MEETING AGENDA
March 9, 2011

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 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, MARCH 7, 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. 11-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE WINNER OF THE NBC MIAMI HOMEROOM REFORMERS STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing and congratulating Michael Orr, the winner of the NBC Miami Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest.

H-2 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 20-26, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, 2011.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2011 scholarship recipients.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. RON MAGILL, ZOO MIAMI GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Ron Magill, Zoo Miami Goodwill Ambassador and communications.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH OF APRIL AS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating the third week of the month of April as anti-bullying week to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2011 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2011 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2011 AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2011 as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-14 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

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-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK, APRIL 4-10, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RAYA ELIAS-PUSHETT FOR HER PARTICIPATION IN THE JEOPARDY! TEEN TOURNAMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approves Resolution No. 11-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognIzIng Raya Elias-Pushett for her participation in the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE UNITED HEARTS OF AMERICA ON APRIL 9^TH AND 10^TH 2011 AT ART IN THE PARK MIAMI

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the United Hearts of America on April 9^th and 10^th 2011 at Art in the Park Miami.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NANCY DAWKINS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing Nancy Dawkins for her commitment to education and community service.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARIE JEAN-PHILLIPE FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marie Jean-Phillipe for her commitment to education and parental involvement.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORENE NICHOLS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND THE ARTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Florene Nichols for her commitment to education and the arts.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHARON SBRISSIA FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sharon Sbrissa for her commitment to education and community service.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their commitment to education and community service.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR.. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their commitment to education and community service.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- New World School of the Arts Barbershop Quartet

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- National Academy Foundation Distinguished Academy Schools
- Florida Art Education Association Award Winners

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 3, 15, and 17, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 9, 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

• Recognition of Archbishop Thomas Wenski
• Changes to School Accountability and Student Achievement Measures

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 2 AMENDMENTS OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. the fourth amendment with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Academy, to increase student enrollment from 525 students to 652 students, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year; and

2. the second amendment with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Middle Conservatory, to increase student enrollment from 270 students to 330 students, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-11, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, the 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-14, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, the 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-15, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, the 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Rome, Pompeii and Brindisi, Italy, and Patras, Olympia, Argolida, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Athens, Greece, for the students at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, March 13 through March 21, 2011.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School, March 30 through April 5, 2011.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIVE PROGRAMS 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 five programs from:

a. Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. under the Refugee Students Academic Enrichment Services in the approximate amount of $749,700, for the grant period of February 14, 2011, through August 14, 2012;

b. Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation under the Knight Arts Challenge to fund the Cultural Passport program in the approximate amount of $1,000,000, for the grant period of December 1, 2010, through November 30, 2012;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding the Public Charter Schools Grant Program, Keys Gate Charter High School, in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of April 12, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

d. National Association of State Boards of Education for funding the Partners for All Students’ Success (Project PASS), in the approximate amount of $165,790, for the grant period of April 1, 2011, through September 30, 2013;

e. Miami Dolphins Foundation for matching funds required by Local Initiatives Support Corporation in the approximate amount of $82,000, for the grant period of August 2, 2010, through February 2, 2012;

2. enter into the following 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:

a. Haitian Heritage Museum, in the amount of $12,000, to support the grant from the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. in support of the Knight Arts Challenge;

b. Fantasy Theater Factory, in the amount of $9,000, to support the grant from the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. in support of the Knight Arts Challenge;

c. Community Arts and Culture, in the amount of $8,000, to support the grant from the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. in support of the Knight Arts Challenge; and

d. Cuban Classical Ballet, in the amount of $8,000, to support the grant from the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. in support of the Knight Arts Challenge.

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. approve the required matching funds in the approximate amount of $37,727 allocated in the Title I, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act School Improvement Grant (SIG) for the period of March 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, under the budget structure Fund: 432000; Program: 36900000; Funds Center: 1648100; Commitment Item: 514400; Function: 510000; future SIG, Title I programs may include the continuation matching funds;

6. 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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and to amend the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY REVISED ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT PLAN FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly revised Add-on Endorsement Plan for English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) prior to submission to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 14, 2011 - FEBRUARY 10, 2011

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 1021.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 19, 2011 THROUGH FEBRUARY 18, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofJanuary 19, 2011 through February 18, 2011.

D-24 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MICHAEL J. LENARD AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184, FMCS CASE NO. 100701-57959-3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Michael J. Lenard and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Michael J. Lenard and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 100701-57959-3.

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEALCHARQUILA L. JEAN-LOUIS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Charquila L. Jean-Louis, 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 APPEALODALYS MARQUEZ – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Odalys Marquez, 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-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CLINT PAUL – BUS AIDE
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Clint Paul, Bus Aide at Central West Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

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

5 CALENDAR DAYS

CHARLIE L. ROBERSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

5 CALENDAR DAYS

SHENEKA T. DAILEY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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. Charlie L. Roberson, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) calendar days.

2. Ms. Sheneka T. Dailey, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) calendar days.

The above-listed suspensions shall be served at a date certain, but no later than June 10, 2011, at the discretion of and as determined by administration.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL JAMILLAH H. PETERS -TEACHER
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 9, 2011, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jamillah H. Peters, Teacher, at Morningside Elementary School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2011.

E-46 ACCEPTANCE OF THE DISTRICT’S 2011-14 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the 2011-14 Information Technology Strategic Plan.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 68 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 68 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - INVESTIGATION AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING REVIEW OF A BILLING SCHEME TO DEFRAUD THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Investigation and Forensic Accounting Review of a Billing Scheme to Defraud The School Board of Miami-Dade County.

E-89 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

E-141 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10- PURCHASE APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule6Gx13- 3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval.

E-142 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 018-LL03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 018-LL03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh specialty bakery products, for the Department ofFood and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 9, 2011, through March 8, 2012, as follows:

1. FREEDOM FRESH, LLC
8901 N.W. 33 STREET, Suite 100
MIAMI, FL 33172-1226
OWNER: WALTER R. VAZQUEZ, CHAIRMAN

2. DELETED

3. HALF MOON EMPANADAS, LLC
8925 COLLINS AVENUE, #5C
SURFSIDE, FL 33154
OWNER: JUAN ZAVALA, C.E.O.

4. THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
11616 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: MARIA HERZBRUN, PRESIDENT

5. GOURMET VENTURES, INC.
D.B.A. THE OUTRAGEOUS BAGEL CO.
8843 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ROBERT SANDLER, PRESIDENT

6. Reject Items 3, 5 and 6.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $498,425.

E-143 REJECT BID NO. 019-LL03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 019-LL03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 035-KK11 – WIRELESS SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 035-KK11 – WIRELESS SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless service and equipment, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and various administrative offices, during the term of the bid, effective June 14, 2011, through September 30, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. T-MOBILE USA, INC.
12920 S.E. 38 STREET
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
OWNER: PHILIPP HUMM, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. SPRINT SOLUTIONS, INC.
12502 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE
RESTON, VA 20196
OWNER: DANIEL HESSE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,395,000.

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 $3,567,768 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 TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.; WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS; CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A.; AND CSA CENTRAL, INC., TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSUL-TANT (A/EPC) SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc.; Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners; Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A.; and CSA Central, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (A/EPC) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1.0 Million each, as follows:

1. maintaining the reduced fees, hourly rates, and hourly rate multipliers in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item; and

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

F-31 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
BETANCOURT, CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00373300
REMODELING AND RENOVATION AT
MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(A/K/A MAST AT HOMESTEAD) STATE SCHOOL “SSS-1”
1220 NW 1^st AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP contract for Betancourt, Castellon Associates, Inc. at Medical Academy for Science and Technology (A/K/A MAST at Homestead) State School “SSS-1” - Project No. 00373300 in the amount of $9,303,705 which includes a contingency in the amount of $443,034.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 00700800
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AT
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NORTH DADE
CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1840 NW 157 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP contract for Coastal Construction Company at North Dade Middle School and North Dade Center for Modern Languages Elementary School, Project No. 00700800 in the amount of $18,924,534 which includes a contingency in the amount of $873,000.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00168000, 28 Pack Modular Addition, Citrus Grove Middle School for a credit of $51,511 and approve a time extension of 21 days;

B-2 Final Change Order No 2 on Project No. 00147000, Modular Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School for a credit of $35,158;

B-3 Final Change Order No 6 on Project No. 00147003, Pull Out Site Improvements, Kensington Park Elementary School for a credit of $27,307;

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00147001, Kensington Park Elementary School for a credit of $15,507;

B-5 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00140100, Modular Classroom Addition, Miami Lakes K-8 Center for a credit of $340,020 and approve a time extension of 38 days;

B-6 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00140102, Pull Out For Site Work Phasing, Miami Lakes K-8 Center for a credit of $504,906; and

B-7 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00290902, Renovations and Improvements To Existing Facility, Shenandoah Elementary School for a cost of $40,753.

F-60 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 058-KK10 –TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 058-KK10 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT v. miami-dade county school board - DOAH Case No. 10-009432 BID (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed Settlement Agreement between Munilla Construction Management v. Miami-Dade County School Board - DOAH Case No. 10-009432 BID.

G-3 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT:
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. M.A.P. CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, INC., ET Al. - CASE NO. 07-33018 CA 11 (ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0433) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. MAP Construction Enterprises, Inc., et a/-Case No. 07-33018 CA 01 (associated with Southwest Miami Dade Senior, Project A0433).

G-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HADP ARCHITECTURE, INC., f/k/a HARPER PARTNERS, INC., CASE NO. 06-16583 CA 22 (ASSOCIATED WITH NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #17 (STATE SCHOOL D-1) DR. CARLOS J. FINLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. HADP Architecture, Inc. f/k/a Harper Partners, Inc., Case No. 06-16583 CA22.

G-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOSEPH WATSON (DOAH Case No.: 10-10001)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Settlement Agreement in the matter of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Joseph Watson, DOAH Case No.: 10-1001, reinstating the employee with back pay as provided for in the Settlement Agreement.

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. 11-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE WINNER OF THE NBC MIAMI HOMEROOM REFORMERS STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing and congratulating Michael Orr, the winner of the NBC Miami Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest.

H-2 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 20-26, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, 2011.

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2011 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2011 scholarship recipients.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. RON MAGILL, ZOO MIAMI GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Ron Magill, Zoo Miami Goodwill Ambassador and communications.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE THIRD WEEK OF THE MONTH OF APRIL AS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating the third week of the month of April as anti-bullying week to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 TO CREATE A BUDGET RESOURCE CENTER UNDER THE RESOURCE TAB ON THE HOME PAGE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITE AND UPDATE AND MAINTAIN ALL PERTINENT BUDGET INFORMATION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to create a budget resource center under the resource tab on the home page of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools website and update and maintain all pertinent budget information.

H-9 Prom Safety InitiativE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate a safety and education campaign geared towards deterring unsafe driving behaviors among teens during the 2011 prom and graduation season.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2011 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2011 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 2011 AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 22, 2011 as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO GRANT MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION TO COMPANIES THAT HAVE BEEN SO DESIGNATED BY THE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, OR OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a process to grant MinoritylWomen Business Enterprise certification to businesses that have been so designated by the federal, state, county, or other school districts, on or before the April 13, 2011, School Board meeting.

H-13 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE DEVELOPING AN ACTIVE (ACTIVE CITIZENS TEACHING INDIVIDUALS VALUABLE EXPERTISE) VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR OUR RETIRED RESIDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of developing a volunteer program with our retired residents for the benefit of our district and community.

H-14 (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

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-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK, APRIL 4-10, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011

H-16 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RAYA ELIAS-PUSHETT FOR HER PARTICIPATION IN THE JEOPARDY! TEEN TOURNAMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approves Resolution No. 11-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognIzIng Raya Elias-Pushett for her participation in the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.

H-17 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE UNITED HEARTS OF AMERICA ON APRIL 9^TH AND 10^TH 2011 AT ART IN THE PARK MIAMI

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the United Hearts of America on April 9^th and 10^th 2011 at Art in the Park Miami.

H-19 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO COORDINATE WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE MIAMI PASSPORT OFFICE TO ORGANIZE ‘MIAMI PASSPORT OFFICE SCHOOL DAYS’ (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to coordinate with the Director of the Miami Passport Agency to organize 'Miami Passport Agency School Days'

H-20 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NANCY DAWKINS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE(replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing Nancy Dawkins for her commitment to education and community service.

H-22 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARIE JEAN-PHILLIPE FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT(replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marie Jean-Phillipe for her commitment to education and parental involvement.

H-23 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FLORENE NICHOLS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND THE ARTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Florene Nichols for her commitment to education and the arts.

H-24 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHARON SBRISSIA FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sharon Sbrissa for her commitment to education and community service.

H-25 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their commitment to education and community service.

H-26 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR.. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for their commitment to education and community service.

H-27 REQUEST FOR REPORT ON FINANCIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a cost-analysis report on the financial costs associated with district administration of charter schoo! contracts, and provide said report to the district's Chief Auditor no later than June 1st, 2011 for his review, transmittal to the Audit Committee, and presentation to the School Board at its July 2011 meeting.

H-28 SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET (withdrawn)

H-29 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENTTO REVIEW EXISTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REPORTING OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to review the District's current policies and procedures to ascertain whether they should be revised, if at a", to enhance and facilitate reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by Miami-Dade School District personnel, and direct the Superintendent to report back to the Board with his recommendations, if any.

H-30 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF EDUCATION MONTH, AS ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA DURING HIS RECENT VISIT TO MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in recognition of Education Month, as announced by President Barack Obama during his recent visit to Miami Central Senior 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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