THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

1450 Northeast Second Avenue

Miami, Florida 33132

Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of January 18, 2012 School Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of December 6 and 8, 2011.

APPROVED Minutes of the December 14, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting.

115,406 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

115,407 C-30 AUTHORIZED Nineteen (19) charter school applications and denial of five (5) charter applications.

115,408 c-50 AUTHORIZED Expulsion and assignment of the student specified in SM-05.

115,409 c-70 certified The 2012-2013 Class Size Compliance Plan.

115,410 c-80 authorized The acceptance of grant award for one program from the Florida Department of Education, for the period of October 14, 2011, through June 30, 2014, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,411 d-1 authorized 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, effective January 19, 2012, through June 30, 2012; and granted an exception to School Board Policy 6320, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,412 d-2 authorized The Superintendent 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.

115,413 d-20 approved The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1031.

115,414 d-22 GRANTed 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.

115,415 d-23 approved The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 29, 2011, through December 12, 2011.

115,416 D-55 approved1. The Superintendent’s recommendation for suspension, without pay, to be effective January 19, 2012, as agreed upon, of the following employees: Ms. Sondra C. Nottage, Teacher, Gateway Environmental K-8 Center, suspension for ten (10) workdays; Ms. Cassandra Edwards, Elementary School Assistant, Pine Lake Elementary School, for thirty (30) workdays; Ms. Patti Guadagno, Teacher, Marjory Stoneman Douglass Elementary School, for eighteen (18) workdays: and Mr. Jimmy R. Thomas, Teacher, Rockway Middle School, for thirty (30) workdays.

2. The Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary actions, to be effective January 19, 2012, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance /arbitration proceeding, if requested, in the following manner: Ms. Janie E. Scott, Bus Aide, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days; Mr. Christos Kalogeropoulos, Head Custodian, North Miami Middle School, demotion to Custodian; and Ms. Dixie D. Cortez, Teacher, Madie Ives Elementary School suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings.

115,417 e-1 received The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 2011.

115,418 e-25 ratified The Release of Participating Counterparty under Settlement Agreement with Bank of America Corporation for damages relating to Deposit Collateralized for COP 2003-QZAB.

115,419 e-41 received The report of the November 2011 auction, surplus/obsolete equipment results.

115,420 e-66 authorized RFP #025-MM10, Casualty Actuarial Services; and approved the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

115,421 e-67 authorized RFP #024-MM10, Field Case Management Services; and approved the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

115,422 e-141 awarded Bid No. 052-LL08 – Bus Field Trips Within Miami-Dade County, to various vendors, as described in the Official Agenda item, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014.

115,423 e-142 awarded Bid No. 003-MM03 – Mobile Cafeteria Tables, Latex Gloves, to two vendors, as described in the Official Agenda item, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014.

115,424 E-200 ADOPTED Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 18, 2012.

115,425 f-1 Authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Addendum to the lease agreement with American Car Parks, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, for use of the parking facilities at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center.

115,426 f-2 authorized The Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with the City of Miami, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, for use of space by the City at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center.

115,427 f-21 commissioned The firms of Coastal Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firms, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, for miscellaneous projects.

115,428 f-22 authorized The fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bay to Bay Balancing, Inc., and Earl Hagood, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,429 f-34 confirmed/Approved Change orders on two construction projects Nos. 001765800 and 00363500), as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,430 F-60 awarded Bid No. 035-LL03 – Fire – Suppression System Retrofit and Additional Services, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2014.

115,431 f-61 corrected Item 6 on Bid No. 044-LL10 – Relocation of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective January 18, 2012, through September 6, 2013.

115,432 F-62 awarded Bid No. 008-MM06 – Plastic Can Liners, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective January 18, 2012, through January 17, 2013.

115,433 G-2 Adopted Board Policy 0155, School Board Committees, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective January 18, 2012.

115,434 g-5 adopted 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, rescinding the suspension of Respondent from his employment for five days without pay, and pay Respondent’s back salary for the five-day period for which he was suspended.

115,435 g-6 adopted 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.

115,436 g-7 authorized 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., as further delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,437 g-8 accepted The resignation of Michael Mosaku, teacher at Coral Park Senior High School, effective as of January 4, 2012.

115,438 g-9 authorized The School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Greenspoon Marder, Attorneys at Law, as further delineated in the Official Agenda item.

115,439 H-4 approved Resolution No. 12-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2012 as National Black History Month to be celebrated by all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

********** h-5 wITHDRew Request for District to revise Social Media Policy.

115,440 h-7 approved Resolution No. 12-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Estefania Chavez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend Columbia University.

115,441 H-8 approved Resolution No. 12-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Savine Hernandez for earning a Questbridge Scholarship to attend the University of Virginia.

115,442 h-9 approved Resolution No. 12-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Hire Good, Inc. for an outstanding contribution to the community.

115,443 h-10 approved Resolution No. 12-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Devon Aire K-8 Center for its Holiday Wish Program and commitment to the community.

115,444 h-11 approved Resolution No. 12-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Governor’s proposed $1 billion increase in public school spending for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

115,445 h-12 approved 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.

115,446 h-13 APPROVED 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.

115,447 h-14 approved Resolution No. 12-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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; and observance of the January 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti.

115,448 h-15 approved 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.

115,449 H-16 AUTHORIZED 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.

115,450 h-17 APPROVED Resolution No. 12-010 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting March 2012 as Florida Bike Month.

115,451 h-18 approved 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.

115,452 h-19 approved 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.

115,453 h-20 approved 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.

115,454 h-21 approved Resolution No. 12-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating the month of January as National Mentoring Month.

115,455 h-22 approved Resolution No. 12-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment.

115,456 h-23 approved Resolution No. 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.

115,457 h-24 approved 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.

115,458 h-25 approved* That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support bill SB 1294 as proposed January 18, 2012, related to eligibility requirements for Florida KidCare.

*Amended, as indicated above.

115,459 h-26 approved* That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take an official position on bill SB 722 c. HB 399 as proposed January 18, 2012, aiming to create an autism study committee.

*Amended, as indicated above.

115,460 H-27 approved* That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take an official position on bill SB 622 c. HB 627 as proposed January 18, 2012, related to bullying of school children.

*Amended, as indicated above.

115,461 H-29 APPROVED 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.

115,462 h-30 approved* That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take an official position on SB 98 as proposed January 18, 2012, relating to prayer in public schools.

*Amended, as indicated above.

115,463 H-31 tablED* Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, oppose HB 1191 SB 1718 related to the Parent Empowerment Act.

*Item to be brought back to the February 2012 School Board meeting.

Adjourned

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