MEETING AGENDA
December 15, 2010

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 15, 2010 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, 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, DECEMBER 13, 2010.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of changes to the Agenda click here.

*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. 10–103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Take Stock in Children.

H-5 request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-104 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING MARIA TERESA ROJAS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maria Teresa Rojas for her years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Coral Gables Senior High School Vocal Group

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Florida Title I Distinguished Schools

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 16, 18, 23, 2010 and December 2, 2010 (revised)

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 23, 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

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

• 2009-2010 High School Performance Grades
• City Year Partnership with our District        (added)

A-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MmDCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF A HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AT THE MIAMI EDISON EDU-PLEX (good cause)

RECOMMENDED and ACTION PROPOSED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Miami Edison Edu-Plex plan in the 2010 calendar year.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC., LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC., AND MCDONALD’S PLAYWORLD, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 023-LL10 – TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAP) CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or his designee, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc., and McDonald’s Playworld, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No.023-LL10 - TEENAGE PARENT PROGRAM (TAP) CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, to provide child-care services for approximately 800 at-risk children, birth to 3 years old, who are children of students seeking a high-school diploma, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012, as follows:

1. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC.
2555 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #500
CORAL GABLES, FL 33144
OWNER: EVELIO C. TORRES, MPA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
2700 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: DR. ARMINDA ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT

3. MCDONALD’S PLAYWORLD, INC.
6375 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: MARCIA G. CARTY, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $5,000,000.

C-30 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-30
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 2 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS (withdrawn)

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

1. RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy K-5 Miami Campus, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board; and

2. RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy 6-8 Middle, Miami Campus, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board.

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-08, 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-09 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. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the term of the expulsion; and

4. 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 Madrid, Spain, for the students at Westland Hialeah Senior High School, March 11 through March 17, 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 London, England, Paris, France, and Madrid, Spain, for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, June 13 through June 27, 2011.

C-72 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR:

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2011-2012 WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2011

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2011-2012, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2011

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2011-2012, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 6, 2011

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2011-2012, with a start date of August 22, 2011;

2 the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2011-2012, with a start date of August 22, 2011; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2011-2012, with a start date of July 6, 2011.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A BOEING 737-201 AIRCRAFT FROM FREEMAN LEASING, VALUED AT $938,630 TO BE UTILIZED TO ENHANCE TRAINING IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE AND AVIONICS PROGRAMS AT GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of a Boeing 737-201 aircraft from Freeman Leasing valued at $938,630, to be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance and Avionics programs at George T. Baker Aviation School.

Workforce Development funds will be utilized to assist in the movement of the aircraft, if required.

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

1. accept grant awards for five programs from:

a. Miami-Dade County for funding the Gang Abatement Project in the approximate amount of $78,375, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2011;

b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Television Community Service Grant in the approximate amount of $1,469,452, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2012;

c. Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Radio Community Service Grant in the approximate amount of $622,428, for the grant period of October 1, 2010, through September 30, 2012;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part A, Basic 2010-2011 School Improvement Initiative 1003(a) for funding in the approximate amount of $2,696,300, for the grant period of September 30, 2010, through September 30, 2011; and

e. The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for funding the Cultural Passport program in the approximate amount of $100,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

2. enter into 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;

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.

C-81 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE RACE TO THE TOP – LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA) APPLICATION PROGRAM (revised)

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Public Law 111-5, CFDA 84.395A for the Race to the Top – Local Education Agency (LEA) Application Program for funding in the approximate amount of $72,964,103, for the grant period of September 1, 2010, through June 30, 2014:

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

3. extend this program 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.

C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.082, SEXTING (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to:

1. promulgate new Board Rule 6Gx13-50-1.082, Sexting; and

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 15, 2010 – NOVEMBER 17, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1,018.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO FACILITATE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND (TIF) PROGRAM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,} approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and implement the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) program, effective January 3, 2011.

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

D-24 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHARLTON C. AMBROSE AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - FMCS CASE NO. 100701-58012-3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Charlton C. Ambrose and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Charlton C. Ambrose and AFSCME to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 100701-58012-3.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
EDMA SAINTILMAR – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 15, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Edma Saintilmar, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
LINDA K. DOUGLAS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective December 15, 2010, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Linda K. Douglas, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

10 WORKDAYS

ANDREA BERNAL – PARAPROFESSIONAL
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS

JUAN D. CERDA – TEACHER
MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS

SAMANTHA M. DUGUE – TEACHER
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

5 WORKDAYS

GEORGE W. BETHEA – TEACHER
GLORIA FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS

SHARLEE B. PEABODY – TEACHER
HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS

SHEILA J. WILSON – PARAPROFESSIONAL II – THERAPEUTIC
BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS

ANTOINETTE S. MCKAY – TEACHER
JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE 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. Andrea Bernal, Paraprofessional, Howard D. McMillan Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

2. Mr. Juan D. Cerda, Teacher, Mays Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

3. Ms. Samantha M. Dugue, Teacher, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

4. Mr. George W. Bethea, Teacher, Gloria Floyd Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

5. Ms. Sharlee B. Peabody, Teacher, Holmes Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty five (25) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

6. Ms. Sheila J. Wilson, Paraprofessional II - Therapeutic, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

7. Ms. Antoinette S. McKay, Teacher, Jose de Diego Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty five (25) workdays, effective December 16, 2010.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTIONS – OCTOBER, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the October 2010 auctions, surplus/obsolete equipment results.

E-66 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF 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 award its Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Services contract to Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., and execute an agreement pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) #004-LL10, Request For Qualifications for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker Services, effective January 1, 2011, for a five-year period, subject to cancellation provisions whereby the agreement may be canceled at any time at the request of M-DCPS by written notice.

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

E-87 AUDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

E-88 AUDIT OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 042-JJ03 – ICE AND WATER PRODUCTS, MACHINES AND PARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-JJ03 – ICE AND WATER PRODUCTS, MACHINES AND PARTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ice and water products, machines and parts, for various District departments, during the term of the bid, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2011, as follows:

1. NESTLE WATERS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
1600 N.W. 102 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: KIM E. JEFFERY, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. FOOD CONCEPTS ICE, LLC
223 WEST 28 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: LUIS E. FAJARDO, MANAGER

3. HERITAGE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, INC.
5130 EXECUTIVE BLVD.
FORT WAYNE, IN 46808-1149
OWNER: R. BRUCE DYE

4. Reject Items 1 through 4, and 7 through 19.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $407,368.

E-142 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 028-KK05 – MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 028-KK05 – MEDICAL AND DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of medical and dental supplies and equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December15, 2010, through December 14, 2012, as follows:

1. PATTERSON DENTAL CO.
5200 N.W. 33 AVE., SUITE 104
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 ESTIMATE $34,469.80
OWNER: PAUL GUGGENHEIM, PRESIDENT

2. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK , IL 60133 ESTIMATE $24,876.46
OWNER: SUSAN C. ROGERS, PRESIDENT

3. SUNCOAST SURGICAL AND MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC
6089 JOHNS ROAD, SUITE 9
TAMPA, FL 33634 ESTIMATE $7,978.60
OWNER: RONALD J. DIAL, MANAGER

4. REJECT Group I – Items 1 through 4, Group II – Item 5, and Group VII – Items 46 through 60.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $67,324.86.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 034-KK11 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 034-KK11 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of disposal services of hazardous/non-hazardous waste, and photo waste and chemicals, for the Office of District Inspection, Operations and Emergency Management, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, Suite 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS F. CENTOFANTI, C.E.O

ALTERNATE

2. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: DAVID M. LUSK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

PRIMARY

3. EQ FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: DAVID M. LUSK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

4. PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, Suite 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS F. CENTOFANTI, C.E.O.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $170,000.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 059-KK07 – DIESEL FUEL #2 FOR SCHOOLS – SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TANK WAGON DELIVERY)

PRIMARY

1. OSHER OIL, D.B.A. COSTA OIL
9780 N.W. 115 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. BV OIL COMPANY, INC.
7950 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT

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

E-145 AWARD BID NO. 060-KK01 – CUSTODIAL CHEMICAL-CLEANING SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 060-KK01 – CUSTODIAL CHEMICAL-CLEANING SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial chemical-cleaning supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2012, as follows:

1. ALLIED PAPER COMPANY
13741 S.W. 147 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33196 ESTIMATE $44,407.44
OWNER: LORRAINE J. PRICE, PRESIDENT

2. ECO CONCEPTS, INC.
80 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 1830
MIAMI, FL 33130 ESTIMATE $14,647.20
OWNER: YAIR OREN, C.E.O.

3. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 ESTIMATE $218,705.62
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT

4. WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 ESTIMATE $324,744.56
OWNER: MARY ANNE AUER, C.E.O/DIRECTOR

5. REJECT Item 5.

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,205,009.64.

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 017-LL03 – REIMBURSABLE MEAL VENDING MACHINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 017-LL03 – REIMBURSABLE MEAL VENDING MACHINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reimbursable meal vending machines (meals not included), for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2011, as follows:

1. VE SOUTH, L.C.
4800 N.W. 15 AVENUE, SUITE B
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: BRENT GARSON
PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $601,865.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1751 NW 36 STREET, 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 the Florida Department of Transportation for right-of-way purposes adjacent to Miami Jackson Senior High School, located at 1751 NW 36 Street, Miami, Florida.

F-2 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 their terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

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

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA, FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS TO SITE CERTAIN VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

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 $2,800,000; 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 MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC (d/b/a MCM), AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR (SECTOR IV), PROJECT NO. A01013(03)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Munilla Construction Management, LLC (d/b/a MCM), as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for Miami Central Senior (Sector IV), Project No. A01013(03), for the following considerations:

1. a total fee of $0 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 6, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS LAND SURVEYING CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the change of principal responsible to the Board for Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. as Land Surveying Consultant.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION AND AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC. TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the third-year option and amend the Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America Inc., to provide Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment Services, as follows:

1. reduction of fees for the third-year option, as indicated on the Revised Fee Schedules A and B (Attachment);

2. add the firm of Vertical V-Southeast, Inc. as a sub-consultant for geotechnical construction material testing services;

3. change the Principal responsible to the Board from Mr. Pedro Guimaraes to Mr. George W. Tedder III, P.E. and change the address to 8175 NW 12 Street, Suite 110, Miami, Florida 33126; and

4. all other terms and conditions of the original Agreement shall remain the same.

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR STATE SCHOOL “LLL-1” – INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY (ISPA) @ GABLES
(RELIEF FOR CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL)
1570 MADRUGA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA
BID PACKAGE #2 - PROJECT NO. 00254302
STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND LONG LEAD ITEMS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP contract for Pirtle Construction Company at State School “LLL-1” – International Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA) @ Gables (relief for Coral Gables Senior High School) Bid Package #2 – Project No. 00254302 (Structural Modifications and Long Lead Items).

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00252700, New Elementary School, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center for a credit of $357,064.

B-2 Final Change Order No.2 on Project No. A01011, Window Replacement, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center for a credit of $374,517.

B-3 Change Order No. 4 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $72,333.

B-4 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 001254700, New Senior High School, TERRA Environmental Research Institute for a credit of $34,667.

F-61 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 072-KK06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 072-KK06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 15, 2010, through October 12, 2011, as follows:

1. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $57,000.

F-62 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 December 15, 2010, through September 6, 2011, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

2. REJECT Items 13, 14, 17, 26 and 27.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,620.

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 014-LL09 – MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS (RE-BID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 014-LL09 - MAINTENANCE INSPECTION DEFICIENCY REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS (RE-BID), to establish a list of pre-qualified general and building contractors, to provide all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to provide reactive health and safety-to-life deficiency repairs, and/or proactive miscellaneous building repairs and renovation work, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective December 15, 2010, through December 14, 2012, or a maximum expenditure value of $24,100,000, whichever occurs first, as follows:

1. BAZANJ CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
1114 LISBON STREET
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: BLANCA V. BAZAN, PRESIDENT

2. JHC CONTRACTORS, INC.
6187 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE H-24
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: HOMERO CRUZ, PRESIDENT

3. KALEX CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, INC.
6840 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JORGE F. DIAZ, PRESIDENT

4. KASAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2560 BASS WAY
COOPER CITY, FL 33026
OWNER: MOHAMMAD HAJJAR, PRESIDENT

5. LEADEX CORPORATION
12391 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT

6. MEXAL CORPORATION
7424 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT

7. STATE CONTRACTING AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION
3800 NORTH 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: TIMOTHY M. SMITH, PRESIDENT

8. T&G CORPORATION
D.B.A. T&G CONSTRUCTORS
8348 N.W. 56 STREET
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: RICARDO H. GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

9. UNITECH BUILDERS CORPORATION
16155 S.W. 117 AVENUE, BAY #11
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: ANTHONY R. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

10. VERTICAL MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
12950 S.W. 133 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ANGEL E. ACOSTA, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $24,100,000.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve new prequalification, renewal and increase certifications of pre-qualified contractors for Educational Facilities as indicated on Attachment A of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 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:

1. Miller, Kagan, Rodriguez, & Silver, P.L., to represent The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in worker’s compensation cases. The firm of Miller, Kagan, Rodriguez, & Silver, P.L., will be compensated at a blended rate of $120 per hour for partners and associates; and

2. Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. to represent The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in tort liability and construction related cases. 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 on tort related cases and $295 per hour for partners, $225 per hour for associates, and $75 per hour for paralegals on construction related cases.

G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT FOR DESIGN ERRORS AGAINST THE ENGINEERING GROUP, JOHNSON, AVEDANO, LOPEZ, RODRIGUEZ AND WELEWSKI (ASSOCIATED WITH BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PROJECT NO. 00262500)

THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT FOR DESIGN ERRORS AGAINST LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES (ASSOCIATED WITH HENRY FILER MIDDLE PROJECT NO. 00339900)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the filing of a lawsuit against (1) Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez and Welewski for design errors of the HVAC system at Broadmoor Elementary School and (2) Laura M. Perez and Associates for the deficiency in the design of the HVAC system at Henry Filer Middle.

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND SKLAR ARKITEKTS, INC. – CASE NO. 01-6081 CA 09 (ETHEL KOGER BECKHAM ELEMENTARY (STATE SCHOOL “A1”), PROJECT A0288 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed settlement agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Sklar Arkitekts, Inc. – Case No. 01-6081 CA 09 (Ethel Koger Beckham Elementary (State School “A1”), Project A0288, authorize payment 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-4 YEARLY REPORT TO THE BOARD AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the 2010 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-5 PROPOSED OFFER OF JUDGMENT: SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, and ROLANDO SILVA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 09-43426 CA 24 [ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. 00223400 - HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]; (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: Authorize the School Board Attorney to make an offer of judgment in an amount not to exceed two-hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) in the case of Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Silva Architects, LLC, and Rolando Silva, Circuit Court Case No. 09-43426 CA 24.

G-6 DEMAND FOR JUDGMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. HADP ARCHITECTURE, INC., f/k/a HARPER PARTNERS, INC., CASE NO. 06-16583 CA 22 (ASSOCIATED WITH NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #17 (STATE SCHOOL D-1) DR. CARLOS D. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: Authorize the School Board Attorney to make a demand for judgment in an amount not to exceed two-hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. HADP Architecture, Inc. flk/a Harper Partners, Inc., Case No. 06-16583 CA 22.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2011 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2011 Miami National College Fair” on February 20, 2011.

H-3 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT ACCEPT FROM THE FLORIDA JEWISH MUSEUM COMPLIMENTARY FIELD TRIPS INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION AND ADMISSION FOR SIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR FLORIDA JEWISH HISTORY MONTH, JANUARY, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the Superintendent accept six complimentary field trips from the Florida Jewish Museum and encourage schools to plan appropriate activities to commemorate Florida Jewish History Month, January, 2011.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 10–103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Take Stock in Children.

H-5 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 10-104 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING MARIA TERESA ROJAS FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 10-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maria Teresa Rojas for her years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to provide the School Board with a review of current marketing efforts and policies and bring forth recommendations related to the creation of a marketing and public relations campaign and policy with the objective of:

1. Driving greater community awareness of Miami-Dade County Public Schools programs, offerings and student/school achievements; and

2. Increasing and/or maintaining student enrollment.

Review and recommendations to be brought to the Board before the first budget workshop, but no later than the March 2011 School Board Meeting.

H-7 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF CURRENT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE A REPORT AT THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2011 (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to conduct a study of current school crossing guard programs and provide a report at the School Board Meeting of February 9, 2011.

H-8 REQUEST FOR A WRITTEN LEGAL OPINION FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ADVISING AS TO OUR DISTRICT’S POSSIBLE LEGAL RECOURSE(S) NOW THAT THE CLASS SIZE AMENDMENT REMAINS INTACT (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida request the Superintendent to provide a written legal opinion from the School Board Attorney regarding the penalties that may be assessed against this School District for non-compliance with the Class Size Requirement, alternatives to full compliance, options regarding declaratory and injunctive relief from the levying of non-compliance fines, as well as the District's standing to challenge inadequate past and future funding.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS – AGENDA DEADLINES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings, and 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, to reflect the changes proposed in the agenda item.

H-10 GUIDELINES FOR AGENDA ITEM REVISIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rules 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular and Special Meetings, and 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure, to reflect the changes proposed in the agenda item.

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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