THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of May 12, 2010 School Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of April 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22, 2010.

APPROVED Minutes of the April 14, 2010 School Board meeting.

114,111 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics.

114,112 A-2 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.071, Anti-Fraud.

114,113 C-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,114 C-2 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,115 C-3 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to negotiate and approve all documents and agreements necessary to effectuate the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) transition plan, as proposed by Clearwire Spectrum Holdings II LLC.

114,116 C-30 APPROVED Contractual agreements with various charter schools, as delineated in the agenda item.

******** C-31 WITHDREW Request for 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.

114,117 C-50 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of students in SM-25 and SM-26, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

114,118 C-70 APPROVED The opening and closing hours of Pre-K-12 schools for the 2010-2011 school year, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,119 C-71 APPROVED The 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, as delineated in the agenda item; and authorized the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

114,120 C-72 APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to Italy for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, June 14 through June 26, 2010.

114,121 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of grant funds by entering into a contract with the Miami-Dade County Health Department for the Communities Putting Prevention to Work Program, as delineated in the agenda item, for the grant period of June 30, 2010 through February 28, 2012.

114,122 C-81 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

114,123 C-82 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education 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.

114,124 C-83 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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 2009–2010 Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, for the grant period of February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2013.

114,125 C-100 AUTHORIZED* 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).

* Amended, as follows:

Page 3 of 21, k. The applicant shall have at least three representatives available to answer questions from the ARC. Such representation shall, at minimum, include the following: one governing board member, one proposed employee of the school, and one additional representative.

Page 4 of 21, 6-c. The applicant shall have at least three representatives available to answer questions from the ARC. Such representation shall, at minimum, include the following: one governing board member, one proposed employee of the school, and one additional representative. The CRC may, at its sole discretion, not negotiate a contract if at least one (1) founding/governing board member of the charter school is not available to answer questions from the CRC. The applicant shall provide evidence of prior experience in establishing and operating public charter schools. Evidence of prior experience and success in establishing and operating charter schools shall be waived in making a determination to recommend approval or denial of an application.

114,126 C-101 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

114,127 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1011.

114,128 D-23 APPROVED The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofMarch 18, 2010 through April 21, 2010.

114,129 D-24 ACCEPTED The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program participants, included in DROP Listing 24, as of the dates indicated.

114,130 D-45 ADOPTED The 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 authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2010.

********* D-51 WITHDREW Disciplinary action for employee.

114,131 D-52 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Dan Petrescu, Teacher at Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, and assigned him to a new work location, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010.

114,132 D-53 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Tamika R. Robinson, Curriculum Support Specialist at Instructional/Non-Instructional Training for 20 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010.

114,133 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Mr. Benjamin Martin, Vehicle Mechanic at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,134 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Tassie A. Serrano, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for five calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,135 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Ida Kelson, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 15 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,136 D-58 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Tadra R. Richardson, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,137 D-59 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and initiated dismissal proceedings against Ms. Denise C. Torrence, Bus Aide at Jack Schee Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,138 D-60 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Rosa C. Whitehead, Paraprofessional at Miami Edison Middle School, for 15 workdays without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,139 D-61 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Jean Michel, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010.

114,140 D-62 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Wilma L. Walker, Bus Aide at Central East Transportation Center, for 10 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,141 D-63 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Chondria N. Essix, Bus Aide at Central East Transportation Center, for five calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,142 D-64 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Rock J. Moleus, Custodian at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on May 12, 2010, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,143 D-65 APPROVED The recommended revisions to the Personnel Investigative Model (PIM) to be effective May 12, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; authorized the Superintendent to obtain an agreement with the affected bargaining units, and to make minor revisions to the PIM (with agreement from bargaining units) and report in writing to the Board.

114,144 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 2010.

114,145 E-2 APPROVED 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.

114,146 E-14 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 General Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $(10,701,069); and 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).

114,147 E-15 ADOPTED 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; and authorized changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

114,148 E-16 APPROVED 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.

114,149 E-17 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,343,402; and 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).

114,150 E-18 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Stimulus Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $471,630; and 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).

114,151 E-19 APPROVED The policies and procedures for use of District Discretionary Lottery Funds, as described in the agenda item; and approved 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.

114,152 E-20 ADOPTED Resolution No. 2, FY2009-10 Special Revenue Funds (ARRA Economic Stimulus Funds) Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $2,807,732; and 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).

114,153 E-25 APPROVED Resolution 10-041, authorizing the issuance of up to $96,293,000 of COP Series 2010A Qualified School Construction Bond, and $28,707,000 of COP Series 2010B, Build America Bond; Resolution 10-043, amending Lease Schedules 2009A-1 & 2009A-2 for COP Series 2009A, and amending Lease Schedules 2008B-1 and 2008B-2 for COP Series 2008B; and the amendment to contract with Coastal Construction for State School “LLL” (Miami Carol City SH Replacement) MDCPS Project #A-01018.

114,154 E-41 RECEIVED The report of the auction of March 17, 2010, surplus/obsolete vehicle results.

******** E-66 WITHDREW Recommendation to award Request for Proposal No. 006-KK10, Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims Administration Services.

114,155 E-67 APPROVED Property insurance coverage for the School Board, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

114,156 E-76 ACCEPTED The report on the results of the 2010 Legislative Session that concluded Friday, April 30, 2010.

114,157 E-86 RECEIVED 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.

114,158 E-141 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

114,159 E-142 AWARDED Bid No. 001-KK08 – Pianos, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 12, 2010 through May 11, 2012.

114,160 E-143 AUTHORIZED Contractual services agreements with various firms, as delineated in the Official Agenda, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 030-KK10 - Underwriting Services; and appointed 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.

114,161 ***** HELD A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., and approved Resolution 10-043, authorizing amendments to Schedules 2009A-1 and 2009A-2 with respect to Certificates of Participation Series 2009A, and Schedules 2008B-1 and 2008B-2 with respect to Certificates of Participation Series 2008B; and approved Resolution 10-041, authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation, Series 2010A and 2010B.

114,162 F-1 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,163 F-2 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,164 F-3 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute 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 authorized 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.

114,165 F-4 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,166 F-5 GRANTED 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.

114,167 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to the capital budget in the amount of $6,908,300. 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 authorized the Superintendent to make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

114,168 F-21 AUTHORIZED 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 WITHDREW Request to confirm Project delivery method and timeline for partial campus replacement at North Dade Middle and North Dade Center for Modern Languages, Project No. 00700800.

114,169 F-25 AWARDED 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.

114,170 F-26 APPROVED 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.

114,171 F-50 AUTHORIZED The Chair and the Superintendent to execute a Covenant Running with the Land in favor of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the Board Attorney’s Office, and further authorized 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.

114,172 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 025-KK03 – Recycling and Solid-Waste Collection Services, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

114,173 F-61 AWARDED Bid No. 026-KK06 – Sod, Incidental Materials and Services: Supply, Furnish and Install, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 12, 2010 through May 11, 2011.

114,174 F-62 AWARDED Bid No. 027-KK06 – Emergency Debris Removal and Tree Pruning, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May12, 2010 through May 11, 2011.

114,175 F-63 AWARDED Bid No. 032-KK01 – Cabinetry and Incidental Millwork, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda, effective May 15, 2010 through May 14, 2012.

114,176 F-80 APPROVED The prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 2 of the agenda item.

114,177 G-1 ADOPTED The 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 authorized the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective May 12, 2010.

114,178 G-2 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Request for approval of Board workshops to take place in September and November 2010 to review the first four sections of recommended revisions (Bylaws/Governance, Finance, Facilities, Operations).

114,179 G-4 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,180 H-1 APPROVED 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 WITHDREW Resolution No. 10-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

114,181 H-4 APPROVED 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.

114,182 H-6 APPROVED Resolution No. 10-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship recipients.

114,183 H-7 APPROVED 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.

114,184 H-8 APPROVED 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.

114,185 H-9 APPROVED 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.

114,186 H-10 APPROVED 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.

114,187 H-11 APPROVED 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.

114,188 H-12 APPROVED Resolution No. 10-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Antonio Saud for his contributions to our community.

114,189 H-13 APPROVED 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.”

114,190 H-14 APPROVED 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.

114,191 H-15 ENDORSED The expansion of the Strong Women, Strong Girls, Inc. after-school program in identified elementary schools across the District.

114,192 H-16 RECOGNIZED The winners of the Miami-Dade County 2010 Every Drop Counts Poster Contest.

114,193 H-17 RECOGNIZED The winners of the 2010 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

114,194 H-19 APPROVED 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.

114,195 H-20 APPROVED Resolution No. 10-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Juan Huertas, Steve Hirabayashi, and Dennis Prieto for earning full scholarships to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology.

114,196 H-21 APPROVED 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.

114,197 H-22 APPROVED 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.

114,198 H-23 AGREED* To 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/or b) approval of execution of a Memorandum of Understanding.

* Amended, as reflected above.

114,199 H-24 APPROVED 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.”

Adjourned

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