THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of March 9, 2011 School Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of February 3, 15, and 17, 2011.

APPROVED Minutes of the February 9, 2011 School Board meeting.

114,746 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on selected topics, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,747 C-30 APPROVED 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 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.

114,748 C-50 AUTHORIZED The expulsion and assignment of various students to alternative school programs, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,749 C-70 APPROVED 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.

114,750 C-71 APPROVED 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.

114,751 C-80 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of grant awards for five programs (as delineated in the agenda item), and authorized contractual service agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants.

114,752 C-100 AUTHORIZED The initiation of 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.

114,753 D-1 APPROVED The newly-revised Add-on Endorsement Plan for English Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL ) prior to submission to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).

114,754 D-20 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1021.

114,755 D-23 APPROVED Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of January 19, 2011 through February 18, 2011.

114,756 D-24 ACCEPTED The resignation of Michael J. Lenard and approved 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.

114,757 D-55 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Charquila L. Jean-Louis, School Bus Driver at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 9, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,758 D-56 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Odalys Marquez, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, effective at the close of the workday on March 9, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

114,759 D-57 AUTHORIZED The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Clint Paul, Bus Aide at Central West Transportation Center, effective at the close of the workday on March 9, 2011, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

114,760 D-58 APPROVED The Superintendent’s recommendation for the disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each listed employee: Mr. Charlie L. Roberson, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) calendar days; and 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 WITHDREW The suspension without pay, and the initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jamillah H. Peters, Teacher at Morningside Elementary School.

114,761 E-1 RECEIVED The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2011.

114,762 E-46 RECEIVED The 2011-14 Information Technology Strategic Plan.

114,763 E-86 RECEIVED The Review of Audited Financial Statements of 68 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

114,764 E-87 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools.

114,765 E-88 RECEIVED The Internal Audit Report - Investigation and Forensic Accounting Review of a Billing Scheme to Defraud The School Board of Miami-Dade County.

114,766 E-89 RECEIVED The Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

114,767 E-141 RECEIVED The report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule6Gx13-3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval.

114,768 E-142 AWARDED Partial Bid No. 018-LL03 – Specialty Bakery Products, to vendors delineated in the agenda item, effective March 9, 2011 through March 8, 2012.

114,769 E-143 REJECTED Bid No. 019-LL03 – Farm-To-School, Fresh Produce, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.

114,770 E-144 AWARDED Bid No. 035-KK11 – Wireless Service and Equipment, to vendors delineated in the agenda item, effective June 14, 2011 through September 30, 2013.

114,771 F-20 AUTHORIZED An adjustment to 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 changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

114,772 F-21 AUTHORIZED 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 delineated in the agenda item.

114,773 F-31 APPROVED 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.

114,774 F-32 APPROVED 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.

114,775 F-34 CONFIRMED/APPROVED Various final change orders, as delineated in the agenda item.

114,776 F-60 REJECTED Request For Proposals No. 058-KK10 – Telecommunications Facilities.

114,777 G-1 APPROVED The proposed Settlement Agreement between Munilla Construction Management v. Miami-Dade County School Board – DOAH Case No. 10-009432 BID.

114,778 G-3 APPROVED The proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. MAP Construction Enterprises, Inc., et al – Case No. 07-33018 CA01 between Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, and the School Board.

114,779 G-4 APPROVED 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.

114,780 G-5 APPROVED 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.

114,781 H-1 APPROVED 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.

114,782 H-2 ENDORSED National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26, 2011.

114,783 H-3 APPROVED 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.

114,784 H-6 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Ron Magill, Zoo Miami Goodwill Ambassador and communications.

114,785 H-7 APPROVED 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.

114,786 H-8 DIRECTED 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.

114,787 H-9 DIRECTED The Superintendent to initiate a safety and education campaign geared towards deterring unsafe driving behaviors among teens during the 2011 prom/graduation season.

114,788 H-10 APPROVED 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.

114,789 H-11 APPROVED 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.

114,790 H-12 DIRECTED The Superintendent to develop a process to grant Minority and Women 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.

114,791 H-13 DIRECTED The Superintendent to explore the feasibility of developing a volunteer program with our retired residents for the benefit of our district and community.

114,792 H-14 ENDORSED 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.

114,793 H-15 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011.

114,794 H-16 APPROVED 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.

114,795 H-17 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the United Hearts of America on April 9 and 10, 2011, at Art in the Park Miami.

114,796 H-19 DIRECTED The Superintendent to coordinate with the Director of the Miami Passport Agency to organize ‘Miami Passport Agency School Days’.

114,797 H-20 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nancy Dawkins for her commitment to education and community service.

114,798 H-22 APPROVED 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.

114,799 H-23 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Florene Nichols for her commitment to education and the arts.

114,800 H-24 APPROVED Resolution No. 11-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sharon Sbrissia for her commitment to education and community service.

114,801 H-25 APPROVED 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.

114,802 H-26 APPROVED 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.

114,803 H-27 DIRECTED The Superintendent to conduct a cost-analysis report on the financial costs associated with district administration of charter school contracts, and provide said report to the district’s Chief Auditor no later than June 1, 2011 for his review, transmittal to the Audit Committee, and presentation to the School Board at its July 2011 meeting.

******** H-28 WITHDREW School Board Budget.

114,804 H-29 DIRECTED The Superintendent to review the District’s current policies and procedures to ascertain whether they should be revised, if at all, 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.

114,805 H-30 APPROVED 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.

Adjourned

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