MEETING AGENDA

July 14, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

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

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010.

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

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

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Rules of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-3 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-073 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING lt. col. thomas b. davis, chief, public affairs, homestead air RESERVE base

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-073 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lt. Col. Thomas B. Davis, Chief, Public Affairs, Homestead Air Reserve Base.

H-4 Request approval of resolution no. 10-074 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing palmetto high school community outreach program

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Palmetto Senior High School’s Community Outreach Program.

H-5 Request approval of resolution no. 10-075 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Rotary club of Perrine-cutler ridge / palmetto bay

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN GREATER MIAMI SECTION FOR ITS $10,000 DONATION TO BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-076 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Miami Section for its $10,000 donation to Biscayne Elementary School.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LINDA COLL AND THE CARNIVAL FOUNDATION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-077 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Linda Coll and the Carnival Foundation for their commitment to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Theatrical Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Lesson Plan of the Year Winner

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 2, 8, 10, 15, and 24, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 16, 2010 School Board Meeting and July 1, 2010 Attorney-Client Session

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

• FCAT Update

A-2 TRUTH IN GOVERNMENT/ LOBBYING REFORM
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.212, CONE OF SILENCE AND 6Gx13-8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS (revised)

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.212, Cone of Silence; and

2. Authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMEN

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 5 CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND 5 AMENDMENTS OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS (revised)

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

1. the charter school contractual agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School (Miami Beach), 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 Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Charter High School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

3. the charter school contractual agreement with Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools (International Campus), for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

4. the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy (Miami Beach), for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

5. the charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy (North Campus), for a term of five years, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

6. (deleted)

7. the second amendment with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter School, to change the school’s name to ASPIRA Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2018;

8. the second amendment with Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy, to increase the student enrollment from 310 students to 352 students, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2018;

9. the first amendment to the renewal charter school contractual agreement with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami, to add a facility located at 11155 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33176, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2015;

10. the fourth amendment with River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School, to (1) change the current temporary facility located at 3405 N.W. 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142, to a permanent facility; and, (2) delete from the contract the facilities located at 6300 N.W. 77 Court, Miami, Florida 33166 and 378 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2017; and,

11. the third amendment with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Charter Middle School (Country Palms), to (1) add a permanent facility located at 1700 Krome Avenue (a.k.a., 47 N.W. 16 Street) Homestead, Florida 33030; and, (2) delete the facility located at 1955 North Krome Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, commencing with the 2010-2011 school year, and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-31 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-31 - REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING–GREATER MIAMI CAMPUS, INC., ON BEHALF OF FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING–GREATER MIAMI CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school contractual agreement submitted by Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Greater Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Greater Miami Campus.

C-84 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE K-12 ACCESS CONTROL DOMESTIC SECURITY PROGRAM

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the K-12 Access Control Domestic Security Program in the amount of $126,000, for the grant period of May 27, 2010, through July 31, 2010;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 14, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 17, 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 1013.

D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS

APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2010-2011

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Establish and classify the following MEP positions:

a. Claims Compliance Officer, MEP, Pay Grade 22, Risk and Benefits Management

b. Accounts Receivable Supervisor, MEP, Pay Grade 20, Risk and Benefits Management

2. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and laterals transfers to be effective July 15, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

*MEP salary ranges are adjusted for the 250 day calendar, approved June 17, 2009, by Board Agenda item D-26

D-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES AND A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/ LAYOFF OF SELECT POSITIONS (revised) 

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES
2. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A RE-ABSORPTION PLAN AND SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)
4.  AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES AND A RETIREMENT INCENTIVE TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
5. APPOINT AND ASSIGN MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION (DCSAA)
6. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS, IF NECESSARY, AND REPORT IN WRITING TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 15, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:  

1. approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of select District Offices
2. approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations
3. authorize the Superintendent to implement a re-absorption plan and separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance)
4. authorize the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees and a retirement incentive to eligible employees; and
5. Appoint and assign Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) and, Dade County School Administrators Association (DCSAA)
6. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary and report in writing to the Board.

D-55 RECOMMENDED DEMOTION AND ASSIGNMENT TO A DIFFERENT WORK LOCATION AND RESTITUTION
DOLLESTER B. COVINGTON – LEAD CUSTODIAN
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board demote Ms. Dollester B. Covington, Lead Custodian; assign her to a different work location; and require her to pay restitution in the amount of $2,802.80.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS AND RESTITUTION
LOIDA F. HAUCON – CUSTODIAN
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend Ms. Loida F. Haucon, Custodian at Westview Middle School, for 15 calendar days without pay, and require her to pay restitution in the amount of $2,004.36.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 CALENDAR DAYS AND RESTITUTION
GLENWOOD L. WILLIAMS – CUSTODIAN
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective July 14, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend Mr. Glenwood L. Williams, Custodian at Westview Middle School, for 15 calendar days without pay, and require him to pay restitution in the amount of $1,963.49.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR 2010-11 (revised)

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

1) advertise a:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .698 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.55 mills. There is no increase in the locally levied millage from the prior year.
b) state established and Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.527 mills (subject to certification from the Commissioner of Education);
c) Debt Service levy of .385 mills

2) advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A of the agenda item);

3) advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2010-11 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B of the agenda item); and

4) advertise State Required Local Effort Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education with appropriation revisions as required to balance.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-87 AUDIT OF THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LIFE SKILLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of the Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills.

E-88 AUDIT OF FRINGE BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Fringe Benefits Administration.

E-89 REVIEW OF M/WBE PROGRAM ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007, JUNE 30, 2008 AND JUNE 30, 2009

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of M/WBE Program Annual Expenditure Reports for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2007, June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

E-90 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 FOR THE CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC. AND AFFILIATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file Review of Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2009 for The Cuban American National Council, Inc. and Affiliates.

E-143 REJECT BID NO. 051-KK04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT & INTERNET SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT BidNo. 051-KK04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT & INTERNET SERVICES, to permit rebidding.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE AGREEMENTS WITH ADVIRON ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC., AND EE&G/EMSL, JOINT VENTURE, TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the fourth-year option of the Agreements with Adviron Environmental Systems, Inc., and EE&G/EMSL, Joint Venture, to provide Environmental Consulting and Testing Services, as follows:

1. with reductions of fees as set out in Exhibit “A”;
2. amend the Agreement to eliminate the CPI adjustment; and
3. all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain the same.

F-30 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-To-Life Inspection Documents.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 036-KK11 – WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BidNo. 036-KK11 – WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS SERVICES CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to test, service, inspect, repair, correct and maintain water-based, fire-protection systems, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2010, through July 13, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND

2. DP PLUMBING & FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
P.O. BOX 170306
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: PAUL GORAL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
2027 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: WENDY BRASECKER, PRESIDENT

4. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
840 N.W. 170 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GEORGE L. BOND

5. BASS-UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-10
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,500,000.

F-80 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 3 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND APPROVE THE REVISED JOB TITLE FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, WORKERS COMPENSATION/LITIGATION SUPERVISOR (revised)

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

(1) Approve the new employment contract for Henry Suarez, Esq. as Assistant School Board Attorney, Workers' Compensation/Litigation Supervisor;
(2) Authorize the amendment of the Title, Job Description, and Contract for the Assistant School Board Attorney - Workers' Compensation/Litigation Supervisor.

G-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST iTRANSIT, INC., TO RECOVER FUNDS OWED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney or his designee to initiate any and all necessary legal action(s) to collect all funds owed to the School Board through its contract with iTransit, Inc. and to take any other appropriate action that may be deemed necessary to protect the Board’s interest.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXTENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. SOLOMON C. STINSON, CHAIR: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the First Amendment to the Inter-Local Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida for Inspector General Services through the Office of the Miami-Dade County Inspector General thereby renewing and extending the Interlocal Agreement for an additional three (3) year period and authorizing the Chair to submit the Amendment to the Board of County Commissioners  of Miami-Dade County for its consideration and approval.

H-3 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-073 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING lt. col. thomas b. davis, chief, public affairs, homestead air RESERVE base

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-073 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lt. Col. Thomas B. Davis, Chief, Public Affairs, Homestead Air Reserve Base.

H-4 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution no. 10-074 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing palmetto high school community outreach program

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Palmetto Senior High School’s Community Outreach Program.

H-5 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution no. 10-075 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Rotary club of Perrine-cutler ridge / palmetto bay

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN GREATER MIAMI SECTION FOR ITS $10,000 DONATION TO BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-076 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Miami Section for its $10,000 donation to Biscayne Elementary School.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LINDA COLL AND THE CARNIVAL FOUNDATION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-077 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Linda Coll and the Carnival Foundation for their commitment to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8  ANNUAL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN:   That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking to (1) declare the third Tuesday in April each year as “Academic Scholarship Signing Day,” and (2) establish procedures for schools to conduct activities, on or after the third Tuesday in April, that promote public recognition of high school seniors who receive academic scholarships.

H-9  SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY MESSAGE FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2010 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-10  CURRENT CENSUS 2010 PARTICIPATION RESULTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN:  That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the current Census 2010 Participation Results Report.

H-11  REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE BABY CARE MODELS AND TIMELINE  PROPOSED IN THE BABY CARE AND EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM FEASIBILITY REPORT RECEIVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD AT ITS JUNE 16, 2010 MEETING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to implement the Baby Care Models and Timeline proposed in the Baby Care and Education Pilot Program Feasibility Report received by the School Board at its June 16, 2010 meeting.

H-12  REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-078 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A FORMAL REPORT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI ON THE POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF THE CITY’S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MIAMI 21 ZONING CODE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-078, requesting a formal report from the City of Miami on the potential reduction in ad valorem tax revenues to the School District as a result of the City’s implementation of the MIAMI 21 Zoning Code.

H-13 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SCHOOL BOARD TO PARTICIPATE AS PLAINTIFF IN LAWSUIT REGARDING THE CLASS SIZE AMENDMENT AND APPROVAL OF RETAINER AGREEMENT AND TO PAY NOMINAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Resolution and Retainer Agreement authorizing its participation as a plaintiff in the proposed litigation on the Class Size Amendment and approve initial payment of $1,500. Any additional fees that may be requested beyond $10,000 will require Board approval.

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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07.14.10

AGENDA SECTIONS

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