MEETING AGENDA
November 24, 2010

The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. The summary agenda for the next Board meeting is provided below. The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in Room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Telephone 305-995-1128.

The agenda for regular meetings is published on the Wednesday prior to the Board meeting. The summary agenda will normally be posted here on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Revisions will generally be posted on Friday, and Tuesday PM prior to the meeting. To view a history of changes to the Agenda click here.

| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 24, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
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, 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, NOVEMBER 22, 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. 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. 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-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FARMWORKER WEEK (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Farmworker Celebration Week and the efforts of Ms. Maria Garza on behalf of migrant and farmworker families.

H-9 Request approval of resolution no. 10-100 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the dade counseling association and ana koufpoulos

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade Counseling Association and Ms. Ana Koufopoulos.

H-10 request that the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, Approve resolution no. 10-097 endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “stop hunger, inc.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. BOB SCHOMBER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Mr. Bob Schomber for his dedication and accomplishments.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. DAVID WILLIAMS, JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CREATING THE GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AQUATIC SCIENCE LAB

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. David Williams, Jr. for his contributions in creating the Golden Glades Elementary School Aquatic Science Lab.

H-15 Request approval of resolution NO. 10-102 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Veterans day (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Veterans Day.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- South Miami Senior High School Jazz Ensemble

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Govenor Charlie Crist’s Hispanic Heritage Month Student Contest Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: October 5, 7, 19, 21, November 2 and 9, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 13, 2010 School Board Meeting
November 10, 2010 Attorney-Client Session (added)
November 16, 2010 Organization 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

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)

• Commemoration of the 50^th Anniversary of Operation Pedro Pan
• Release of 2009-2010 High School Graduation Rates

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2010-2011 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2010-2011 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) rosters.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2010-2011 School Improvement Plans.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 9 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

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

1. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Miami, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

2. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy West, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

3. City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of City of Hialeah Construction, Architecture, and Design Academy, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

4. Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Everglades Charter High School, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

5. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning Miami Campus, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

6. Sweetwater Education, Inc., on behalf of Miami-Dade Science Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

7. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami, Inc., on behalf of North Gardens High School, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application;

8. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami, Inc., on behalf of South Cutler High School, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement, that includes the approved application; and,

9. Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement that includes the approved application.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS FOR FLORIDA CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC., ON BEHALF OF FRANKLIN ACADEMY C; FRANKLIN ACADEMY D; FRANKLIN ACADEMY E; AND FRANKLIN ACADEMY F

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the four charter school applications submitted by Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Franklin Academy C; Franklin Academy D; Franklin Academy E; and Franklin Academy F.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR SILVA OF SOUTH FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SILVA ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school application submitted by Silva of South Florida, on behalf of Silva Academy.

C-33 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR TRIUMPHANT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF TRIUMPHANT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the charter school applications submitted by Triumphant Leadership Academy, Inc., on behalf of Triumphant Leadership Academy Charter School.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-02, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-03, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-05, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

4. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the term of the expulsion; and

5. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to England for the students from Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, March 9, through March 15, 2011.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to England, France and Italy, for the students from Miami Beach Senior High School, March 11, through March 19, 2011.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR NINE PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS

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

1. accept grant awards for nine programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the State Appropriated Equipment Assistance for School Food Authorities – ARRA State Fiscal Stabilization Fund in the approximate amount of $294,660, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through February 28, 2011;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Learning for Life Program in the approximate amount of $227,090, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011;

c. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Investing In Innovation Program, in the approximate amount of $5,000,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2014;

d. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Teacher Incentive Fund in the approximate amount of $10,000,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2015;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Public Charter Schools Grant Program, Florida International Elementary Charter School, in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of August 5, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter Schools Grant Program, AcadeMir Charter School West in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of September 3, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

g. United States Department of Homeland Security for funding under the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $100,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011;

h. United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) for funding the Community Oriented Policing Services Law Enforcement Technology Program in the approximate amount of $600,000, for the grant period of December 16, 2009, through December 15, 2012; and

i. City of Miami for funding the Miami Partnership of the Truancy Reduction Plan/Truancy Court Program in the approximate amount of $638,981, for the grant period of November 1, 2010, through October 31, 2011.

2. enter into the following contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10(14) - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements:

a. University of Florida, in the amount of $3,311,124, to support the USDOE Investing in Innovation Fund grant;

b. Stanford Research Institute (SRI), Inc., in the amount of $951,139, to support the USDOE Investing in Innovation Fund grant; and

c. WestEd, in the amount of $500,000, to support the USDOE Teacher Incentive Fund grant.

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

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

5. 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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-19 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES – DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 24, 2010.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2010 (revised 2)

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 1017.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 25, 2010, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2010-2011 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE (DCSMEC)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2010-2011 Tentative Agreement (Re-opener Contract) with the Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee (DCSMEC), effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 19, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of October 19, 2010 through October 25, 2010.

D-24 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 25

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 25, as of the dates indicated.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
DENISE KITCHEN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Denise Kitchen, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ADRIANNE M. COLLINS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That commencing November 29, 2010, the School Board suspend Ms. Adrianne M. Collins, School Bus Driver at John Schee Transportation Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
QUANTAVIS R. WEST – PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Quantavis R. West, Part-Time Food Service Worker at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CANDIDA R. SARDUY – SCHOOL SECRETARY
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Candida R. Sarduy, School Secretary, at Brownsville Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
ELLIS J. MILLEDGE– CUSTODIAN
MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Ellis J. Milledge, Custodian at Merrick Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HENRY D. STEPHENS– CUSTODIAN
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry D. Stephens, Custodian at Coral Reef Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES (revised 2)

25 WORKDAYS
DARLENE CAMPBELL - TEACHER
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

25 CALENDAR DAYS
DYLANTHIA MCDONALD
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

30 WORKDAYS
ROBERT W. CARRILLO – SECONDARY COUNSELOR
NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

35 WORKDAYS
MAISELYN A. RICKETTS - TEACHER
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL

3 WORKDAYS
REYNALDO SAN MIGUEL - TEACHER
ZELDA GLAZER MIDDLE SCHOOL

40 WORKDAYS
SHONTE N. SMITH - TEACHER
REDONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS AND DEMOTION TO LEAD CUSTODIAN
OSCAR ARCE - HEAD CUSTODIAN
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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. Darlene Campbell, Teacher, Madison Middle School -suspension from employment without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective November 29, 2010.

2. Ms. Dylanthia D. McDonald, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center -suspension from employment without pay for twenty-five (25) calendar days, effective November 29, 2010.

3. Mr. Robert W. Carrillo, Secondary Counselor, Nautilus Middle School -suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective November 29, 2010.

4. Ms. Maiselyn A. Ricketts, Teacher, Lawton Chiles Middle School -suspension from employment without pay for thirty-five (35) workdays, effective November 29, 2010.

5. Mr. Reynaldo San Miguel, Teacher, Zelda Glazer Middle School -suspension from employment without pay for three (3) workdays, effective November 29, 2010.

6. Ms. Shonte N. Smith, Teacher, Redondo Elementary School -suspension from employment without pay for forty (40) workdays, effective November 29, 2010.

7. Mr. Oscar Arce, Head Custodian, Miami Killian Senior High School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) calendar days and demotion to lead custodian, effective November 29, 2010.

D-62 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-62
RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HENRY L. ALEXANDER, JR. - LEAD CUSTODIAN
MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry L. Alexander, Jr., Lead Custodian at Myrtle Grove Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
EDOUARD JOSEPH - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 24, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Edouard Joseph, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,014 items with a depreciated cost of $178,038 and Recoveries containing 377 items with a depreciated cost of $30,895 to update the records for July, August and September 2010.

E-36 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT THE REVISED SCHOOL WELLNESS POLICY PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHILD NUTRITION AND WIC REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2004 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt and implement the revised School Wellness Policy per the requirements of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.

E-76 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2011 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS

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

1. adopt the proposed 2011 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

E-141 REJECT BID NO. 024-KK03 – CAFETERIA SPECIALTY SUPPLY ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 024-KK03 – CAFETERIA SPECIALTY SUPPLY ITEMS.

E-142 RESCIND AWARD, DEFAULT, AND REJECT ALL PROPOSALS ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 070-KK10 – PROVIDE BAD CHECK-COLLECTION SERVICES

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

1. RESCIND award Request For Proposals No. 070-KK10 – PROVIDE BAD CHECK-COLLECTION SERVICES, default and reject all proposals, in order to rebid, effective November 24, 2010, as follows:

INFINITY BUSINESS GROUP, INC./FARS
407 WEST MAIN STREET
LEXINGTON, SC 29072
EVELYN BERRY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION

2. Require that Infinity Business Group, Inc./FARS, of Lexington, South Carolina, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 – Performance and Payment Security, Declining a Bid Award, and Bonding Company Qualifications, effective November 24, 2010.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

Contract No. 094-GG06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective December 19, 2009, through December 18, 2010. Due to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Maintenance Operations has identified window/wall units that have expired or are at the end of their life cycle, to be replaced with in-house staff. Additionally, orders for shipments through January 2011 need to be placed prior to the manufacturer’s temporary shutdown of operations in December 2010.

Fund Source
0100 – General

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY
4200 NORTH PAN AM EXPRESSWAY
SANNTONIO, TX 78218
OWNER: CHARLES M. MARINO, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $632,810
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $300,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AS MAY BE REQUIRED:

2. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE SAID ACTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute, as may be required:

1. a Grant of Easement Agreement to Miami-Dade County to allow access to a pump station located adjacent to a Board-owned Site at 501 East Drive, Miami Springs, and leased to the City of Miami Springs for use as Stafford Park, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions described in the agenda item; and

2. any other documents that may be required to effectuate said action.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY:

1. ACCEPT THE FEASIBILITY STUDY 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;

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE AN INVITATION TO BID FOR OPERATION OF THE LOT BY AN OUTSIDE VENDOR WITH A MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE FLOOR OF $33,000; AND

3. IN THE INTERIM, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROPOSED RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES, UNDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS ACCEPTABLE TO THE BOARD, AND SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE ELEMENTS OUTLINED UNDER SCENARIO 3 OF THE FEASIBILITY STUDY, ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS

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

1. accept the feasibility study 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;

2. authorize the Superintendent to issue an Invitation to Bid for operation of the Lot by an outside vendor with a minimum acceptable floor of $33,000; and

3. authorize the Superintendent, in the interim, to negotiate a proposed renewal agreement with Miami Parking Authority for use of the parking facilities, under terms and conditions acceptable to the Board, and substantially in conformance with the elements outlined under Scenario 3 of the agenda item, on a month-to-month basis.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI TO JOINTLY FUND THE REHABILITATION OF THE GYMNASIUM STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AND

2. A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI TO JOINTLY OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE FACILITY, ONCE REHABILITATION IS COMPLETED

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

1. an agreement with the City of North Miami to jointly fund the rehabilitation of the gymnasium structure located on the site of the former North Miami Senior High School, as further described in the body of the agenda item; and

2. a Joint Use Agreement with the City of North Miami to jointly operate and maintain the facility, once rehabilitation is completed.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PARKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSEE) AND MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (AS LESSOR), FOR USE OF A PARKING GARAGE, LOCATED AT 40 NW 3 STREET, MIAMI, TO PROVIDE STAFF PARKING FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, LOCATED AT 25 NE 2 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Parking Agreement between the School Board (as Lessee) and Miami Parking Authority (as Lessor), for use of a parking garage, located at 40 NW 3 Street, Miami, to provide staff parking for New World School of the Arts, located at 25 NE 2 Street, Miami, for the period of January 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, at an initial annual rental rate of $52,914.12 ($89.99 per parking space per month), and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

F-5 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEM F-5 - AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR USE OF PHILLIPS PARK, LOCATED AT 90 MENORES AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, BY CORAL GABLES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 39 ZAMORA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Coral Gables for use of Phillips Park, located at 90 Menores Avenue, Coral Gables, by Coral Gables K-8 Preparatory Academy, located at 39 Zamora Avenue, Coral Gables, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 21101 NE 26 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land to Miami-Dade County for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, located at 21101 NE 26 Avenue, Miami, Florida.

F-7 1. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE APPROXIMATELY 116 SQUARE FEET OF BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED ADJACENT TO CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AT SW 42^nd AVENUE AND ALTARA AVENUE, TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE AREA OF THE DEDICATION

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

1. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate approximately 116 square feet of Board-owned land located adjacent to Coral Gables Senior High School at SW 42 Avenue and Altera Avenue, to the Florida Department of Transportation, for right-of-way purposes, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a temporary Construction Access Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to facilitate construction activities within the area of the dedication under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-8 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEM F-8
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE, AS MAY BE REQUIRED:

1. A COVENANT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR DISTRICT MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, LOCATED ADJACENT TO LEEWOOD K-8 CENTER, AT 10345 S.W. 124 STREET; AND

2. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE SAID ACTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute, as may be required:

1. a Covenant with Miami-Dade County for District maintenance of landscaping within public right-of-way, located adjacent to Leewood K-8 Center, at 10345 S.W. 124 Street, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. any other documents that may be required to effectuate said action.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,001,508; and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF BETANCOURT,CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.,AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR REMODELING AND RENOVATION AT 1220 NW 1ST AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FOR STATE SCHOOL “SSS-1” A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (A/K/A MAST AT HOMESTEAD), PROJECT NO. 00373300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Betancourt, Castellon Associates, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Remodeling and Renovations at 1220 NW 1^st Avenue, Homestead, for State School “SSS-1” a new senior high school medical academy for science & technology, Project No. 00373300, for the following considerations:

1. a total fee of $37,126 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-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH:

• VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED,
• STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
• COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
• BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,
• KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
• HEWETT-KIER CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
• ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.,
• THORNTON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AND
• GEC ASSOCIATES, INC.,

FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $1 MILLION EACH UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year agreements with Veitia Padron Incorporated; Stobs Brothers Construction Company; Coastal Construction Company; BDI Construction Company; Kalex Construction & Development, Inc.; Hewett-Kier Construction, Inc.; Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.; Thornton Construction Co., Inc.; and GEC Associates, Inc., for Construction Management at-Risk Miscellaneous Projects with construction values up to $1 million each under the same terms and conditions as the third-year option.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00407900, New Modular Addition, E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School for a credit of $282,572.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No.1 on Project No. 00140800, New Modular Classroom Addition, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School for a credit of $186,423 and a time extension of 81 days.

B-3 Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00176800, Additions, Remodeling, Renovations, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for a credit of $522,828.

F-50 AWARD TO EPIC CONTRUCTION INC., BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND H. A. CONTRACTING CORP. CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC10-C3
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/10-CENTRAL 3
FACILITIES OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE - DISTRICT-WIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC10-C3, Job Order Contract for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor to the following successful low bidders:

1. Epic Construction Inc. with a Weighted Factor of 0.8063,

2. BDI Construction Company with a Weighted Factor of 0.8187; and

3. H.A. Contracting Corp. with a Weighted Factor 0.8435.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 076-KK06 – STAGE CURTAINS: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, to establish a list of pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials as necessary for removal, fabrication and/or installation of stage curtains and related components, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective November 24, 2010, through November 23, 2012, as follows:

1. HERITAGE PRODUCT RESOURCES, INC.
207 N.W. 1 AVENUE
MULBERRY, FL 33860
OWNER: J. DONNA BRYAN, PRESIDENT

2. HUFCOR ORLANDO, INC.
D.B.A. HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP
3600 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: MICHAEL BORDEN, C.E.O.

3. JANSON INDUSTRIES, LLC
1200 GARFIELD AVE., S.W.
CANTON, OH 44706
OWNER: RAYMOND JANSON, C.F.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

F-63 1. AWARD BID NO. 038-KK10 – SALE OF SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 29 N.W. 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (OMNI CRA), SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE OMNI CRA BOARD OF THE SALE OF A STRIP OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 41,818 SQUARE FEET TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF I-395, AT SUCH TIME IT IS NEEDED BY THE FDOT;

2. CONTINGENT ON ITEM 1:

A. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI CRA, FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY;

B. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY;

C. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.10-056, DESIGNATING THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 29 N.W. 13 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO BE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A REAL-ESTATE CLOSING FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL; AND

D. IN THE EVENT THAT A REAL-ESTATE CLOSING FOR THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY IS NOT CONSUMMATED, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 10-056, DESIGNATING THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PARCEL AS BEING UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1. Award Bid No. 038-KK10 – Sale of School Board-owned property, located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, Florida, to Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA), subject to approval by the Omni CRA Board of the sale of a strip of land approximately 41,818 square feet to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for future expansion of I-395, at such time it is needed by the FDOT;

2. Contingent on item 1. :

a. Authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a purchase and sale agreement with Omni CRA, for the sale of the subject School Board-owned property.

b. Authorize the Superintendent to execute any other documents necessary to effectuate the sale of the subject School Board-owned property;

c. Adopt Resolution No.10-056, designating the School Board-owned property, located at 29 N.W. 13 Street, Miami, Florida, to be unnecessary for educational purposes, subject to the successful completion of a real-estate closing for the sale of the subject parcel; and

d. In the event that a real-estate closing for the sale of the subject School Board-owned property is not consummated, rescind Resolution No. 10-056, designating the subject School Board-owned parcel as being unnecessary for educational purposes.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARIELLA BRENLLA, DOAH Case No. 09-6613

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Mariella Brenlla, DOAH Case No. 09-6613, sustaining Respondent’s suspension without pay and terminating Respondent Mariella Brenlla’s employment with the School Board.

G-2 A.L. v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD – DOAH CASE NO. 10-8963 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of A.L.v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 10-8963:

1. reject each Exception filed by the Superintendent, adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order consistent with the findings of fact and conclusions of law; or

2. adopt one or more of the Exceptions filed by the Superintendent, and adopt a Final Order consistent with the Exceptions adopted, stating with particularity the reasons for adopting each Exception as required by the Administrative Procedures Act.

G-3 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-3
LITIGATION REGARDING RISE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. a/k/a and d/b/a RISE ACADEMY SOUTH DADE CHARTER SCHOOL

G-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-4
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 PROPOSED 2011 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2011 Legislative Program.

H-4 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FARMWORKER WEEK (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Farmworker Celebration Week and the efforts of Ms. Maria Garza on behalf of migrant and farmworker families.

H-5 REQUEST THAT SUPERINTENDENT INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS TO CODIFY AND FORMALIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That, consistent with its adoption of the Commission on Ethics Policy, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to codify and formalize the establishment of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to schedule a School Board Retreat within three months in order to allow School Board Members to review and discuss the District's Strategic Framework, budgetary outlook, and other foundational issues related to the future of the District, including best practices for governance.

H-7 WELLNESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

H-8 REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ENDORSE MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT THE INFUSION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, identify a representative to serve on the African American History Advisory Committee endorsing the Florida Statute 1003.42 by supporting the infusion of African American History across the curriculum throughout the school year.

H-9 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DADE COUNSELING ASSOCIATION AND ANA KOUFPOULOS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade Counseling Association and Ms. Ana Koufopoulos.

H-10 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 10-097 ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A DRIVE TO COLLECT FOOD ON A MUTUAL DAY SUPPORTING “STOP HUNGER, INC.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-11 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. BOB SCHOMBER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Mr. Bob Schomber for his dedication and accomplishments.

H-12 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. DAVID WILLIAMS, JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS IN CREATING THE GOLDEN GLADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AQUATIC SCIENCE LAB

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. David Williams, Jr. for his contributions in creating the Golden Glades Elementary School Aquatic Science Lab.

H-13 REQUEST FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTALLATION OF SOLAR SYSTEMS AT BOARD-OWNED SITES AS A MEANS OF REDUCING ENERGY COSTS AND IMPROVING LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve this request for a feasibility study to be conducted by the District, focusing on opportunities for installation of solar systems at Board-owned sites, as a means of reducing energy costs and improving long-term sustainability, and report back to the Board as soon as practicable.

H-14 REVIEW ADDRESS VERIFICATION RULES AND STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS OVERCROWDING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: Request that the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review current address verification rules and report at or before the February 2011 School Board Meeting on the feasibility of allowing or requiring additional specific address verification strategies, and recommend any other improvements to the address verification process.

H-15 (12 NOON) Request approval of resolution NO. 10-102 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Veterans day (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Veterans Day.

H-16 STATUS REPORT ON THE 2010 CENSUS FINAL PARTICIPATION RATES PUBLISHED BY THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a status report on the 2010 Census participation rates published by the U.S. Census Bureau.

H-17 LOCAL-VENDOR PREFERENCE POLICY (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to work in collaboration with the District’s Audit Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing a local vendor preference policy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and report to the Board by the February 2011 School Board Meeting.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION (revised)

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

/pr

11.24.10

AGENDA SECTIONS

| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I