MEETING AGENDA
May 11, 2011

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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 11, 2011 CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 A.M.
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, MAY 9, 2011.

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*The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m.  The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda.  The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES

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 approval of resolution NO. 11-061 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing The MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION/PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTA/PTSA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of MIami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-061 of The School Board of MIami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHIEF JUDGE FEDERICO MORENO AND JUDGE MARCIA COOKE FOR SPEARHEADING THE COMMITTEE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chief Judge Federico Moreno and Judge Marcia Cooke for spearheading the Committee for Black History Month.

H-6 request THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-056 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. GERALD GLASS FOR HIS INFLUENCE AND DEDICATION AT BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Gerald Glass for his influence and dedication at Bunche Park Elementary School.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2011 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2011 as National Foster Care Month.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2011 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2011 student winners of the Seventh Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEKBOARD EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Norland Senior High School students for their participation in the Tekboard Educational Internship Program.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ANA SOTO, RECIPIENT OF THE 2010-2011 “UN MAESTRO ESPECIAL AWARD” PRESENTED BY UNIVISION 23

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Ana Soto, recipient of the 2010-2011 “Un Maestro Especial” Award presented by Univision 23.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. RICARDO MENENDEZ, FOR REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES AT THE CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KIEV, UKRAINE IN AUGUST 2011 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-064, recognizing Ricardo Menendez for representing the United States at the Cadet World Championship in Kiev, Ukraine, in August 2011.

H-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MAYRA ARANA, DANIEL HUERTAS, AND GEYDIS PUPO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-065 honoring Mayra Arana, Daniel Huertas, and Geydis Pupo for earning Gates Millennium Scholarships.

H-16 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2011 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ROBERT G. BEATTY, PUBLISHER OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The Schoo! Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-066 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Robert G. Beatty, Publisher of The South Florida Times, for his commitment to community service.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING MAY 18,2011, AS HAITIAN FLAG DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating May 18, 2011, as Haitian Flag Day.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11=068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI·DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. GUYLENE C. BERRY, FOUNDER AND CEO OF POSITIVE IMPACT FOUNDATION, FOR HER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Guylene C. Berry, founder and CEO of Positive Impact Founda

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Theatre Arts Ensemble
- M. A. Milam K-8 Center Musical Performance                 (added)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Magnet Schools of America
- College Board’s Inspiration Award-Winning School

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 29, 31, April 5, 19, 21, and 26, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: Special Board Meeting of March 30, 2011

Regular Board Meeting of April 13, 2011

Attorney-Client Session of April 27, 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
• Cuban History Presentation
• Instructional Technology in Our Schools
• Prom Safety Initiative Update
• Broad Prize for Urban Education
• Recognition of Teachers

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies, for the continuation of collaborative programs to provide services for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012:

a. Special Olympics, Florida, Inc., to provide sports and fitness training and sports competition opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities;

b. Florida Club Care Center Operating Co., Limited, to provide services to students with disabilities in pediatric and adult unit extended care facilities;

c. Children’s Rehab Network; Jackson Infant Toddler Center, PEDI PEC; and Pediatric Alternative Treatment, Care, Housing, and Evaluation Services (PATCHES) to provide services to children with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facilities;

d. Shake-A-Leg Miami to facilitate the provision of educational and vocational experiences for students with disabilities; and

2. extend these cooperative agreements annually for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CLINICAL INTERNSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH STATE AND PRIVATE COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES TO PLACE STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS WITH THERAPISTS SERVING AS CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012

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

1. enter into clinical internship agreements with state and private colleges, and universities to place student physical and occupational therapists and student physical occupational and therapist assistants, with therapists serving as clinical instructors, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012; and

2. extend the clinical internship agreements for a maximum of two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TEN CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS; FOUR AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS; AND ONE RENEWAL TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT (revised)

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

1. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Math and Science at Summerville for a term of nine years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2020;

2. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Advantage Academy of Math and Science at Waterstone for a term of nine years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2020;

3. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Everglades Preparatory Academy for a term of ten years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2022;

4. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy for a term of nine years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2021;

5. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Palm Glades Preparatory High School for a term of four years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

6. The contractual agreement with Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School for a term of nine years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30,2021;

7. The contractual agreement with Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy of Village Green for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

8. The contractual agreement with The City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of City of Hialeah Construction, Architecture, and Design Academy for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

9. The contractual agreement with RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy K-5 Miami Campus for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

10. The contractual agreement with RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy 6-8 Middle, Miami Campus for a term of five years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

11. The first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy High School for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2026;

12. The fourth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School to (1) change the name of the legal entity to The Florida Educational Foundation, Inc.; (2) delete the facility located at 1601 S.E. 28^th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035; and (3) add the facilities located at 2325 & 2355 S.E. 28^th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2012;

13. The first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Keys Gate Charter High School to (1) delete the facility located at 1601 S.E. 28^th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035; and (2) add the facilities located at 2000 S.E. 28^th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035; and 2325 & 2355 S.E. 28^th Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33035, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

14. The third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Middle School to increase the student enrollment from 300 students to 700 students, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015; and,

15. The second amendment to the contractual agreement with Oxford Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Oxford Academy of Miami to increase grade levels from K-6 to K-8, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-26, 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. provide educational services in alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

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

C-70 DISMISSAL TIMES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, (JUNE 7, 8, AND 9, 2011)

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

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school, (June 7, 8, and 9, 2011)

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

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, Advanced Learning Charter School, in the approximate amount of $75,000, for the grant period of February 4, 2011, through May 11, 2011;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter School Grant Program for Lincoln-Marti Charter School (International Campus) formerly Leisure City Campus in the approximate amount of $225,000, for the grant period of April 12, 2010, through July 31, 2011; and

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System for Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education, in the approximate amount of $861,620, for the grant period of April 30, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

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:

a. Miami Dade College, in the amount of $298,228, to support the Building an Adult Education Career Pathways System for Transitioning to Post-secondary Education.

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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP AND TO REPLACE TWO DESIGNEES FROM THE JOHN S. AND JAMES L. KNIGHT FOUNDATION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., A DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase in the membership of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc., a Direct-Support Organization of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the replacement of two designees from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation on the Board of the Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 11, 2011 – APRIL 14, 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 1023.

D-22 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 26

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 26, as of the dates indicated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 22, 2011 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 22, 2011 through April 18, 2011.

D-24 2011~2012 MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) SALARY SCHEDULES (good cause)

1. APPROVE THE AMENDED MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011

2. APPROVE THE AMENDED CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011

3. APPROVE SALARY REDUCTIONS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES

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

1. Approve the Amended Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2011

2. Approve the Amended Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2011

3. Approve Salary Reductions for affected employees effective July 1, 2011

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2010-2011

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- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2010-2011.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES

10 WORKDAYS

SIMONE V. KINSEY-FRAZER – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS

DARLENE G. TAYLOR – PARAPROFESSIONAL
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

22 WORKDAYS

ROBIN M. LOCKERY – ESE SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOO L

22 WORKDAYS

CHRISTIAN A. PROVENZO – TEACHER
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS

REGINA SMITH – TEACHER
OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS

MARIO A. BARRIOS – TECHNICAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
MEDIA PROGRAMS

30 WORKDAYS

TANYA PHILLIPS – TEACHER
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

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. Ms. Simone V. Kinsey-Frazer, School Security Monitor, Olinda Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays.

2. Ms. Darlene G. Taylor, Paraprofessional, South Dade Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays.

3. Ms. Robin M. Lockery, ESE Speech/Language Pathologist, James H. Bright Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty-two (22) workdays.

4. Mr. Christian A. Provenzo, Teacher, John A. Ferguson Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty-two (22) workdays.

5. Ms. Regina Smith, Teacher, Olinda Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays.

6. Mr. Mario A. Barrios, Technical Operations Coordinator, Media Programs – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays.

7. Ms. Tanya Phillips, Teacher, Allapattah Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

The above-listed suspensions shall be effective at the close of the workday on May 11, 2011.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEALADRIENE S. BECK-TIGNER – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTERN

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 11, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Adrienne S. Beck-Tigner, School Bus Driver at Central East Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
CARRIE L. TIMMONS – BUS AIDE
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 11, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Carrie L. Timmons, Bus Aide at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEALLAQUINTIYA Q. JENKINS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 11, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Laquintiya Q. Jenkins, School Bus Driver at John Schee Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEALDEBORAH L. GRAHAM – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 11, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Deborah L. Graham, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 5 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL
LOUIS DEPRIEST - TEACHER
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 11, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Louis Depriest, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, for 5 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2010-11 General Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $7,168,782; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 5 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 10 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2010‑11 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2010-11 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $3,819,222 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described and summarized on page 4 of the agenda item.

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

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2010-11 Debt Service Funds Spring Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2010-11 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2010-11 Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $10,930,816; and

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

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – TARGETED ARRA STIMULUS FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY2010-11 Special Revenue Funds – Targeted ARRA Stimulus Funds Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(9,626,774); and

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

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE – EDUCATION JOBS FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2 FY2010-11 Special Revenue – Education Jobs Fund Spring Budget Review, decrease revenues and appropriations by $(380,380); and

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

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – ARRA RACE TO THE TOP FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 Special Revenue Funds –ARRA Race to the Top Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $72,964,103; and

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

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY2010-11 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY2010-11 State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $132,023; and

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

E-66 PROPERTY INSURANCE (revised)

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012 consisting of total insurance limits of $200,000,000, per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments:

2. authorize additional authority of $1,521,260, to the previously provided authority of $21,500,000, totaling $23,021,260 in premium expenditures to complete the renewal consisting of $250,000,000 of coverage, subject to the District acting as a co-insurer for any levels of coverage in this layer which are not placed with an insurer due to lack of available capacity, and premiums for those amounts being retained;

3. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2011 to May 1, 2012, with an annual premium of $116,495; inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments;

4. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to Siver Insurance Consultants to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of the annual consultant’s report to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, and other required technical services with such fees to be paid at $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year with funding for such expenses to be paid from the District’s self insured property fund;

5. authorize renewal of the adjusting services performed by GAB Robins (Cunningham Lindsey) for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis when a loss would result in a liability to the District’s self-insured property program, with adjusting expenses to be as follows with expenses to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund:

Adjuster - $92/hour
Branch General Adjuster - $114/hour
Regional General Adjuster (RGA) - $133/hour
Protégé Adjuster - $165/hour
National General Adjuster - $180/hour
Executive General Adjuster - $215/hour
Senior Executive General Adjuster - $245/hour

6. authorize the use of J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc.; F.R. Aleman & Associates, Inc.; Biscayne Engineering Company, Inc.; Consul-Tech Surveying and Mapping, Inc.; and Miller Legg & Associates, Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, subject to these firms’ current contracts with the District as approved at the Board meeting of February 9, 2011, with expenditures for these services not to exceed $50,000 to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund; and

7. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current property insurance program from the State of Florida, Department of Insurance Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act.

E-68 RENEWAL OF COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS

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

1. authorize renewal of its Public Official Blanket Bond coverage for all employees and as excess coverage for those employees covered by the Public Official Named Position Bond, with limits of $25 million per loss, subject to a per loss deductible of $100,000, for a three-year term with annual installments of $87,019.93 including all fees, effective June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2014 with coverage provided by Fidelity & Deposit Insurance Company/Zurich through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.;

2. authorize renewal of its Public Official Named Position Bond coverage, covering six (6) stipulated employees in the Office of Treasury Management, with limits of $15 million per occurrence with an annual premium of $218,016.00 including all fees, with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a one-year term effective June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012 with two optional one-year renewals with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization;

3. authorize renewal of its Public Employee Positions Bond for Security Officers with a per officer limit of $5,000, subject to a per loss deductible of $250 and based upon an initial reporting of 154 officers, with an annual premium of $2,280.26 including all fees, with coverage provided by Fidelity & Deposit/Zurich through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a one-year term effective June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012 with two optional one-year renewals with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization; and

4. authorize renewal of ancillary Public Official Bonds, including, but not limited to Notary Bonds, Board Member Bonds, Superintendent’s Bond and JROTC Bonds, at expiring rates of $100 per bond plus applicable state fees and surcharges, with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a one-year term effective June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012, with two optional one-year renewals with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization.

E-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TALX CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 015-LL10 – EMPLOYMENT/SALARY VERIFICATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and TALX Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 015-LL10 – EMPLOYMENT/SALARY VERIFICATION SERVICES, to provide automated employment and salary verification services for current and former employees, on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, forPersonnel Records, at no cost to the Board, during the term of the proposal, effective May 11, 2011, through May 10, 2014, as follows:

1. TALX CORPORATION
11432 LACKLAND ROAD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63146
TIM MEEKER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TJEM, INC., D.B.A. CHECKCARE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 021-LL10 – BAD CHECK COLLECTION SERVICES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and TJEM Inc., d.b.a. CheckCare, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 021-LL10 – BAD CHECK COLLECTION SERVICES (REBID), to provide bad checkcollection services, for the Office of the Controller, during the time of the proposal, effective May 11, 2011, through May 10, 2012, as follows:

TJEM, INC., D.B.A. CHECKCARE
950 S. WINTER PARK DRIVE, SUITE 100
CASSELBERRY, FL 32718
BARBARA COOPER, GENERAL MANAGER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Bank of America, N.A.; TheBankofNew YorkMellon (BNY Mellon); J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.; SunTrust Bank; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and All County ATM, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 033-LL10 – Banking Services, to provide banking services for most of the District’s accounts and related financial services, for an initial term of threeyears, effective on or about September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2014, as follows:

1. Bank of America, N.A.
625 N. Flagler Drive, 10 Floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4025
JOHN W. WINN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

(Core Banking Services & Merchant Services)

2. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (BNY MELLON)
ONE WALL STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10286
THOMAS M. HORGAN
VICE PRESIDENT, CONTRACT FULFILLMENT

(SERP – Custody & Disbursement Services)

3. J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
350 EAST LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
FLOOR 12, Suite 1250
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
CHRISTOPHER HIGGINS, VICE PRESIDENT

(Purchasing Card & SERP Investment MAnagement Services)

4. SunTrust Bank
777 BRICKELL AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33131
STEVE LETH, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

(Pay Card)

5. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
200 S. BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, 14 FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131-2310
LANCE AYLSWORTH, VICE PRESIDENT

(Core Banking Services)

6. ALL COUNTY ATM, INC.
16115 W.W. 117 AVENUE, B23
MIAMI, fl 33177
ANTHONY R. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

(ATM SERVICES)

E-145 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND C BORDERS-BYRD CPA, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 045-LL10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and C Borders-Byrd, CPA, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 045-LL10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, to perform an audit of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the educational facilities impact fees established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the Board, for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2014, as follows:

1. C BORDERS-BYRD, CPA, LLC
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, 9^TH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131
CYNTHIA BORDERS-BYRD      M/WBE Eligible
MANAGING MEMBER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000, for the initial three (3) years of the contract period.

E-146 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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.

Contract No. 041-KK10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, is to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, effective July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. This supplement is required due to an unforeseen rise in the amount of adult students requiring interpreter services, which has been averaging approximately $30,000 per month. Funds in the amount of $150,000 have been budgeted to Adult Education for these services, to cover the remainder of the contract period.

Fund Source
0100 - General

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
4846 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
LISA M. CAMPBELL, SENIOR DIRECTOR

2. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
P.O. BOX 272142
BOCA RATON, FL 33427-2142
JUNE B. BACKER, CSC, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $1,400,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 125,000
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 150,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., LOCATED AT 310 EAST 5 STREET, FOR THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 265 EAST 5 STREET, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary School, to extend the term for the period of June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014, and under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement, including the annual rental rate of $3,600, will remain unchanged.

F-3 1) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE APPROXIMATELY 6,900 SQUARE FEET OF BOARD-OWNED LAND ALONG SW 264 STREET, ADJACENT TO THE YOUNG MEN’S ACADEMY FOR ACADEMIC AND CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AT MACARTHUR SOUTH, LOCATED AT 13990 SW 264 STREET, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $78,000 WITHIN THE SCHOOL PROPERTY ALONG SW 264 STREET ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL

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

1. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate approximately 6,900 square feet of Board-owned land along SW 264 Street, adjacent to the Young Men’s Academy for Academic and Civic Development, located at 13990 SW 264 Street, to Miami-Dade County, for right-of-way purposes; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Construction Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to facilitate construction of improvements valued at approximately $78,000 within the School property along SW 264 Street adjacent to the School, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 780 FISHERMAN STREET, OPA LOCKA, FOR A PROPOSED BUTTERFLY/ORGANIC GARDEN FOR USE BY NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 14120 NW 24 AVENUE, OPA LOCKA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with the City of Opa-Locka for the use of vacant City-owned land located at 780 Fisherman Street, Opa Locka, for a proposed Butterfly/Organic Garden for use by Nathan B. Young Elementary School, at an annual rent for $1, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STUDENT PARKING AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with the City of Coral Gables for the use of a portion of City-owned right-of-way for student parking at Coral Gables Senior High School, under substantially the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. appropriate $1,693,442 in DIC monetary contributions to the affected schools; and

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-30 AWARD TO ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 00731700
NEW THREE-STORY ADDITION
CLASSROOM BUILDING
BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER
15901 NW 79 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 00731700, New Three-story Addition - Classroom Building, Bob Graham Education Center, on the basis of Base Bid and Alternates 1 through 9 in the amount of $6,069,100 to the low bidder:

Zurqui Construction Services, Inc.
9755 SW 40^th Terrace
Miami, FL 33165

F-31 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A0101506
DEMOLITION
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
800 NE 137 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised)

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

a) reject all bids for Project No. A0101506, Demolition, North Miami Senior High School, because of ambiguous Bid Documents; and

b) direct the Superintendent to revise the bid documents, authorize advertisement and rebidding.

F-32 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0101303
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - SECTOR IV
1781 N.W. 95 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the GMP contract for Coastal Construction Company at Miami Central Senior High School, Sector IV – Project No. A0101303, in the amount of $20,997,658, which includes Owner’s contingency in the amount of $999,888.

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01116, Renovations, Lindsey Hopkins Technical for a credit of $75,436 and a time extension of 17 days.

B-2 Change Order No.7 on Project No. 001176800, Addition, Remodeling, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $131,684.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 037-LL01 – WASTEWATER-TREATMENT FACILITIES/OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-LL01 – WASTEWATER-TREATMENT FACILITIES/OPERATE AND MAINTAIN, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all labor, materials, equipment, services, permits, licenses, insurance, and transportation for the maintenance of wastewater- treatment plants (WWTPs), at Pinecrest Elementary, Redlands schools, or other district locations, for regulatory compliance with appropriate Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2011, through May 11, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. HAND UTILITIES, INC.
8179 S.W. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JAMES HAND, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. US WATER SERVICES CORPORATION
4939 CROSS BAYOU BOULEVARD
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652
OWNER: GARY DEREMER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $155,019.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE IN THE SCHOOL BOARD’S INTERVENOR COMPLAINT STYLED BLUE LEAF HOSPITALITY, INC. v. RONALD WEIL, TRUSTEE, et al., CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 07-25241-CA-09

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

1. approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc., et al., Case No. 07-25241 CA-09 between the School Board and Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc., Ronald Weil, Trustee, Pathman Lewis, LLP and Bird-Wingate Warehouse Condominiums Association, Inc., authorizing inter alia, the conveyance of certain real property owned by the School Board to Ronald Weil, Trustee, in exchange of payment by defendant, Ronald Weil, Trustee of the sum of $420,000.00, as settlement of this case;

2. authorize the Chair and the Superintendent to execute a Special Warranty Deed in order to convey subject property pursuant to the Settlement Agreement; and to further authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and to execute any and all documentation necessary to effectuate the above referenced Settlement Agreement.

3. adopt Resolution No. 11-053, which approves the following:

(a) approving the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc., et al, Case No. 07-25241 CA 09, between the School Board and Blue Leaf Hospitality, Inc., Ronald Weil Trustee, Pathman Lewis, LLP, and Bird-Wingate Warehouse Condominiums Association, Inc.,

(b) designating a portion of the subject School Board Owned Property located at approximately SW 74th Avenue and SW 34th Street, Miami, Florida to be unnecessary for educational purposes.

4. In the event all terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement are not fully implemented as stipulated, rescind Resolution No. 11-053 which, in part, designated the subject School Board-Owned Parcel as being unnecessary for educational purposes.

G-2 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PROPOSED AGREEMENTS WITH HOGAN LOVELLS, LLP, OLMEDILLOx5, AND THE MIAMI DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING FOR SCHOOL BOARD REDISTRICTING PROJECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney to retain the services of outside legal counsel of Hogan Lovells, LLP, cartographer and demographer Olmedillox5, Inc., and the Miami Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning as database expert for the purposes of assisting with the complexities of the redistricting process.

G-4 REPEAL ALL EXISTING BOARD RULES; FINAL READING OF PROPOSED POLICIES TO REPLACE EXISTING BOARD RULES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, repeal all existing Board rules, adopt the proposed policies, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policies in the official records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2011.

G-5 RENEGOTIATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida provide a response to the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County and make a determination with respect to the renegotiation of the Interlocal Agreement with the County on the provision of services from the Office of the inspector General.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 TO ENSURE LEADERSHIP CONTINUITY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE A PLAN OF ACTION TO STAFF KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS VACATED THROUGH RETIREMENT, RESIGNATION, OR WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to provide a plan of action to staff key administrative positions, vacated through retirement, resignation or workforce alignment, by the July 13, 2011 School Board meeting.

H-2 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY PROCESSES PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to schedule a workshop on legislative and advocacy processes prior to the commencement of the 2012 legislative session.

H-3 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution NO. 11-061 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing The MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION/PARENT, TEACHER, STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTA/PTSA)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs.

H-4 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT INITIATE RULEMAKING PROCEEDINGS TO CODIFY AND FORMALIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That, consistent with its adoption of the Commission on Ethics Policy, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to codify and formalize the establishment of the Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-5 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHIEF JUDGE FEDERICO MORENO AND JUDGE MARCIA COOKE FOR SPEARHEADING THE COMMITTEE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chief Judge Federico Moreno and Judge Marcia Cooke for spearheading the Committee for Black History Month.

H-6 (12:00 noon) request THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-056 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. GERALD GLASS FOR HIS INFLUENCE AND DEDICATION AT BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Gerald Glass for his influence and dedication at Bunche Park Elementary School.

H-7 DIRECT SUPERINTENDENT TO INTITIATE RULEMAKING TO REQUIRE THAT ANY BOARD ITEM REQUESTING THE BOARD ENGAGE IN LEGAL ACTION OR THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT BE SUBMITTED WITH A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent, with the assistance of the School Board Attorney, to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to require that any Board item requesting the Board’s involvement in or commencement of litigation or the filing of a lawsuit, be submitted to the Board for its consideration with a recommendation from the School Board Attorney.

H-8 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2011 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-9 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2011 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2011 as National Foster Care Month.

H-11 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2011 STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2011 student winners of the Seventh Annual Community Image Advisory Board Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest.

H-12 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEKBOARD EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Norland Senior High School students for their participation in the Tekboard Educational Internship Program.

H-13 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ANA SOTO, RECIPIENT OF THE 2010-2011 “UN MAESTRO ESPECIAL AWARD” PRESENTED BY UNIVISION 23

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Ana Soto, recipient of the 2010-2011 “Un Maestro Especial” Award presented by Univision 23.

H-14 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. RICARDO MENENDEZ, FOR REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES AT THE CADET WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KIEV, UKRAINE IN AUGUST 2011 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-064, recognizing Ricardo Menendez for representing the United States at the Cadet World Championship in Kiev, Ukraine, in August 2011.

H-15 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MAYRA ARANA, DANIEL HUERTAS, AND GEYDIS PUPO OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-065 honoring Mayra Arana, Daniel Huertas, and Geydis Pupo for earning Gates Millennium Scholarships.

H-16 (12:00 NOON) SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2011 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2011 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-17 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)

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

H-18 TO CREATE A LEGISLATIVE RESOURCE CENTER UNDER THE RESOURCE TAB ON THE HOME PAGE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED WITH ALL PERTINENT LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION

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

H-19 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-066 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. ROBERT G. BEATTY, PUBLISHER OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA TIMES, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The Schoo! Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-066 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Robert G. Beatty, Publisher of The South Florida Times, for his commitment to community service.

H-20 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING MAY 18,2011, AS HAITIAN FLAG DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating May 18, 2011, as Haitian Flag Day.

H-21 (12:00 NOON) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11=068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI·DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. GUYLENE C. BERRY, FOUNDER AND CEO OF POSITIVE IMPACT FOUNDATION, FOR HER COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Guylene C. Berry, founder and CEO of Positive Impact Founda

H-22 REQUEST FOR STATUS REPORT ON “DEEPWATER HORIZON” OIL RIG LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to provide an update to the School Board on the status of the "Deepwater Horizon" oil rig legal proceedings.

H-23 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO INFORM AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING FREDERICK DOUGLASS K-8 CENTER RE-CONSTRUCTION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to immediately initiate the coordination of community meetings to inform and receive input from stakeholders regarding the re-construction of Frederick Douglass Elementary as a K-8 center.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

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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.

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