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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 13, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 11, 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 Policies, 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-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH” AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the International “Walk to School Month” and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the event.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 16-22, 2011, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16-22, 2011, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-7 REQUEST ENDORSEMENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR A “FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE TRAINING CENTER” FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH (ABSTI) ACHIEVING BASIC SKILLS TRAINING-CENTER INTERNATIONAL (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the participation of the School District in a Grant Proposal for a “Fatherhood Initiative Training Center” for Miami-Dade County Public Schools through (ABSTI) Achieving Basic Skills Training Center International.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF CATALYST MIAMI AND ITS PRESIDENT DANIELLA LEVINE IN PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE PARENT AND THE CHILD LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 11-086 recognizing the work of Catalyst Miami and its President Danieila Levine in promoting civic engagement through the Parent and the Child Leadership Training Institutes.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JULIA LEBLANC AND GISEL SANCHEZ-MEDINA AND THE HEAVEN ON EARTH FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SERVICES TO HELP SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 11-087 recognizing the work of Julia Leblanc and Gisel Sanchez-Medina and the Heaven on Earth Foundation for their services to help survivors of violence and sexual abuse and their families.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COUNCILMAN OLIVER G. GILBERT III, 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. 11-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert, III for his outstanding work in the community.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING H. T. SMITH, ESQ., FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing H.T. Smith, Esq., for his commitment to community service.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-090 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LARRY R. HANDFIELD, ESQ., FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Larry R. Handfield, Esq. for his commitment to community service.

H15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 37, OFFENSES BY CAREGIVERS OF MINOR CHILDREN ("CAYLEE'S LAW") (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of Florida House Bill 37, Offenses by Caregivers of Minor Children.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: June 6, 9, 14, 16, and 23, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: June 15, 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 POLICY.

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

• State Accountability Presentation

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF SIX CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND ONE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS (revised 3)

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

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

2. The contractual agreement with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Cove 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 Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Academy Middle Charter School (North Campus) for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

4. The contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Academy Silver Palms for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

5. The contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) for a term of four years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

6. The contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc. (MDFEI), on behalf of Academy of International Education Charter School for a term of four years, and

a. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a management agreement with (MDFEI) to provide administrative and operation services which will include, but not be limited to: curriculum development, regulatory compliance, personnel administration, and financial management; for the initial term of the charter school contractual agreement, with annual renewal options; and for a fee up to 10% of funds received by the charter school through the Florida Education Finance Program per student Full Time Equivalent per year; additional services, including but not limited to food services and transportation, may be provided under separate contract at cost; and

b. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate lease agreements with MDFEI to occupy the facilities listed above, and bring terms and conditions to the Board for approval at a meeting prior to the scheduled opening of the school.

7. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School (Miami Beach) to (1) change the name of the school to Ben Gamla Charter School; (2) change the school’s location to a facility located at 11155 S.W. 112 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33176; and (3) include language pertaining to private school prohibitions in the following sections: good cause, enrollment and employment; commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2015.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR. AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jesse J. Mccrary, Jr., and Riverside Elementary Schools during the 2011-2012 school year.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,007,047, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (SFASAS), THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM AUGUST 22, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $4,007,047, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from August 22, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

C-72 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours for the 2011-2012 school year and accept the listed exceptions to the schedule.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR SIX 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 six programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund, in the approximate amount of $18,912,538 for the grant period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth, in the approximate amount of $4,874,660, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $8,155,826, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $73,188,301, for the grant period effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the total approximate amount of $1,110,279, for the grant period effective July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

f. Florida Department of Education for funding under the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Citizens with Disabilities Program, in the approximate amount of $1,323,776, for the grant period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

2. enter into contractual service 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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 13, 2011 – JUNE 16, 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 1025.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2011-2012 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 14, 2011 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective July 13, 2011.

D-45 1. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 4120.01, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

2. APPROVE THE AMENDED CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (CEP) SALARY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012

3. APPROVE SALARY REDUCTIONS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 AND JULY 1, 2012 (revised)

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent to initiate policy making proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 4120.01, Confidential Exempt Personnel, and the document, Classification and Compensation Plan for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this policy;

2. approve the amended Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) salary schedule effective January 1, 2012; and

3. approve salary reductions for affected employees, effective January 1, 2012; and July 1, 2012.

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

7 CALENDAR DAYS
RAMON DOMINGUEZ – CUSTODIAN
WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
ALEXANDER BELL – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
MARLENE D. DESDUNES – TEACHER
BISCAYNE 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. Ramon Dominguez, Custodian, Westland Hialeah Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for seven (7) calendar days, effective at the close of the workday on July 13, 2011.

2. Mr. Alexander Bell, School Security Monitor, Miami Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective August 18, 2011.

3. Ms. Marlene D. Desdunes, Teacher, Biscayne Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective August 18, 2011.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2011-12 (revised)

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

1. advertise a:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .548 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.700 mills. There is no increase in the locally levied millage from the prior year.

b) state established and Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.625 mills (subject to certification from the Commissioner of Education);

c) Debt Service levy of .240 mills

2. advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A of the agenda item);

3. advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2011-12 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B of the agenda item); and

4. advertise State Required Local Effort Millage Levy pursuant to official notification by the Commissioner of Education with appropriation revisions as required to balance.

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 11-083; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF FLORIDA OF $390,000 OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-083, requesting the State Board of Education of Florida to issue capital outlay bonds on behalf of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the purpose of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) of the agenda item.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT AREA V – 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 V – Selected Schools.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of purchases made within guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 012-LL01 – VACUUM CLEANERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 012-LL01 - VACUUM CLEANERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2011, through July 12, 2012, as follows:

1. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION M/WBE Eligible
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BEATRIZ GRANJA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $102,120.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 055-LL06 – DOORS: WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 055-LL06 – DOORS: WOOD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wooden doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2011, through July 12, 2012, as follows:

1. SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
10910 ENDEAVOUR WAY
LARGO, FL 33777
OWNER: DAVID MATTHIES, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,774.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 064-LL06 – REMANUFACTURED ENGINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 064-LL06 – REMANUFACTURED ENGINES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of remanufactured engines, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective July 13, 2011, through July 12, 2012, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. JASPER ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE, INC.
815 WERNSING ROAD
JASPER, IN 47546
OWNER: DOUGLAS BAWEL, PRESIDENT

2. LKQ HEAVY TRUCK TAMPA
1019 S. 50 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: JOE HOLSTEIN, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

3. JASPER ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE, INC.
815 WERNSING ROAD
JASPER, IN 47546
OWNER: DOUGLAS BAWEL, PRESIDENT

4. LKQ CRYSTAL RIVER, INC.
1019 S. 50 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: JOE HOLSTEIN, C.E.O.

5. PARTZ LOGISTICS, LLC
511 ELBOW LANE, SUITE 400
BURLINGTON, NJ 08016
OWNER: JOHN J. MELTON, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $384,475.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 0165 to limit to three 3) the number of recognitions resolutions, endorsements or proclamations that each Board member may present at regular School Board meetings and to begin this segment of the meeting at 11:45 a.m

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, TO EXECUTE:

1. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MEDLEY PROVIDING FOR THE DEDICATION AND CONVEYANCE OF BOARD-OWNED LAND ALONG NW 87 AVENUE AND ADJACENT TO THE NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER, FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, AND FOR THE TOWN TO PERFORM PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRANSPORTATION CENTER NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN ITS OPERATIONAL INTEGRITY; AND

2. A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OR OTHER APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENT TO CONSUMMATE SUCH CONVEYANCE TO THE TOWN; AND

3. A GROUND LEASE WITH THE TOWN FOR INTERIM USE BY THE BOARD OF THE CONVEYED PROPERTY UNTIL SUCH TIME IT IS REQUIRED AS PART OF PROPOSED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS; AND

4. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO FULLY EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE LISTED TRANSACTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations, and for the Chair and Superintendent, as may be required, to execute:

1. an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Medley providing for the dedication and conveyance of Board-owned land along NW 87 Avenue and adjacent to the Northwest Transportation Center, for public right-of-way purposes, and for the Town to perform physical improvements to the Transportation Center necessary to maintain its operational integrity; and

2. a right-of-way deed or other appropriate instrument to consummate such conveyance to the Town; and

3. a ground lease with the Town for interim use by the Board of the conveyed property until such time it is required as part of proposed roadway improvements; and

4. any other documentation that may be necessary to fully effectuate the listed transactions in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF MAST AT HOMESTEAD, LOCATED AT 955 SE 18 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a covenant running with the land in favor of Miami-Dade County, as described in the agenda item, in connection with the construction of MAST at Homestead, located at 955 SE 18 Avenue, Homestead.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES, LOCATED AT 1840 NW 157 STREET, MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for electrical service requirements associated with the replacement of North Dade Middle School and Center for Modern languages, as described in the agenda item.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 9 on Project No. 00176800, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $201,227.

B-2 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00253900,New Elementary at Southside Elementary School Site, S/S “K1” for a credit of $2,123.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00305807,Civil, Earthwork & Foundation for Addition, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy for a credit of $7,505 and a time extension of 163 days.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00305805,Building # 1 Interior Remodeling, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy for a credit of $71,582 and a time extension of 11 days.

B-5 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00305804, Window Replacement, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy for a credit of $21,344 and a time extension of one (1) day.

B-6 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00305806, Expedite Demolition of Buildings #2 & #3, Young Men’s Preparatory Academy for a credit of $11,232 and a time extension of 28 days.

F-35 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

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 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-1
QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE BOARD

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 0156, LEGAL COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 0156, Legal Counsel.

G-3 APPROVAL OF POLICY NUMBER CHANGE TO CONFORM SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS-2011-2012, TO RECENTLY ADOPTED POLICIES EFFECTIVE ON JULY 1, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changing the number of former School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2011-2012, to Policy 5120, effective July 1, 2011.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULEMAKING TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9125 TO EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZE BOARD MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS (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 9125 to expressly indicate that School Board members shall have the right to attend and may participate in any schoo! district advisory committee meeting.

H-3 GRADUATION CEREMONIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to review the practice of administrators’ participation in graduation exercises and make recommendations to the School Board.

H-4 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-084 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-084 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL MONTH” AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the International “Walk to School Month” and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the event.

H-6 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 16-22, 2011, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16-22, 2011, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST ENDORSEMENT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD PARTICIPATION IN A GRANT PROPOSAL FOR A “FATHERHOOD INITIATIVE TRAINING CENTER” FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH (ABSTI) ACHIEVING BASIC SKILLS TRAINING-CENTER INTERNATIONAL (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the participation of the School District in a Grant Proposal for a “Fatherhood Initiative Training Center” for Miami-Dade County Public Schools through (ABSTI) Achieving Basic Skills Training Center International.

H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF CATALYST MIAMI AND ITS PRESIDENT DANIELLA LEVINE IN PROMOTING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE PARENT AND THE CHILD LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 11-086 recognizing the work of Catalyst Miami and its President Danieila Levine in promoting civic engagement through the Parent and the Child Leadership Training Institutes.

H-9 ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND M/WBE PROGRAM (withdrawn)

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE (withdrawn)

H-11 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JULIA LEBLANC AND GISEL SANCHEZ-MEDINA AND THE HEAVEN ON EARTH FOUNDATION FOR THEIR SERVICES TO HELP SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution No. 11-087 recognizing the work of Julia Leblanc and Gisel Sanchez-Medina and the Heaven on Earth Foundation for their services to help survivors of violence and sexual abuse and their families.

H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COUNCILMAN OLIVER G. GILBERT III, 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. 11-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert, III for his outstanding work in the community.

H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-089 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING H. T. SMITH, ESQ., FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing H.T. Smith, Esq., for his commitment to community service.

H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 11-090 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LARRY R. HANDFIELD, ESQ., FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Larry R. Handfield, Esq. for his commitment to community service.

H15 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 37, OFFENSES BY CAREGIVERS OF MINOR CHILDREN ("CAYLEE'S LAW") (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of Florida House Bill 37, Offenses by Caregivers of Minor Children.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-092 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF SUPPORT AND ACCOMPANYING RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REQUESTING THAT AN APPROVAL OF THE INTERVENE SCHOOLS APPEAL BE GRANTED AND THAT THE DISTRICT BE ENABLED TO CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING ITS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS WITHOUT THE CLOSURE OF THESE SCHOOLS OR INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES TO THESE COMMUNITIES (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-092 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorizing the Chair to submit a letter of support and the accompanying resolution on behalf of the Miami-Dade County Public School Board to the State Board of Education requesting that an approval of the appeal be granted and that the District be enabled to continue implementing its improvement process without the closure of these schools or interruption of services to these communities.

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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