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Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes
October 13, 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 October 13, 2010 School Board Meeting
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APPROVED |
Bid Opening Lists of August 31, September 9 and 30, 2010.
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APPROVED |
Minutes of the September 1, 2010 Attorney-Client Session, as amended; and the September 7, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting.
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114,438 |
A-1
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HEARD |
Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.
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114,439 |
C-1
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into an Inter-institutional Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Miami Dade College (MDC) to make courses available for dual enrollment.
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114,440 |
C-2
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to approve the addendum to the Inter-institutional Articulation Agreement between Florida International University (FIU) Board of Trustees and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Academy for Advanced Academics at Florida International University, in support of Dual Enrollment Programs at the Modesto Maidique Campus.
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114,441 |
c-3 |
AUTHORIZED |
Request to amend and renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education of Spain and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of four years, effective October 2010 through October 2014. There is no additional cost to the District.
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114,442 |
C-11
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into a contractual services agreement with Chancellor Supplemental Educational Services, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 073-KK10 - Title I Supplemental Educational Services Standardized Assessment of Proficiency and Learning Gains, effective October 13, 2010, through October 12, 2011.
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114,443 |
C-50
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AUTHORIZED |
The expulsion and assignment of student specified in supplemental material SM-01 (2010-11 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year).
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114,444 |
C-70
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into separate contractual agreements with various Community-Based Organizations (CBO), as delineated in the Official Agenda item, pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $285,000, for the
grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011, and as further described in the agenda item.
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114,445 |
C-71
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APPROVED |
The out-of-country field trip to Italy, for the students from Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, March 11, 2011, through March 19, 2011.
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114,446 |
C-72
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into contractual agreements with various sites, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 3, 2011, through June 10, 2011, and as further described in the agenda item.
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114,447 |
C-80
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AUTHORIZED |
Request to accept grant awards for six programs from multiple funding sources (Florida Department of Education, Center for Civic Education, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and University of Miami), as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,448 |
C-100
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ADOPTED |
Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation - Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Student Progression Plan 2010-2011, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule; and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 13, 2010.
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114,449 |
D-20
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APPROVED |
The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1016.
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114,450 |
D-22
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APPROVED |
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.
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114,451 |
D-23
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APPROVED |
Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 22, 2010, through October 18, 2010.
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114,452 |
D-25
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APPROVED |
Contractual employment of Ms. Liana Lima Tommasi, as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Marta Pérez, effective October 4, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
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114,453 |
D-55
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SUSPENDED |
Ms. Shymane Johnson, Bus Aide at John H. Schee Transportation Center, effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, without pay, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
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114,454 |
D-56
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SUSPENDED |
Ms. Carmen Sabater, Food Service Manager II at Air Base Elementary School, effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, without pay, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
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114,455 |
D-57
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SUSPENDED |
The following employees, as agreed upon, without pay, effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday: Ms. Dayana Fernandez, Teacher, Coral Gables Elementary School, for 20 workdays; Mr. Jorge M. Garcia, Teacher, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, for 15 workdays; Mr. Carroll Harrod, Teacher, YMAACD, MacArthur South Senior High School, for 15 workdays; Ms. Ana C. Tejada, Teacher, Westland Hialeah Senior High School, for 20 workdays; and Ms. Linda M. Thigpen, Teacher, Robert Renick Educational Center, for 30 workdays.
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114,456 |
D-58
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SUSPENDED |
Mr. Michael J. Lenard, Lead Custodian at G. W. Carver Middle School, effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, without pay, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
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D-59
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WITHDREW |
Disciplinary action for employee.
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114,457 |
D-60
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SUSPENDED |
Ms. Joy R. Thompson, School Security Monitor, at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, effective October 13, 2010, at the close of the workday, without pay, and authorized the initiation of dismissal proceedings, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
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114,458 |
E-1
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RECEIVED |
The Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2010.
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114,459 |
e-25 |
APPROVED |
Resolution 10-093 authorizing issuance of up to $24,480,000 of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds in the form of COP Series 2010-QZAB; and Resolution 10-094 Amending COP Series 2009B and 2010A Lease Schedules 2009B-1 & 2010A-1, respectively.
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114,460 |
e-36 |
AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into contractual agreements with the City of Hialeah by and through Education and Community Services Department, and Regis House, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in their after-school programs from October 14, 2010, through August 23, 2011.
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114,461 |
e-66 |
AWARDED |
Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), the respective contract(s) for Short Term and Long Term disability coverages, effective January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2012, as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,462 |
e-67 |
AUTHORIZED |
Request to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) #003-LL10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Programs; and approved the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.
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114,463 |
e-68 |
APPROVED |
As delineated in the Official Agenda item, the monthly premium equivalent rates for the self-funded medical program administered by CIGNA Healthcare, effective January 1 – December 31, 2011; the purchase of individual and aggregate stop loss coverages, effective January 1 – December 31, 2011; and the budgeted administration fee for prescriptions funded by the District’s self-funded healthcare program, effective January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012.
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114,464 |
e-69 |
APPROVED |
The monthly rates, delineated in the Official Agenda item, for over age 65 and Medicare-eligible retirees for the Humana Medicare Risk plans, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011; and authorized staff to begin working on a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Medicare-eligible retiree healthcare benefits, to become effective January 1, 2012.
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114,465 |
e-70 |
AUTHORIZED |
Purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV), to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education, effective October 17, 2010, to October 16, 2011, and as further described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,466 |
e-86 |
RECEIVED |
The 2010 Annual Report and 2010-2011 Annual Audit Plan and Budget.
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114,467 |
e-87 |
RECEIVED |
The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.
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114,468 |
e-88 |
RECEIVED |
The Audit of Miami Parking Authority (MPA) and M-DCPS Parking Lease Revenue Sharing Agreement.
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114,469 |
e-141 |
RECEIVED |
The report of purchases made within guidelines of School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.
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114,470 |
e-142 |
APPROVED |
Payment to Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc., in the amount of $2,200,000, for services performed pursuant to Contract No. 097-HH10 – Respiratory Therapy, Registered Nursing, and Licensed Practical Nursing Services.
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114,471 |
e-143 |
AWARDED |
Balance Bid No. 004-KK08 – Music Furniture and Equipment, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 13, 2010, through February 9, 2012.
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114,472 |
e-144 |
AUTHORIZED |
Request to enter into contract negotiations with Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 043-KK10 – Applicant for the Administration of The Blood Collection Drive Program, effective October 13, 2010, through September 30, 2013, and as further described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,473 |
e-145 |
REJECTED |
Balance Award Bid No. 071-KK03 – Delivered Bakery Products.
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114,474 |
e-146 |
AWARDED |
Bid No. 002-LL04 – Computer Equipment and Internet Services, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 14, 2010, through October 13, 2012.
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114,475 |
e-147 |
APPROVED |
The supplemental award on term Contract No. 041-KK10 – Provide American Sign-Language Interpretation/Transliteration, Caption and/or Computer-Assisted Transcription Services, to Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Inc. and Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.
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114,476 |
e-200 |
ADOPTED |
Amended 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 is part of this rule, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 13, 2010.
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114,477 |
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HELD |
A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc., in consideration of Resolution 10-05, authorizing issuance of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds in the form of Certificates of Participation, Series 2010-QZAB; and Resolution 10-06, authorizing amendments to Schedules 2009B-1 and 2010A-1, with respect to Certificates of Participation, Series 2009B and 2010A.
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114,478 |
f-1 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by 46 Acres, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set-aside of approximately six acres of vacant land, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item.
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114,479 |
f-2 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board and R.K. Associates, to extend the term of the lease agreement from November 1, 2010 to June 30, 2013, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the Official Agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.
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114,480 |
f-3 |
AUTHORIZED |
The renewal of the lease agreement with FDG Flagler Station II, LLC, at an annual rental rate of $13,476, for 25 faculty parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2010 and end December 17, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.
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114,481 |
f-20 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Superintendent to adjust the capital budget in the amount of $15,906,404; and make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.
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114,482 |
f-21 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Perrine Elementary School, located at 8851 SW 168 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00178300) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,483 |
f-22 |
COMMISSIONED |
The firm of Pirtle Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for State School “LLL-1” - International Studies Preparatory Academy, Project No. 00254300, as described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,484 |
f-23 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Superintendent or his designee to amend and extend the Agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc. (d/b/a The Gordian Associates, Inc.), to provide Job Order Contracting System Consultant Services for four additional years and a fifth year at the option of the Board, under the same terms and conditions of the Agreement as those authorized by the Board on September 9, 2009.
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114,485 |
f-34 |
CONFIRMED |
Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, and Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School, for an additional cost of $122,694 and increased the aggregate change order amount, requiring prior Board approval by one percent; and Change Order No. 1 on Project No.00170000, Spanish Lake Elementary School (ECC 1), for an additional cost of $6,575.
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114,486 |
f-50 |
AUTHORIZED |
The Superintendent to accept the donation of the new door hardware and installation from ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions of Florida. The value of this donation is $26,425.
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114,487 |
f-61 |
AWARDED |
Partial Bid No. 072-KK06 – Lawn Equipment, Power, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 13, 2010, through October 12, 2011, and as further described in the Official Agenda item.
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114,488 |
f-80 |
APPROVED |
The prequalification, renewal, and renewal/increase certifications of contractors as indicated on Attachment A, pages 1 through 7, of the Official Agenda item.
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114,489 |
g-1 |
DENIED |
Respondent’s request for additional back pay associated with the period of May 23, 2006, through June 1, 2007, and any supplemental back pay for the 2007-2008 academic year, in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jorge Cisneros, DOAH Case No. 07-3266.
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g-2 |
WITHDREW |
Recommended acceptance of the 2010-11 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney and approval of no-cost changes in job titles.
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114,490 |
g-4 |
AUTHORIZED |
The School Board Attorney to appeal the State Board of Education’s reversal of the School Board’s termination of its contract with Rise Charter School.
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g-5 |
WITHDREW |
Recommended approval of Settlement Agreement in the matter of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joseph Watson (DOAH Case in Abeyance).
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114,491 |
g-6 |
APPROVED |
The Settlement Agreement in the matter of Luis Zubieta v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EEOC Charge No. 510-2010-01687, and payment of $50,000 as described in the Official Agenda item and in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement and General Release.
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g-8 |
WITHDREW |
Settlement and the legal representation of the individual defendants in the case of Herbert Cousins v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, dr. Rudolph F. Crew, Joseph Garcia, Post-Newsweek Stations Florida, Inc. d/b/a/ WPLG-Channel 10, and Jilda Unruh, Case No.: 07-6404-CA 30.
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114,492 |
h-3 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Shannon Melendi Safety Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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114,493 |
h-4 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-092 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2010 Region V College Tour Institute.
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114,494 |
h-5 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend John F. White II of Mt. Hermon A.M.E. Church for his continued support of Miami-Dade County public school students and the community of Miami Gardens.
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114,495 |
h-6 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Joseph L. Partridge for his years of volunteer service at North Dade Center for Modern Languages.
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114,496 |
h-7 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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114,497 |
h-8 |
ENDORSED |
The NBC Miami Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest sponsored by NBC News through their Education Nation initiative, and encouraged all eligible middle and senior high school students to participate.
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114,498 |
h-9 |
APPROVED |
Resolution No. 10-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2010, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.
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114,499 |
h-10 |
RESCHEDULED* |
The November 10, 2010 School Board Committee Meetings to Wednesday, November 17, 2010, and the November 16, 2010 Regular School Board Meeting and Public Hearing to Wednesday, November 17 November 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. [Note: The Organization Meeting remains as scheduled on Tuesday, November 16, 2010.]
* As amended
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114,500 |
h-11 |
ENDORSED/
PROMOTED |
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Town Hall Meeting and College Expo taking place on October 30, 2010. |
Adjourned
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