MEETING AGENDA

September 7, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

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., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010.

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

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.

Budget Public Hearing Speakers Supplemental List

*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 approval of resolution no. 10-084 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing October 4-15, 2010 As disability history awareness weeks

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 4-15, 2010 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.

H-4 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-085 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING DR. CONSUELO VIDAILLET DOMÍNGUEZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Consuelo Vidaillet Domínguez.

H-6 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-086 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING commissioner katy sorenson

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Commissioner Katy Sorenson.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ALAN RIGERMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Alan Rigerman for his commitment, dedication, and contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11-15, 2010, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE’ HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 10-083 proclaiming the week of October 11-15, 2010, as National School Lunch Week.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ARCHIMEDEAN SCHOOLS (replacement)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Music Performance
- Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School Steel Drum Ensemble          (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 5, 17, and 19, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 28, 2010 Second Public Hearing on Class Size Reduction
July 28, 2010 First Budget Public Hearing and August 4, 2010 School Board Meeting

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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
(revised 2)

• Update on New School Year
• Recognition of Selected Schools

A-2 TRUTH IN GOVERNMENT/LOBBYING REFORM PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD RULES:

FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8C-1.212, CONE OF SILENCE AND 6Gx13- 8C-1.21, LOBBYISTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rules 6Gx13- 8C- 1.212, Cone of Silence; and 6Gx13- 8C-1.21, Lobbyists, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 7, 2010.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 WITHDRAWAL OF BOARD ITEM C-1, REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO MAKE AVAILABLE COURSES FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College (MDC).

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to tour Ivy League universities in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for the students at the School for Advanced Studies, November 15 -19, 2010.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR EIGHT PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES

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

1. accept grant awards for eight programs from:

a. the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I School Improvement Grant Fund 1003(g) in the approximate amount of $2,220,779, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

b. the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I School Improvement Fund ARRA 1003(g) in the approximate amount of $12,205,788, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

c. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination program in the approximate amount of $1,195,686, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2014; and enter into a contractual agreement with Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, in an amount not to exceed $232,000, for the grant budget period of September 8, 2010, to June 30, 2014;

d. enter into a contract with the Florida Department of Children and Families to receive funding under Refugee Services in the approximate amount of $107,000, for the grant period of August 20, 2010, through November 30, 2010;

e. the United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the School Leadership Program in the approximate amount of $3,624,718, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2015;

f. the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter Schools Mentoring Dissemination Grant – Renaissance Charter School, Inc., in the approximate amount of $398,338, for the grant period of February 10, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

g. the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy-Project Parents and Children Together in Education (PACE) in the approximate amount of $285,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011; and

h. to accept in-kind resources valued at approximately $260,000, from the IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program;

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

3. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

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; and

5. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION -- GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

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- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and amend the document, Student Progression Plan 2009-2010, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

C-101 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.082, SEXTING

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:

1. promulgate new Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-1.082, Sexting; and

2. adopt new document, Empowering Students to Engage in Positive Communication: A Guide to Combact Student Sexting Procedures Manual.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-service Education 2009-2014.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 16, 2010 – AUGUST 6, 2010 (revised)

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 1015.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2010-2011 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective September 8, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED TURNAROUND/TRANSFORMATION SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Turnaround/Transformation Intervention Model Schools for the 2010-2011 school year.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
THERESA P. WILLIAMS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Theresa P. Williams, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JORGE J. CAPMANY- TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jorge J. Capmany, Teacher at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
JUDITH E. GREY - TEACHER
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Judith E. Grey, Teacher at Ludlam Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JEFFERY ESKRIDGE – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jeffery Eskridge, School Security Monitor, at Miami Norland Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
LUIS G. GUERRERO - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Luis G. Guerrero, Teacher at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MARTHA TREJO – FOOD SERVICE WORKER
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Martha Trejo, Food Service Worker at Felix Varela Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES (revised)

30 WORKDAYS
BRENDA A. CASON – PARAPROFESSIONAL II
BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
ODELL DOWNER – TEACHER
BEL-AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
DAISY DRUMMOND – TEACHER
BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
NIURKA M. ECHEZABAL – SERGEANT
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PATROL

15 CALENDAR DAYS
MARTHA W. GORDON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

30 WORKDAYS
JEFFREY N. HAMILTON – TEACHER
PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
TAWNYA V. JENKINS-BROWN – TEACHER
MANDARIN LAKES ACADEMY

25 WORKDAYS
JEANETTE JUMAN-YASSIN – TEACHER
SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
BRIGITTE Y. KAVANAUGH- TEACHER
G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
MARIA KNIGHT – PARAPROFESSIONAL
COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS
YANELYS SARMIENTO – TEACHER
OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS, DEMOTION TO CUSTODIAN, AND REASSIGNMENT TO A NEW WORK LOCATION
JULIUS SAWYER – HEAD CUSTODIAN
HIALEAH ELEM ENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
MARCIA W. STIRRUP – TEACHER
COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 CALENDAR DAYS
LILLIAN STRINGER – SCHOOL BUS AIDE
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
ANTHONY A. SYMONS – TEACHER
LAURA C. SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS, AND REASSIGNMENT TO A NEW WORK LOCATION
LLOYD WILLIAMS – LEAD CUSTODIAN
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

5 WORKDAYS
BARRY J. WILSON – TEACHER
CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL

12 CALENDAR DAYS
CHARMIKA S. WRIGHT – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each listed employee in the following manner:

1) Ms. Brenda A. Cason, Paraprofessional II, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday, September 7, 2010;
2) Mr. Odell Downer, Teacher, Bei-Aire Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
3) Ms. Daisy Drummond, Teacher, Bunche Park Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
4) Ms. Niurka M. Echezabal, Sergeant, Special Projects and Patrol - suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays, effective at the ciose of the workday on September 7, 2010;
5) Ms. Martha W. Gordon, School Bus Driver, Central West evised Transportation Center - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
6) Mr. Jeffrey N. Hamilton, Teacher, Parkway Middle School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
7) Ms. Tawnya V. Jenkins-Brown, Teacher, Mandarin Lakes Academy - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
8) Ms. Jeanette Juman-Yassin, Teacher, South Miami Community Middle School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
9) Ms. Brigitte Y. Kavanaugh, Teacher, G.W. Carver Middle School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
10) Ms. Maria Knight, Paraprofessional, Comstock Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
11) Ms. Yanelys Sarmiento, Teacher, Olinda Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
12) Mr. Julius L. Sawyer, Head Custodian, Hialeah Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, demotion to custodian and reassignment to a new work location, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
13) Ms. Marcia W. Stirrup, Teacher, Comstock Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
14) Ms. Lillian Stringer, School Bus Aide, Central East Transportation Center - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
15) Mr. Anthony A. Symons, Teacher, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
16) Mr. Lloyd Williams, Lead Custodian, John Schee Transportation Center - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, and reassignment to a new work location, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
17) Mr. Barry J. Wilson, Teacher, Charles R. Drew Middle School - suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays, effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2010;
18) Ms. Charmika S. Wright, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center - suspension from employment without pay for twelve (12) calendar days, effective at the close of the workday, September 7, 2010.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ERIC R. COHEN - TEACHER
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eric R. Cohen, Teacher at William H. Turner Technical High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL SHANNON D. PIERCE – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Shannon D. Pierce, School Security Monitor, at Young Men’s Preparatory Academy pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-65 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEE (replacement)

D-66 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-66

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2009-10 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2009-10; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,612 items with a depreciated cost of $1,360,688 and Recoveries containing 9 items with a depreciated cost of $102,969 to update the records for April, May and June 2010.

E-14 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY2010-11

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

1. adopt the millage rates below:

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 5.616 mills; and

c) Debt Service levy of .385 mills.

2. adopt the millage resolution for FY2010-11 for a total of 8.249 mills.

E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

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

1. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for 2010-11 through 2014-15.

2. authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY2010-11 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 12 and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 7, 2010.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY2009-10 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY2009-10 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $17,076,096; and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3 FY2009‑10 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY2009-10 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $ 11,232,254 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 4.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY2009-10 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY2009-10 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt resolution No. 3, FY2009-10 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,706,074; and

b. 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-21 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY2009-10 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS (ARRA ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDS AND ARRA STATE STABILIZATION FUNDS) FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt resolution No.3, FY2009-10 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund State Stabilization K-12 Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $6,064,764; and

b. adopt resolution No.3, FY2009-10 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund Special Revenue Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $8,340,200; and

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

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-2010 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY2009-2010, Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations and ending fund balance by $4,819,134.

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY2009-10 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $97,408 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY2009-10 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by ($166,327) as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2009-10 Internal Service Fund – FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY2009-10 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $18,329,004 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2009-10 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY2009-10 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and fund balance by $1,942,453 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 2, THE USE OF FY2009-10 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 2 to provide flexibility for the selected Categorical Programs as shown in the agenda item in the amount of $28,287,745.88 for FY2009-10.

E-27 RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF FY2010-11 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY2010-11 Categorical Programs as shown in the agenda item in the amount of $18,351,701.

E-28 RESOLUTION -EDUCATION JOBS FUND PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to hire teachers to support the goal of the Education Jobs Fund Program and bring the grant award to the Board at the 1st meeting after its receipt.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) #004-LL10, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE BROKER SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # 004-LL10, Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Services; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-67 CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGE AND PREMIUM EXPENDITURES FOR ONE HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE POLICY AND COMMERCIAL EXCESS LIABILITY POLICIES INSURING MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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

1. confirm existence of Commercial Liability Insurance coverage for New World School of the Arts, effective August 13, 2010 to August 13, 2011 with total premiums for such coverage totaling $29,826.21; and

2. authorize reimbursement of one-half of the total annual premium for New World School of the Arts to Miami-Dade College, in the amount of $14,913.10.

E-76 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Village of Pinecrest.

E-77 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF SWEETWATER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the City of Sweetwater.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 003-KK08 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 003-KK08 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, north of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 2010, through September 6, 2012, as follows:

1. WORK INJURY SOLUTIONS OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
D.B.A. HEALTH CARE CENTER OF MIAMI
7911 N.W. 72 AVENUE, #111
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $40,000
OWNER: HILLEL BRONSTEIN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $40,000.

E-142 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-144 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 071-KK03 – DELIVERED BAKERY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 071-KK03 – DELIVERED BAKERY PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh and frozen bakery products, for the Department ofFood and Nutrition and various District departments, during theterm of the bid, effective September 7, 2010, through December31, 2011, as follows:

1. FLOWERS BAKING CO. OF MIAMI, LLC
17800 N.W. MIAMI COURT
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $2,961,202
OWNER: JOHN DELEU, PRESIDENT

2. Reject Items 18, 19, and 21 through 29.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,961,202.

E-145 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 074-KK10 – COURT- REPORTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Office of the School Board Attorney to enter into contractual services agreements with the following agencies, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 074-KK10 – COURT-REPORTING SERVICES, to provide court-reporting services, up to the maximum rates quoted in the fee structure of the RequestForProposals, effective September 7, 2010, through September 6,

1. APEX REPORTING GROUP
D.B.A. OFFICIAL REPORTING SERVICES, LLC
12 S.E. 7^TH STREET, SUITE 702
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
ARTHUR KUSHNER, C.E.O.

2. CHERYL CORLAZZOLI
13300 S.W. 83 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33156
CHERYL CORLAZZOLI, COURT REPORTER

3. KRESSE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
66 WEST FLAGLER STREET, 7^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33130
THOMAS J. KRESSE, PRESIDENT

4. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COURT REPORTERS, INC.
150 S.E. SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 1107
MIAMI, FL 33131-1578
LORENA RAMOS, PRESIDENT

E-146 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 075-KK10 – LEGAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Office of the School Board Attorney to enter into contractual services agreements with the following agencies, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 075-KK10 – LEGAL TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES, to provide legal translation and interpretation services, up to the maximum rates quoted in the fee structure of the Request ForProposals, effective September7, 2010, through September 6, 2013, as follows:

1. ACTION TRANSLATION SERVICES
814 PONCE DE LEON BLVD., SUITE 219
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
IDA ALVAREZ, PRESIDENT

2. JURISTAFF, INC.
201 S. BISCAYNE BLVD., 28^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131
BRIAN PERERO, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

3. MASTER TRANSLATING SERVICES, INC.
10651 N. KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 220
MIAMI, FL 33176
MARTHA CORDERO-ESQUIVEL, PRESIDENT

4. PROTRANSLATING
2850 DOUGLAS ROAD
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
XIMENA VAZQUEZ, INTERPRETING SALES MANAGER

E-147 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 007-LL10 – THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISERS AND ADVERTISING- MANAGEMENT FIRMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Action Adz, Inc.; Allvision, LLC; Credelis Public Sector, Inc.; DPI Media, LLC; Global Media Technologies; Original Outdoor, LLC; Raindance Marketing, LLC; Stir-Communications, LLC; and Tebo Sports Marketing Group, LLC, to purchase advertising space on School Board properties, as a means to generate revenues to schools for interscholastic athletics and activities at secondary schools, special programs and activities at the elementary school level, as well as revenues for other Miami-Dade County Public Schools programs, during the termof the proposal, effective September 7, 2010, through September 6, 2012, as follows:

1. ACTION ADZ, INC.
1950 N.W. 39 AVENUE
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33066
CHRISTINA OSTERGAARD, OWNER

2. ALLVISION, LLC
420 LEXINGTON AVE., SUITE 1928
NEW YORK, NY 10170
GREG SMITH, C.E.O.

3. CREDELIS PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
2506 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
RICK J. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

4. DPI MEDIA, LLC
328 BANYON BLVD., SUITE M
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
JUAN SEBASTIAN HOYOS, PRESIDENT

5. GLOBAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES
4806 N.E. 12 AVENUE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
R. ST. CLAIR, PRINCIPAL

6. ORIGINAL OUTDOOR, LLC
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, SUITE C-104
MIAMI, FL 33186
MICHAEL PETERSON, PRESIDENT

7. RAINDANCE MARKETING, LLC
6796 S.W. 62 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33143
RENE W. GUIM, MANAGING PARTNER

8. STIR-COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
1000 BRICKELL AVE., SUITE 1120
MIAMI, FL 33131
DEIDRE KRAUSE, VICE PRESIDENT

9. TEBO SPORTS MARKETING GROUP, LLC
2103 LAKE BADWIN LANE, APT 101
ORLANDO, FL 32814
BRIAN SIATKOWSKI, PRESIDENT

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 3A-1.012, TREASURY POLICIES: DEBT MANAGEMENT; FUND BALANCE RESERVE; WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS

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- 3A-1.012, Treasury Policies: Debt Management; Fund Balance Reserve; Warrants and Electronic Transfers, and the document, Debt Management Policies, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSEE) AND THE MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (AS LESSOR), FOR UP TO 90 PARKING DECALS PER MONTH FOR STAFF WORKING AT THE SBAB COMPLEX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Parking Permit Agreement between the Board (as Lessee) and the Miami Parking Authority (as Lessor), for up to 90 parking decals per month, at a rental rate of $32.50 per decal per month, for staff working at the SBAB complex, for the period commencing October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2012. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR USE OF FIVE CITY PARKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the License Agreement with the City of Miami for the use of five City of Miami parks, with the Board to reimburse the City for 60% of its actual costs. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2010, and will end September 30, 2015. All other terms and conditions of the License Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-5 RATIFICATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR INTERIM USE OF THE JOHN J. KOUBEK MEMORIAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 2705 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, TO HOUSE THE 9^TH GRADE OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT GABLES FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR,AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, AS MAY BE REQUIRED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Miami for interim use of the John J. Koubek Memorial Center, located at 2705 SW 3 Street, Miami, to house the 9^th grade of the International Studies Preparatory Academy at Gables for the 2010-11 school year, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item,and authorize the Superintendent to execute any and all other documents, as may be required.

F-6 REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF THE TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STATE SCHOOL YYY-1) MASTER PLAN FOR PURPOSES OF SUBMITTING IT TO THE UNITED STATES GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC), UNDER ITS “LEED® FOR SCHOOLS” V2.0 GOLD CERTIFICATION PROCESS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Master Plan for TERRA Environmental Research Institute (State School YYY-1) for purposes of submitting it to the USGBC, under its “LEED® for Schools” V2.0 Gold certification process.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF BOARD OPERATION OF ITS BOARD-OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE GENERAL VICINITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (SBAB), AS A REVENUE GENERATION MEASURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize exploring the feasibility of Board operation of its Board-owned parking facilities in the general vicinity of the SBAB, as a revenue generation measure.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00700800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Coastal Construction of Monroe, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for the Partial Replacement at North Dade Middle School and North Dade Center for Modern Languages Elementary School, Project No. 00700800, for the following considerations:

1) A total fee of $105,000 for pre-construction services; and

2) the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AND CSA CENTRAL, INC., TO PROVIDE TIER 2 SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A. and CSA Central, Inc., to provide Tier 2 Special Projects Consultant - Mechanical Engineering Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1. fees based on the schedules of fees in the agenda item; and

2. all other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-24 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE AGREEMENT WITH JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #7, GENERAL REPAIRS AND REHABILITATION AT BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00258100; CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00258300; AND NATHAN YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A01119

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate for convenience the Agreement with Jasco Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #7, General Repairs and Rehabilitation at Bunche Park Elementary School, Project No. 00258100; Carol City Elementary School, Project No. 00258300; and Nathan Young Elementary School, Project No. A01119, pursuant to the terms and conditions stated in the body of the agenda item.

F-30 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A0101303
PHASE IV- NEW FACILITY, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND SITE IMPROVEMENT
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1781 NW 95 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)

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

A) reject all bids of Project No. A0101303, Project No. A0101303, Phase IV-New Facility, Renovation, Remodeling, And Site Improvement at Miami Central Senior High School, because the low responsive bidder failed to comply with MBE goals and the subsequent low bid is over the budget; and

B) direct the Superintendent to revise the bid documents, authorize advertisement and rebidding of the project beginning on September 13, 2010.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A01095
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #3
REMEDIATION RENOVATIONS AT

HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
6027 EAST 7 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FLORIDA

AND

AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5987 E 7 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Stobs Brothers Construction Company, Project No. A01095, Deferred Maintenance Package #3, Remediation Renovations at Hialeah Middle and Amelia Earhart Elementary Schools, in the amount of $5,188,726 which includes a contingency in the amount of $471,702.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00254800, New Senior High School, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High Biscayne Bay Campus for an additional cost of $214,915 and a time extension of 39 days.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No.1 on Project No. A01032,NewElementary School, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary Schoolfor a credit of $781,124.

B-3 Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $329,551.

F-60 ACCEPT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 047-KK10 – APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ACCEPT Request For Qualifications No. 047-KK10 – APPRAISALS AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified real-estate appraisers, comprised of three categories, residential, non-residential and non-residential complex (expert witness) appraisers, to whom formal solicitations will be sent for quotes, to bid on real-estate appraisal services, which shall include,but not be limited to, construction, remodeling, site expansion,landacquisition, including condemnation or disposal, and for determination of impact-fee credit, for the Office of FacilitiesPlanning, during the term of the qualifications, effective September 12, 2010, through September 11, 2012, as follows:

1. AMERICAN REALTY CONSULTANTS, INC.
7320 GRIFFIN ROAD, SUITE 203
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: ROBERT B. LOVE, MAI, SRA, PRESIDENT

2. OSCAR M. ICABALCETA
2000 N.W. 96 AVENUE, SUITE 201
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: OSCAR ICABALCETA
STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL R.E. APPRAISER

3. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: EDWARD N. PARKER, PRESIDENT

4. JOSE L. COBIAN/J.L. COBIAN APPRAISAL SERVICES
3359 BELVEDERE ROAD, SUITE K
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
OWNER: JOSE L. COBIAN
STATE CERTIFIED GENERAL R.E. APPRAISER

5. PORCARO GROUP, INC,
5059 KERNWOOD COURT
PALM HARBOR, FL 34685
OWNER: STEVEN A. PORCARO, SRA, PRESIDENT

6. REAL ESTATE ANALYSTS, LLC
1881 N.E. 26 STREET, SUITE 237
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33305
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER MAFERA
MANAGING MEMBER

7. SLACK, JOHNSTON & MAGENHEIMER, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 520
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANDREW H. MAGENHEIMER, MAI, PRESIDENT

8. T.F. MAGENHEIMER APPRAISAL, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 530
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: THOMAS F. MAGENHEIMER, MAI, PRESIDENT

9. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the not to exceed amount of $50,000.

F-61 REJECT BID NO. 055-KK09 – MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 055-KK09 – MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS.

F-63 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 005-LL06 – PAINT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 005-LL06 – PAINT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of paint, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 2010, through September 6, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. COLOR WHEEL PAINTS & COATINGS, INC.
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: MARCOS A. LEVY, C.E.O.

2. PALMETTO HARDWARE & PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
7325 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: DAN HITCHCOCK, PRESIDENT

3. PPG INDUSTRIES
D.B.A. PORTER PAINTS
1901 N.W. 82 AVENUE
DORAL, FL 33126
OWNER: JORGE NOTARIO, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

4. SHERWIN WILLIAMS
7845 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER CONNOR, C.E.O.

5. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: LANCE TURNER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

6. MCLEAN & BALLARD HARDWARE, INC.
5843 MARGATE BLVD.
MARGATE, FL 33063
OWNER: FRANK TROPEPE, PRESIDENT

7. PALMETTO HARDWARE & PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
7325 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: DAN HITCHCOCK, PRESIDENT

8. SHERWIN WILLIAMS
7845 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER CONNOR, C.E.O.

9. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: LANCE TURNER, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $64,500.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification, renewal, and renewal/increase certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 5 of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JAMILLAH PETERS, DOAH Case No. 09-5254

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jamillah Peters, DOAH Case No. 09-5253 adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order and suspending Respondent without pay for thirty (30) work days.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KATINA BENTON, DOAH Case No. 09-6612

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. Katina Benton, DOAH Case No. 09-6612, suspending Respondent without pay from November 17, 2009 through and until the effective date of her reinstatement to employment with the School District.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ALEXANDRIA GIBSON, DOAH Case No. 09-6611

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. Alexandria Gibson, DOAH Case No. 09-6611, accepting the resignation of Respondent and issuing a lump sum payment to Respondent in the amount of $2500.00.

G-4 YEARLY REPORT TO THE BOARD

G-6 APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR VOLUNTARY COOPERATION AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and ratify the attached law enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement between Miami-Dade County and The School Board for voluntary cooperation and operational assistance.

G-7 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT- CRISAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 10-32163 CA 5; ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT GLADES MIDDLE, PROJECT NO. A0499, ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A-0528, AND VINELAND ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. A0534

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed settlement agreement in the case of Crisal Construction Co., Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 03-12504 CA 13, authorize payment in the amount of $46,500.00 in the manner prescribed in the agenda item and as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement, and approve the Settlement Agreement and Release.

G-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney to enter into a contract with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., to represent The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in the case styled: Rafael Cruz Peinado, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Juan Carlos Rivera v. The Miami-Dade County School Board, Case No. 10-25414 CA 21. The firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., will be compensated at the rate of $190 per hour for partners, $155 per hour for associates, and $90 per hour for paralegals.

G-9 APPROVAL OF OFFER OF JUDGMENT IN: JUSTIN KOREN V. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND DEBORAH LEAL; CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-40760 CA 02 (withdrawn)

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 Twenty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) in the case styled: Justin Koren v. School Board of Miami-Dade County and Deborah Leal, Circuit Court Case No. 09-40760 CA 02.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution no. 10-084 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing October 4-15, 2010 As disability history awareness weeks

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 4-15, 2010 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.

H-4 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-085 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING DR. CONSUELO VIDAILLET DOMÍNGUEZ

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Consuelo Vidaillet Domínguez.

H-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECTS THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF FORECLOSURES ON CHILDREN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: Direct the Superintendent to come up with a comprehensive plan in order to mitigate the negative emotional and educational impact that foreclosures cause on M-DCPS students and their families.

H-6 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-086 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING commissioner katy sorenson

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Commissioner Katy Sorenson.

H-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 6, 2010 in conjunction with the International “Walk Our Children to School Day.”

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ALAN RIGERMAN FOR HIS COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Alan Rigerman for his commitment, dedication, and contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11-15, 2010, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE’ HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 10-083 proclaiming the week of October 11-15, 2010, as National School Lunch Week.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ARCHIMEDEAN SCHOOLS (replacement)

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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