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OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 18, 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. 12-054 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing THE principal AND assistant principal of the year (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-054 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Principal and Assistant Principal of the year.

H-4 Request FOR approval of resolution NO. 12-055 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing ellen haley and CBT/MCGRAW-HILL FOR contributions to STUDENT art programs (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ellen Haley and CTB/McGraw-Hill for contributions to student art programs.

H-5 Request FOR approval of resolution no. 12-056 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing APRIL 17, 2012 AS Academic scholarship signing day IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 17, 2012 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOHN ESCOBAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Escobar.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 100 years of service in our community.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELLERY TAYLOR-SANDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-072 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Elry Taylor-Sands for her commitment to public service in our community.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as National Foster Care Month.

H-13 COMMEMORATION OF THE 110^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2012

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2012 as the 110^th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (SALAD)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That No. 12-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD).

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 15-22, 2012 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, recognizing April 15-22, 2012 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-061 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her outstanding commitment and dedication to our community.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AT&T’S ASPIRE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing AT&T’s Aspire Program.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2012 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY 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. 12-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 8, 2012 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-25 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION’S ‘MARCH FOR BABIES’ WALK ON APRIL 28^TH, 2012

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the March of Dimes Foundation’s ‘March for Babies’ Walk on April 28, 2012, and direct the Superintendent to encourage student and staff participation in this event.

H-27 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-064 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami High Alumni Association for supporting the students and faculty of Miami Senior High School.

H-28 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS THE NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-065 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April as National Autism Awareness Month.

H-30 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIELA PELAEZ FOR CREATING THE "WE ARE HERE" FOUNDATION TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN LEGALIZE THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Daniela Pelaez for creating the "We Are Here" Foundation to help undocumented children legalize their immigration status in the United States.

H-33 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VERNON CAREY FOR HIS POSITIVE IMPACT ON EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-073 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Vernon Carey for his positive impact on education and our community.

H34 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF AUXILIARY BISHOP AGUSTIN ROMAN (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life and service of Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• Magnet Schools of America
• Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• February 23 and 28; March 1, 6, 8, 20, and 27, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• March 7, 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:

• Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability
• E-Rate Report

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with selected business sites to facilitate the operation of Project Victory School-to-Work programs for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2015; and

2. add additional business sites as needed.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements at selected business sites to facilitate the operation of a Project SEARCH school-to-work program for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2015; and

2. add additional sites as needed.

C-11 REJECT 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, REJECT 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, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT (revised)

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

1. 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 The SEED School of Miami, Inc., on behalf of The SEED (Public Charter) School of Miami; and

2. the contractual agreement with Alpha Charter of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Alpha Charter of Excellence (ACE) for a term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO NOTIFY BALERE, INC., ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY, OF THE PROPOSED TERMINATION OF ITS CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to notify Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy of the proposed termination of the charter school contract.

C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO NOTIFY LAWRENCE ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE PROPOSED NON-RENEWAL OF THEIR CHARTER SCHOOL AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to notify Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School of the proposed non-renewal of the charter school contract.

C-70 PROPOSED RENAMING OF PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Perrine Elementary School, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts.

C-71 DISMISSAL TIMES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, (JUNE 5, 6, AND 7, 2012)

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

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school, (June 5, 6, and 7, 2012);

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

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

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

1. adopt amended School Board Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective April 18, 2012; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, to the Florida Department of Education.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – MARCH 8, 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 1034.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 22, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 26, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 22, 2012 through March 26, 2012.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION- SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (replacement)

30 WORKDAYS
WALDECY L. KREVA - TEACHER
LENORA B. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
NEKESIA L. PASCHAL - TEACHER
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
FAY E. WILSON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
EMILE T. REGIS - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MARY-ANNICE T. HEINLE - TEACHER
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DANIEL MOLINARI - TEACHER
LAKE STEVENS ELEMENTARY 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. Waldecy L. Kreva, Teacher, Lenora B. Smith Elementary School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective April 23, 2012.

B) Ms. Nekesia L. Paschal, Teacher, William H. Turner Technical Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10)
workdays, effective April 23, 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. Fay E. Wilson, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective April 19, 2012.

B) Ms. Emile T. Regis, Bus Aide, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective April 19,2012.

C) Ms. Mary-Annice T. Heinle, Teacher, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings, effective April 19, 2012.

D) Mr. Daniel Molinari, Teacher, Lake Stevens Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective April 19, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 12-066 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $200,000,000 REFUNDING COP SERIES 2012A TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF COP SERIES 2003D, 2004A, & 2005A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 12-066 authorizing the issuance of up to $200,000,000 Refunding COP Series 2012A to refund all or a portion of COP Series 2003D, 2004A, and 2005A.

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION – FEBRUARY, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the February 2012 auction, surplus/obsolete vehicles results.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FIFTY-THREE CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of Fifty-Three Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICES NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY – OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – District Central Offices Network and Information Security – Office of the Controller.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – CONTROLS OVER FOOD AND NUTRITION CAFETERIA CASH RECEIPTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Controls Over Food and Nutrition Cafeteria Cash Receipts.

E-96 RECEIVE REPORT AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MARKETING SCHOOL MERCHANDISE AND ENSURING THAT OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE BENEFIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR TALENTS AND EFFORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a report and policy recommendations on marketing of school merchandise and the exposure of Miami-Dade County Public Schools students to ensure that students receive the appropriate benefits and opportunities for their talents and effort.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES – IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES – IN- AND OUT- OF-COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter-bus services for in- and out-of-county travel, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2012, through April 17, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AMERICAN EDUCATION TOURS, INC.
9582 S.W. 40 STREET, #4
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: LISSET HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI
3595 N.W. 110 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ROBERT FINKE, PRESIDENT

3. BUS ONE (PREFFERED VENDOR), LLC
4332 HOLLY DRIVE
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
OWNER: THOMAS L. ALBRITTON II

4. CPF ARROWS, INC.
5313 NORMAN H CUTSON DRIVE
ORLANDO, FL 32821
OWNER: PAULA FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

5. GATORTRAX ADVENTURE TOURS, INC.
71 N.E. 97 STREET
MIAMI SHORES , FL 33138
OWNER: BUDDY NOVAK, PRESIDENT

6. HEAVENLY CHARTER, INC.
P.O. BOX 470881
MIAMI, FL 33247
OWNER: DANIEL GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT

7. KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.
13320 N.W. 18 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O. M/WBE Eligible

8. SAFEGUARD AMERICA, INC.
D.B.A. AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION CO.
3935 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: STEVEN MASDEU, PRESIDENT

9. TRAVEL BY BUS! LLC
1171 S.E. 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GUNTHER J. MEYER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

1. 7 STAR TRANSPORTATION, INC.
10730 S.W. 172 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: NORMAN DACOSTA, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN EDUCATION TOURS, INC.
9582 S.W. 40 STREET, #4
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: LISSET HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI
3595 N.W. 110 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ROBERT FINKE, PRESIDENT

4. ATLANTIC CHARTERS, INC.
5440 N. STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 205
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33319
OWNER: BARRINGTON SAMUELS, PRESIDENT

5. AVENTURA LIMO AND BUS SERVICE
D.B.A. A-1 LUXURY COACH
20251 N.E. 15 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: NEIL GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

6. BUS ONE (PREFFERED VENDOR), LLC
4332 HOLLY DRIVE
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
OWNER: THOMAS L. ALBRITTON II

7. CLASSIC BUS LINES, INC.
1900 PRESTON TRAIL
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071
OWNER: JOYCE LAPOINTE, PRESIDENT

8. CPF ARROWS, INC.
5313 NORMAN H CUTSON DRIVE
ORLANDO, FL 32821
OWNER: PAULA FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

9. DAVIS TOURS, INC.
P. O. BOX 16147
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33318
OWNER: JIM DAVIS, PRESIDENT

10. EMPIRE COACH LINE, INC.
965 W. TAFT-VINELAND ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32824
OWNER: PATRICIA FONTALVO, PRESIDENT

11. EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
9572 SIDNEY HAYES ROAD, #103
ORLANDO, FL 32824
OWNER: MARCELLO MACHADO, PRESIDENT

12. FLORIDA COLLEGE EXPRESS, LLC
P.O. BOX 970997
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: JONATHAN DOTSON, C.E.O. M/WBE Eligible

13. FLORIDA TRAILS, INC.
D.B.A. ANNETT BUS LINES
130 MADRID DRIVE
SEBRING, FL 33876
OWNER: BRIAN ANNETT, PRESIDENT

14. GATORTRAX ADVENTURE TOURS, INC.
71 N.E. 97 STREET
MIAMI SHORES , FL 33138
OWNER: BUDDY NOVAK, PRESIDENT

15. HEAVENLY CHARTER, INC.
P. O. BOX 470881
MIAMI, FL 33247
OWNER: DANIEL GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT

16. HIGHWAY CHARTER BUS SERVICE
P. O. BOX 1872
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33061
OWNER: RALPH GRISSETT

17. KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.
13320 N.W. 18 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O.

18. SAFEGUARD AMERICA, INC.
D.B.A. AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION CO.
3935 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: STEVEN MASDEU, PRESIDENT

19. SALUD SERVICES, INC.
D.B.A. ENDEAVOR BUS LINES
7915 N.W. 5 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: MICHAEL AMADOR, PRESIDENT

20. SOUTHERN BUS LINES, INC.
815 N. HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD, #418
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: THOMAS E. FRYER, JR., PRESIDENT

21. TRAVEL BY BUS! LLC
1171 S.E. 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GUNTHER J. MEYER, PRESIDENT

22. TRAVEL LYNX, INC. OF BREVARD COUNTY
3975 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: LEANARDO LEDAIN, PRESIDENT

23. UNIQUE CHARTERS, INC.
160 N.W. 176 STREET, SUITE 200-1
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169
OWNER: RANDY SMITH

24. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $350,000, for the initial term and extension period(s). Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 REJECT BID NO. 013-MM03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUSHI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 013-MM03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUSHI, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-143 REJECT BID NO. 022-MM03 – BREAD AND ROLLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 022-MM03 – BREAD AND ROLLS.

E-145 CORRECT AWARD CONTRACT NO. 001-MM04 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Contract No. 001-MM04 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, to purchase, at firm labor rates, parts, discounts and/or markups, quantities, as may be required, of automotive repair services and specialized repairs, for School Board vehicles, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2012, through December 5, 2013, as follows:

1. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI
4181 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. ARROW MUFFLER CO., INC.
14545 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: GEORGE M. DEJACOMO, PRESIDENT

3. AUTONATION DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE
13601 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

4. BEACON AUTO CARE
8701 N.W. 13 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT

5. BULL MOTORS, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE FORD MIAMI
16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

6. ELIOS AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
3251 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

7. MAROONE CHEVROLET, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE AUTO PLAZA
8600 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

8. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
10375 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

9. SMUTNY & ROSS
9970 BANYAN STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: STEPHEN P. SMUTNY, PRESIDENT

10. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI
4181 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

11. AUTONATION DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC.
D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE
13601 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

12. BEACON AUTO CARE
8701 N.W. 13 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT

13. BULL MOTORS, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE FORD MIAMI
16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

14. MAROONE CHEVROLET, LLC
D.B.A. MAROONE AUTO PLAZA
8600 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

15. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
10375 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

16. ARROW MUFFLER CO., INC.
14545 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: GEORGE M. DEJACOMO, PRESIDENT

17. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
10375 S.W. 187 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

18. ELIOS AUTO ELECTRIC, INC.
3251 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

19. SMUTNY & ROSS
9970 BANYAN STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: STEPHEN P. SMUTNY, PRESIDENT

20. PLAZA AUTO GLASS, INC.
4540 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: WALTER J. PLAZA, PRESIDENT

21. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

22. ABC RADIATOR & AIR, INC.
13007 N.E. 14 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: JOHN CHURCHILL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

23. 3 STAR ATLANTIC RADIATOR, INC.
4358 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: MICHAEL CROSS, PRESIDENT

24. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,600,000. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 6220.01, FUND BALANCE RESERVE

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 Board Policy 6220.01, Fund Balance Reserve.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RECEIPT OF THE 2011 CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2011 Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., for the operation of a charter school at 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE WITH THE CITY OF DORAL AND CM DORAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC (DDC), A PARTNERSHIP THROUGH WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WOULD DESIGN AND BUILD AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON PROPERTY TO BE CONTRIBUTED BY DDC TO THE BOARD, IN LIEU OF IMPACT FEES, TO SERVE PRIMARILY THE DOWNTOWN DORAL PROJECT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore with the City of Doral and CM Doral Development Company, LLC (DDC), a partnership through which the School Board would design and build an elementary school on property to be contributed by DDC to the Board, in lieu of impact fees, to serve primarily the Downtown Doral project.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE: (revised)

A. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) WITH THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY TO ESTABLISH A FUNDING COLLABORATION FOCUSING ON THE RECONFIGURATION OF CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE AND CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS INTO A GRADE 6-12 ACADEMY, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN iPREP ACADEMY, SELECTED PROGRAMMATIC ENHANCEMENTS, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF EFFORT, UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ENUMERATED HEREIN; AND

B. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ILA

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

a. an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Town of Cutler Bay to establish a funding collaboration focusing on the reconfiguration of Cutler Ridge Middle and Centennial Middle Schools into a grade 6-12 academy, including establishment of an iPrep academy, selected programmatic enhancements, and sustainability of effort, under substantially the terms and conditions enumerated in the agenda item; and

b. any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the ILA.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE A COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY FACILITY, INCLUDING ITS POSSIBLE CONVERSION TO A K-8 CENTER WITH A PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), AND A FUNDING PARTNERSHIP UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore a collaboration with the City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to make improvements to the West Homestead Elementary facility, including its possible conversion to a K-8 with a programmatic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and a funding partnership under mutually acceptable terms and conditions

F-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH KINETIK INDUSTRIAL GROUP AND/OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT IN-KIND SERVICES FOR RENOVATION WORK OF THE LOCKER ROOMS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to execute a letter of agreement with Kinetik Industrial Group and/or any other documents that may be required to accept in-kind services for renovation work of the locker rooms at Coral Gables Senior High School, substantially as described in the agenda item.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $3,872,746; and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the updated “Procedures for the Selection of Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing & Environmental Assessment Services” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services.

F-22 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TERMINATE FOR CAUSE THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE CONTRACTOR, ZURQUI
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. AND PURSUE ALL REMEDIES AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT AND SURETY BONDS FOR THE NEW THREE-STORY ADDITION CLASSROOM BUILDING AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER, PROJECT NO. 00731700, AWARDED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD TO ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. ON MAY 11, 2011 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to terminate for cause the employment of the Contractor, Zurqui Construction Services, Inc. and pursue all remedies available under the Contract and Surety Bonds for the New Three-Story Addition Classroom Building at Bob Graham Education Center, Project No., 00731700.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00731700, Classroom Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for a credit of $6,735.

B-2 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00254300, International Studies Senior High School, S/S “LLL1” for a credit of $82,648 and a time extension of 19 days.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00254302, Structural Upgrades, S/S “LLL1” for a credit of $6,157 and a time extension of 57 days.

B-4 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00373300, New Medical Technologies Senior High School, Medical Technologies Senior High School - “SSS1” for an additional cost of $86,953.

B-5 Change Order No. 17 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $114,947.

B-6 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0101501, Pull Out for Demolition and Soil Package, North Miami Senior School for a credit of $170,000.

B-7 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0101506, Pull Out for Demolition of Old Campus, North Miami Senior High School for a credit of $1,819.

B-8 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00253900, New Elementary at Southside Elementary School Site, S/S “K1” for a credit of $145,711.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ROSA M. ALMOND, DOAH Case No. 11- 4810TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. Rosa M. Almond, DOAH Case No. 11- 4810TTS, rescind Respondent’s fifteen (15) workdays and issue the Respondent fifteen (15) days of backpay for the period of her suspension.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CARIDAD VALDES, DOAH CASE NO. 11-1010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Caridad Valdes, DOAH Case No. 11-1010:

(1) Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or

(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: FINAL READING: POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES, POLICY 6840, AUDIT & BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE, POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY EQUITY & EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policies 9140, Citizens’ Advisory Committees, Policy 6840, Audit & Budget Advisory Committee, and Policy 9142, Diversity Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective April 18, 2012.

G-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY- RISK MANAGEMENT/LITIGATION AND ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY – BUSINESS OPERATIONS/CONTRACTS/REAL ESTATE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the employment contracts for Ms. Sara M. Marken, Esq. to the positions of Assistant School Board Attorney – Risk Management/Litigation and Simona Popova to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney – Business Operations/Contracts/Real Estate.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 Request FOR approval of resolution NO. 12-054 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing THE principal AND assistant principal of the year (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-054 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Principal and Assistant Principal of the year.

H-4 Request FOR approval of resolution NO. 12-055 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing ellen haley and CBT/MCGRAW-HILL FOR contributions to STUDENT art programs (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ellen Haley and CTB/McGraw-Hill for contributions to student art programs.

H-5 Request FOR approval of resolution no. 12-056 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing APRIL 17, 2012 AS Academic scholarship signing day IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 17, 2012 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-067 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOHN ESCOBAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Escobar.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-071 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-071 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 100 years of service in our community.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELLERY TAYLOR-SANDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-072 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Elry Taylor-Sands for her commitment to public service in our community.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as National Foster Care Month.

H-13 COMMEMORATION OF THE 110^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2012

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2012 as the 110^th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-14 EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a presentation on how educational accountability impacts the District's selection and use of research-based instructional tools.

H-15 KHAN ACADEMY (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. organize an awareness campaign to help ensure that students, parents, and teachers know about the resources available to them through the Khan Academy, and direct staff to continue highlighting the resource when working with teachers, students, and parents, and explore any other educational innovations where the District and Khan Academy may mutually benefit; and

2. explore any other benefits from Khan Academy which may be useful for our District's students.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-068 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (SALAD)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD).

H-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO POST ONLINE A STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE ON TECHNOLOGY FOR THE UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. Create an online technology survey for students;

2. Post the technology survey online; and,

3. Provide the results at the upcoming technology summit.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 15-22, 2012 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, recognizing April 15-22, 2012 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-061 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her outstanding commitment and dedication to our community.

H-20 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT AMEND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN-COUNTY TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY TO ADHERE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INSTEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the implications of changing the in-county travel reimbursement policy from a Federal to a State rate system.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AT&T’S ASPIRE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing AT&T’s Aspire Program.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2012 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY 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. 12-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 8, 2012 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-23 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR TICKET” SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 21-JUNE 3, 2012

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U. S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” Safety Campaign, May 21 – June 3, 2012, and encourage a year round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-24 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF WLRN RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the WLRN Radio and Television Internship Program for high school students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-25 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-062 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION’S ‘MARCH FOR BABIES’ WALK ON APRIL 28^TH, 2012

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the March of Dimes Foundation’s ‘March for Babies’ Walk on April 28, 2012, and direct the Superintendent to encourage student and staff participation in this event.

H-27 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-064 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami High Alumni Association for supporting the students and faculty of Miami Senior High School.

H-28 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS THE NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-065 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April as National Autism Awareness Month.

H-29 PROPERTY TAXES (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to advocate to stakeholders such as the State Attorney, the Property Tax Appraiser, and others to develop a process by which to investigate allegations of broad property tax fraud in Miami-Dade County.

H-30 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-070 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIELA PELAEZ FOR CREATING THE "WE ARE HERE" FOUNDATION TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN LEGALIZE THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-070 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Daniela Pelaez for creating the "We Are Here" Foundation to help undocumented children legalize their immigration status in the United States.

H-31 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUPPORT THE STARS ACT TO ALLOW UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA TO ADJUST THEIR RESIDENCY STATUS IF THEY EARN A DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED FOUR YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to support the STARS Act to allow undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to adjust their residency status if they earn a degree from an accredited four year higher education institution.

H-32 CONTRACT RENEWALS (revised replacement 2)

1. ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend School Board Policy 6320 to require a monthly report that would include price implications, requestor needs, and a record of M/WBE participation on contract renewals to be presented at the July 2012 School Board meeting and every month following.

H-33 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-073 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VERNON CAREY FOR HIS POSITIVE IMPACT ON EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-073 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Vernon Carey for his positive impact on education and our community.

H34 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-074 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF AUXILIARY BISHOP AGUSTIN ROMAN (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-074 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life and service of Auxiliary Bishop Agustin Roman.

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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