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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 15, 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, JUNE 13, 2011.

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

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

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

12:00 NOON

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Rules, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 12:00 noon.  Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Rules of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2011, AS JUNETEENTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing June 19, 2011, as Juneteenth.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. ON ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on its 100th anniversary.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YEAR 2011 AS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF AFRICAN DESCENDANTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Year 2011 as International Year of African Descendants.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE “I CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!” PROGRAM AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LIFE SKILLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-073 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the "I Can Do It! You Can Do It!" Program and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SEAN GALLAGAN, PRINCIPAL OF THE GEORGE T. BAKER SCHOOL OF AVIATION, FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DlAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-074, recognizing Dr. Sean Gallagan, principal of the George T. Baker School of Aviation, for being selected as the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2011 Principal of the Year.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-075 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE RENO COCCHI EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the recipients of the Reno Cocchi Employer Recognition Award.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZINGNO. 11-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHIEF CHARLES HURLEY FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER WALL OF HONOR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-076 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chief Charles Hurley on his induction into the Children's Courthouse and Juvenile Justice Center Wall of Honor.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE U.S. CHESS FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FROM RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-077 recognizing the U.S. Chess Federation National Champions from Riverside Elementary School.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-078 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID LAWRENCE, JR. K-8 CENTER FOR AN IMPRESSIVE FINISH AT THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD COMPETITION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-078 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center for an impressive finish at the Odyssey of the Mind world competition.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-079 OF THE SCHOOL B0ARD OF MIAMl-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GEORGIA JONES AYERS FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED 8Y DR. DOROTHY 8ENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-079 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Georgia Jones Ayers for her outstanding work in the community.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-080 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROJECT PASS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-080 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Project PASS.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RUBEN VALDES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ruben Valdes for his outstanding work in the community.

H-22 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S ODYSSEY OF THE MIND STUDENTS FOR REPRESENTING FLORIDA IN THE WORLD FINALS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-082 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Palmetto Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind Students for representing Florida in the World Finals.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

- Country Club Middle School Singer
- Norland Middle School Theatrical Performance

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

- Athletic State Championships
- Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: May 3, 19, 20, 24, and 26, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 11, 2011 ABC Conference Session

May 11, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting

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. 

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A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

• Instructional Technology in Our Schools
• FCAT Update
• Update on District’s Security Initiatives

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $633,141, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies to provide educational and vocational training services to students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $633,141, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget with:

• Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., (Easter Seals – Culinary Arts), in an amount not to exceed $225,374;
• Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $166,697;
• Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $201,286;
• Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise - Doral), in an amount not to exceed $39,784; and

2. grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, as these agencies have specific expertise in this field.

The appropriation for this Item will be included in the General Fund of the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,709, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc. (UCP), to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $171,709, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, based on UCP’s specific expertise in serving students with severe intellectual disabilities who have complex medical conditions.

The appropriation for this Item will be included in the General Fund of the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES: ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.; EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.; UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEBBIE INSTITUTE; UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC.; AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,685,704, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies: Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc.; Easter Seals South Florida, Inc.; University of Miami Debbie Institute; United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc.; and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $2,685,704, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget, as follows:

• Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,082,144;
• Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $790,874;
• University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $590,372; and
• United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $222,314; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER/ DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 60 COCAINE-EXPOSED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $503,176, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed special education students, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $503,176 effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.02, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Rule.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2011, contingent upon approval of the 2011-2012 District Budget.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EACH STATE-APPROVED SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (SES) PROVIDER SUBJECT TO SELECTION BY THE PARENT OF AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED A PER STUDENT COST EQUAL TO THE ANNUAL COST PER PUPIL FOR SES AS DEFINED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FDOE) AND AUTHORIZED BY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 (NCLB), FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012

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

1. negotiate and enter into a separate contractual agreement with each State-approved Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Provider subject to selection by the parent of an eligible student in an amount not to exceed a per student cost equal to the annual cost per pupil for SES as defined by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), for a contract period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

2. amend or modify these contractual agreements if necessary during their initial term or any renewal term, in order to meet SES program requirements; and

3. renew these contractual agreements annually, for up to two additional years, consistent with the terms of the contracts and the requirements of NCLB.

C-11 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 043-LL10 – PROVIDE STATE-REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS-SCREENING FOR SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS

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 Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 043-LL10 – Provide State-Required Scoliosis-Screening For Sixth Grade Students, to provide state-required scoliosis-screening services for grade six students, attending Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for the Division of Student Services, Comprehensive Health Services, effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, as follows:

1. EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125
LOUISE K. WELCH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the amount of $57,600.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. The contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy of Technology for a term of nine years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2020;

2. The contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Grove Academy for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

3. The contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Preparatory Academy Charter School for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

4. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy to increase enrollment from 200 students to a maximum of 350 students, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015; and

5. The first amendment to the renewal contractual agreement with Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School to increase enrollment from 525 students to a maximum of 650 students, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2023.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-30, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, the 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-31, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2010-2011 school year, the 2011 summer session, and the 2011-2012 school year;

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

4. 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 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2011-2012 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2011-2012 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2011-2012 Revised Workforce Development Education fees.

No local funds are required.

C-71 PROPOSED RENAMING OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Sunny Isles Beach Community School, Norman S. Edelcup/ Sunny Isles Beach K-8.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Seattle, Washington for the students at George T. Baker Aviation School, July 12 through July 14, 2011.

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

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant in the approximate amount of $88,989, for the grant period of February 18, 2011, through August 1, 2011;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Children and Youth in the approximate amount of $124,970,413, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the approximate amount of $879,627, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part D, Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth, in the approximate amount of $729,905, for the grant period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012; and

e. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for funding through the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) under the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP) in the approximate amount of $1,507,350, for the grant period of July 1, 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:

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

4. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board; and

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

C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 0158, ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new School Board Policy 0158, Ethics Advisory Committee.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 15, 2011 – MAY 12, 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 1024.

D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2010-2011 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2010-2011 Tentative Agreement (re-opener contract) with the UTD effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 19, 2011 through May 23, 2011.

D-24 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the contract with Mr. Christopher F. Kurtz to the contracted position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-25 IO SALARY SCHEDULE AND GO SALARY SCHEDULE

1. APPROVE THE AMENDED IO SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS

2. APPROVE THE AMENDED GO SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS

3. APPROVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES

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

1. Approve the Amended IO Salary Schedule effective May 27, 2011

2. Approve the Amended GO Salary Schedule effective May 27, 2011

3. Approve Salary Adjustment for affected employees effective May 27, 2011

D-26 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2011-2012

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2011-2012, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2011

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

1. receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices self assessment results; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2011.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2010-2011 and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2011-2012, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2011.

D-55 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-55

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 15, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jeffry G. Nelson, Food Service Manager III at Food & Nutrition, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-56 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES (revised 2)

15 WORKDAYS
WAYNE K. TROUTMAN – TEACHER
HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
MORTIMER HECHAVARRIA, JR. – TEACHER
JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
MAKIBA L. BURKES – TEACHER
HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
ELIZABETH MOLINA – TEACHER
DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS
CHARESE W. JOHNSON -PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER
HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
SCHERAN M. DEAN - TEACHER
KELSEY PHARR ELEMENTARY 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) Mr. Wayne K. Troutman, Teacher, Henry S. West Laboratory Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays.

2) Mr. Mortimer Hechavarria, Jr., Teacher, Jose de Diego Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays.

3) Ms. Makiba L. Burkes, Teacher, Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

4) Ms. Elizabeth Molina, Teacher, Dr. Robert Ingram Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays.

5) Ms. Charese W. Johnson, Part-time Food Service Worker, Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School -suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) calendar days.

6) Ms. Scheran M. Dean, Teacher, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School - suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) workdays.

The above-listed suspensions shall be effective at the commencement of the 2011-2012 school year.

D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
CAROLINA CUADRA – TEACHER
JAMES H. BRIGHT/JAMES W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 15, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Carolina Cuadra, Teacher, James H. Bright/James W. Johnson Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
LUCERO MALONEY – TEACHER
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 15, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lucero Maloney, Teacher, Redland Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
LAVONDA R. HANKERSON – TEACHER
HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 15, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lavonda R. Hankerson, Teacher, Howard D. McMillan Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-60 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-60

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 18, 2011, the School Board suspend Ms. Scheran M. Dean, Teacher at Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, for 20 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 12 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
ANNA M. JOHNSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2011, the School Board suspend Ms. Anna M. Johnson, School Bus Driver at North Transportation Center, for 12 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

D-62 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-62

RECOMMENDED: That effective at the close of the workday, June 15, 2011, the School Board suspend Ms. Hilda Diaz, Media Relations Specialist at the Office of Public Information, for 20 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JANICE HILL - SECRETARY II
LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 15, 2011, at the close of the workday, The School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Janice Hill, Secretary II, at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 972 items with a depreciated cost of $159,885 and Recoveries containing 30 items with a depreciated cost of $5,966 to update the records for January, February and March 2011.

E-3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $46,192.86 owed by individuals.

E-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-4

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Follow-up Review of Best Practices in Travel Purchases.

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011 UNTIL THE FY2011-12 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the FY2010-11 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY2011-12, effective July 1, 2011 until such time as the FY2011-12 tentative budget becomes official.

E-25 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-072 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $200 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 11-072 providing for issuance of up to $200 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2011.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. Award the Student Accident Insurance coverage, Student Accident and Athletic Accident Insurance Coverages, to Mutual of Omaha (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012, at the following rates per student/school year;

School Time (PK-6) $14.00
School Time (7-12) $16.00
24-Hour $66.00
Interscholastic Sports $45.00

2. Award the Football Accident Insurance coverage to Mutual of Omaha (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012, at the following rates per student/school year;

Fall Premium - $209.00
Spring Premium - $ 45.00

3. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for fall and spring football season’s insurance premiums with the District paying $133.00 and the athlete paying $76.00 equaling a total fall football premium of $209.00 for the 2011-2012 football season; and the District paying $22.00 and the athlete paying $23.00 equaling a total spring football premium of $45.00 for the 2011-2012 spring football season;

4. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for Interscholastic Sports insurance premiums with the District paying $15.00 and the Student paying $30.00 equaling a total premium of $45.00 for the 2011-12 School Year;

5. authorize staff to begin work on a comprehensive Request For Proposal to seek competitive proposals for the District’s Student Accident and Football Accident Insurance Coverages, including all interscholastic athletes, as well as Catastrophic Athletic coverage as required by the Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) with an Request For Proposal to be brought back to a future School Board meeting; and

6. renew the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Co. (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012 with a flat annual premium of $80,809.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #040-LL10, GROUP HEALTHCARE BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request for Information (RFI) # 040-LL10, Group Healthcare Benefits for Medicare Eligible Retirees; and

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

E-68 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE, EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND BOILER AND MACHINERY COVERAGE AND CONFIRMATION OF THE EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE

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

1. authorize renewal of the District’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Montpelier US Insurance Company (A.M. Best A- XVI), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. (Gallagher), effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, with annual deposit premium, including Federal TRIEA/TRIPA coverage and state-required fees not exceed $15,000, subject to the per event rate schedule;

2. authorize renewal of the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AM Best A XV), through Gallagher for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013 at a rate of $.60 per $100 of annual payroll with a deposit premium of $1,138,435 for the 2011-2012 renewal;

3. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (Chartis) (A.M. Best A XV), through Gallagher effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, with an annual premium of $147,073.42;

4. authorize renewal of the Boiler and Machinery coverage for a new three-year program with Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance and Inspection Company (A.M. Best A+ XV) through Gallagher effective September 13, 2011, with policy limits of $100 million per loss at a rate of .002230 per $100 total insured values, subject to a base of $7.8 billion for 2011-12 renewal, with the annual premium for 2011-2012 being $175,593.42, subject to the rate remaining constant for the three-year period as long as the loss ratio remains at 30% or less; and

5. confirm the self insured retention limits of $200,000 per person/$300,000 per occurrence to mirror the amended limits of Florida Statute, Section 768.28 effective October 1, 2011 in the District’s Excess General/ Automobile/Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group subject to prior renewal authorization of such coverage through June 30, 2014.

E-86 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL – FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133) OF 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 – Federal Single Audit Report (In Accordance With OMB Circular A-133) Of Miami-Dade County District School Board For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-87 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Financial Statements on Annual Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County as of September 30, 2010.

E-88 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-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – DISTRICT BUDGET PRACTICES

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

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT AREA I- 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 I – Selected Schools.

E-141 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-141, REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT NO. 106-JJ10 - SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS)

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. 106-JJ10 – SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SPED-EMS), is to purchase a web-based software system, to assist administrators and instructional personnel with the reporting requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), effective October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2014. This supplement is required due to a request from the Division of Special Education, to increase the scope of services to include development of a plan to assist private schools. Funds in the amount of $82,000 have been budgeted for these additional services.

Fund Source
0432 – (IDEA/ARRA)

PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
660 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, SUITE 102
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
T. MCLEAN BROWN, PRINCIPAL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $3,340,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 82,000

E-142 REJECT BID NO. 056-KK04 – IT HARDWARE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 056-KK04 – IT HARDWARE, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE USE OF FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FACILITIES, LOCATED AT 1435 MICHIGAN AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, BY MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLl

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with the City of Miami Beach for the use of Flamingo Park baseball and softball facilities by Miami Beach Senior High School for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016, at an initial annual fee of $18,979.83. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GLADES BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC., FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 9451 SW 64 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Glades Baseball and Softball League, Inc., for use of the playfield area at Glades Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1, and under the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. The term of the lease agreement will be extended from July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR USE BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:

1. DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, FOR OFFICE SPACE, AND

2. MCCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES (DEL.), LLC, FOR PARKING SPACES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute amendments to the following lease agreements for use by the Design and Architecture Senior High School, for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014, under the terms and conditions noted above:

1. Dacra Design 4141, LLC, for office space, and

2. McCrory Design Associates (Del.), LLC, for parking spaces.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $3,517,887 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THREE (3) MONTHS, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

• EE&G/EMSL, JOINT VENTURE
• ADVIRON ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to extend the current Environmental Consulting & Testing Services Agreements for three (3) months, under the same fees, terms and conditions as the fourth-year option, with EE&G/EMSL, Joint Venture; and Adviron Environmental Systems, Inc.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC., TO REFLECT THE FIRM’S NAME CHANGE AND TRANSFER ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION FROM POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC., TO ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Construction Cost Estimating Consulting Services Agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all contractual obligations from Post, Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., to Atkins North America, Inc.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CSA CENTRAL, INC., TO REFLECT A CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant services Agreement with CSA Central, Inc., to reflect a change in Principal responsible to the Board.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO PAY CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION CHARGES REQUIRED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00976300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a payment not to exceed $23,805.40 to the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department for construction connection charges, Project No. 00976300.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE WATER FACILITIES AT INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00254300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute an Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement to Miami-Dade County for the water facilities at International Studies Preparatory Academy, located at 1570 Madruga Avenue, Coral Gables, and to convey the subject utility lines (project no. 00254300) in favor of and to the County, as described in the agenda item.

F-30 AWARD TO JCON GROUP CORP.
PROJECT NO. 00708400
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND MINOR RENOVATIONS
FLORIDA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
364 NW 6 AVENUE
FLORIDA CITY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 00708400, Partial Replacement and Minor Renovations, Florida City Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $ 3,096,500 to the low bidder:

JCON Group Corp.
10 NW 42nd Avenue, Suite 310
Miami Fl 33126

F-31 AWARD TO STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CORP.
PROJECT NO. A0101506 REBID
DEMOLITION
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
800 NE 137 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A0101506, Demolition, North Miami Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $649,400 to the low bidder:

State Contracting & Engineering Corp.
3800N 29th Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33020

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. 4 on Project No. 00178400, Modular Addition, Howard Drive Elementary School for a credit of $11,889.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 00457401, Addition, Site Drainage, Maintenance Operations - Administration for an additional cost of $23,323.

B-3 Change Order No. 8 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $140,772 and increase the aggregate change order amount required prior to Board approval by 1%

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00178300, Modular Addition, Perrine Elementary School for an additional cost of $41,234.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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 June 15, 2011, through June 14, 2013, or a maximum expenditure value of $900,000, 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 $900,000.

F-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 006-LL10 – DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE, the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 006-LL10 – DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES, to support the oversight and management of debris removal contractors, during disaster response recovery, for Maintenance Operations, effective June 15, 2011, through June 14, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. O’BRIEN’S RESPONSE MANAGEMENT, INC.
2200 ELLER DRIVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
STEVE BRANHAM
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT SERVICES

FIRST ALTERNATE

2. TRUE NORTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
512 MAIN STREET, SUITE 415
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
JAMES P. AMICK, ENGINEER MANAGER

SECOND ALTERNATE

3. DISASTERS, STRATEGIES & IDEAS GROUP/ DEBRIS
SOLUTIONS GROUP (JOINTLY)
1953 THOMASVILLE ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32303
GARY J. YATES, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 041-LL06 – FENCE-LINE AND LOT MAINTENANCE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 041-LL06 – FENCE-LINE AND LOT MAINTENANCE, NORTH AND SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence-line and lot maintenance, tractor mowing, mechanical clearing and collection, removal and proper disposal of bulk trash and debris, as needed, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, sites and locations, during the term of the bid, effective June 15, 2011, through June 14, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. FLORIDA GARDEN CENTER CORPORATION
6840 S.W. 125 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33183    M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: ESTELLA SAMPEDRO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142    M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: ORLANDO OTERO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $586,776.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT SERVICES FOR LEGAL BILL REVIEW AND PROCESSING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (GB) to provide electronic review and analysis by Legal Solutions Group (LSG) of legal bills submitted by outside counsel under contract to the District to ensure compliance with contractual billing guidelines, with LSG being paid as an allocated claims expense fee of 1.5% of the gross value of legal invoices processed, warranting that savings to the District will be no less than 1.5% per legal bill resulting in no net cost to the District, with staff providing a six month interim report to the School Board.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOY THOMPSON, DOAH Case No. 10-9854

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. Joy Thompson, DOAH Case No. 10-9854 terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: RAFAEL MEJIA V. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, ET. AL., CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 11-10889 CA 24

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of School Board employees that are the individually named defendants in the matter known as Rafael Mejia v. Miami-Dade County School Board, et. al., Circuit Court Case No. 11-10889 CA 24.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. COREY G. PINKSTON, DOAH CASE NO. 10-8919

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. Corey G. Pinkston, DOAH Case No. 10-8919 terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. R.L. - CASE NO. 10-121 (Jackson)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. R.L., Case No. 10-121 (Jackson).

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)

H-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF RESOLUTIONS, ENDORSEMENTS, OR PROCLAMATIONS THAT MAY BE PRESENTED BY BOARD MEMBERS AT EACH REGULAR BOARD MEETING (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 0165 to limit to two (2) the number of resolutions, endorsements or proclamations that each Board member may present at regular School Board meetings.

H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2011, AS JUNETEENTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing June 19, 2011, as Juneteenth.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. ON ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on its 100th anniversary.

H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YEAR 2011 AS INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF AFRICAN DESCENDANTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Year 2011 as International Year of African Descendants.

H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING THE “I CAN DO IT! YOU CAN DO IT!” PROGRAM AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LIFE SKILLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-073 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the "I Can Do It! You Can Do It!" Program and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Division of Social Sciences and Life Skills.

H-7 LACROSSE (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the GMAC required two-thirds participation policy for a period of three years in order to allow for the expansion of lacrosse programs across the District and that the GMAC explore the feasibility of eliminating the two-thirds requirement for all sports in the near future.

H-8 BOARD MEMBERS BUDGET (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, reduce School Board Members' non-Salarybudgets by 5% and reallocate those funds in direct Revised support of specific student or school activities.

H-9 PROVISION INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent, with input from the Audit Committee and the Ethics Advisory Committee, to provide recommendations to the Board regarding the structure, independence and cost for the District’s Inspector General services.

H-10 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. SEAN GALLAGAN, PRINCIPAL OF THE GEORGE T. BAKER SCHOOL OF AVIATION, FOR BEING SELECTED AS THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR (replacement)

H-11 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR EXTENSION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair to execute a second addendum to the Superintendent of Schools' employment agreement, providing for an additional two (2) year employment period.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE COORDINATION OF A JOINT MEETING WITH THE SCHOOL BOARDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, PALM BEACH COUNTY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve a joint meeting with the Broward County and Palm Beach County School Boards to discuss legislative priorities for the 2012 session.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-075 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE RENO COCCHI EMPLOYER RECOGNITION AWARD

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-075 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the recipients of the Reno Cocchi Employer Recognition Award.

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZINGNO. 11-076 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHIEF CHARLES HURLEY FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CHILDREN'S COURTHOUSE AND JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER WALL OF HONOR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-076 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chief Charles Hurley on his induction into the Children's Courthouse and Juvenile Justice Center Wall of Honor.

H-15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-077 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE U.S. CHESS FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONS FROM RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-077 recognizing the U.S. Chess Federation National Champions from Riverside Elementary School.

H-16 SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to review strategies that unite, train, hire, and promote principals and assistant principals using best practices, and to report to the School Board within the next six months.

H-17 NUTRITION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent address the violations of our established guidelines for sale of food items and fundraising activities and make recommendations to the Board within the next three months.

H-18 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-078 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID LAWRENCE, JR. K-8 CENTER FOR AN IMPRESSIVE FINISH AT THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD COMPETITION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-078 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing David Lawrence, Jr. K-8 Center for an impressive finish at the Odyssey of the Mind world competition.

H-19 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-079 OF THE SCHOOL B0ARD OF MIAMl-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GEORGIA JONES AYERS FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED 8Y DR. DOROTHY 8ENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-079 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Georgia Jones Ayers for her outstanding work in the community.

H-20 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-080 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PROJECT PASS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-080 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Project PASS.

H-21 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RUBEN VALDES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ruben Valdes for his outstanding work in the community.

H-22 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S ODYSSEY OF THE MIND STUDENTS FOR REPRESENTING FLORIDA IN THE WORLD FINALS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-082 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Palmetto Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind Students for representing Florida in the World Finals.

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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