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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 13, 2012 CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 A.M.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012.

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*The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m.  The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda.  The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.

Pursuant to Board Policy 0169.1, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.
The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].

10:00  A. M.         CONFERENCE SESSION – ATTENDANCE AREAS

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 approval of resolution NO. 12-094 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing wecare OF SOUTH DADE, INC. (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing We Care of South Dade, Inc.

H-4 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Inspired 2 campaign

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the work of Inspired2.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY ON ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY (revised replacement 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring St. Thomas University on its 50th anniversary.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-093 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD’S (CIAB) CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory Board’s (CIAB) Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest winners.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SIFMA FOUNDATION’S STOCK MARKET GAME

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the student winners of the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY,” AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE FESTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the International “Walk to School Day” program, and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DELORES INGRAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Delores Ingram for her outstanding service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VIVIAN O. WALTERS, JR. FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-106, recognizing Vivian O. Walters, Jr. for his commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KIONNE L. MCGHEE, ESQ. FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kionne L. Mcghee, Esq. for his commitment to education and community service.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING D. KEVIN MCNEIR FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS~MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing D. Kevin McNeir for his commitment to education and public service.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER FOR ITS DEDICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center for its dedication to environmental education.

H-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE TROPICAL FLOWERING TREE SOCIETY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE ROYAL POINCIANA FESTIVAL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Approve Resolution No. 12-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Tropical Flowering Tree Society for Awarding College Scholarships during The Royal Poinciana Festival.

H-21 RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POSTER AND ESSAY CONTESTS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the student winners of the Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County Poster and Essay contest.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KELLEY KESSELL, ALEJANDRO KRAUSKOPF AND JESSICA SUHR AS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kelley Kessell, Alejandro Krauskopf and Jessica Suhr.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UM-NSU CARD FOR CREATING THE MOBILE AUTISM FAMILY CLINIC AND HOSTING THE "IF I ONLY HAD THE MONEY" COMPETITION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-105 recognizing UM-NSU CARD for creating the Mobile Autism Family Clinic and hosting the "If I Only Had the Money" Competition.

H-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UM-NSU CARD FOR HOSTING THE “IF I ONLY HAD THE MONEY” COMPETITION (withdrawn)

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOSE MARTI MAST 6-12 ACADEMY AS THE 2011-2012 EDUCATION, MERIT, AND INSPIRATION (EMI) AWARDS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing José Marti MAST 6-12 Academy as the 2011-2012 Education, Merit, and Inspiration (EMI) Awards School of the Year.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

  • Norwood Elementary School Violinist

SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR'S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

  • Athletic State Championships
  • Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

  • May 8, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

  • May 16, 2012 Regular 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:

  • Update on Student Assessment and School Accountability
  • Education through Performance

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES: ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEBBIE INSTITUTE, UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,537,306 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2012-2013 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with four community agencies: Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., University of Miami Debbie Institute, United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $2,537,306, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget, as follows:

  • Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,200,801;
  • Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $518,618;
  • University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $592,649; and
  • United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $225,238; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Policy 6320, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Policies.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LINDA RAY INTERVENTION CENTER/DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES (CMS) EARLY STEPS, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MAILMAN CENTER AND MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR A MAXIMUM OF 60 COCAINE-EXPOSED SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $473,768, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2012-2013 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to provide educational services for a maximum of 60 cocaine-exposed special education students, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $473,768 effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Policy 6320, based upon selection procedures that are provided by State Statute, State Board Rule or other School Board Policies.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $163,579, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2012-2013 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $163,579, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District budget; and

2. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Policy 6320, based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this Item will be included in the General Fund of the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THREE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $421,699.00, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2012-2013 DISTRICT BUDGET (revised)

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with three community agencies to provide educational and vocational training services to students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $421,699, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget with:

  • Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $189,377;
  • Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $192,868;
  • Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise - Doral), in an amount not to exceed $39,454; and

2. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Policy 6320, based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2012, contingent upon approval of the 2012-2013 District Budget.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT; FIVE RENEWALS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT; AND NINETEEN AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS (revised 2)

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

1. a new contractual agreement with Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter High School for a term of twelve years, commencing with the 2011-2012 school year and ending on June 30, 2023;

2. the first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with Archimedean Academy, Inc., on behalf of Archimedean Academy for a term of fifteen years; and (2) to add a facility located at 12400 S.W. 72 Street, Miami, Florida 33183, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2027;

3. the first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy East Charter School for a term of fifteen years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2027;

4. the first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter High School for (1) a term of fifteen years; (2) to increase enrollment capacity to 1,710 students; and (3) add a facility located at 10505 N.W. 80 Avenue, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2027;

5. the first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter Middle School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter Middle School for a term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

6. the first renewal to the charter school contractual agreement with The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc., on behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School for (1) a term of five years; and (2) delete the following addresses from the contract: 3629 & 3634 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133 and 450 S.W. Fourth Street, Miami, Florida 33130 as a temporary location, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

7. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., on behalf of Academy of International Education Charter School to cease operations at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33018 and delete address from the contract, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

8. the first amendment to the second renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Youth Leadership Charter School to (1) increase enrollment capacity to a maximum of 850 students; and (2) add a facility located at 1851 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

9. the first amendment to the second renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., on behalf of ASPIRA South Youth Leadership Charter School to (1) decrease enrollment capacity to 375 students; and (2) delete the facility located at 14112-114 S.W. 288 Street, Homestead, Florida 33033, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

10. The first amendment to the contractual agreement with The City of Hialeah, Florida on behalf of City of Hialeah Construction, Architecture, and Design Academy to (1) change the school's name to Latin Builder's Association construction and Business Management Academy; (2) allow the City of Hialeah, Florida, to assign the contract to LBA Children's and Family Foundation; (3) negotiate and execute a District-Management agreement, District lease agreement and any other related documentation; and (4) change the school's location to a facility located at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue,
Hialeah, Florida 33018, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2016;

11. the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with the City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of City of Hialeah Educational Academy to increase the grade levels from grades nine through twelve to grades six through twelve, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2013;

12. the third amendment to the contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy Charter Middle School to increase enrollment to a maximum capacity of 1,438 students, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2013;

13. the first amendment to the contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy to increase enrollment capacity to a maximum capacity of 403 students, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

14. the first amendment to the first renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy Civic Center to increase the grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten through first grade to Pre-Kindergarten through grade two, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

15. the third amendment to the second renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with Florida International Academy, Inc., on behalf of Florida International Academy to increase enrollment capacity to a maximum of 376 students, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

16. the first amendment to the first renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with Life Skills Center Dade County, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center of Miami-Dade County to (1) change the legal entity’s name to Stellar Leadership Academy, Inc.; (2) change the school’s name to Stellar Leadership Academy; and (3) delete the facility located at 3535 N.W. Seventh Street, Miami, Florida 33127, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

17. the second amendment to the contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter Middle School to (1) increase enrollment capacity to a maximum of 1,495 students; and (2) add a facility located at 10505 N.W. 80 Street, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2013;

18. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy High School of International Studies to (1) change the school’s location to 795 N.W. 32 Street (a.k.a., 3221 N.W. Eighth Street) Miami, Florida 33127; and (2) share the facility with Mater Academy of International Studies (1017) and Mater Academy Middle School of International Studies (6047), commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

19. the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy of International Studies to increase enrollment to a maximum of 553 students, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

20. the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Brickell Preparatory Academy High School to (1) change the school’s location to 8625 Byron Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33141; (2) share the facility with Mater Academy (Miami Beach); (3) change the school’s name to Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach); and (4) delete the facility located at 225 N.E. 34 Street, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33137, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

21. the first amendment to the contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy to (1) increase enrollment capacity to a maximum of 403 students; and (2) add a facility located at 10505 N.W. 80 Street, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015;

22. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Grace Academy to (1) change the school’s name to Somerset Gables Academy; and (2) and add a facility located at 950 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2019;

23. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with South Florida Autism Charter School, Inc., on behalf of South Florida Autism Charter School to (1) change the school’s location to 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33018; and (2) increase student enrollment capacity to 127 students for the 2012-2013 school year and 144 students for the 2013-2014 school year, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2014; and

24. the second amendment to the first renewal of the charter school contractual agreement with Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School to (1) add a facility located at 7700 West 20th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016; and (2) share this facility with Youth Co-Op Preparatory Charter High School (7070), commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2023.

25. The provisional extension to the charter school contractual agreement with Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School effective July 1, 2012 and concluding on August 1, 2012.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Seattle, Washington for the students at George T. Baker Aviation School, July 24, through July 26, 2012.

C-71 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours for the 2012-2013 school year and accept the listed exceptions to the schedule.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR. AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside Elementary Schools during the 2012-2013 school year.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE 2012-2013 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

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

1. approve the 2012-2013 Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to calculate and implement the 2012-2013 Workforce Development Education fees.

No local funds are required.

C-74 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,051,504, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (SFASAS), THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM AUGUST 20, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive funds and donations, in an amount not to exceed $4,051,504, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), through the Middle School Enrichment Program, from August 20, 2012, through June 30, 2013.

C-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL COZY 3 AIRCRAFT WITH A LYCOMING 160 HP ENGINE FROM FRANCISO LOPEZ, VALUED IN EXCESS OF $50,000 TO BE UTILIZED TO ENHANCE TRAINING IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE AND AVIONICS PROGRAMS AT GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of an experimental Cozy 3 aircraft with a Lycoming 160 HP engine, from a former M-DCPS employee and Baker Aviation graduate, Mr. Francisco Lopez. The aircraft is valued in excess of $50,000, and will be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance and Avionics programs at George T. Baker Aviation School.

No local funds are required.

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:

2. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP) in the approximate amount of $1,505,850, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

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

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

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;

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

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

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 20, 2012 – MAY 17, 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 1036.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective June 13, 2012.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 24, 2012 THROUGH MAY 21, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofApril 24, 2012 through May 21, 2012.

D-24 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2012-2013, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-40 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE STATE-MANDATED ANNUAL “SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES” SELF-ASSESSMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT THE SELF-ASSESSMENT RESULTS AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION BY JULY 1, 2012

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

1. receive the “Safety and Security Best Practices assessment results; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to report the self-assessment results and School Board action to the Commissioner of Education by July 1, 2012.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 5120, ASSIGNMENT WITHIN DISTRICT

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 5120, Assignment Within District.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL (revised replacement)

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
LISA D. GRIFFIN - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
KELLY J. ROCHA - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
EBONY J. PETERS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
CORETTA L. BELTON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JOHN SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

2) RECOMMENDED RESCISSION OF SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS AND
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
CASEY W. GLASS - SECURITY MONiTOR
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 1) 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. Lisa D. Griffin, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012.
B) Ms. Kelly J. Rocha, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012.
C) Ms. Ebony J. Peters, School 8us Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective August 20, 2012.
D) Ms. Coretta L. Belton, School Bus Driver, John Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective June 14, 2012.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation to rescind the suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings and accept the resignation in the following manner:

A) Mr. Casey W. Glass, Security Monitor, Coral Reef Senior High School, acceptance of resignation effective May 15, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012 UNTIL THE FY2012-13 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the FY2011-12 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY2012-13, effective July 1, 2012 until such time as the FY2012-13 tentative budget becomes official.

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1 ON THE USE OF FY 2011-12 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2011-12 Categorical Programs as shown on the form in the amount of $4,105,581.

E-25 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-092 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $300 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 12-092 providing for issuance of up to $300 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2012.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #032-MM10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES

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

1. award the Student Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #047-HH10, Student Accident and Athletic Accidents Insurance Coverages, to Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc. & Health Special Risk, Inc. (HSR)., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013 based on the following rates per student for the 2012-2013 school year:

School Time Pre-K to 6th $ 16.00 School Time 7th to 12th $ 18.00 24-Hour Pre-K to 12th $ 79.00 Fall Football insurance $265.00

Spring Football Insurance $ 59.00 Interscholastic Athletic Insurance $ 59.00

Rates for the second one-year period (August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014) will be brought back to the Board based upon the paid loss ratios of the 2011-2012 period as of April 1, 2013.

2. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for the Fall and Spring football season’s insurance premiums with the District paying $189.00 and the athlete paying $76.00 equaling a total fall football premium of $265.00 for the 2012-2013 football season; and the District paying $36.00 and the athlete paying $23.00 equaling a total spring football premium of $59.00 for the 2012-2013 spring football season;

3. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for Interscholastic Sports insurance premiums with the District paying $29.00 and the Student paying $30.00 equaling a total premium of $59.00 for the 2012-13 School Year; and

4. award the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Co. (A.M. Best A, XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013 with a flat annual premium of $80,809.

E-67 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE AND, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE

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

1. authorize renewal of the District’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Montpelier US Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XII), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with annual deposit premium, including Federal TRIEA/TRIPA coverage and state-required fees of $13,323, with a maximum not to exceed threshold of $15,000, subject to the per event rate schedule; and

2. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (Chartis) (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013, with an annual premium of $155,444.85.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE THE DISTRICT’S EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS AND RIDESHARE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT AND SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUTER SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to terminate the Employee Transportation Benefits and Rideshare Program through Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) effective August 1, 2012, with currently enrolled employees being notified individually as to how they can continue to purchase a Metropass and parking passes directly from MDT.

E-86 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUDIT PLAN AND SAS 114 COMMUNICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Audit Plan and SAS 114 Communication For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012.

E-87 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for the Years Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.

E-88 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida Financial - Report September 30, 2011.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS, MAY 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools, May 2012.

E-141 CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 025-KK03 – RECYCLING AND SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES (revised)

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

1. Authorize the Superintendent as follows: Assign Item 12 – Recycling Pick-up: All Regions, Bid No. 025-KK03 – RECYCLING AND SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of recycling and solid-waste services, effective June 13, 2012.

E-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC., D.B.A. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 019-MM10 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and El Toro Exterminator of Florida, Inc., d.b.a. Toro Pest Management, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 019-MM10 – PEST-CONTROL SERVICES, to provide inspection, evaluation and treatment components of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program at specified food-service and home-economic areas, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, effective June 13, 2012, through June 12, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period, as follows:

EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
D.B.A. TORO PEST MANAGEMENT, INC.
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172
JOSE PEREZ LINARES, PRESIDENT

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 042-MM03 – HEALTHY VENDING PROGRAM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-MM03 – HEALTHY VENDING PROGRAM, to establish a revenue-generating contract, to provide healthy snack and beverage vending machines, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, at school sites and at designated non-school site locations, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, Department of Hospitality Services, and Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC), during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BETTOU TRADING CORPORATION
D.B.A. BETTOU VENDING
6095 N.W. 167 STREET, #D-4
HIALEAH, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO BETTOU, PRESIDENT

Total Group Highest Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1 through 4.

Item 1 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $289 per machine, per month.

Item 2 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $58 per machine, per month.

Item 3 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $289 per machine, per month.

Item 4 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $58 per machine, per month.

2. GILLY VENDING, INC.
990 N.W. 166 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT MIWBE Eligible

Total Group Highest Price Meeting Specifications: Item 5.

Item 5 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 3: Administrative locations @ $105 per machine, per month.

ALTERNATE

3. GILLY VENDING, INC.
990 N.W. 166 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT MIWBE Eligible

Total Group Second Highest Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1 through 4.

Item 1 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $305 per machine, per month.

Item 2 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $2 per machine, per month.

Item 3 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $293 per machine, per month.

Item 4 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $2 per machine, per month.

4. BETTOLI TRADING CORPORATION
D.B.A. BETTOLI VENDING
6095 N.W. 167 STREET, #0-4
HIALEAH, FL 33015
OWNER: MAURIZIO BETTOLl, PRESIDENT

Total Group Second Highest Price Meeting Specifications: Item 5.

Item 5 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 3: Administrative locations @ $67 per machine, per month.

SECOND ALTERNATE

5. ALL STOP VENDING
3101 S.W. 25 STREET, #104
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009
OWNER: MICHAEL HELFT, PRESIDENT

Total Group Third Highest Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1 through 5.

Item 1 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $200 per machine, per month.

Item 2 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 1: locations North of Flagler @ $10 per machine, per month.

Item 3 - Student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $112 per machine, per month.

Item 4 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 2: locations South of Flagler @ $10 per machine, per month.

Item 5 - Non-student access, revenue-generating, healthy vending machines (snack and beverage), to include allocations as part of Group 3: Administrative locations @ $50 per machine, per month.

6. Require that T E Vending lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, Pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchasing, effective July 1, 2012.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Policy 6220.01, Fund Balance Reserve, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on June 13, 2012.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICIES: INITIAL READING POLICY 7540.03, STUDENT NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY; AND POLICY 7540.04, STAFF NETWORK AND INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY (revised)

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 7540.03, Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety for the Internet and Board Policy 7540.04, Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR), AND JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 610 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board (as lessor), and Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. (as lessee), for use of a portion of the Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center campus, located at 610 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, to remove the two-story structure and immediately surrounding land from the Demised Premises, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE SEPARATE JOINT USE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD (CITY), FOR:

1. USE BY THE CITY OF THE VACANT BOARD-OWNED PARCEL, LOCATED AT 650 NW 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES; AND

2. USE BY THE DISTRICT OF THE CITY-OWNED JAMES ARCHER SMITH PARK, LOCATED AT 300 NW 12 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute separate Joint Use Agreements with the City of Homestead (City), for:

1. use by the City of the vacant Board-owned parcel, located at 650 NW 2 Avenue, Homestead, for recreational purposes, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. use by the District of the City-owned James Archer Smith Park, located at 300 NW 12 Street, Homestead, for use by MAST @ Homestead students, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE: (revised)

1. THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE APPROXIMATELY 23,689 SQUARE FEET OF BOARD-OWNED LAND ALONG THEORETICAL NE 16 AVENUE, ADJACENT TO DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1410 NE 215 STREET, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND

2. A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL; AND

3. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION OR AGREEMENTS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO FULLY EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE

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

1. the necessary documents to dedicate approximately 23,689 square feet of Board-owned land along theoretical NE 16 Avenue, adjacent to Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, located at 1410 NE 215 Street, to Miami-Dade County, for right-of-way purposes;

2. a Temporary Construction Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to facilitate related construction activities, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

3. any other documentation or agreements that may be necessary to fully effectuate the above noted transactions.

F-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR:

1) THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD (EQCB) APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM CHAPTER 24 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE ALLOWING AN ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) IN CONNECTION WITH AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR AS WELL AS USE OF A SPRAY PAINT BOOTH AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AND

2) THE CHAIR AND/OR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE EQCB IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLICATION.

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

1. the Superintendent to execute an Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) Application for a variance from Chapter 24 of the Miami-Dade County Code allowing an above ground storage tank (AST) in connection with an emergency generator, as well as use of a spray paint booth and related appurtenances and infrastructure at John A. Ferguson Senior High School; and

2. the Chair and/or the Superintendent to execute any and all related documentation which may be required by the EQCB, in connection with this application.

F-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES AND REPORT TO THE BOARD BY JULY 20, 2012: (revised)

A. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (lLA) WITH THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE (VILLAGE), SETTING FORTH A FUNDING PARTNERSHIP TO FACILITATE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER AS WELL AS,CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT 6-12 EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AND RECREATIONAL FIELDS AT THE MAST ACADEMY CAMPUS (MAST), WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13 VIA INSTALLATION OF PORTABLE UNITS ON THE MAST CAMPUS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR THE KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER AND TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION FOR THE FIRST INCOMING CLASS OF NINTH GRADERS; AND FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT (JUA)
BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE VILLAGE FOR USE OF THE PROPOSED RECREATIONAL FIELDS AT THE MAST CAMPUS, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ILA AND JUA; AND

B. EXPAND BY 25% ENROLLMENT INTO MAST THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE LOTTERY BASED ON CURRENT ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA, THEREBY INCREASING MINORITY PARTICiPATION THROUGH TARGETED GRADE LEVEL RECRUITMENT PRIOR TO
9TH GRADE INTO MAST-STEM PROGRAMS AND EXPANDING ELECTIVE COURSE AVAILABILITY BY LEVERAGING A LARGER
POOL OF STUDENTS; AND

C. UPGRADE AND IMPROVE MAST FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY; AND

D. CREATE RECREATIONAUATHLETIC GREEN SPACE AT MAST; AND

E. RELIEVE OVERCROWDED CONDITIONS AT KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER AND PROVIDE A HIGH SCHOOL SOLUTION FOR KEY
BISCAYNE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent implement the following initiatives and report to the Board by July 20, 2012:

A. finalize negotiations and execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Village of Key Biscayne (Village), setting forth a funding partnership to facilitate facility improvements at the Key Biscayne K-8 center as well as construction of a permanent 6-12 educational facility and recreational fields at the MAST Academy campus (MAST), with implementation of phase 1 for school year 2012-13 via installation of portable units on the MAST campus to provide temporary relief for the
Key Biscayne K-8 center and temporary accommodation for the first incoming class of ninth graders; and

B. finalize negotiations and execute a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) between the Board and the Village for use of the proposed recreational fields at MAST, and any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the ILA and JUA; and

C. expand by 25% enrollment into MAST through a community-wide lottery based on current eligibility criteria, thereby increasing minority participation through targeted grade level recruitment prior to 9th grade into MAST-STEM programs and expanding elective course availability by leveraging a larger pool of students; and

D. upgrade and improve MAST facilities and technology; and

E. create recreational/athletic green space at MAST; and

F. relieve overcrowded conditions at Key Biscayne K-8 Center and provide a high school solution for Key Biscayne.

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 $449,960; 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY WATER LINES AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES, LOCATED AT 1840 NW 157 STREET, IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, AS WELL AS GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR SAME, AS MAY BE REQUIRED-PROJECT NO. 00700800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute any and all documents necessary to convey water lines at North Dade Middle School and at North Dade Center for Modern Languages, located at 1840 NW 157 Street, in favor of and to the City of North Miami Beach, as well as Grant of Easement Agreements for same, as may be required.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NORMAN S. EDELCUP / SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8 CLASSROOM ADDITION LOCATED AT 201 182ND DRIVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA 33160, PROJECT NO. 01138400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for Norman S. Edelcup / Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Classroom Addition located at 201 182nd Drive, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160, Project No. 01138400, for the following considerations:

1. a total fee of $25,300 for pre-construction services; and

2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 6, as set forth in the body of this agenda item.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01095, Corrective Work, Amelia Earhart Elementary School for a time extension of 66 days.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00395803, Pull Out for Site Package, Coral Way K-8 Center for a credit of $24,054.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01122, Deferred Maintenance, D.A, Dorsey Educational Center for a credit of $363,646.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00170200, ECC #3, Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center for a credit of $1,464.

B-5 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 4 on Project No. 00170100, ECC #2, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School for a credit of $4,239.

B-6 Change Order No. 4 on Project No. 00373300, New Medical Technologies Senior High School (Homestead), Medical Technologies Senior High School - “SSS1” for an additional cost of $39,484.

B-7 Change Order No. 19 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $214,845 and increase the aggregate change order amount required prior to Board approval by 1%.

B-8 Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $58,098.

B-9 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00170000, ECC #1, Spanish Lake Elementary School for a credit of $14,310.

F-50 AWARD TO MEXAL CORP.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC12-C1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/12-CENTRAL 1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC12-C1, Job Order Contract/12-Central 1 for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8341 to the low bidder:

Mexal Corp.
7424 SW 48th Street
Miami, FL 33155

F-51 AWARD TO M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC12-C2
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/12-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC12-C2, Job Order Contract/12-Central 2 for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8356 to the low bidder:

M.A.C. Construction, Inc.
9500 NW 12th Street, Bay 2
Doral, FL 33172

F-52 AWARD TO ALLIED CONTRACTORS, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC12-C3
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/12-CENTRAL 3
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE MDCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC12-C3, Job Order Contract/12-Central 3 for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8378 to the low bidder:

Allied Contractors, Inc.
2302 West 79th Street
Hialeah, FL 33016

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 036-MM06 – EMERGENCY DEBRIS & HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 036-MM06 – EMERGENCY DEBRIS & HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to provide emergency debris and hazardous tree removal, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective June 13, 2012, through December 31, 2014, and for each subsequent extension period as follows:

1. A NATIVE TREE SERVICE, INC.
15733 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: DAYNE TOMASETTI, PRESIDENT

2. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
12555 BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE 806
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181
OWNER: GLEN TUPLER, PRESIDENT

3. CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
6960 PROFESSIONAL PARKWAY EAST
SARASOTA, FL 34240
OWNER: DAVID A. MCINTYRE, C.E.O.

4. CRODON, INC.
11767 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 429
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: RODGER CROUSE, PRESIDENT

5. DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES, LLC
740 MUSEUM DRIVE
MOBILE, AL 36608
OWNER: ROBERT J. ISAKSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

6. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433 M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: DONNA M. MULGREW, PRESIDENT

7. G7 HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. GARBAGEMAN.COM
1602 ALTON ROAD, #602
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: ADRIANA DAVIS, PRESIDENT

8. LENO DREDGING & HAULING, INC.
6600 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE 119
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: CALVIN D. LENO, VICE PRESIDENT

9. PHILLIPS AND JORDAN, INC.
8940 GALL BOULEVARD
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33541
OWNER: W.T. PHILLIPS, SR., CHAIRMAN

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

11. SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: ORLANDO OTERO, PRESIDENT

12. T.T.C. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
3310 N.W. 178 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056
OWNER: PAT JOSHUA, PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase emergency debris and tree removal services from the list of preapproved vendors.

F-61 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 008-MM06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 008-MM06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 13, 2012, through January 13, 2013, and for each subsequent extension period, as follows:

SECOND ALTERNATE

TOTALPACK, INC.
1867 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: NORA KWELLER, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BY DIPOMPEO CONSTRUCTION CORP., RELATED TO SIZING OF MAIN ELECTRICAL SERVICE WIRING AND CONDUIT FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PHASE I, SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00363500 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (i) approve the proposed pre-litigation Settlement Agreement between DiPompeo Construction Corp. and the Board as specifically identified, (ii) authorize the Superintendent to make payment in the amount of $120,542.42 and as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement, and (iii) approve the Settlement Agreement and Release for the Partial Replacement Phase I, Southwest Miami Senior High School, Project No. 00363500.

G-2 SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HILDA DIAZ, DOAH Case No. 11-4309

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Hilda Diaz, DOAH Case No. 11-4309, and thereby authorize payment to Respondent of twenty (20) days pay calculated at the daily rate earned by Respondent during the time period when Respondent served a twenty (20) workday suspension, and a rescission of said suspension.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JEANETTE T. YASSIN, DOAH Case No. 11-4934

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jeanette T. Yassin , DOAH Case No. 10-4934, as its Final Order, terminating Respondent’s employment with the School Board and denying any claims for back-pay.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, v. M.G., In The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 11-181

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order assigning M.G. to an alternative education program through December 14, 2012, based on disciplinary action taken by an out of state school district.

G-6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. DIXIE CORTEZ, DOAH Case No. 12-0492

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. Dixie Cortez, DOAH Case No. 12-0492 suspending Respondent without pay equal to time already served and reinstating her to a comparable position without back pay.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-094 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing wecare OF SOUTH DADE, INC. (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing We Care of South Dade, Inc.

H-4 Request approval of resolution OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing Inspired 2 campaign

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the work of Inspired2.

H-6 M-DCPS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the District’s athletic programs and report to the Board on possible recommendations that enhance and maximize athletic scholarship opportunities for our students.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY ON ITS 50th ANNIVERSARY (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring St. Thomas University on its 50th anniversary.

H-8 RESOLUTIONS (withdrawn)

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD’S (CIAB) CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SPORTS SOCIETY FOR THEIR HARD WORK IN THE AREA OF GENDER EQUITY IN ATHLETICS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Sports Society for their hard work in the area of gender equity in athletics.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE SIFMA FOUNDATION’S STOCK MARKET GAME

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the student winners of the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROMOTING STUDENT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY BY ENDORSING THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY,” AND IMPLEMENTING THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM DURING THE FESTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promoting student pedestrian safety by endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in the International “Walk to School Day” program, and implementing the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-14 OUT OF COUNTRY FIELD TRIPS (repalcement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS CURBELO: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida request that the Superintendent revise and update' student travel policies to increase efficiency, transparency, and provide greater access to all families.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DELORES INGRAM FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Delores Ingram for her outstanding service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the community.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VIVIAN O. WALTERS, JR. FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-106, recognizing Vivian O. Walters, Jr. for his commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KIONNE L. MCGHEE, ESQ. FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kionne L. Mcghee, Esq. for his commitment to education and community service.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING D. KEVIN MCNEIR FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS~MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing D. Kevin McNeir for his commitment to education and public service.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER FOR ITS DEDICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center for its dedication to environmental education.

H-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE TROPICAL FLOWERING TREE SOCIETY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE ROYAL POINCIANA FESTIVAL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Approve Resolution No. 12-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Tropical Flowering Tree Society for Awarding College Scholarships during The Royal Poinciana Festival.

H-21 RECOGNIZING THE STUDENT WINNERS OF THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POSTER AND ESSAY CONTESTS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the student winners of the Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County Poster and Essay contest.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KELLEY KESSELL, ALEJANDRO KRAUSKOPF AND JESSICA SUHR AS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kelley Kessell, Alejandro Krauskopf and Jessica Suhr.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UM-NSU CARD FOR CREATING THE MOBILE AUTISM FAMILY CLINIC AND HOSTING THE "IF I ONLY HAD THE MONEY" COMPETITION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-105 recognizing UM-NSU CARD for creating the Mobile Autism Family Clinic and hosting the "If I Only Had the Money" Competition.

H-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING UM-NSU CARD FOR HOSTING THE “IF I ONLY HAD THE MONEY” COMPETITION (withdrawn)

H-25 ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR PLAN WITH UM-NSU CARD (withdrawn)

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOSE MARTI MAST 6-12 ACADEMY AS THE 2011-2012 EDUCATION, MERIT, AND INSPIRATION (EMI) AWARDS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing José Marti MAST 6-12 Academy as the 2011-2012 Education, Merit, and Inspiration (EMI) Awards School of the Year.

H-27 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE FUEL REBATE PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of a fuel rebate program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees, students and their families and report back to the board by the August 2012 School Board meeting.

H-28 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR APPLICABLE INSTRUCTORS THAT WOULD SERVE MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of using already existing educational facilities or other cost-effective alternatives to establish a residential Professional Learning Community for teachers and report back to the Board by its September 2012 meeting.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

 

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