MEETING AGENDA
April 13, 2011

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 13, 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, APRIL 11, 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-3 request FOR approval of resolution no. 11-041 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING APRIL 19, 2011 AS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-041 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 19, 2011 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARGARET MCCAFFERY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Margaret McCaffery.

H-5 Request approval of resolution NO. 11-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OPERATION SMILE AND THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH KEY CLUB

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Operation Smile and the Hialeah Senior High Key Club.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 3, 2011 AS NATIONAL TEACHER 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. 11-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 3, 2011 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 COMMEMORATION OF THE 109^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA FROM SPAIN – MAY 20, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2011 as the 109^th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE VETERANS AND FALLEN MEMBERS OF THE BRIGADE 2506 ON THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAY OF PIGS INVASION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the veterans and fallen members of the Brigade 2506 on the 50th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR TICKET” SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 23-JUNE 5, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Campaign, May 23-June 5, 2011, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING MAY 1-8, 2011 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-046, recognizing May 1-8, 2011 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. JAMES HARTNETT, FOUNDER OF THE MIRACLE MILE TOASTMASTERS CLUB (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. James Hartnett, founder of the Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club, for his fifty years of service to our community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. CALEB A. DAVIS, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE HELEN B. BENTLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, FOR HIS YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Caleb A. Davis, CEO and President of the Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center, for his years of exemplary community service.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL AS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH AND THE “O, MIAMI” POETRY FESTIVAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-049 endorsing April as National Poetry Month and the "O, Miami” Poetry Festival.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- John G. Dupuis Elementary School Student Reading

SPECIAL RECOGNITION: (revised)

- Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 1, 8, and 24, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 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 (revised)

• Legislative Update
• Instructional Technology in Our Schools
• South Dade Senior High School Students Win First Place at the Miami International Film Festival

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE 2011 EDUCATIONAL SUMMER SERVICES

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

1. implementation of federal/state mandated and District prioritized educational summer services for students in grades Pre-K, 3, and 6-8, as well as, eligible students with disabilities, and Migrant, Immigrant, and Neglected and Delinquent students at targeted grade levels, at a cost not to exceed $5.5 million; and

2. Superintendent to enter into cooperative/affiliating agreements and/or implement District grant authorized programs for the delivery of summer services to students, at no cost to the District.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND ONE RENEWAL TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

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

1. the contractual agreement with Florida High School Accelerated Learning-Miami, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning Miami Campus, d/b/a Green Springs High School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

2. the contractual agreement with Florida High School Accelerated Learning – Greater Miami, Inc., on behalf of North Gardens High School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

3. the contractual agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Greater Miami, Inc., on behalf of South Cutler High School, d/b/a North Park High School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016; and

4. the second renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Eugenio de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016.

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 Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, China, for the students at Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, June 20 through June 29, 2011.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR THREE 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 three programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Mater Academy (Miami Beach), formerly Mater Village Academy, in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of October 27, 2010, through July 31, 2011;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Pinecrest Academy (North Campus), formerly Pine-crest Springs Academy, in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of October 27, 2010, through July 31, 2011; and

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Integrated Science and Asian Culture (ISAAC) Academy, in the approximate amount of $110,000, for the grant period of December 20, 2010, through May 11, 2011.

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agency 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-81 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2010 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RESULTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2010 United Way campaign results.

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

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

1. adopt amended, School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida, effective April 13, 2011; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, to the Florida Department of Education.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 11, 2011 - MARCH 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 1022.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 19, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 19, 2011 through March 21, 2011.

D-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES AND A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF OF SELECT POSITIONS (revised)

1. APPROVE THE PROPOSED REORGANIZATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF SELECT DISTRICT OFFICES

2. APPROVE A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDES FOR A PHASED REDUCTION-IN-FORCE/LAYOFF BASED UPON COMPLETION OF CAPITAL FUNDED PROJECTS

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT A RE-ABSORPTION PLAN, WHERE POSSIBLE, AND SEPARATION PLAN TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES (WHICH INCLUDES OUTPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE)

4. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE TERMINAL PAY (FOR ACCRUED SICK LEAVE) TO ALL IMPACTED EMPLOYEES

5. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT, WHEN NECESSARY, TO MAKE MINOR PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 30, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Approve the proposed reorganization and restructuring of select district offices

2. Approve a reduction-in-force/layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations that provides for a phased reduction-in-force/layoff based upon completion of capital funded projects

3. Authorize the Superintendent to implement a re-absorption plan, where possible, and separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance)

4. Authorize the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees

5. Authorize the Superintendent, when necessary, to make minor personnel adjustments

D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
PENDING APPEAL
JEFFERY D. BROWN – LEAD CUSTODIAN
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jeffery D. Brown, Lead Custodian at Norland Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
PENDING APPEAL
KIARA K. HIGGS – TEACHER
ARCH CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Kiara K. Higgs, Teacher, Arch Creek Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES

5 WORKDAYS

CHRISTOPHER R. ADKINS – TEACHER
ALONZO & TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS

SALVADOR R. AVILA – TEACHER
MIAMI PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS

LYNN S. WEBER – TEACHER
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS

RUBEN E. ASENCIO – TEACHER
NATURAL BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS

DINORA L. PENA
NORTHWEST 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. Christopher R. Adkins, Teacher, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

2. Mr. Salvador R. Avila, Teacher, Miami Palmetto Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

3. Ms. Lynn S. Weber, Teacher, John F. Kennedy Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays.

4. Mr. Ruben E. Asencio, Teacher, Natural Bridge Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

5. Ms. Dinora L Pena, Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) 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-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
PENDING APPEAL
STEPHAN A. GUY – TEACHER
PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Stephan A. Guy, Teacher, Pine Villa Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 CALENDAR DAYS
PENDING APPEAL
MICHAEL G. DORSEY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Michael G. Dorsey, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 5 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE
PENDING APPEAL
CARLOS E. USATORRES -TEACHER
MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (revised replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 13, 2011, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Carlos E. Usatorres, Teacher, at Miami Springs Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SPONSOR THE 2011 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the 2011 Summer Food Service Program for Children.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH I HAVE A DREAM FOUNDATION OF MIAMI, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM APRIL 14, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual agreement with I Have A Dream Foundation, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school program from April 14, 2011 through August 22, 2011.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #039-LL10, SCHOOL BOARD BASED CLINIC SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) # 039-LL10, School Board Based Clinic Services; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

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 – NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT AREA III – SELECTED SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Network and Information Security, Information Technology Services Infrastructure and Systems Support Area III – Selected Schools.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY AUDIT – MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Administrative Offices Network and Information Security Audit – Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police.

E-90 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW - DISTRICT FACILITY LEASING PRACTICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review – District Facility Leasing Practices.

E-91 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL - OPERATIONAL AUDIT REPORT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General – Operational Audit Report of The Miami-Dade County District School Board For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

(1)

Contract No. 010-GG03 – MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, is to purchase and deliver, quantities, as may be required, of milk and dairy products, for use by Miami-Dade County Public Schools at all District schools sites and at designated non-school site locations for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective September 5, 2010, through September 4, 2011. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase use of the bid by schools since items must be offered at breakfast and lunch as a requirement of the Federal National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, which has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $900,000.

Fund Source M/WBE Eligibility
0410 – Food Service None

VELDA FARMS, LLC
402 S. KENTUCKY AVENUE, SUITE 500
LAKELAND, FL 33801
OWNER: NATIONAL DAIRY HOLDINGS

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $7,200,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $3,690,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH FOR THE USE OF BRIGHT PARK FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 760 EAST 35 STREET, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of Hialeah for the use of Bright Park for recreational activities for Flamingo Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence August 26, 2011 and end August 25, 2016. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 RECEIPT OF THE 2010 CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2010 Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM LIL ABNER APARTMENTS BY CONSOLIDATED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 455 NW 114 AVENUE (UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Lil Abner Apartments by Consolidated Real Estate Investments, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 455 NW 114 Avenue, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County.

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) COLLABORATE WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OVERTOWN GREENWAY PROJECT, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE FUTURE DEDICATION OF A STRIP OF LAND ADJACENT TO BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND

2) REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT A FUTURE MEETING WITH AN UPDATE AND CORRESPONDING ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING DETAILS ON THE DEDICATION OF LAND, ONCE THE CITY CONCLUDES ITS FEASIBILITY STUDY

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

1) collaborate with the City of Miami in the implementation of the Overtown Greenway project, including the possible future dedication of a strip of land adjacent to Booker T. Washington Senior High School, and

2) report back to the Board at a future meeting with an update and corresponding action plan, including details on the dedication of land, once the City concludes its feasibility study.

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, FOR OFFICE SPACE, AND WITH MCCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES (DEL.), LLC, FOR PARKING SPACES, FOR USE BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS NOW IN EFFECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an extension of the existing lease agreements with Dacra Design 4141, LLC, for office space, and with McCrory Design Associates (Del.), LLC, for parking spaces, for use by the Design and Architecture Senior High School, through June 30, 2011, under the same terms and conditions now in effect.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY, STATE SCHOOL “LLL-1”, LOCATED AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with construction of the International Studies Preparatory Academy, State School “LLL-1”, as described in the agenda item.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE A COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI OVERTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO REBUILD FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS A K-8 WITH A PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), INCLUDING A FUNDING PARTNERSHIP UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AS WELL AS A POTENTIAL COLLABORATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE, INCLUDING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore a collaboration with the City of Miami Overtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to rebuild Frederick Douglass Elementary School as a K-8 with a programmatic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), including a funding partnership under mutually acceptable terms and conditions, as well as a potential collaboration with Miami-Dade College, including grant opportunities.

F-21 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PALENZUELA & HEVIA DESIGN GROUP, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #21, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260200, MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00260500, AND HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00263100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the Agreement with Palenzuela & Hevia Design Group, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for the Deferred Maintenance Package #21 Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs to Lakeview Elementary School, Project No. 00260200, Madison Middle School, Project No. 00260500, and Hialeah Elementary School, Project No. 00263100, as follows:

a) cancel the original project scopes and develop pull-out projects for Selective ADA Additions, Remodeling and Renovations at:

1. Lakeview Elementary School Project No. 00260202

2. Madison Middle School Project No. 00260501

3. Hialeah Elementary School Project No. 00263103

b) revise A/E basic services fees, as follows:

1. Lakeview Elementary School $42,000

2. Madison Middle School $50,465

3. Hialeah Elementary School $35,000

c) revise the Project Scopes to Selective ADA Compliance and revise other Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-30 AWARD TO DIPOMPEO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
PROJECT NO. 00363500
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PHASE I
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
8855 SW 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement Phase I, Southwest Miami Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $6,097,000 to the low bidder:

DiPompeo Construction Corporation
2301 NW 33^rd Court #102
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF THE SECOND-RANKED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM, COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR (SECTOR IV), PROJECT NO. A0101303 (revised)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the second-ranked Construction Management at-Risk firm, Coastal Construction Company, for Miami Central Senior High School (Sector IV), Project No.
A01 01303, as follow;

1)  A total fee of $0 for pre-construction services; and
2)  Project Scope and Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of this agenda, items 1 through 6, and the Agreement.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S0071CM, Modular Classroom Addition, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center for a credit of $7,322 and a time extension of 35 days.

B-2 Change Order No. 6 on Project No. 001176800, Addition, Remodeling, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $109,926.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0192, Winston Park K-8 Conversion, Winston Park K-8 Center for a credit of $1,373,858.

F-50 AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH WEISS AND WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE TO TECTA AMERICA SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., AS CONTRACTOR FOR PROJECT NO. 00390000C2, ROOFING TERM CONTRACT NO. RTB09-C2 AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FROM WEISS AND WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC., TO TECTA AMERICA SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve an amendment to the contract with Weiss and Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all contractual obligations from Weiss and Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc. to Tecta America South Florida, Inc.

F-60 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 063-KK09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES: REPAIR, REPLACE AND INSTALL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 063-KK09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES: REPAIR, REPLACE AND INSTALL, to establish a list of pre-qualified electrical contractors, to furnish all labor, and materials necessary, for health and safety-to-life or miscellaneous electrical deficiency repairs, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April13, 2011, through April 12, 2013, or a maximum expenditure value of $4,000,000, whichever occurs first, as follows:

1. AGC ELECTRIC, INC.,
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: TOMAS V. CURBELO, PRESIDENT

2. ALL TECH ELECTRIC, INC.
1723 WEST 37 STREET, BAY 6
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: LLAUL LLANES, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

3. HONSHY ELECTRIC CO., INC.
7345 S.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MANUEL G. DIAZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

4. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: AMAT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

5. SCOTT’S ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING, LLC
16751 S.W. 62 STREET
SOUTH WEST RANCHES, FL 33331
OWNER: TRACY SCOTT, PRESIDENT

6. THUNDER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7035 S.W. 47 STREET, SUITE G
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: NORKA MUNILLA, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

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

F-61 REJECT BID NO. 057-KK10 – SALE OF BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 057-KK10 – SALE OF BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 032-LL10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PARKING FACILITIES AT N.E. 14 STREET AND N.E. 2 AVENUE, for the commercial leasing of the parking facilities, at the corner of N.E. 14 Street and N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida, effective for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year extension options. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approvals or other approval(s), as required, for the use of the Parking Lot by the local government or other governmental agencies, as follows:

1. AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC.
501 N.E. 1^ST AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: RICARDO A. METRAL, PRESIDENT

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc., including cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement;

3. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to award contract to the vendor offering the next highest annual rental rate, in the event the District is unable to consummate a lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc.; and

4. direct that 100% of the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed to the District.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised 2)

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

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ERIC COHEN, DOAH Case No. 10-9414

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Eric Cohen, DOAH Case No. 10-9414 suspending Respondent without pay and terminating his employment.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JUDITH GREY, DOAH Case No. 10-9324

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Judith Grey , DOAH Case No. 10-9324 suspending Respondent without pay for thirty (30) work days.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANA GARCIA, DOAH Case No. 10-9325

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ana Garcia, DOAH Case No. 10-9325 suspending Respondent without pay for thirty (30) work days.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HENRY STEPHENS, DOAH Case No. 10-10589

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henry Stephens, DOAH Case No. 10-10589 suspending Respondent without pay and terminating his employment.

G-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST West Perrine Community Development Corporation TO RECOVER FUNDS OWED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney or his designee to initiate any and all necessary legal action(s) to collect all funds owed to the School Board through its contract with West Perrine Community Development Corporation. and to take any other appropriate action that may be deemed necessary to protect the Board’s interest.

G-6 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 10-59510 CA 11 (ASSOCIATED WITH MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR, PHASE IV, PROJECT A0101303)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of Skanska Building USA, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida – Case No. 10-59510 CA 11(Associated with Miami Central Senior, Phase IV, Project A0101303).

G-7 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
TARAFA CONSTRUCTION, INC. vs. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 04-00836-CA 06 (ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT NO. A0786, BROADCAST TOWER AND TRANSMITTER BUILDING, WLRN – CHANNEL 17) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of Tarafa Construction, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 04-00836-CA 06 (associated with Project No. A0786, Broadcast Tower and Transmitter Building, WLRN - Channel 17.

G-8 QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE BOARD (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the 2011 Quarterly Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-9 AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN LEGAL COUNSEL AND REDISTRICTING EXPERT TO ASSIST WITH THE 2011 REDISTRICTING PROCESS (replacement)

RECOMMENDATION: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney to retain the services of outside legal counsel, consultant(s), and database expert(s) for the purposes of 1) assisting with the complexities of the redistricting process; and 2) reviewing and advising the Board on the legal repercussions related to proposed legislation, including HB 307 and its companion SB 778.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 CLOSE-OUT REPORT ON THE U. S. CENSUS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a Close-out Report on the 2010 Census Redistricting data published by the U. S. Census Bureau.

H-3 (12:00 noon) request FOR approval of resolution no. 11-041 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING APRIL 19, 2011 AS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-041 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 19, 2011 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARGARET MCCAFFERY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Margaret McCaffery.

H-5 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution NO. 11-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OPERATION SMILE AND THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH KEY CLUB

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Operation Smile and the Hialeah Senior High Key Club.

H-6 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 3, 2011 AS NATIONAL TEACHER 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. 11-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 3, 2011 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 (12:00 NOON) COMMEMORATION OF THE 109^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA FROM SPAIN – MAY 20, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2011 as the 109^th anniversary of the independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-9 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE VETERANS AND FALLEN MEMBERS OF THE BRIGADE 2506 ON THE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAY OF PIGS INVASION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the veterans and fallen members of the Brigade 2506 on the 50th Anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion.

H-10 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE BEST PRACTICES IN TRAVEL PURCHASES

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review and evaluate best practices in travel purchases and submit a report at the June 15, 2011 School Board Meeting.

H-11 (12:00 NOON) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR TICKET” SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 23-JUNE 5, 2011

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation “Click it or Ticket” Safety Campaign, May 23-June 5, 2011, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-12 ELECTRONIC PROGRESS REPORTS AND REPORT CARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of providing an option for parents and students to receive progress reports and report cards through electronic means and opt out of receiving such reports on paper.

H-13 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING MAY 1-8, 2011 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-046, recognizing May 1-8, 2011 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF COMMISSIONER ADAM PUTNAM’S INITIATIVE TO TRANSFER THE MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of Commissioner Adam Putnam’s initiative to transfer the management and administration of school nutrition programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

H-15 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT, SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND CHIEF AUDITOR TO REVIEW CURRENT POLICIES CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVOICES, PURCHASE ORDERS AND} CONTRACTS FOR NON INSTRUCTIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND BRING FORTH RECOMMENDATIONS, AS NECESSARY, THAT WOULD REQUIRE THAT ALL INVOICES SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR PAYMENT BE ITEMIZED AND/OR SUFFICIENTLY DETAILED TO ADEQUATELY DESCRIBE SERVICE(S) RENDERED (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent, School Board Attorney and Chief Auditor to review current policies concerning procedures for payment of invoices, purchase orders and contracts for professional services and bring forth recommendations, as necessary, that would require all invoices submitted to the appropriate administrators and to the School Board of Miami-Dade County for payment be itemized and/or sufficiently detailed to adequately describe the service(s) rendered.

H-16 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. JAMES HARTNETT, FOUNDER OF THE MIRACLE MILE TOASTMASTERS CLUB (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. James Hartnett, founder of the Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club, for his fifty years of service to our community.

H-17 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. CALEB A. DAVIS, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE HELEN B. BENTLEY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, FOR HIS YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Caleb A. Davis, CEO and President of the Helen B. Bentley Family Health Center, for his years of exemplary community service.

H-18 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO COORDINATE WITH THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ORGANIZE THE ‘MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT OF THE MAYORS’ (withdrawn)

H-19 REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN LIMITATION PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF THE EXPLOSION OF THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL RIG AND THE SUBSEQUENT OIL SPILL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney or his designee to initiate any and all necessary legal action(s) for the joinder as Plaintiff in the limitations proceeding in the Case 2:10-md-02179-CJB-SS dealing with the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 20, 2010 and execute all documents necessary to engage the law firm of Morgan & Morgan PA to represent the School Board of Miami-Dade County.

H-20 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL AS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH AND THE “O, MIAMI” POETRY FESTIVAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-049 endorsing April as National Poetry Month and the “O, Miami” Poetry Festival.

H-21 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT SEVERAL PRIVATE ENTITIES DONATIONS THROUGH THE LEADERSHIP MIAMI PROGRAM TOTALING $59,693.00 IN CASH AND IN-KIND SERVICES FOR CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept several private entities donations through the Leadership Miami Program totaling $59,693.00 in cash and in-kind services for Citrus Grove Elementary School.

H-22 AUTHORIZE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INITIATE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY LEGAL ACTION TO CHALLENGE UNITED STATES CENSUS 2010 RESULTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorizes the School Board Attorney or his designee to initiate any and all necessary legal action to challenge the 2010 United States Census results for Miami-Dade County.

H-23 DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO EXPLORE THE PROCESS TO IMPLEMENT TERM LIMITS AND OTHER GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (replacement good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to explore the process required to implement term limits and other changes in the governance structure of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

H-24 REQUEST THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING TO PROHIBIT ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS FROM LOBBYING THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR COMPENSATION FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS AFTER LEAVING OFFICE. (replacement good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act that would prohibit elected School Board officers from lobbying the School Board for compensation for a period of (5) years after leaving office.

H25 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO RENEGOTIATE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENSURE FAIR COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to immediately take action to renegotiate the terms contained in section 7(c) entitled "Compensation for County OIG services," of the Interlocal Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County for the provision of Inspector General Services, in order to establish a compensation schedule that is consistent with the general policies and standards currently in place at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and report back to the Board the progress of such negotiations at the next board meeting.

H26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TONY E. CRAPP JR. FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AS MIAMI CITY MANAGER WHICH HAS BENEFITED THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EMPLOYEES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Tony E. Crapp Jr. for his leadership as Miami City Manager which has benefited the students, families and employees of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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