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OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 7, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

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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-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING STEPHANIE TRUMP FOR HER SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS IN THE "I HAVE A DREAM PROGRAM" AND HER OVERALL COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve No. 12-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Stephanie Trump for her sponsorship of students in the "I Have A Dream" program and her overall commitment to education and community service.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CARLOS BONACHEA FROM JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Carlos Bonachea of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARIA PATINO AND PEDRO BRINGAS FROM MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised replacement 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Maria Patino and Pedro Bringas of Miami Sunset Senior High School for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ALEXANDRE LOPES AS THE 2013 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR, SHERIF WATSON AS THE ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, MANUELA VICTOR AS PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AND BARBARA JORDAN AS OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Alexandre Lopes as the 2013 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year, Sherif Watson as the Rookie Teacher of the Year, Manuela Victor as Paraprofessional of the Year and Barbara Jordan as Office Employee of the Year.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12–044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Special Olympics Miami-Dade County.

H-9 Request FOR approval of resolution no. 12-045 OF the School board of miami-dade county, florida, Recognizing steven claunch of the school for advanced studies

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Steven Claunch of the School for Advanced Studies.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-041 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2012 scholarship recipients.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union’s Scholarship Program.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 18-24, 2012 AND RECOGNITION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY POSTER CAMPAIGN FOCUSING ON THE DANGERS OF IMPAIRED DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, 2012 and recognize the winners of the 2012 Senior High School Safety Poster Contest, highlighting the dangers of teen driving while impaired.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 22-28, 2012 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 25, 2012 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 22-28, 2012 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 25, 2012 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-051 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. FOR ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-051, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. for its positive impact on our community.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JACKIE BELL FOR HER YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-052, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jackie Bell for her years of exemplary community service in our community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING WENDY EDMOND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-053, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Wendy Edmond for his outstanding achievements in education.

H-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSE THE 2013 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

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:

• February 7, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• February 15, 2012 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.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEM

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS: (revised 2)

• Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability
• Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Program

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-11 WITHDRAWAL OF ITEM C-l1 -REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-MM10 -COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Community Health of South Florida, Inc., and Rozalyn H. Paschal, MD, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 028-MM10 – COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH, to provide on-site comprehensive healthcare services to parents and their infants/toddlers, effective April 14, 2012, through April 13, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY – COPE CENTER NORTH

1. ROZALYN H. PASCHAL, MD
7900 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 50
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: ROZALYN H. PASCHAL

ALTERNATE – COPE CENTER NORTH

2. JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
5607 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE #1
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: SHERWOOD G. DUBOSE
PRESIDENT/C.E.O. M/WBE ELIGIBLE

COPE CENTER SOUTH

3. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
10300 S.W. 216 STREET
M IAMI, FL 33190
OWNER: BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR.
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $500,000, for the initial term and extension period(s). Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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-11, 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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR ONE PROGRAM FROM A FUNDING SOURCE

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

1. accept a grant award for one program from:

a. City of Miami for funding under the Miami Partnership of the Truancy Reduction Plan/Truancy Court Program in the approximate amount of $522,784, for the grant period of November 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012.

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

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

4. 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;

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

6. 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.

C-81 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ 2011 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN RESULTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ 2011 United Way campaign results.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, by amending the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this policy.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 20, 2012 – FEBRUARY 16, 2012

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 1033.

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 March 8, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Carmen C. Naumann, as Administrative Assistant to Member, Dr. Marta Pérez, effective February 27, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-24 RATIFICATION OF THE 2010·2011 AND 2011~2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACTS BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Tentative Agreement re-opener contracts with FOP effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 and July 1,2011 through June 30, 2012.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2011-2012 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT RE-OPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2011-2012 Tentative Agreement re-opener contract with DCSAA effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised)

10 CALENDAR DAYS
BRIDGET L. EDWARDS – SCHOOL BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

10 CALENDAR DAYS
DAMEISHA D. SUMPTER -SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

5 CALENDAR DAYS
DWAYNE M. BROWN - LEAD CUSTODIAN
VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
CALVIN C. RICHARDSON, III- LEAD CUSTODIAN
LINDA LENTIN K-8 CENTER

5 WORKDAYS
OREALI D. ALMEIDA -TEACHER
HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

25 WORKDAYS
CAROLYN A. WIGGINS - TEACHER
CAMPBELL DRIVE K-8 CENTER

10 WORKDAYS
MICHAEL T. ERWIN - TEACHER
FIENBERG-FISHER K-8 CENTER

10 WORKDAYS
CHARLENE Y. CURRY -TEACHER
NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
7 CALENDAR DAYS
ANGELINA BELCHER - CUSTODIAN
FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
MATTIE R. TRENT - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 WORKDAYS
ALEXANDRO MADRUGA - TEACHER
RONALD REAGAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
LlSBET GUERRERO - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

A) Ms. Bridget L. Edwards, School Bus Aide, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective, March 19, 2012.
B) Ms. Dameisha D. Sumpter, School Bus Driver, South Transportatio Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective, March 19, 2012.
C) Mr. Dwayne M. Brown, Lead Custodian, Van E. Blanton Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective, March 8, 2012.
D) Mr. Calvin C. Richardson, III, Lead Custodian, Linda Lentin K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective, March 8, 2012.
E) Ms. Oreali D. Almeida, Teacher, Hialeah Gardens Middle School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective, March 8, 2012.
F) Ms. Carolyn A. Wiggins, Teacher, Campbell Drive K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective, March 8, 2012.
G) Mr. Michael T. Erwin, Teacher, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective, March 8, 2012.
H) Ms. Charlene Y. Curry, Teacher, North County K-8 Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective, March 8, 2012.
I) Ms. Angelina R. Belcher, Custodian, Fulford Elementary School, suspension without pay for seven (7) calendar days, effective, March 8, 2012.

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

A) Ms. Mattie R. Trent, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective, March 8, 2012.
B) Mr. Alexandro Madruga, Teacher, Ronald Reagan Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective, March 8, 2012.
C) Ms. Lisbet Guerrero, Paraprofessional, Miami Central Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective March 8, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATION

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2012.

E-25 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-040 AUTHORIZING DIRECT PLACEMENT OF FIVE-YEAR FLOATING RATE NOTE FOR UP TO $60 MILLION COP 2008C WITH PNC BANK, NA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 12-040 authorizing the Direct Placement of Five-Year Floating Rate Note with PNC Bank, NA for the COP 2008C.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM MARCH 12, 2012, THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual agreement with South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants in their after school program from March 12, 2012, through August 22, 2012.

E-66 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR DISTRICT SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2012 – DECEMBER 31, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective April 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 021-MM03 – SANITATION AND CLEANING-SUPPLY PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-MM03 – SANITATION AND CLEANING-SUPPLY PROGRAM, to purchase, at afirm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of a comprehensive safety/sanitation system, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 14, 2012, through May 13, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
4033 HOLDEN ROAD
LAKELAND, FL 33811
OWNER: GREG GUICE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
400 N. ASHLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
OWNER: MARVIN KLEIN, CHAIRMAN

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,000, for the initial term and extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

(1)

Contract No. 012-KK01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE/CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, is to purchase, at firm discounts and fixed prices, quantities, as may be required, of school office furniture and installation, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the contract, effective August 4, 2010, through August 3, 2012. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage of the contract by school sites and non school-sites, which has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $50,000.

Fund Source
0100 – General

1. CONTEMPORARY INTERIORS, INC.
2626 N.W. 35 STREET
OCALA, FL 34475-3342
OWNER: DAVID L. SILK, PRESIDENT

2. CONTRAX FURNISHING, INC.
690 N.E. 32 AVENUE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
OWNER: WILLIAM I. LATHAM III, C.E.O.

3. DEMARIA HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ROBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

4. J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE CO.
3501 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: SHARON FELTINGOFF, PRESIDENT

5. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
13517 PRESTIGE PLACE, SUITE 101
TAMPA, FL 33635
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

6. SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.
14911 S.W. 52 STREET
MIRAMAR, FL 33028
OWNER: DAVE VANDER ZANDEN, C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $300,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $320,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE BY TELEMUNDO OF A 241-SPACE PARKING LOT LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AT 735 WEST 23 STREET, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Telemundo Network, Inc. (as lessee), for the use by Telemundo of a 241-space parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $52,693.92, for the period of April 10, 2012 through August 9, 2012, and in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-21 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM), CM AT-RISK AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the updated “Procedures for the Selection of Construction Management (CM), CM at-Risk and Program Management Services” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE REMAINDER OF THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION AND EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH LIVS ASSOCIATES FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the remainder of the third-year option and exercise the fourth-year option of the Agreement with LIVS Associates for Special Projects Consultant - Electrical Engineering services for miscellaneous projects up to $1.0 million each, as follows:

1) with re-negotiated, reduced professional services fees and hourly rate multipliers as approved by the Board on August 4, 2010; and

2) with all other terms and conditions of the original Agreement remaining unchanged.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE REMAINDER OF THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION AND EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT, TIER 1 - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $250,000 EACH; AND TIER 2 - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the remainder of the third-year option and exercise the fourth-year option of the Agreements with Special Projects Consultant, Tier 1 - Structural Engineering services for miscellaneous projects up to $250,000 each; and Tier 2 - Structural Engineering services for miscellaneous projects up to $1.0 million each, as follows:

1) with re-negotiated, reduced professional services fees and hourly rate multipliers as approved by the Board on August 4, 2010; and

2) with all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remaining unchanged.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE REMAINDER OF THE SECOND-YEAR OPTION AND EXERCISE THE THIRD AND FOURTH-YEAR OPTIONS OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CSA CENTRAL, INC., FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the remainder of the second-year option and exercise the third and fourth-year options of the four-year Agreement with CSA Central, Inc., for Special Projects Consultant - Mechanical Engineering services for miscellaneous projects up to $1.0 million each, with the fees, terms and conditions of the original Agreement remaining unchanged.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE REMAINDER OF THE THIRD-YEAR OPTION AND EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to exercise the remainder of the third-year option and exercise the fourth-year option of the Agreements with Atkins North America, Inc., and Construction Management Services, Inc., for construction Cost Estimating Consulting services, as follows:

1) with re-negotiated, reduced professional services fees and hourly rate multipliers as approved by the Board on August 4, 2010; and

2) with all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remaining unchanged.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00395800, Modular Addition, Coral Way K-8 Center for a credit of $32,566.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00395803, Pull Out for Site Package, Coral Way K-8 Center, for a credit of $13,921.

B-3 Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $22,023.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00362800, Law Enforcement & Forensic Studies Senior High School, Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School for a credit of $300,267.

B-5 Change Order No. 16 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $296,854 and increase the aggregate Change Order amount required prior to Board approval by 1%.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 012-MM06 – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 012-MM06 – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL, to preapprove vendors for tree trimming, tree, palm and shrub removal, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 7, 2012, through March 6, 2013, as follows:

1. A NATIVE TREE SERVICE, INC.
15733 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: ANGELA TOMASETTI, CORPORATE OFFICER

2. CRODON, INC.
11767 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, #429
MIAMI, FL 33156
WNER: RODGER CROUSE, PRESIDENT

3. MITCHELL’S LAWN MAINTENANCE
15665 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MITCHELL IGELKO, PRESIDENT

4. SFM SERVICES, INC.
9700 N.W. 79 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE INFANTE, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000, for the initial term and extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification of contractors for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment A of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the March 2012 Quarterly Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BELKYS COPIN-DOAH CASE NO. 11-4932

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Belkys Copin, teacher at Coral Park Senior High School, effective as of February 1, 2012.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: INITIAL READING: POLICY ­­­­9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES, POLICY 6840, AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE, POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (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 9140, Citizens' Advisory Committees, Policy 6840, Audit & Budget Advisory Committee, and Policy 9142, Diversity, Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee, to either:

OPTION A: Original Proposed Language

(1) prohibit lobbyists from serving on advisory committees that directly impact a client's interest for which the lobbyist was retained, and

(2) allow the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs to appoint a member and alternate who are parents of students currently attending a district school to certain School Board Advisory Committees.

OR

OPTION B: Suggested Committee Revisions

(1) require lobbyists to resign from advisory committees if they have a recurring and continuous conflict between their private interests and public duties and to abstain from voting on or participating in any committee recommendations that directly impact a client's interest for which the lobbyist was retained, and

(2) allow the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs to appoint any member and alternate to certain School Board Advisory Committees.

G-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. STEPHAN GUY (DOAH Case No.: 11-2084) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Stephan Guy, DOAH Case No. 11-2084 and reinstate the Respondent without back pay.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF CHIEF AUDITOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss, if it so desires, developing a format and timeline to conduct an annual evaluation of the Chief Auditor’s job performance.

H-2 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss, if it so desires, developing a format and timeline to conduct an annual evaluation of the School Board Attorney's job performance.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING STEPHANIE TRUMP FOR HER SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS IN THE "I HAVE A DREAM PROGRAM" AND HER OVERALL COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve No. 12-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Stephanie Trump for her sponsorship of students in the "I Have A Dream" program and her overall commitment to education and community service.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING CARLOS BONACHEA FROM JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Carlos Bonachea of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARIA PATINO AND PEDRO BRINGAS FROM MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING POSSE SCHOLARSHIPS (revised replacement 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Maria Patino and Pedro Bringas of Miami Sunset Senior High School for earning Posse Scholarships.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ALEXANDRE LOPES AS THE 2013 FRANCISCO R. WALKER TEACHER OF THE YEAR, SHERIF WATSON AS THE ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR, MANUELA VICTOR AS PARAPROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AND BARBARA JORDAN AS OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Alexandre Lopes as the 2013 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year, Sherif Watson as the Rookie Teacher of the Year, Manuela Victor as Paraprofessional of the Year and Barbara Jordan as Office Employee of the Year.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12–044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Special Olympics Miami-Dade County.

H-9 Request FOR approval of resolution no. 12-045 OF the School board of miami-dade county, florida, Recognizing steven claunch of the school for advanced studies

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Steven Claunch of the School for Advanced Studies.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2012 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-041 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2012 scholarship recipients.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union’s Scholarship Program.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, SPONSORED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and direct the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 18-24, 2012 AND RECOGNITION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY POSTER CAMPAIGN FOCUSING ON THE DANGERS OF IMPAIRED DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 18-24, 2012 and recognize the winners of the 2012 Senior High School Safety Poster Contest, highlighting the dangers of teen driving while impaired.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 22-28, 2012 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 25, 2012 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 22-28, 2012 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 25, 2012 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-051 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. FOR ITS POSITIVE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-051, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. for its positive impact on our community.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JACKIE BELL FOR HER YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-052, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jackie Bell for her years of exemplary community service in our community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING WENDY EDMOND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-053, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Wendy Edmond for his outstanding achievements in education.

H-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENDORSE THE 2013 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

H-19 YOU TUBE AND WEBSITES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct appropriate staff to create online tools that foster a more positive learning experience for students.

H-20 CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS TO DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: Direct Superintendent to advise staff, that with respect to an individual appointed to a committee by a Board member, the authority to appoint or remove that individual from the committee lies with that Board member. All communication with regard to the service of such individual on a committee should be through the appointing Board Member.

H-21 CYBERBULLYING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to research national initiatives to prevent cyberbullying and to consider District participation in these efforts.

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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