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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 18, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
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., FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2012.

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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 Policy 0169.1, 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.

11:45 A.M.

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 11:45 a.m.  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 that the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida Approve resolution no. 12-002 endorsing February 2012 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade county’s Public Schools

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-002 endorsing February 2012 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ESTEFANIA CHAVEZ OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-005 honoring Estefania Chavez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend Columbia University.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SAVINE HERNANDEZ OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-006 honoring Savine Hernandez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend the University of Virginia.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HIRE GOOD, INC. FOR AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 12-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Hire Good, Inc. for an outstanding contribution to the community.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DEVON AIRE K-8 FOR ITS HOLIDAY WISH PROGRAM AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Devon Aire K-8 for its Holiday Wish Program and their commitment to the community.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT'S STATE OF FLORIDA BUDGET WHICH PROPOSES THE ALLOCATION OF $1 BILLION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL SPENDING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Governor's proposed $1 billion increase in public schoo! spending for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MAGNET PROGRAM FOR BEING A MODEL ACADEMY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Norland Senior High School’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Magnet Program for being a Model Academy.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZiNG THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 5A state championship.

H-14 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida:

1) recognizing THE STUDENTS OF W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE HAITIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM’S BOOK MAKING PROJECT ENTITLED “THROUGH THE EYES OF MY hAITIAN FRIEND: WHAT PICTURES CAN TELL US ABOUT CULTURE” AND “SAK PASE: A TEENAGE GUIDE TO CULTURE”; AND

2) OBSERVance of THE JANUARY 2010 EARTHQUAKE THAT DEVASTATED HAITI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: Request approval of resolution no. 12-017 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, florida:

1) recognizing the students of W.J. Bryan elementary school and North Miami middle school for their participation in the Haitian Heritage museum's book-making project titled, "through the eyes of my haitian friend: what pictures can tell us about culture" and "sak pase: a teenage guide to culture"; and

2) observance of the January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROSA AND CARLOS DE LA CRUZ FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz for their contributions to students and the community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2012 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2012 as Florida Bike Month.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2012 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2012 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHEF MICHELLE BERNSTEIN FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chef Michelle Bernstein for her commitment to education and community service.

H-20 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR OFFERING THE DCF AND Y-O-U PROGRAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Florida Department of Children and Families for offering the DCF and Y-O-U Program.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MELISSA INSTITUTE FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ANNIE R. NEASMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Annie Neasman, President and CEO of the Jessie Trice Community Health Center.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12·013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI·DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JIMMY MORALES AND AUTISM SPEAKS FOR WORKING TOWARD IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS.RAQUELREGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Jimmy Morales and Autism Speaks for working toward improving the future of people suffering from autism spectrum disorders.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• Award for Excellence in Financial Management

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• December 6 and 8, 2011

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• December 14, 2011 School Board Meeting
  

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:45 A.M.)

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 (11:45 a.m.)
• 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 ITEM

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS: (revised)

• Unprecedented Results in Senior High School Performance Grades
• Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability
• Update on the Opening of the Legislative Session
• Swearing-in Ceremony for New Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Officers (added)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF 19 CHARTER SCHOOL APPliCATIONS AND DENIAL OF 5 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS (revised 2)

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

1. approve the charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for:

a. Academir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School Middle (6-8) A;

b. Alpha Charter of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Alpha Charter of Excellence;

c. The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School of Miami (K-8);

d. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy East;

e. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy South;

f. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy West

g. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Just Arts and Management (JAM) Charter Middle School;

h. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Just Arts and Management (JAM) Charter High School;

i. Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Charter High School of the Americas;

j. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy South Campus;

k. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy North Campus;

l. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Middle North Campus;

m. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy High School North Campus;

n. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Palms Academy;

o. RAMZ Academy, Inc., on behalf of RAMZ Academy North Elementary School;

p. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Bay;

q. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Bay Middle School;

r. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy Bay High School; and

s. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy North.

2. deny the charter school application for:

a. Aeiresstoddle Elementary Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Aeiresstoddle Elementary Charter School of Miami;

b. (deleted)

c. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Virtual Academy;

d. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle High School;

e. (deleted)

f. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Virtual Academy Charter Middle High School; and,

g. South Florida Virtual Charter School Board, Inc., on behalf of Florida Virtual Academy at Miami-Dade County.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-05, 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 2011-2012 school year, the 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2012-2013 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2012-2013 Class Size Compliance Plan.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR ONE PROGRAM FROM A FUNDING SOURCE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept a grant award for one program from Florida Department of Education (FLDOE):

a. for funding under the Race to the Top – Recruit & Train Teachers for Miami-Dade and Duval (Miami-Dade) in the approximate amount of $5,670,000, for the three-year grant cycle from October 14, 2011, through June 30, 2014, contingent upon:

1. FLDOE’s approval of satisfaction of prior year’s performance including deliverables and timeline; and

2. availability of future funding;

b. for funding for the first year in the approximate amount of $1,428,451, for the grant period of October 14, 2011, through June 30, 2012.

2. enter into a contractual services agreement with the agency prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 – Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements:

a. Teach for America, in the approximate amount of $1,382,548, for the contract period of October 14, 2011, through June 30, 2012, renewable for two additional years through June 30, 2014, in the approximate total amount of $5,487,794, to support the Race to the Top – Recruit & Train Teachers for Miami-Dade and Duval (Miami-Dade).

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

4. retain funds from the grant 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;

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

7. upon cessation of the grant funds, any grant-funded position will be eliminated, and the impacted employee(s) will be placed on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH A PLUS EDUCATORS, LLC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO ALL ELIGIBLE NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS REQUIRED BY TITLE II, PART A, TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING FUND OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001, SECTIONS 2122(B)(11) AND 9501(A)(1-5), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $212,475 FOR THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 19, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with A Plus Educators, LLC. to provide professional development services to all eligible non-public schools as required by Title II, Part A, of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Sections 2122(b)(11) and 950(a)(1-5), in an amount not to exceed $212, 475 for the period from January 19, 2012 to June 30, 2012; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Policy 6320, for A Plus Educators, LLC based on the contractor’s specific expertise.

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2012 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2012 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 24, 2011 – DECEMBER 15, 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 1031.

D-22 REQUEST BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR AN OPEN BUDGETED POSITION ON THE IO SALARY SCHEDULE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant the request by the Inspector General to contract Mr. Thomas Knigge to the open budgeted position of OIG Special Agent, IO Salary Schedule (contract), Office of Inspector General.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 29, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 12, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 29, 2011 through December 12, 2011.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS-SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised)

10 WORKDAYS
SONDRA C. NOTTAGE -TEACHER
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K~8 CENTER

30 WORKDAYS
CASSANDRA EDWARDS -ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

18 WORKDAYS
PATTI GUADAGNO -TEACHER
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 WORKDAYS
JIMMY R. THOMAS -TEACHER
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
JANIE E. SCOTT - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

DEMOTION
CHRISTOS KALOGEROPOULOS - HEAD CUSTODIAN
NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DIXIE D. CORTEZ -TEACHER
MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 1) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each employee in the following manner:

A) Ms. Sondra C. Nottage, Teacher, Gateway Environmental Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective, January 19, 2012.

B) Ms. Cassandra Edwards, Elementary School Assistant, Pine lake Elementary School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective, January 19, 2012.

C) Ms. Patti Guadagno, Teacher, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, suspension without pay for eighteen (18) workdays, effective, January 19, 2012.

D) Mr. Jimmy R. Thomas, Teacher, Rockway Middle School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective, January 19, 2012.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary actions, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, in the following manner:

A) Ms. Janie E. Scott, Bus Aide, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective January 19, 2012.

B) Mr. Christos Kalogeropoulos, Head Custodian, North Miami Middle School, demotion to Custodian, effective January 19, 2012.

C) Ms. Dixie D. Cortez, Teacher, Madie Ives Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, Added effective January 19, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 RATIFY RELEASE OF PARTICIPATING COUNTERPARTY UNDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO DEPOSIT COLLATERALIZED FOR COP 2003-QZAB

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida ratify Release of Participating Counterparty under Settlement Agreement with Bank of America Corporation for damages relating to Deposit Collateralized for COP 2003-QZAB.

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION – NOVEMBER, 2011 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the November 2011 auction, surplus/obsolete equipment results.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #025-MM10, CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposals (RFP)# 025-MM10, Casualty Actuarial Services; and

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

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #024-MM10, FIELD CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposals (RFP)# 024-MM10, Field Case Management Services; and

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

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 052-LL08 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 052-LL08 - BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bus field trips within Miami-Dade County, for various schools and departments, during the term bid, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

Group 1: Area North of Flagler Street: Items 1 through 6.

1. ADT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
4310 N.W. 185 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
OWNER: ANA D. TRUJILLO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. GESPER BUS SERVICE CO.
1130 N.W. 140 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: GESPER SAINT-SUME, DIRECTOR

3. J & M VERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2597 WEST 70 STREET

HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE I. VERA, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

4. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA

ALTERNATE

5. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

6. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

7. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA

ALTERNATE

8. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

9. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

10. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

11. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

12. J & M VERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2597 WEST 70 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE I. VERA, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

13. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA

ALTERNATE

14. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

15. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

16. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

17. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155

OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

18. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 1732876
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA

PRIMARY

Group 2: Area South of Flagler Street: Items 7 through 12.

19. ADT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
4310 N.W. 185 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
OWNER: ANA D. TRUJILLO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

20. GESPER BUS SERVICE CO.
1130 N.W. 140 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: GESPER SAINTE-SUME, DIRECTOR

21. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: PETER BERMONT

PRIMARY

22. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

23. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

24. A+ KIKO AND KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

25. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

26. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

27. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

28. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

29. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

30. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

31. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

32. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

33. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE ELIGIBLE

PRIMARY

34. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

35. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

36. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE ELIGIBLE

ITEM 13 - RATE PER HOUR IN EXCESS OF HOURS FOR EACH

37. A+ KIKO AND KIKA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
2110 S.W. 20 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: HIRAN RODRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

38. ADT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
4310 N.W. 185 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
OWNER: ANA D. TRUJILLO, PRESIDENT

39. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

40. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT

41. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT

42. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: PETER BERMONT, PRESIDENT

43. GESPER BUS SERVICE CO.
1130 N.W. 140 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: GESPER SAINTE-SUME, DIRECTOR

44. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE RUIZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE ELIGIBLE

45. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA

46. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $350,000. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 003-MM03 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 003-MM03 – MOBILE CAFETERIA TABLES, to purchase and deliver, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of mobile cafeteria tables, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014, as follows:

1. VIRCO, INC.
2027 HARPERS WAY
TORRANCE, CA 90501
OWNER: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT

2. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
13517 PRESTIGE PLACE, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33635
OWNER: DENISE POSUSTA, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,464,509. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 8510, WELLNESS POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on January 18, 2012.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC., FOR USE OF THE PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 1420 WASHINGTON AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FOR COMMERCIAL PARKING PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Addendum to the lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc., for use of the parking facilities at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, located at 1420 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI, FOR USE OF SPACE BY THE CITY AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 750 NW 20 STREET, MIAMI, TO OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with the City of Miami, for use of space by the City at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, located at 750 NW 20 Street, Miami, to operate a Workforce Development Center, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF COASTAL CONSTRUCTION OF MONROE, INC. (d/b/a COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY); VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED; BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.; TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; KAUFMAN LYNN CONSTRUCTION, INC.; THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.; STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO.; LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.; AND MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC (d/b/a MCM) AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $2 MILLION EACH FOR FOUR YEARS WITH EXTENSIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Coastal Construction Company; Veitia Padron Incorporated; BDI Construction Company; D. Stephenson Construction, Inc.; Turner Construction Company; Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc.; Thornton Construction Company, Inc.; Stobs Bros. Construction Co.; Link Construction Group, Inc.; and MCM, as Construction Management at-Risk firms for miscellaneous projects, as follows:

1. negotiated Compensation and Payment Schedules for miscellaneous projects ranging from $50,001 up to $2 million per project (construction budget) in accordance with Attachments “A” through “J” of the agenda item;

2. for projects with a construction cost less than $50,000, the Board may direct the CM at-Risk to perform any specific service on a time and material basis plus a 20% mark-up or on a negotiated lump sum basis, whichever is more beneficial to the Board; and

3. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items A through I, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BAY TO BAY BALANCING, INC., AND EARL HAGOOD, INC., TO PROVIDE TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc., and Earl Hagood, Inc., as follows:

1. with a 10% across-the-board reduction of fees (in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the second-year option);

2. that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) not apply to the hourly rates; and

3. all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remain unchanged.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: hat The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm:

B-1 Change Order No. 15 on Project No. 001765800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $223,925.

B-2 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Senior High School for an additional cost of $16,208.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 035-LL03 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM RETROFIT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 035-LL03 – FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM RETROFIT AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors for fire-suppression system retrofit and/or additional services, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014, as follows:

1. CITY FIRE, INC.
5708 S.W. 25 STREET
WEST PARK, FL 33023
OWNER: GERRY STUMM, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-61 CORRECT ITEM 6 ON BID NO. 044-LL10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT ITEM 6 ON Bid No. 044-LL10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, the relocation, assembly and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new schools, renovated projects, existing offices, and media centers, and the discard of all shipping materials and disposal of surplus equipment, as required, for Capital Improvements and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 18, 2012, through September 6, 2013, as follows:

1. ALS VAN LINE SERVICES, INC.
1003 PARK CENTRE BLVD.
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT

2. BELTMANN RELOCATION GROUP
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DANN BATTINA, C.E.O.

3. WITHERS/SUDDATH RELOCATION SYSTEMS, INC.
6900 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: STEPHEN M. SUDDATH, CHAIRMAN

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $950,000. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-62 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 008-MM06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 008-MM06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CENTRAL POLY CORPORATION
2400 BEDLE PLACE
P.O. BOX 4097
LINDEN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT

2. PABCO INDUSTRIES, LLC
166 FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07114
OWNER: LINDA SHERMAN, PRESIDENT M/WBE ELIGIBLE

ALTERNATE

3. PABCO INDUSTRIES, LLC
166 FRELINGHUYSEN AVENUE
NEWARK, NJ 07114
OWNER: LINDA SHERMAN, PRESIDENT M/WBE ELIGIBLE

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,000. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 0155, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 0155, School Board Committees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective January 18, 2012.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LOUIS DEPRIEST - DOAH CASE NO. 11-2592

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Louis DePriest, DOAH Case No. 11-2592 as its Final Order and rescinding the suspension of Respondent from his employment for five (5) days without pay, and providing for back-pay to the Respondent for the five-day period for which he was suspended.

G-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KIARA HIGGS- DOAH CASE NO. 11-2082

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Kiara Higgs, DOAH Case No. 11-2082 sustaining the discipline of Respondent with a suspension without pay and suspending Respondent without pay for the 2011-2012 academic year.

G-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRE-EXISTING OUTSIDE COUNSEL CONTRACT TO NEW LAW FIRM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the April 14, 2010 School Board meeting further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Taylor Vega, P.A. at the discounted hourly rates previously approved by the Board, and for Mr. Mr. Dan Vega, Esq., to continue representing the School Board's interests in the matters specified in the agenda item under the same terms and conditions of original contract approved by the Board.

G-8 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHAEL MOSAKU-DOAH CASE NO. 11-4750 (replacement)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Michael Mosaku, teacher at Coral Park Senior High School, effective as of January 4, 2012.

G-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRE-EXISTING OUTSIDE COUNSEL CONTRACT TO NEW LAW FIRM PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 049-KK10 LEGAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPRESENTATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD IN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the June 16, 2010 School Board meeting and in accordance with the RFP No. 049-KK10-Legal Services, further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, Attorneys At Law, up to the accepted rates quoted in the RFP for the respective practice areas, to continue representing the School Board's interests for the remainder of the original contract, with two additional one-year contract extensions subject to further Board approval and for the School Board to authorize the Board to verify, negotiate and issue payment on outstanding invoices to consultants that have provided services and performed work related to pending eminent domain proceedings involving the School Board.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:45 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-4 request that the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida Approve resolution no. 12-002 endorsing February 2012 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade county’s Public Schools

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-002 endorsing February 2012 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-5 REQUEST DISTRICT TO REVISE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY (revised)

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ESTEFANIA CHAVEZ OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-005 honoring Estefania Chavez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend Columbia University.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING SAVINE HERNANDEZ OF MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-006 honoring Savine Hernandez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend the University of Virginia.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HIRE GOOD, INC. FOR AN OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 12-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Hire Good, Inc. for an outstanding contribution to the community.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DEVON AIRE K-8 FOR ITS HOLIDAY WISH PROGRAM AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Devon Aire K-8 for its Holiday Wish Program and their commitment to the community.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT'S STATE OF FLORIDA BUDGET WHICH PROPOSES THE ALLOCATION OF $1 BILLION TO PUBLIC SCHOOL SPENDING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Governor's proposed $1 billion increase in public schoo! spending for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL’S ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MAGNET PROGRAM FOR BEING A MODEL ACADEMY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Miami Norland Senior High School’s Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Magnet Program for being a Model Academy.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZiNG THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School football team for winning the FHSAA Class 5A state championship.

H-14 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida:

1) recognizing THE STUDENTS OF W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE HAITIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM’S BOOK MAKING PROJECT ENTITLED “THROUGH THE EYES OF MY hAITIAN FRIEND: WHAT PICTURES CAN TELL US ABOUT CULTURE” AND “SAK PASE: A TEENAGE GUIDE TO CULTURE”; AND

2) OBSERVance of THE JANUARY 2010 EARTHQUAKE THAT DEVASTATED HAITI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: Request approval of resolution no. 12-017 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, florida:

1) recognizing the students of W.J. Bryan elementary school and North Miami middle school for their participation in the Haitian Heritage museum's book-making project titled, "through the eyes of my haitian friend: what pictures can tell us about culture" and "sak pase: a teenage guide to culture"; and

2) observance of the January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ROSA AND CARLOS DE LA CRUZ FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz for their contributions to students and the community.

H-16 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROMOTE THE COLLEGE FAIR AND ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2012 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to promote the College Fair and encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2012 Miami National College Fair” on February 19, 2012.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING MARCH 2012 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2012 as Florida Bike Month.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2012 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2012 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHEF MICHELLE BERNSTEIN FOR HER COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chef Michelle Bernstein for her commitment to education and community service.

H-20 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR OFFERING THE DCF AND Y-O-U PROGRAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Florida Department of Children and Families for offering the DCF and Y-O-U Program.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MELISSA INSTITUTE FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ANNIE R. NEASMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Annie Neasman, President and CEO of the Jessie Trice Community Health Center.

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12·013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI·DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JIMMY MORALES AND AUTISM SPEAKS FOR WORKING TOWARD IMPROVING THE FUTURE OF PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS.RAQUELREGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Jimmy Morales and Autism Speaks for working toward improving the future of people suffering from autism spectrum disorders.

H-25 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT BILL S8 1294 RELATED TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA KIDCARE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED 8Y MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support bill SB 1294 related to eligibility requirements for Florida KidCare.

H-26 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD TAKE AN OFFICIAL POSITION ON BILL SB 722 c. HB 399 AIMING TO CREATE AN AUTISM STUDY COMMITTEE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUAL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County Florida, take an official position on Bill SB 722 c. HB 399 aiming to create an autism study committee.

H-27 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD TAKE AN OFFICIAL POSITION ON BILL SB 622 c. HB 627 RELATED TO BULLYING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take an official position on Bill SB 622 c. HB 627 related to bullying of school children.

H29 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12~021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE 2012 FAFSA FRENZY: GETTING HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE CAMPAIGN FOR ITS POSITIVE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing the 2012 FAFSA Frenzy: Getting Help Paying for College campaign for its positive impact in our community. (good cause)

H30 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD TAKE AN OFFICIAL POSITION ON FLORIDA SENATE BILL 98 RELATING TO SCHOOL PRAYER (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take an official position on SB 98 relating to prayer in public schools.

H31 OPPOSE HB 1191 AND SB 1718 RELATING TO THE PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT (good cause)

ACTiON PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, oppose HB 1191 and SB 1718 related to the Parent Empowerment Act.

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.

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