN JENNINGS, C.E.O.

7. REJECT Items 1 through 5, 7 through 11, 17 through 26, and 29.

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $ 7,800,000.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 026-KK06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 026-KK06 – SOD, INCIDENTAL MATERIALS AND SERVICES: SUPPLY, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sod, incidental materials and services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2010, through May 11, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. DETAILED SPORTS TURF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
9142 S.E. POMONA STREET
HOBE SOUND, FL 33455
OWNER: THOMAS J. MORROW, PRESIDENT

2. JERRY’S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING, INC.
6636 S.W. 33 STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: JERRY JOSEPH, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. JERRY’S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING, INC.
6636 S.W. 33 STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33023
OWNER: JERRY JOSEPH, PRESIDENT

4. BANNERMAN LANDSCAPING, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: PAUL BANNERMAN, PRESIDENT

5. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
8834 S.W. 131 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: KIMBERLY HARDY, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $888,650.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 027-KK06 – EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND TREE PRUNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 027-KK06 – EMERGENCY DEBRIS REMOVAL AND TREE PRUNING, to establish a pool of preapproved vendors, toprovide emergency debris removal and tree pruning, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May12, 2010, through May 11, 2011, as follows:

1. A NATIVE TREE SERVICE, INC.
15733 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: DAYNE TOMASETTI, PRESIDENT

2. ASPLUNDH ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
217 FAIRHOPE AVENUE
FAIRHOPE, AL 36532
OWNER: W. SID VOGEL, PRESIDENT

3. ATL DISASTER RECOVERY
5796 WESTERN WAY
LAKE WORTH, FL 33463
OWNER: WILLIAM HODGES, PRESIDENT

4. CNC MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.
12865 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33170
OWNER: CARLOS M. VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

5. CRODON, INC.
11767 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, #429
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: RODGER CROUSE, PRESIDENT

6. CS BENSCH, INC.
6499 N. POWERLINE ROAD, #101
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER S. BENSCH, PRESIDENT

7. DOWNRITE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
14241 S.W. 143 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: SAMUEL LOBUE, PRESIDENT

8. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT

9. INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
#49 LITTLE HARBOR WAY
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: DEBORAH CONWAY, PRESIDENT

10. LENO DREDGING & HAULING, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 119
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: JAMES A. LENO, PRESIDENT

11. MULLINGS ENGINEERING SERVICES –
LANDSCAPING DIVISION, INC.
6289 WEST SUNRISE BLVD., SUITE 122
SUNRISE, FL 33313
OWNER: SHELDON K. MULLINGS, PRESIDENT

12. SFM SERVICES, INC.
9700 N.W. 79 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE INFANTE, PRESIDENT

13. T.T.C. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
P.O. BOX 1183
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: PAT JOSHUA, PRESIDENT

14. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase emergency debris removal and tree-pruning services from the pool of preapproved vendors.

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 032-KK01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-KK01 – CABINETRY AND INCIDENTAL MILLWORK, to establish preapproved vendors, to provide cabinetry andincidental millwork, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 15, 2010, through May 14, 2012, as follows:

1. COPPERWOOD, INC.
12534 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: STEVE ALLEN, PRESIDENT

2. CREATIVE HOME BY DESIGN
660 W. 28 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: WILLIAM RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

3. FIGARO CONSTRUCTION CORP.
6800 S.W. 40 STREET, #318
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FERNANDO H. FIGAROLA, PRESIDENT

4. INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.
1011 N.W. 6 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: JOSEPH GUGGINO, PRESIDENT

5. JHC CONTRACTORS, INC.
6187 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE H-24
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: HOMERO CRUZ, PRESIDENT

6. JT FLOORING & CARPENTRY INSTALLATION
SERVICES, INC.
2113 OPA-LOCKA BLVD.
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: HILLARY J. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

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

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $140,000.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A of the agenda item, pages 1 through 2.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL 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 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 1, 2010.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.
LORI GOLDBERG - DOAH CASE NO. 09-6637

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. Lori Goldberg, DOAH Case No. 09-6637, allowing for the payment of five (5) days of back-pay to the Respondent.

G-3 RULES REVISION PROJECT WORKSHOPS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: We are requesting that the Board approve Board workshops to take place in September and November 2010 to review the first four sections of recommended revisions (Bylaws/Governance, Finance, Facilities, Operations). Board members were polled for these dates and will be polled for subsequent workshop dates.

G-4 APPROVAL OF OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION CASE U.S. DISTRICT COURT CASE NO. 07-20321-CIV-Lenard/Torres

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the School Board Attorney to make an offer of judgment in an amount not to exceed one hundred fifty-thousand and no/100 dollars ($150,000) in U.S. District Court Case No. 07-20321-CIV-Lenard/Torres.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING THE 2010 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-046, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating the 2010 student winners of the Sixth Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHANNON MELENDI SAFETY DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EDUCATOR JOEL FURNARI AS THE DR. CLARENCE NOE OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing educator Joel Furnari as the Dr. Clarence Noe Outstanding Athletic Administrator of the Year.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship recipients.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR & EXPOSITION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Joella C. Good Elementary School students for their outstanding accomplishments at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-039 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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-039, 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-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-040 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. JACKIE VIANA, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF THREE TEACHERS NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE THE AMERICAN CIVIC EDUCATION TEACHER AWARDS FOR 2010

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Jackie Viana, social studies teacher, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, for being selected as one of three teachers nationwide to receive the American Civic Education Teacher Awards for 2010.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SHARON E. SHAFFER FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Sharon E. Shaffer for her contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING EDUCATOR ELOYS GEORGE JR. FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing educator Eloys George Jr. for his dedication to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ANTONIO SAUD FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-044 of The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Antonio Saud for his contributions to our community.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA STUDENTS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION OF “INTO THE WOODS”

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Herbert A. Ammons Middle School drama students for their production of “Into the Woods.”

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2010 AS “BE A STREET SMART FAMILY” DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 10-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming May 22, 2010 as “Be A Street Smart Family” Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 ENDORSEMENT OF STRONG WOMEN, STRONG GIRLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the expansion of the Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. after-school program in identified elementary schools across the District.

H-16 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2010 EVERY DROP COUNTS POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the Miami-Dade County 2010 Every Drop Counts Poster Contest.

H-17 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2010 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-19 SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF A COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO DEVELOP A WATER CONSERVATION MANUAL FOR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF CONSERVING WATER AND ACHIEVING COST EFFICIENCIES FOR THE DISTRICT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve a collaboration with the South Florida Water Management District to develop a water conservation manual for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools with the ultimate goal of conserving water and achieving cost efficiencies for the District.

H-20 (12:00 noon) REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-051 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF JUAN HUERTAS, STEVE HIRABAYASHI, AND DENNIS PRIETO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WHO HAVE RECEIVED FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MASSACHUSSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-051 honoring Juan Huertas, Steve Hirabayashi, and Dennis Prieto for earning full scholarships to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology.

H-21 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING MS. KHADIJAH BRYDSON FOR BEING AWARDED THE PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.1 0-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Ms. Khadijah Brydson for being awarded the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

H-22 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARITIME & SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY (MAST) ACADEMY FOR BEING A FINALIST IN THE RACE TO THE TOP HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT CHALLENGE

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maritime & Science Technology (MAST) Academy for being a finalist in the Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.

H-23 SUPPORT OF A JOINT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNDER ITS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE, BY THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL AND THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF A SEVEN-COUNTY AREA (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support a joint application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under its Sustainable Communities Initiative, by the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council on behalf of a seven-county area, through: a) a letter of support; and b) approval of execution of a Memorandum of Understanding.

H-24 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS IN RECOGNITION OF "NATIONAL TEACHER DAY" (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers in recognition of "National Teacher Day."

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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