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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

July 14, 2010

The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of July 14, 2010 School Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of June 2, 8, 10, 15, and 24, 2010.

APPROVED Minutes of the June 16, 2010 School Board meeting, and the July 1, 2010 Attorney-Client Session.

114,283 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics.

114,284 A-2 AUTHORIZED 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 School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.21, Lobbyists.

114,285 C-30 APPROVED Various charter school contractual agreements, and amendments to various charter school contractual agreements, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

********* C-31 WITHDREW Request to 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.

114,286 C-84 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education 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; and other actions as delineated in the Official Agenda.

114,287 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1013.

114,288 D-21 AUTHORIZED The establishment and classification of the following MEP positions, effective July 15, 2010: Claims Compliance Officer, MEP, Pay Grade 22, Risk and Benefits Management, and Accounts Receivable Supervisor, MEP, Pay Grade 20, Risk and Benefits Management; and approved 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.

114,289 D-25 APPROVED The Superintendent’s reorganization and restructuring of select district offices, and a reduction-in-force/layoff of select positions, effective July 15, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,290 D-55 AUTHORIZED The demotion of Ms. Dollester B. Covington, Lead Custodian; assigned her to a different work location; and required her to pay restitution in the amount of $2,802.80, effective at the close of the day on July 14, 2010.

114,291 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Loida F. Haucon, Custodian at Westview Middle School, for 15 calendar days without pay, and required her to pay restitution in the amount of $2,004.36, effective at the close of the workday on July 14, 2010.

114,292 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Glenwood L. Williams, Custodian at Westview Middle School, for 15 calendar days without pay, and required him to pay restitution in the amount of $1,963.49, effective at the close of the workday on July 14, 2010.

114,293 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending May 2010.

114,294 E-14 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to advertise proposed Tentative Budget and Millage levies for 2010-11, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

114,295 E-86 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

114,296 E-87 RECEIVED The Audit of the Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills.

114,297 E-88 RECEIVED The Audit of Fringe Benefits Administration.

114,298 E-89 RECEIVED The Review of M/WBE Program Annual Expenditure Reports for the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2007, June 30, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

114,299 E-90 RECEIVED The Review of Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2009 for The Cuban American National Council, Inc. and Affiliates.

114,300 E-143 REJECTED Bid No. 051-KK04 – Computer Equipment & Internet Services, to permit rebidding.

114,301 F-25 AUTHORIZED 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 delineated in the Official Agenda.

114,302 F-30 RECEIVED The Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

114,303 F-60 AWARDED Bid No. 036-KK11 – Water-Based, Fire-Protection Systems Services Contract, to various vendors as delineated in the agenda item, effective July 14, 2010 through July 13, 2012.

114,304 F-80 APPROVED The prequalification and renewal certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 3 of the agenda item.

114,305 G-1 APPROVED The new employment contract for Henry Suarez, Esq., as Assistant School Board Attorney, Workers’ Compensation/Litigation Supervisor; and authorized the amendment to the Title, Job Description, and Contract for the Assistant School Board Attorney, Workers’ Compensation/Litigation Supervisor.

114,306 G-2 AUTHORIZED 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.

114,307 H-1 APPROVED 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.

114,308 H-3 APPROVED 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.

114,309 H-4 APPROVED Resolution No. 10-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Palmetto Senior High School’s Community Outreach Program.

114,310 H-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 10-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay.

114,311 H-6 APPROVED 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.

114,312 H-7 APPROVED 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.

114,313 H-8 DIRECTED The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking to declare and celebrate 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.

114,314 H-9 ENDORSED The 2010 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

114,315 H-10 ACCEPTED The current Census 2010 Participation Results Report.

114,316 H-11 DIRECTED 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 WITHDREW 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.

114,317 H-13 APPROVED The Resolution and Retainer Agreement authorizing its [the Board’s] participation as a plaintiff in the proposed litigation on the Class Size Amendment, and approved an initial payment of $1,500. Any additional fees that may be requested beyond $10,000 will require Board approval.

Adjourned

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