MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2011

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 12, 2011 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, JANUARY 10, 2011.

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 the button below.

*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-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING DR. RONALD DEMEO FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ronald DeMeo for his commitment and dedication to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-3 Request approval of resolution no. 11-002 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing World Fit Walk

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing World Fit, a walking program for middle school students.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SWIM TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Palmetto Senior High School boys’ swim team for its outstanding achievements.

H-5 request that the school Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida Approve resolution no. 11-001 endorsing February 2011 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade county’s Public Schools

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-001 endorsing February 2011 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELDER KENNETH A. DUKE FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Elder Kenneth A. Duke for his commitment to education and improving our community.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REVEREND FATHER REGINALD JEAN-MARY FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVING HIS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend Father Reginald Jean-Mary for his commitment to education and improving his surrounding community.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. VERA HIRSH FOR HER COMMITMENT, DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF 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. 11-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Vera Hirsh for her commitment, dedication and contributions to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 request approval of resolution NO. 11-010 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miami rescue mission for their effort with homeless children who attend miami-dade county public schools (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Rescue Mission for their effort with homeless children who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A Championship.

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-011endorsing February 2011 as Career and Technical Education month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County public schools.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Miami Northwestern Senior High School Singer        (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 14, 2010

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 13, 2010 Attorney-Client Session
December 15, 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

• Solemn Remembrance        (added)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 2 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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-70 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL SSS-1 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School SSS-1, Medical Academy for Science and Technology at Homestead.

C-71 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL LLL-1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School LLL-1, International Studies Preparatory Academy at Gables.

C-72 PROPOSED RENAMING OF CORAL GABLES ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Coral Gables Elementary, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept a grant award from:

a. Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. to fund under the SWAP-Schools Working at Prevention in the approximate amount of $1,339,122, for the grant period of December 17, 2010, through September 30, 2013.

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 grant 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-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE ZELDA GLAZER WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2011 Zelda Glazer Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $ 75,000.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 18, 2010 – DECEMBER 16, 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 1019.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2010-2011 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 13, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective January 13, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

2. appoint:

a. Ms. Marilyn Gran is recommended for appointment to the open contract and budgeted position of Reimbursable Vending Machine Grant Manager, pay grade IO, Department of Food and Nutrition.

b. Ms. Erin Healy is recommended for appointment to the open contract and budgeted position of Farm to School Grant Manager, pay grade IO, Department of Food and Nutrition.

c. Mr. Mario J. Beovides be contractually employed as Administrative Assistant to Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo, Member.

d. Ms. Natalie C. French be contractually employed as Administrative Assistant to Ms. Raquel A. Regalado, Member.

e. Ms. Ana I. Pereira be contractually employed as Administrative Assistant to Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair.

f. Ms. Nicole Rapanos be contractually employed as Administrative Assistant to Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo, Member.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 20, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approvesinstructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 20, 2010 through December 9, 2010.

D-25 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 INVESTING IN INNOVATION FUND (i3) GRANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish and implement the Investing In Innovation Fund (i3) grant effective January 3, 2011.

D-26 RATIFICATION OF THE 2010-2011 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2010-2011 Tentative Agreement (Re-opener Contract) with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees, Local 1184 (AFSCME), effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. If the Tentative Agreement is not ratified by a majority vote of employees voting in the AFSCME bargaining unit, the School Board’s ratification will not be effective.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
GWENDOLYN M. PAUL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Gwendolyn M. Paul, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
MARTHA SHERILL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Martha Sherill, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
RICARDO VALDES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 12, 2011, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend Mr. Ricardo Valdes, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES (revised)

12 CALENDAR DAYS
CHONTA C. WILCOX– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
LARRY E. CLARK, JR. -SECURITY MONITOR
YMAACD @ MAC ARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) Ms. Chonta C. Wilcox, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center - suspension from employment without pay for twelve (12) calendar days, effective January 12, 2011.

2) Mr. Larry E. Clark, Jr., Security Monitor, YMAACD@MacArthur South Senior High School - suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective January 12, 2011.

D-59 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-59

D-60 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-60

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND REAPPOINTMENT TO THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2010 and reappoint Ms. Rachel Baum & Ms. Jacqueline de Sousa, & to the Treasury Advisory Committee for a period of four years.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #003-LL10, CONSULTING SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award RFP #003-LL10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Programs, to Deloitte Consulting LLP and execute an agreement effective February 1, 2011, for a three-year period at existing consulting fees listed below for year one, providing for consulting fee increases of 4% for year two and an additional 4% for year three, resulting in an 8% increase over the three-year period, with proposed legal rates as listed below to remain constant over the three-year period, and the ability to renew the contract for two additional one-year periods, subject to subsequent negotiations and Board approval:

Lead Consultant $310
Senior Consultant $273
Consultant $174
Fellow Actuary $310
Associate Actuary $164
Legal Consultant Services:
Shareholders $450
Associates $300
Paralegals $150

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 10 CHARTER SCHOOLS INCLUDING 9 SCHOOLS THAT MET ONE OR MORE CONDITIONS OF THE FINANCIAL EMERGENCY STATUTE, AND THEIR CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 10 Charter Schools Including 9 Schools that Met One or More Conditions of the Financial Emergency Statute, and their Corrective Action Plans for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS: AMIkids MIAMI-DADE, INC. AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.; AND FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE FOR ONE COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION: CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for Two Community Based Organizations: AMIkids Miami-Dade, Inc. and Richmond- Perrine Optimist Club, Inc.; and Financial Status Update for One Community Based Organization: Cuban American National Council, Inc.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., 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 Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-89 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), INC., 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 Dade Schools Athletic Foundation (The Foundation), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-90 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION (THE COALITION), INC., 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 the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education (The Coalition), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-91 REVIEW OF INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

E-92 AUDIT OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY AUDIT HUMAN RESOURCES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Administrative Offices Network and Information Security Audit Human Resources.

E-93 AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Inventories as of June 30, 2010.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 033-KK11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES, COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-KK11 – MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES, COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, lease and maintain, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of multifunctional devices, copying equipment, service and supplies, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and various administrative offices, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

TOTAL LOW MEETING SPECIFICATIONS:

PRIMARY

1. MILNER DOCUMENT PRODUCT
8600 N.W. 53 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: GENE MILNER

Class 1 - purchase
Class 2 - purchase
Class 2 - 36 month lease
Class 2 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

2. MILNER DOCUMENT PRODUCTS
8600 N.W. 53 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: GENE MILNER

Class 8 - purchase
Class 2 - 60 month lease

PRIMARY

3. TGI OFFICE AUTOMATION, LLC
7700 CONGRESS AVENUE
BOCA RATON, FL. 33487
OWNER: KEVIN TOGASHI, C.E.O.

Class 1 - purchase
Class 3 - purchase
Class 4 - purchase
Class 6 - purchase
Class 3 - 36 month lease
Class 4 - 36 month lease
Class 5 - 36 month lease
Class 6 - 36 month lease
Class 2 - 60 month lease
Class 3 - 60 month lease
Class 4 - 60 month lease
Class 5 - 60 month lease
Class 6 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

4. TGI OFFICE AUTOMATION, LLC
7700 CONGRESS AVEENUE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: KEVIN TOGASHI, C.E.O.

Class 4 -purchase
Class 5 -purchase

PRIMARY

5. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1401 N.W. 136 AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: KEVIN TOGASHI, C.E.O.

Class 1 - purchase
Class 2 - purchase
Class 3 - purchase
Class 4 - purchase
Class 5 - purchase
Class 7 - purchase
Class 8 - purchase
Color 1 - purchase
Color 2 - purchase
Color 3 - purchase
Class 3 - 36 month lease
Class 7 - 36 month lease
Class 1 - 36 month lease
Color 2 - 36 month lease
Color 3 - 36 month lease
Class 3 - 60 month lease
Class 7 - 60 month Jease
Class 8 - 60 month lease
Color 2 - 60 month lease
Color 3 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

6. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1401 N.W. 136 AVENUE
SUNRISE, FL 33323
OWNER: KEVIN TOGASHI, C.E.O.

Class 2 - purchase
Class 3 - purchase
Class 6 - purchase
Class 7 - purchase
Class 3 - 36 month lease
Class 5 - 36 month lease
Class 2 - 60 month lease
Class 3 - 60 month lease
Class 4 - 60 month lease
Class 5 - 60 month lease
Class 6 - 60 month lease
Class 8 - 60 month lease
Color 3 - 60 month lease

PRIMARY

7. KONICA MINOLTA
8100 OAK LANE, SUITE 100
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: NED UMEHARA, CHAIRMAN

Class 8 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

8. KONICA MINOLTA
8100 OAK LANE, SUITE 100
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: NED UMEHARA, CHAIRMAN

Class 1 - purchase
Class 3 - purchase
Color 2 - purchase
Color 3 - purchase
Color 2 - 36 month lease
Color 3 - 36 month lease
Color 2 - 60 month lease

PRIMARY

9. BARLOP, INC
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MADELYN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

Class 7 - purchase
Class 8 - purchase
Class 2 - 36 month lease
Class 8 - 60 month lease
Color 3 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

10. BARLOP, INC
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MADELYN LOPEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

Class 1 - purchase
Class 2 - purchase
Class 4 - purchase
Class 6 - purchase
Class 7 - purchase
Color 1 - purchase
Color 2 - purchase
Class 2 - 36 month lease
Class 3 - 36 month lease
Class 4 - 36 month lease
Class 6 - 36 month lease
Class 7 - 36 month lease
Color 1 - 36 month lease
Color 2 - 36 month lease
Class 3 - 60 month lease
Class 4 - 60 month lease
Class 6 - 60 month lease
Class 7 - 60 month lease
Color 2 - 60 month lease

PRIMARY

11. CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC
4 OHIO DRIVE
LAKE SUCCESS , NY 11042
OWNER: RYOICHI BAMBA, CHAIRPERSON

Class 4 - purchase
Class 5 - purchase
Class 6 - purchase
Class 7 - purchase
Class 8 - purchase
Color 1 - purchase
Color 2 - purchase
Class 4 - 36 month lease
Class 5 - 36 month lease
Class 6 - 36 month lease
Class 7 - 36 month lease
Color 1 - 36 month lease
Color 2 - 36 month lease
Class 4 - 60 month lease
Class 5 - 60 month lease
Class 6 - 60 month lease
Class 7 - 60 month lease
Color 2 - 60 month lease

ALTERNATE

12. CANON BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC
4 OHIO DRIVE
LAKE SUCCESS , NY 11042
OWNER: RYOICHI BAMBA, CHAIRPERSON

Color 3 - Purchase

ALTERNATE

13. COPYCO INC., D.B.A. TOSHIBA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
6401 NOB HILL ROAD
TAMARAC, FL 33321
OWNER: MATT BARNES, PRESIDENT

Class 8 - purchase
Color 3 - 36 month lease
Class 8 - 60 month lease
Color 3 - 60 month lease

14. Reject Color 1 (60 month lease).

15. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000, subject to any timely bid protest.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 009-LL08 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-LL08 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transportation for special needs students, for the Departmentof Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

1. AMERICAN LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC
212 DISSTON AVENUE ESTIMATE $300,000
TAVARES, FL 32778
OWNER: MITCH ROUSE, PRINCIPAL

Total Low Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1a through 1f.

Item 1a - Rate one (1) child pickup @ $30 base rate.
Item 1b - Mileage rate @ $2.25 per mile.
Item 1c - Additional child (free).
Item 1d - Attendant/Aide @ $30 per hour.
Item 1e - Wheelchair transportation @ $25.
Item 1f - Safety seat/harness @ $5.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 010-LL01 – VEHICLE TOWING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 010-LL01 – VEHICLE TOWING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle towing services, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, duringthe term of the Bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

1. SOUTHWEST TRANSPORT
D.B.A. SOUTHLAND THE TOWING COMPANY
3870 SHIPPING AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33146
OWNER: ROBERTO MURIEDAS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY – NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

2. SOUTHEAST WRECKER, INC.
D.B.A. SOUTHEAST TOWING
49 N.W. 9 AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ZULY HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY – SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

3. SOUTHEAST WRECKER, INC.
D.B.A. SOUTHEAST TOWING
49 N.W. 9 AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ZULY HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY – NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

4. SOUTHWEST TRANSPORT
D.B.A. SOUTHLAND THE TOWING COMPANY
3870 SHIPPING AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33146
OWNER: ROBERTO MURIEDAS, PRESIDENT

SECONDARY – SOUTH FLAGLER STREET

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to $250,250.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR:

1) THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF VACANT BOARD-OWNED LAND, LOCATED AT 8300 NW 12 PLACE, AS ARCOLA LAKES PARK; AND

2) THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARK DEPARTMENT OF A PICNIC SHELTER ON THE BOARD-OWNED LAND.

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

1. the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Miami-Dade County (as lessee), for use of vacant Board-owned land, located at 8300 NW 12 Place, as Arcola Lakes Park; and

2. the Chair and Secretary to execute a Covenant Running With the Land in favor of Miami-Dade C ounty in connection with the proposed construction by the Miami-Dade County Park Department of a picnic shelter on the Board-owned land.

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 $128,694; 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.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a water line at Miami Central Senior High School, located at 1781 NW 95 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. A0101303) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WASTEWATER LINE AT SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1023 SW 21 AVENUE, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00290900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement for a wastewater line at Shenandoah Elementary School, located at 1023 SW 21 Avenue, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00290900) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-25 TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR CONVENIENCE, AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR ADA RENOVATIONS, PROJECT NO. 00358500; AND MINOR RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, PROJECT NO. 00364900 AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida terminate the Agreement with Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., for convenience, as the Construction Management At-risk firm for ADA Renovations, Project No. 00358500; and Minor Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs, Project No. 00364900 at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, as follows:

1. at the convenience of the Board; and

2. with written notification of this action to the Construction Management At-risk firm.

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 #3 – PROJECT NO. 00254300
BUILDING RENOVATION AND SITEWORK PACKAGE

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 #3 – Project No. 00254300 (Building Renovation and Sitework Package) in the amount of $7,171,559, which includes a contingency in the amount of $325,076.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00446100, HVAC Replacement, Campbell Drive Middle School for a time extension of 90 days.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No.2 on Project No. 00178500, Modular Addition, John A. Ferguson Senior High School for a credit of $2,254.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0799CM, New Senior High School Replacement, Miami Jackson Senior High School for a credit of $153,694.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00178100, Modular Addition, Pinecrest Elementary School for a credit of $1,000.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 037-KK11 – FUEL-STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS: INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-KK11 – FUEL-STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS: INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of inspection, repair and replacement, of fuel-storage tanks and monitoring systems, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. KINETIK INDUSTRIES GROUP, LLC
4973 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: RAPHAEL CALDERON, MANAGING MEMBER (HM)

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $409,168.

F-61 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 005-LL06 – PAINT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE 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, duringthe term of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through September 6, 2011, as follows:

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

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,996.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 008-LL06 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required,ofwindow and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance MaterialsManagement stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2012, as follows:

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING
10001 REUNION PLACE, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2250 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: JIM RYAN, C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $802,060.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 011-LL01 – AUDITORIUM SEATING, to establish a contract with a pool of vendors, to provide labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform repair and installation services of existing auditorium seating, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, duringtheterm of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

1. CONTRACT SOLUTIONS INC.
517 PAUL MORRIS DRIVE #C3
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223
OWNER: THOMAS SHERIDAN, PRESIDENT

2. HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP
3600 SOUTH CONGRESS, SUITE I
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: MICHAEL BORDEN, C.E.O.

3. KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC. (KI)
1330 BELLEVUE STREET
GREEN BAY, WI 54302
OWNER: RICHARD J, RESCH, C.E.O.

4. MISSCO CONTRACT SALES, LLC
P.O. BOX 5349
2510 LAKELAND TERRACE, SUITE 100
JACKSON, MS 39216-4717
OWNER: MARK A. SORGENFREI, C.E.O.

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000.

F-64 AWARD BID NO. 027-LL09 – BACKFLOW PREVENTER REPAIR, OVERHAUL, AND CERTIFICATION TESTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 027-LL09 – BACKFLOW PREVENTER REPAIR, OVERHAUL, AND CERTIFICATION TESTING SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment to repair, overhaul, and certify backflow preventers at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities,for Maintenance Operations, Regulatory Compliance, during theterm of the bid, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. MRC PLUMBING AND BACKFLOW, INC.
5101 S.W. 104 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: ROBERTO COLLAZO, PRESIDENT

2. BACKFLOW CERTIFICATIONS, INC.
12363 S.W. 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: GUILLERMO DOMINGUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. A TO Z STATEWIDE PLUMBING
2215 S.W. 58 TERRACE
WEST PARK, FL 33023
OWNER: JOHN P. DRISCOLL, C.E.O., PRESIDENT

4. BACKFLOW CERTIFICATIONS, INC.
12363 S.W. 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: GUILLERMO DOMINGUEZ, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING DR. RONALD DEMEO FOR HIS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ronald DeMeo for his commitment and dedication to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-3 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution no. 11-002 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing World Fit Walk

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing World Fit, a walking program for middle school students.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SWIM TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Palmetto Senior High School boys’ swim team for its outstanding achievements.

H-5 (12:00 noon) request that the school Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida Approve resolution no. 11-001 endorsing February 2011 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade county’s Public Schools

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-001 endorsing February 2011 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELDER KENNETH A. DUKE FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Elder Kenneth A. Duke for his commitment to education and improving our community.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING REVEREND FATHER REGINALD JEAN-MARY FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND IMPROVING HIS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Reverend Father Reginald Jean-Mary for his commitment to education and improving his surrounding community.

H-9 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-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. VERA HIRSH FOR HER COMMITMENT, DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF 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. 11-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Vera Hirsh for her commitment, dedication and contributions to the students and parents of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A STUDY TO DETERMINE THREE LOCATIONS IN DISTRICT 2 AND THE FEASIBILITY THEREOF TO ESTABLISH K-8 CENTERS FOR THE START OF THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to conduct a study to determine three locations in School Board District 2 and the feasibility thereof to establish K-8 Centers for the start of the 2011-2012 school year and provide a report at the march 9 2011 Board Meeting.

H-12 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ADMINISTRATOR AND BEST METHOD TO RECORD AND MAINTAIN BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES (withdrawn)

H-13 (12:00 noon) request approval of resolution NO. 11-010 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miami rescue mission for their effort with homeless children who attend miami-dade county public schools (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Rescue Mission for their effort with homeless children who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 AUTHORIZe SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF A PILOT PROGRAM WITH “LA LEY SPORTS” WHICH WOULD INSURE THE BROADCAST OF SPECIFIC SPORTS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to explore the possibility of a pilot program with "La Ley Sports" which would insure the broadcast of specific sports events throughout the District.

H-15 REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATION PROVIDE THE BOARD MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED AT THE sCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S RETREAT ON JANUARY 26, 2011 BY JANUARY 21, 2011 (withdrawn)

H-16 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT to conduct A STUDY AS TO THE FEASIBILITY OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY public schools' PARTICIPATION IN the CIVILITY USA INITIATIVE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to conduct a study as to the feasibility of Miami-Dade County Public Schools' participation in the Civility USA initiative.

H-17 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A Championship.

H18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING FEBRUARY AS "CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH" (good cause)

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-011endorsing February 2011 as Career and Technical Education month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County public schools.

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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