MEETING AGENDA
February 9, 2011

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 9, 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, FEBRUARY 7, 2011.

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*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 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 WALKSAFE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2010 WalkSafe Poster Contest.

H-2 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2011 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2011 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION ANNUAL BIKE DRIVE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Latin Builders Association Children and Families Foundation Annual Bike Drive.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2011 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2011 as Florida Bike Month.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2011 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2011 as Arts in Our Schools Month in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS AND WORK CONDUCTED IN THE CREATION OF VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THEIR PHILANTHROPIC ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 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. 11-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dan Marino Foundation for their efforts and work conducted in the creation of vocational and recreational centers for teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities as well as their philanthropic assistance to children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorders who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBIN REYNOLDS FOR HER EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE IN TRACK AND FIELD (replacement)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Miami Edison Senior High Chorus (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 6, 7, 11, 13, 18, and 20, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 12, 2011

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 2)

• Recognition of Ms. Mamie Pinder, Teacher During the Desegregation of Miami's Schools
• Update on District’s Security Initiatives
• Report on Governor's Proposed Budget

B.BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 3 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. Inspiring Minds Academy, Inc., on behalf of Inspiring Minds Academy Homestead, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board;

2. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter School at Aventura, 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,

3. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter School at Miami Lakes, 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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION FOR PRE-SCREENING PROCESS TO ESTABLISH BASELINE AND IMMEDIATE POST-CONCUSSION ASSESSMENT AND COGNITIVE TESTING (IMPACT) SERVICES, VALUED AT $20,000.00, TO BE UTILIZED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation for pre-screening process to establish baseline and Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) services, valued at $20,000.00, to be utilized by Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ senior high school athletic programs.

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 San Jose, Arenal Region, Monteverde, and Sarchi, Costa Rica, for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School, March 12 through March 20, 2011.

C-72 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2011-2012 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2011-2012 Class Size Compliance Plan.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FOUR 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 four programs from:

a. Dairy Council of Florida for funding under the Sip It, Slice It, Spoon It Dairy Optimization Award in the total approximate amount of $171,430, including approximately $62,000, in grant funds and ten vending machines for reimbursable meals valued at $109,430, for the grant period of January 2, 2011, through December 31, 2011;

b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting for funding under the Digital Radio Conversion Fund in the approximate amount of $76,686, for the grant period of December 15, 2010, through May 31, 2012;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Mater Academy High School of International Studies, in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of October 27, 2010, through April 30, 2011; and

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools Little Havana Campus in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of April 12, 2010, through July 31, 2011.

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 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-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.082, SEXTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.082, Sexting, and approve the document, Empowering Students to Engage in Positive Communication: A Guide to Combat Student Sexting Procedures Manual, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective February 9, 2011.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON- INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 17, 2010 - JANUARY 13, 2011 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1020.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 10, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofDecember 10, 2010 through January 18, 2011.

D-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CITIZENS’ CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC.

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with Citizens’ Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc. for the amount of $71,000 for services from March 2011, through February 2012.

2. The Professional Services Contract Committee, established by School Board Rule 6Gx13 – 3F1.021, reviewed this request at its January 20, 2011, meeting and recommended that an exception to the rule regarding bids or Request For Proposals be granted as otherwise determined by the Committee.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHYNITHA L. SHEPPARD – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Shynitha L. Sheppard, School Bus Driver at South 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
DELORES A. JACKSON – SCHOOL BUS AIDE
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Delores A. Jackson, School Bus Aide at John Schee 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 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ANDREA J. SLOCUM – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Andrea J. Slocum, School Bus Driver at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JACQUELINE L. MILTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Jacqueline L. Milton, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
SHEILA L. BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sheila L. Brown, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES

5 WORKDAYS

NEAL G. WILLIAMS – SECURITY MONITOR
PAUL L. DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS

SAUNDRA P. WEATHERS – TEACHER
ROBERT RUSSA MOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS

CRYSTAL A. PRIDGEON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

15 WORKDAYS

RICHARD H. ROSEN – SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

30 WORKDAYS

MATTHEW J. WELKER – PRINCIPAL
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP HIGH SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS

ELISSA R. RUBINOWITZ – ESE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS

BRUCE M. KOZLOWSKI – TEACHER
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS

YVETTE P. WILSON – EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION AND HEADQUARTERS

10 WORKDAYS

CLAUDIA M. MARTINEZ DECASTRO – TEACHER
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS

ARMANDO R. VALDES – RADIO/TV MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
MEDIA PROGRAMS

30 WORKDAYS

ARNIE D. WEATHERINGTON – POLICE MAJOR
SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SECURITY

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. Mr. Neal G. Williams, Security Monitor, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

2. Ms. Saundra P. Weathers, Teacher, Robert Russa Moton Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

3. Ms. Crystal A. Pridgeon, School Bus Driver, John Schee Transportation Center – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) calendar days.

4. Mr. Richard H. Rosen, School Psychologist, Psychological Services – suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays.

5. Dr. Matthew J. Welker, Principal, Dr. Michael M. Krop High School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

6. Ms. Elissa R. Rubinowitz, ESE Program Specialist, Dr. Michael M. Krop High School - suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

7. Mr. Bruce M. Kozlowski, Teacher, Miami Sunset Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

8. Ms. Yvette P. Wilson, Executive Secretary at Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Operations Division and Headquarters - suspension from employment without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays.

9. Ms. Claudia M. Martinez Decastro, Teacher, Shenandoah Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays.

10. Mr. Armando Valdes, Radio/TV Maintenance Engineer, Media Programs – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) calendar days.

11. Mr. Arnie D. Weatherington, Police Major, School Board Administration Building Security – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

The above-listed suspensions shall be served at a date certain, but no later than July 30, 2011, at the discretion of and as determined by administration.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL TRAMEKA L. TILLMAN – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (withdrawal)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Trameka L. Tillman, School Security Monitor, at Miami Killian Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
LISA E. PARKER – ESE PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
REGION CENTER I

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lisa E. Parker, ESE Placement Specialist, at Region Center I pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ILEANA DIAZ – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
SHENANDOAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Ileana Diaz, School Security Monitor, at Shenandoah Elementary School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEALSTEVE A. BARTLETT – AUTOMOTIVE PAINT/BODY WORKER
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Steve A. Bartlett, Automotive Paint/Body Worker at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEALCARIDAD VALDES – TEACHER
JAMES H. BRIGHT/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Caridad Valdes, Teacher, James H. Bright/J.W. Johnson Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-68 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 15 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
DONALD D. CLARKE - TEACHER
DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Donald D. Clarke, Teacher at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, for 15 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-69 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
PRISCILLA A. PARRIS- TEACHER
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for a 30 workday suspension without pay for Ms. Priscilla A. Parris, Teacher at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. This suspension shall be served at a date certain, but no later than June 10, 2011, at the discretion of and as determined by administration.

D-70 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEALERIC A. DINGLE – GROUNDSKEEPER
FACILITIES OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE CENTER 3 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eric A. Dingle, Groundskeeper at Facilities Operations Maintenance Center 3, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-71 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEALDEVANY E. GALUE - DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Devany E. Galue, Data Input Specialist, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-72 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ELIZABETH A. MORA – COMPUTER SPECIALIST
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Elizabeth A. Mora, Computer Specialist, at the Office of Information Technology pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-73 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
LAVONDA R. HANKERSON - TEACHER
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lavonda R. Hankerson, Teacher at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, for 5 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,264 items with a depreciated cost of $234,648 and Recoveries containing 23 items with a depreciated cost of $12,543 to update the records for October, November and December 2010.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($48,824,279); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1 FY2010‑11 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS
MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $426,984 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 4 of the agenda item.

2.authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $63,684,358 and

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

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-2011 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY2010-2011, Food Service Fund Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations and ending fund balance by $1,921,000.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – TARGETED ARRA STIMULUS FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Targeted ARRA Stimulus Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $16,090,547; and

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

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Other ARRA Stimulus Grant Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $648,296; and

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

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE – EDUCATION JOBS FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Special Revenue – Education Jobs Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $73,244,755; and

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

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 11-019 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $165,000,000 OF COP SERIES 2011A TO REFINANCE $127,620,000 COP SERIES 2003B; AND APPROVE RESOLUTION 11-020 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $150,000,000 OF ONE OR MORE COP SERIES TO REFINANCE PORTIONS OF COP SERIES 2007A, 2007B & 2009A

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

1. Resolution 11-019 authorizing issuance of up to $165,000,000 of COP Series 2011A to refinance $127,620,000 COP Series 2003B, and

2. Resolution 11-020 authorizing issuance of up to $150,000,000 of COP’s in one or more COP Series to refinance portions of the COP Series 2007A, 2007B and 2009A.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011 AS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® AND MARCH 7-11, 2011, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 11-005 proclaiming the month of March 2011 as National Nutrition Month® and March 7-11, 2011 as National School Breakfast Week.

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of obtaining $250 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and fees not to exceed $21.5 million, effective May 1, 2011, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board at its meeting of May 11, 2011;

2. authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services to secure and bind $50 million in terrorism coverage effective May 1, 2011, with an annual premium not to exceed $131,300, including state fees; and

3. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $3.8 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AFFIRM THE CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. BASED UPON THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REVIEW CONDUCTED FOR THE SIX MONTH CONTRACT PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize continuation of the existing contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposal (RFP)# 006-KK10 whereby the agreement is in effect from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013, with the ability to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to cancellation provisions whereby the School Board can cancel the contract at any time, requiring only notification of cancellation.

E-141 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 048-KK10 – FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT all proposals received in response to Request For Proposals No. 048-KK10 – FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 024-LL10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 024-LL10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES, to obtain the services of a public accounting firm, whose partners or officers are independent certified public accountants, duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform an audit of the financial statements and records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Single Audit will be performed in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 - Audits of States, Local Government and Non-Profit Organizations, and express an opinion on compliance for each major program and render the required reports, effective March 1, 2011, through April 30, 2014, as follows:

1. MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
201 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, SUITE 810
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
DONNOVAN MAGINLEY, ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $870,000 for the initial three (3) years of the contract period, to perform yearly financial and compliance audits.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 for the initial three (3) years of the contract period, to perform yearly federal single audits.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 013-LL09 – DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 013-LL09 – DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price and firm percentage discounts, as may be required, of dry cleaning and laundry equipment, for Miami Northwestern Senior High School and school athletics locker rooms, during the term of the bid, effective February9, 2011, through February 8, 2013, as follows:

1. SHAY INVESTMENTS, INC.
D.B.A. AUTOMATED LAUNDRY SYSTEMS
2849 DAWN ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32003
OWNER: MICHELE SHAY, PRESIDENT

2. STEINER-ATLANTIC CORPORATION
290 N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE: $78,900
OWNER: MICHAEL S. STEINER, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Items 17, 20, 25, 31, 32, and 54.

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

E-145 CORRECT CONTRACT NO. 034-KK11 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT CONTRACT NO. 034-KK11 – DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS/ NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND PHOTO WASTE AND CHEMICALS, to reflect the correct award period as follows: effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012.

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-146 AWARD BID NO. 016-LL05 – DIPLOMAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 016-LL05 – DIPLOMAS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of diplomas, for various schools,during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2011, through July 1, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1.HERFF JONES, INC.
2502 NORTH STATE
P.O. BOX 707
IOLA, KS 66749
OWNER: ROBERT S. POTTS
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE

2. JOSTENS, INC.
3601 MINNESOTA DRIVE, SUITE 400
MINNESOTA, MN 55435
OWNER: TIM LARSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3.Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $315,840.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

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 $62,165; 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR A WATER LINE AT TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, LOCATED AT 11005 SW 84 STREET, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINE IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00254700

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 Terra Environmental Research Institute, located at 11005 SW 84 Street, and to convey the subject utility line (Project No. 00254700) in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND ARVELO & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.; and Arvelo & Associates, Inc., as Special Projects Consultant - Structural Engineering Services for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1) Each Agreement is for a four (4) year term with extensions at the option of the Board;

2) Fees based on the schedules of fees in the agenda item; and

3) All other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH:

• J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC
• F.R. ALEMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
• BISCAYNE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
• CONSUL-TECH SURVEYING & MAPPING, INC.
• MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year agreements for Land Surveying services with J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc., as follows:

1. forego the Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment of fees for services for the fourth-year option for all firms;

2. replace Michael Platt with Selvin Bruce, as the designated Principal to be directly responsible to the Superintendent for Consul-Tech Surveying & Mapping; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the original agreements remain unchanged.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC. AND EARL HAGOOD, INC. TO PROVIDE TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the third-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc. and Earl Hagood, Inc. as follows:

1. with a 10% across-the-board reduction of fees (in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the second-year option);

2. that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) not apply to the hourly rates; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remain unchanged.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00457401, Site Drainage, Maintenance Operations – Administration for an additional cost of $35,170.

B-2 Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $223,728.

B-3 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00253900, New Elementary at Southside Elementary School Site, S/S “K1” for a time extension of 122 days.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A01017, South Dade Senior High School Replacement (S/S “CCC1”), South Dade Senior High School for a credit of $40,271.

B-5 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01133, New Media Center, Miscellaneous Remodeling, Site Improvements, Springview Elementary School for a credit of $21,894.

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 and renewal certifications of prequalified contractors for Educational Facilities as indicated on Attachment A of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOVER LEGAL FEES AND COSTS IN THE CASE OF MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT v. miami-dade county school board - DOAH Case No. 10-009432 BID (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter an Order recovering from Munilla Construction Management the following amounts: $2,175.00 for costs and $43,330.80 in attorney’s fees.

G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT FOR DESIGN ERRORS AND OMISSIONS AGAINST HARPER PARTNERS, INC. (NOW KNOWN AS HADP ARCHITECTURE, INC.), THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS TO GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0793

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the filing of a lawsuit against Harper Partners, Inc. (now known as HADP Architecture, Inc.) to recover additional costs paid for change orders due to the Architect/Engineer’s errors and omissions on the Additions, Remodeling and Renovations to George T. Baker Aviation School, Project No. A0793.

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND ALL PARTIES AND INSURERS INVOLVED IN THE LITIGATION RELATED TO CARIBBEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT A0551, FOR THE FOLLOWING CASES:

Case No. 06-09300 CA 08 - The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Act Services, Inc. and The American Insurance Company, et. al.

Case No. 09-28070 CA 24 - Granada Insurance Company v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, et. al.

Case No. 10-168169 CA 20 - ACT Services, Inc. v. Amerisure Insurance Company, Greenwich Insurance Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, et. al.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed Settlement Agreement between and among the parties on the following cases relating to Caribbean Elementary School, Project A0551:

Case No. 06-09300 CA 08 - The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Act Services, Inc. and The American Insurance Company, et. al.

Case No. 09-28070 CA 24 - Granada Insurance Company v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, et. al.

Case No. 10-168169 CA 20 - ACT Services, Inc. v. Amerisure Insurance Company, Greenwich Insurance Company, Scottsdale Insurance Company, et. al.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2010 WALKSAFE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2010 WalkSafe Poster Contest.

H-2 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2011 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2011 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LATIN BUILDERS ASSOCIATION CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION ANNUAL BIKE DRIVE (replacement)

H-6 Request approval of resolution no. 11-018 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, in support of house bill 55

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 11-018 in support of Florida House Bill 55.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the Chair's’s appointments and elect: (i) Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall to represent the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; (II) Mr. Carlos L. Curbelo as the alternate representative of the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; and (iii) Mr. Hani M. Jardack as the School Board's citizen member on the Value Adjustment Board.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2011 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2011 as Florida Bike Month.

H-9 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2011 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2011 as Arts in Our Schools Month in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-10 REHIRES (revised 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That the Superintendent review current practices for the rehiring of retirees and report to the School Board with recommendations by the April 13, 2011 School Board Meeting.

H-11 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS TO PROHIBIT ITEMS FROM BEING APPROVED ON CONSENT WHEN SPEAKERS HAVE SIGNED-UP FOR THESE ITEMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances--Board Meetings to prohibit items that the public has signed-up to speak to from being placed on the Consent Agenda.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA SENATE BILL 406 / HOUSE BILL 245 – FLORIDA KIDCARE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 11-015, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of Florida Senate Bill 406/House Bill 245 – Florida Kidcare, and amend the District’s legislative program to include said legislation.

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING THE DAN MARINO FOUNDATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS AND WORK CONDUCTED IN THE CREATION OF VOCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CENTERS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THEIR PHILANTHROPIC ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 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. 11-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dan Marino Foundation for their efforts and work conducted in the creation of vocational and recreational centers for teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities as well as their philanthropic assistance to children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorders who attend Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROBIN REYNOLDS FOR HER EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE IN TRACK AND FIELD (replacement)

H-16 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DETERMINE THE BEST METHOD TO MAINTAIN BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to identify the best method to maintain School Board Member appointments to advisory committees and provide a report on or before the March 9, 2011, School Board meeting.

H-17 budget outlook and public education (withdrawn)

H-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA REASSIGN THE OFFICE MANAGER AND THEIR STAFF TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIR OF THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida reassign the office manager and their staff to report directly to the Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board and all decisions regarding the assignment of Board member offices and meeting spaces for Board members shall be the responsibility of the Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board as elected by its members.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA REQUESTING THAT THE STATE LEGISLATURE PUT FORTH HARSHER PENALTIES FOR INDIVIDUALS DELIBERATELY DISCARDING PORNOGRAPHIC OR OBSCENE MATERIALS IN SCHOOL ZONES WHEN THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 18 AND NOT ENROLLED IN A HIGH SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requesting that the State Legislature put forth harsher penalties for individuals deliberately discarding pornographic or obscene in nature materials in school zones when these individuals are adults over the age of 18 and not enrolled in a high school.

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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