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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 18, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, JULY 16, 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.

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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-1 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse “Ethical Governance Day” in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, and encourage all senior high school students to participate.

H-3 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-114 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida honoring ms. diana t. urbizu (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-114 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Diana T. Urbizu, for her many years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-115 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida honoring the burgess family as the scholastic parent and child magazine 2012 family of the year (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-115 of The Schooi Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Burgess family for being named the Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine 2012 Family of the Year.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-110 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING JAMAICA ON ITS 50^TH GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Jamaica on its 50th Golden Jubilee Anniversary.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 14-20, 2012, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 14-20, 2012, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THANKING CITIBANK FOR HOSTING MIAMI GLOBAL COMMUNITY DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, thanking Citibank for hosting Miami Global Community Day.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-112 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON ITS 50^TH GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-112 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, congratulating Trinidad and Tobago on its 50^th Golden Jubilee Anniversary.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-113 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE INDEPENDENT VENEZUELAN AMERICAN CITIZENS (IVAC) (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-113 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Independent Venezuelan American Citizens (iVAC).

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-116 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID ALLISON 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. 12-116 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing W. David Allison for his commitment to education and community service.

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JORGE MURSULI (withdrawn)

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-117 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BOB ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER OF THE VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-117 of The School Board of Miam-iDade County, Florida, recognizing Bob Anderson, Commissioner of the Village of Biscayne Park.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

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AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

May 30, 31, June 14, 21 and 28, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

June 13, 2012 School Board Meeting

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

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:45 a.m.)
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD POLICY.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEM

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

Update on School Accountability and School Grades
Presentation of Electronic Report Card

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with the following community agencies to provide specialized services for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013:

a. Children’s Rehab Network; Public Health Trust/Jackson Pediatric Center; PEDI PEC; Pediatric Alternative Treatment, Care, Housing, and Evaluation Services (PATCHES); CSI Special Care/PPEC Center; and Golden Glades Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to provide services for students with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facilities; and

b. Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) to provide service for prekindergarten children with disabilities at RCMA facilities.

2. extend these cooperative agreements annually for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-11 APPROVAL OF LIST OF PREQUALIFIED CONSULTANTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026-MM10 – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 026-MM10 – PROGRAM EVALUATION CONSULTANT SERVICES, to develop a list of prequalified consultants (List), to conduct needs assessments, develop evaluation plans and research designs, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare recommendations and reports, on an as-needed basis, for the Office of Program Evaluation. The List shall be effective from July 18, 2012, through July 17, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ADELA BECKERMAN
4613 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, UNIT 429
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
ADELA BECKERMAN, CONSULTANT

2. ADELAIDE SERVICES, INC.
D.B.A. ARROYO RESEARCH SERVICES
639 PENNSYLVANIA ROAD
ARDEN, NC 28704
MICHELLE VRUWINK, PRESIDENT

3. ADVANCED RESEARCH CONSULTING, LLC
1580 SWEETBAY WAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
DR. JEROME LEVITT, MANAGING DIRECTOR

4. AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH
1000 THOMAS JEFFERSON STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007
NILVA DA SILVA, CONTRACTS OFFICER

5. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
2121 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 250
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
ROBERT A. LADNER, PH.D., PRESIDEN

6. BILLIE F. BIRNIE
33 WAGON ROAD
ALPINE, TX 79830
DR. BILLIE F. BIRNIE, CONSULTANT

7. BISCAYNE RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
1460 OCEAN DRIVE, #306
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
WILLIAM F. YOUNKIN, PRESIDENT

8. CENTER FOR EVALUATION & EDUCATION POLICY
(TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
509 E. THIRD STREET
BLOOMFIELD, IN 47401
STEVEN A. MARTIN, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION

9. EDVANTIA, INC.
500 VIRGINIA STREET EAST, SUITE 500
CHARLESTON, WV 2530
DORIS REDFIELD, PH.D., PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

10. ESCOFFERY CONSULTING COLLABORATIVE, INC.
7310 S.W. 96 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33156
LORNA ESCOFFERY, PRESIDENT

11. EVERGREEN SOLUTIONS, LLC
2852 REMINGTON GREEN CIRCLE, SUITE 101
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
DR. LINDA RECIO, PRESIDENT

12. HEZEL ASSOCIATES, LLC
731 JAMES STREET
SYRACUSE, NY 13203
RICHARD T. HEZEL, PH.D., PRESIDENT

13. ICF INCORPORATED, LLC
9300 LEE HIGHWAY
FAIRFAX, VA 22031
F. MICHAEL GRAY, VICE PRESIDENT, CONTRACTS

14. JUSTICE RESEARCH CENTER, INC.
2898 MAHAN DRIVE, SUITE 4
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
JULIA L. BLANKENSHIP, MSW, PRESIDENT

15. LEONARD FONTANA
4613 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, UNIT 429
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
LEONARD FONTANA, EVALUATION CONSULTANT

16. METIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
120 WALL STREET, 21 FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10005
STANLEY J. SCHNEIDER, PRESIDENT

17. MGT OF AMERICA, INC.
2123 CENTRE POINTE BOULEVARD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
J. MARK CHARLAND, C.E.O.

18. Q-Q RESEARCH CONSULTANTS, LLC
990 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 503
MIAMI, FL 33132 M/WBE
CALONIE GRAY, PH.D., MANAGING MEMBER

19. RAIN AND BREHM CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
1802 S. FISKE BOULEVARD, SUITE 103
ROCKLEDGE, FL 32955
JEFFREY S. RAIN, PH.D., PRESIDENT

20. RESEARCH WORKS, INC.
243 MAIN STREET, SUITE 250
NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
DR. KATHLEEN TOMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

21. RMC RESEARCH CORPORATION
3550 BUSCHWOOD PARK DRIVE, SUITE 130
TAMPA, FL 33618
EVERETT BARNES, JR., PRESIDENT

22. THE RELIABILITY GROUP
2421 NORTHEAST 33 STREET
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL 33064
HANK SARKIS, CONSULTANT

23. THE THURSTON GROUP, INC.
3841 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 305
MIAMI, FL 33137
MAXINE THURSTON-FISCHER, PH.D.
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

24. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI EDUCATION EVALUATION TEAM
1507 LEVANTE AVENUE, SUITE 207
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
DR. ANN G. BESSELL
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

25. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, A PUBLIC BODY CORPORATE
3650 SPECTRUM BOULEVARD, SUITE 160
TAMPA, FL 33612-9446
REBECCA PUIG, DIRECTOR
DIVISION OF SPONSORED RESEARCH

26. WESTAT, INC.
1600 RESEARCH BOULEVARD
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3129
PETER R. GILL, VICE PRESIDENT

27. WESTED
730 HARRISON STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107-1242
MICHAEL J. NEUENFELDT
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTRACTS

28. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $1,600,000, for the initial contract period, and an amount not to exceed $533,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND A PLUS EDUCATORS, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 038-MM10 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and A Plus Educators, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 038-MM10 – Professional Development Services for Non-Public Schools, to deliver a wide range of professional development services to teachers and school-based administrators in eligible non-public schools, serviced by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under provisions of the Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Funds, for the Professional Development Department, effective July 18, 2012, through July 17, 2013, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. A PLUS EDUCATORS, LLC
7227 N. 16 STREET, SUITE 190
PHOENIX, AZ 85020
KAREN E. YOUNG, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $212,717, for the initial contract term and for each subsequent extension period thereafter. Board authorization of the recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF SIX CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND TWO AMENDMENTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS

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

1. a new contractual agreement with AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School Middle (6-8) A for (1) a term of five years; and (2) change the school’s name to AcadeMir Charter School Middle, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

2. a new contractual agreement with Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy East for (1) a term of five years; and (2) change the school’s name to Bridgepoint Academy Interamerican, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

3. a new contractual agreement with Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Charter High School of the Americas for a term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

4. a new contractual agreement with Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Just Arts and Management (JAM) Charter Middle for a term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

5. a new contractual agreement with Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy North for (1) a term of five years; and (2) change the school’s name to Mater Academy at Mount Sinai, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017;

6. a new contractual agreement with Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sports Leadership Academy of Miami Charter High School for (1) a term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2015, as a deferral to open was granted;

7. the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The City of Aventura, Florida, on behalf of Aventura City of Excellence School to increase enrollment capacity to: (a) a maximum of 984 students for the 2012-2013 school year; (b) a maximum of 996 students for the 2013-2014 school year; (c) a maximum of 1,008 students for the 2014-2015 school year; (d) a maximum of 1,020 students for the 2015-2016 school year; and (e) a maximum of 1,032 students for the school years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018; and

8. the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Mount Hermon Community Education Corporation, on behalf of Richard Allen Leadership Academy to (1) negotiate and execute a short term District lease agreement and any other related documentation; and (2) change the location to portables located at 16001 Bunche Park Drive, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2013.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-12, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2011-2012 school year, the 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trips to France and Italy and Austria and Germany for students from George W. Carver Middle School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIFTEEN PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS (revised)

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

1. accept grant awards for fifteen programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Children and Youth, in the approximate amount of $119,737,491, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the approximate amount of $879,627, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part D, Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth, in the approximate amount of $672,130, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant, in the approximate amount of $2,220,779, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), in the approximate amount of $12,205,788, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant Fund, in the approximate amount of $6,225,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training & Recruiting Fund, in the approximate amount of $18,842,460, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $9,522,554, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth, in the approximate amount of $4,165,707, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

j. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adults with Disabilities and Senior Citizens with Disabilities Program, in the approximate amount of $1,125,208, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

k. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $73,708,088, for the grant period effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

l. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $1,153,253, for the grant period effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

m. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, in the approximate amount of $1,443,996, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through August 31, 2013;

n. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through August 31, 2013; and

o. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami for funding under the Race to the Top Community Compact, in the approximate amount of $271,200, for the grant period effective March 1, 2012, through June 30, 2014.

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements and enter into contractual service agreements with:

a. State-approved Supplemental Educational Services providers, in the approximate amount of $7,900,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, grant;

b. City Year, Inc., in the approximate amount of $3,500,000, to support the Title I, School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I, School Improvement Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Fund;

c. College Summit, Inc., in the approximate amount of $1,200,000 in support of the Title I, School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I, School Improvement Grant ARRA;

d. Algebra Project, Inc., in the approximate amount of $49,999, in support of the Title I, School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I, School Improvement Grant ARRA;

e. Youth of America, Inc., in the approximate amount of $209,216, in support of Title I School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I School Improvement Grant ARRA;

f. Embrace Girls Foundation, in the approximate amount of $100,000, in support of the Title I School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I, School Improvement Grant ARRA;

g. SEI/Overtown, Inc., in the approximate amount of $250,000, to support the Title I, School Improvement Grant Fund and Title I School Improvement Grant ARRA;

h. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, in the approximate amount of $150,000, in support of the Title I School improvement and the Title I School Improvement Grant ARRA;

i. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $100,000, in support of the Florida Diagnostic Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Center grant;

j. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $50,000, in support of the Florida Diagnostic Resources System (FDLRS) Preschool grant; and

k. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, in the approximate amount of $271,200 in support of Race to the Top Community Compact.

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

4. retain funds from the grants 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.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 7250, COMMEMORATION OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

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 7250, Commemoration of School Facilities, to streamline the process of renaming schools in cases of minor changes or corrections.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 18, 2012 – JUNE 14, 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 1037.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 19, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

SALARY RANGE
MEP		DCSAA
P3	$107,927 - $128,927
P2	$ 98,852 - $118,852
P1	$ 94,530 - $114,530
VP	$ 78,902 - $100,658
21	$ 75,669 - $ 95,626
AP	$ 71,854 - $ 91,854
* MEP salary ranges are adjusted for the 250 day calendar, approved June 17, 2009 by Board Agenda Item D-26.

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

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

D-24 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS (revised 2)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DONTRELL K. PRAY and THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 – FMCS CASE No. 110930-59198-3

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, AND CORETTA L BELTON and THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the following Settlement Agreements:

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Dontrell K. Pray and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184, to resolve in its entirety FMCS Case No. 110930-59198-3; and

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Coretta L. Belton and the The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1184.

D-25 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Erzsebet Horvath, as Administrative Assistant to Vice-Chair, Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, effective July 1, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CITIZEN’S CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent or his designee to:

1. negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc., in an amount of $71,000, for services effective August 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013, with an option to extend for two-additional one-year periods at an amount not to exceed $71,000 for each extension period;

2. grant an exception to Board Policy 6320, for Citizen’s Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, Inc. based on specific expertise; and

3. authorize payment in the amount of $71,000 for services previously rendered.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policy 5120, Assignment Within District and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2012-2013, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 18, 2012.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION -

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
20 WORKDAYS
SERENA Y. MIKE - PATROL OFFICER
SOUTH OPERATIONS STATION 5

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
JAMES A. WILLIAMS - CUSTODIAN
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
FELIX R. FIGUERAS - CUSTODIAN
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
ANNIE l. CABANAS - CUSTODIAN
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
MARGARITA DIAZ - CUSTODIAN
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
RONALD l. BAKER ~ CUSTODIAN
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

A) Ms. Serena Y. Mike, Patrol Officer, South Operations Station 5, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays effective July 19, 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) Mr. James A. Williams, Custodian, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective July 19, 2012.

B) Mr. Felix R. Figueras, Custodian, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective July 19, 2012.

C) Ms. Annie L. Cabanas, Custodian, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective July 19, 2012.

D) Ms. Margarita Diaz, Custodian, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective July 26,2012.

E) Mr. Ronald L. Baker, Custodian, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective August 2, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2012-13 (revised)

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

1. Advertise a:

a) reduction of 0.007 of total millage;

b) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .647 mills and Capital Outlay mi!lage levy of 1.561 mills;

c) state established Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.557mills; and

d) Debt Service levy of .233 mills;

2) advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A);

3) advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2012-13 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B);

4) advertise a total millage levy of 7.998.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR ONE HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY AND PROPERTY POLICIES INSURING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize reimbursement of $15,299.46, representing one half of the annual renewal premium for the commercial package and excess insurance policies for the New World School of Arts, to Miami-Dade College, covering both Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Philadelphia Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+, IX), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective August 13, 2012 to August 13, 2013.

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

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

1. authorize the award of Request For Proposals (RFP) 024-MM10, Field Case Management Services to Coventry Workers’ Comp Services at $80.00 per hour for the Florida Region and nationally, when needed and Claude B. Seltzer & Associates, Inc. at $85.00 per hour for the Florida Region, effective August 1, 2012, for an initial three (3) year term at proposed rates, with the ability to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, subject to successful negotiations; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to execute a contract for Field Case Management Services with both Coventry Workers’ Comp Services and Claude B. Seltzer & Associates, Inc.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #059-MM10, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS SERVICES: TRANSLATION, TRANSPORTATION, SURVEILLANCE & INVESTIGATION, AND MEDICARE SET-ASIDES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Information (RFI) #059-MM10, Workers’ Compensation Claims Services, Translation, Transportation, Surveillance & Investigation, and Medicare Set-Asides; and

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-86 INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING ACADEMY OF ARTS AND MINDS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Investigation of Allegations Concerning Academy of Arts and Minds Charter High School.

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 – INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER THE PURCHASING CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Internal Controls Over the Purchasing Credit Card Program.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT AREA IV- SELECTED SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Network and Information Security, Information Technology Services Infrastructure and Systems Support Area IV – Selected Schools.

E-141 REJECT BID NO. 063-LL03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 063-LL03 – SPECIALTY BAKERY PRODUCTS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 033-MM03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-MM03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, and to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of farm-to-school, fresh, high-quality, seasonal and local produce, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 18, 2012, through July 17, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. THE PRODUCE CONNECTION, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BRUCE FISHBEIN, PRESIDENT

2. FREEDOM FRESH, LLC
8901 N.W. 33 STREET, SUITE 100
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. THE PRODUCE CONNECTION, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BRUCE FISHBEIN, PRESIDENT

4. THE PRODUCE CONNECTION, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: BRUCE FISHBEIN, PRESIDENT

5. FREEDOM FRESH, LLC
8901 N.W. 33 STREET, SUITE 100
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE VAZQUEZ, PRESIDENT

6. Reject Items 28 through 77.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $2,000,000 for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-LL10 – BROADCASTING OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC EVENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 060-LL10 – BROADCASTING OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC EVENTS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-144 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-KK10 – FINANCIAL ADVISOR (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into an extension of the contractual services agreement, as provided by the current contract between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Public Financial Management, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 029-KK10 – FINANCIAL ADVISOR, to provide independent financial advisory services in connection with the financing for the District’s ongoing Capital Construction Program and other capital needs, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, including extensions thereto, under revised terms and pursuant to Fee Schedule in the item, as follows:

PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
300 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 1170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
DAVID M. MOORE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Policy 7540.03, Student Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety and Board Policy 7540.04, Staff Network and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 18, 2012.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS PROFFERED BY 46 ACRES, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SET-ASIDE OF APPROXIMATELY SIX acreS OF VACANT LAND, AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by 46 Acres, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set-aside of approximately six acres of vacant land, as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, in substantial conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE A RE-PLAT OF BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1500 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AND 1535 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CLOSING AND VACATING A PORTION OF NE 15 TERRACE, AND FOR DEDICATING A PORTION OF BOARD-OWNED LAND FOR A NEW CONNECTOR ROAD TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND/OR SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, TO EXECUTE UTILITY OR OTHER EASEMENTS WITHIN THE PORTION OF NE 15 TERRACE TO BE CLOSED AND VACATED AND/OR WITHIN THE NEWLY DEDICATED CONNECTOR ROAD, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION OR AGREEMENTS THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO FULLY EFFECTUATE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to initiate a re-plat of Board-owned properties located at 1500 Biscayne Boulevard and 1535 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, for the purpose of closing and vacating a portion of NE 15 Terrace, and for dedicating a portion of Board-owned land for a new connector road to be used for public right-of-way, in substantial conformance with the provisions noted in the agenda item; and

2. authorize the Chair and/or Superintendent, as may be required, to execute utility or other easements within the portion of NE 15 Terrace to be closed and vacated and/or within the newly dedicated connector road, and any other documentation or agreements that may be necessary to fully effectuate the above.

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MASTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT (MJUA) WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) SETTING FORTH THE GENERAL PARAMETERS UNDER WHICH JOINT USE OF FACILITIES WOULD BE REVIEWED AND FACILITATED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Master Joint Use Agreement (MJUA) with Florida International University (FIU) setting forth the general parameters under which joint use of facilities would be reviewed and facilitated on an as needed basis, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LBA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with The LBA Children & Families Foundation, 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-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (I) ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A SCHOOL SITE IN THE CITY OF DORAL IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, (II) GROUND LEASE SUCH SITE TO THE DOWNTOWN DORAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) FOR A TERM OF NOT LESS THAN 20 YEARS, (III) CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATELY 800 STUDENT STATION CHARTER SCHOOL FROM PROCEEDS OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY SUCH CDD, FOR LEASE BY THE CDD TO A NOT FOR PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL AT RENTALS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE CAPITAL COST OF THE SCHOOL, (IV) MANAGE THE OPERATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL; AND FURTHER, THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS, AND THE CHAIR AND/OR THE SUPERINTENDENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE FOREGOING:

A. A TRI-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, THE CITY OF DORAL (CITY) AND CM DORAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS (DEVELOPER), AMENDING THAT CERTAIN MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RECORDED ON OCTOBER 3, 2006 (OR. BK. 24968, PGS. 2689-2725), BETWEEN THE CITY AND DEVELOPER TO PROVIDE FOR DONATION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF AN APPROXIMATE 3-ACRE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF N.W. 84 AVENUE AND N.W. 53 STREET (SCHOOL SITE) IN LIEU OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES BASED ON A DISTRICT-COMMISSIONED APPRAISAL, FOR CONSTRUCTION BY THE BOARD OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH APPROXIMATELY 800 STUDENT STATIONS (SCHOOL) TO SERVE THAT CERTAIN MIXED-USE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN DORAL DISTRICT; AND

B. A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND BY DEVELOPER, IN FAVOR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, CONVEYING THE SCHOOL SITE IN LIEU OF IMPACT FEES; AND

C. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD, THE CITY AND THE CDD PURSUANT TO WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL:

a. AGREE TO GROUND LEASE THE SCHOOL SITE TO THE CDD;

b. AUTHORIZE THE CDD TO ISSUE DEBT FOR ALL CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCHOOL ON THE SCHOOL SITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO , PREPAYMENT OF ALL GROUND RENT OWED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE FULL TERM OF THE GROUND LEASE, PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THE SCHOOL, PAYMENT OF CAPITALIZED INTEREST ON THE DEBT WITHIN IRS GUIDELINES, FUNDING A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE IF REQUIRED, AND PAYMENT OF COSTS OF ISSUANCE;

c. AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROCURE AND MANAGE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REQUIRED TO BUILD THE SCHOOL;

d. REQUIRE THE CDD TO SUB-LEASE THE SCHOOL SITE AND SCHOOL TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOL, WITH REVENUES FROM SAID SUB-LEASE TO SERVICE THE DEBT ISSUED BY THE CDD FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GROUND LEASE OF THE SCHOOL SITE AND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCHOOL;

e. AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL TO BE MANAGED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT;

f. REQUIRE THAT AT THE END OF THE TERM OF THE GROUND LEASE WITH THE CDD, THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS WILL REVERT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AT NO COST;

g. ENTER INTO A SUBORDINATION AND STANDSTILL AGREEMENT, AS MAY BE REQUIRED; AND

D. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOREGOING AGREEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (i) accept the donation of a school site in the City of Doral in lieu of payment of educational facilities impact fees, (ii) ground lease such site to the Downtown Doral Community Development District (CDD) for a term of not less than 20 years, (iii) construct an approximately 800 student station charter school from proceeds of bonds to be issued by such CDD, for lease by the CDD to a not for profit charter school at rentals sufficient to pay the capital cost of the school, (iv) manage the operation of the charter school; and further, that the Superintendent be authorized to finalize negotiations, and the Chair and/or the Superintendent, as may be required, be authorized to execute and deliver the following agreements in order to implement the foregoing:

A. a tri-party agreement between the School Board, the City of Doral (City) and CM Doral Development Company LLC, its successors or assigns (Developer), amending that certain Master Development Agreement recorded on October 3, 2006 (OR. BK. 24968, pgs. 2689-2725), between the City and Developer to provide for donation to the School Board of an approximate 3-acre school site located at the southeast corner of N.W. 84 Avenue and N.W. 53 Street (school site) in lieu of educational facilities impact fees based on a District-commissioned appraisal, for construction by the Board of an elementary school with approximately 800 student stations (school) to serve that certain mixed-use planned unit development in the Downtown Doral District; and

B. a covenant running with the land by Developer, in favor of the School Board, conveying the school site in lieu of impact fees; and

C. an Interlocal Agreement between the School Board and the CDD pursuant to which the School Board will:

a. agree to ground lease the school site to the CDD;

b. authorize the CDD to issue debt for all capital costs associated with the design and construction of the school on the school site, including but not limited to, prepayment of all ground rent owed to the School Board for the full term of the ground lease, payment of the costs of designing, constructing, furnishing and equipping the school, payment of capitalized interest on the debt within IRS guidelines, funding a debt service reserve, if required, and payment of costs of issuance;

c. authorize the School District to procure and manage the design and construction services required to build the school;

d. require the CDD to sub-lease the school site and school to a not-for-profit charter school, with revenues from said sub-lease to service the debt issued by the CDD for all costs associated with the ground lease of the school site and the design and construction of the school;

e. authorize the school to be managed by the School District, pursuant to a Management Agreement;

f. require that at the end of the term of the ground lease with the CDD, the school improvements will revert to the School Board at no cost;

g. enter into a subordination and standstill agreement, as may be required; and

D. Any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the foregoing agreements.

F-11 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MOUNT HERMON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CORPORATION, FOR THE TEMPORARY OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL AT 16001 BUNCHE PARK DRIVE, MIAMI GARDENS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Mount Hermon Community Education Corporation, for the temporary operation of a charter school at 16001 Bunche Park Drive, Miami Gardens, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-22 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00731700, Classroom Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for an additional cost of $25,186.

B-2 Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00373300, New Medical Technologies Senior High School (Homestead), Medical Technologies Senior High School – “SSS1” for an additional cost of $6,410.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00264303, Pull Out; Phase II; Unit Vents, Paint, Miami Palmetto Senior High School for a credit of $27,185.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00264300, Work Plan Renovations, Miami Palmetto Senior High School for a credit of $6,155.

B-5 Change Order No. 20 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $139,966.

B-6 Change Order No. 4 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $13,310.

F-50 AWARD TO FLORIDA STANDARD ROOFING INC. (revised)
PROJECT NO. 01214700
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT RTB12-C1 and RTB12-C2
MINOR REPAIRS – ROOFING
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

1. Project No. 01214700, Roofing Term Contract RTB12-C1 and RTB12-C2, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Adjustment Factor, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 to:

Florida Standard Roofing Inc.
5849 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33144

F-51 AWARD TO TECTA AMERICA OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
PROJECT NO. 01204900C3
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT RTB12-C3
MINOR REPAIRS – ROOFING
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (revised)

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

1. Project No. 01204900C3, Roofing Term Contract RTB12-C3, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Adjustment Factor, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 to:

Tecta America South Florida, Inc.
1431 SW 30 Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

F-60 REJECT BID NO. 029-LL10 – CELL TOWER CO-LOCATION AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Invitation to Bid No. 029-LL10 – CELL TOWER CO-LOCATION AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

F-61 REJECT BID NO. 044-MM06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 044-MM06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

F-62 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. 057-MM10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Invitation To Bid No. 057-MM10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at Coconut Grove Elementary School, for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year extension options. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approvals or other approval(s), as required, for the use of the parking lot by the local government or other governmental agencies, as follows:

1. LPS OF AMERICA, INC.
233 PEACHTREE STREET, NE
HARRIS TOWER, SUITE 2600
ATLANTA, GA 30303
GEORGE A. HENDRIX
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement with LPS of America, Inc., including renewing, cancelling and/or terminating the lease agreement;

3. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to award the contract to the vendor offering the next highest annual rental rate, in the event the District is unable to consummate a lease agreement with LPS of America, Inc.; and

4. direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed as follows: 60% to Coconut Grove Elementary School and 40% to the District.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate for new contractors, and the increase, decrease, and addition of type of work to certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PRE-LITIGATION SETTLEMENT WITH SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION CO. RELATED TO THE PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE CONSTRUCTED FOR PROJECT NO. A01032, DR. MANUEL C. BARREIRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “W-1”) (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed pre-litigation settlement agreement between Suffolk Construction Co. and the Board as specifically identified therein, authorize acceptance of payment in the manner prescribed herein and as more fully described in the Settlement Agreement, and approve the Settlement Agreement and Limited Release for the Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary, Project No. A01032.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST

H-2 ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and School Board Attorney to initiate conversations with appropriate representatives of the Miami-Dade County Ethics Commission regarding the appropriateness and logistical feasibility of it serving as the School Board’s ethics advisory body.

H-3 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-114 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida honoring ms. diana t. urbizu (replacement)

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-110 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING JAMAICA ON ITS 50^TH GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 14-20, 2012, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

H-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY”

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

1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 3, 2012 in conjunction with the International “Walk Our Children to School Day.”

H-8 ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR PLAN WITH UM-NSU CARD (withdrawn)

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THANKING CITIBANK FOR HOSTING MIAMI GLOBAL COMMUNITY DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, thanking Citibank for hosting Miami Global Community Day.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-112 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONGRATULATING TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO ON ITS 50^TH GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNIVERSARY

H-12 UNIVISION/FIU LAW SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (withdrawn)

H-13 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND BOARD RULE TO ALLOW FOR DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS IN SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend applicable Board policies to allow members to submit items for discussion on Committee agendas
according to the same deadlines and notice provisions as agenda items.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-113 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE INDEPENDENT VENEZUELAN AMERICAN CITIZENS (IVAC) (replacement)

H-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ENCOURAGE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVITE OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ADDRESS REDUCING HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURES IN MIAMI-DADE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encourage the Superintendent to invite other stakeholders in Miami-Dade County to:

1. discuss and brainstorm ways to reduce healthcare expenditures in Miami-Dade County without compromising quality health care; and,

2. report to the Board the results of the stakeholders’ meeting(s).

H-18 SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida establishes a procedure for announcing intentions to continue in or seek leadership roles of Chair and Vice Chair prior to the annual Organization Meeting, and revise rules regarding final vote tallies at the Organization Meeting to include only the names of individuals who accept nominations.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-116 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID ALLISON FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JORGE MURSULI (withdrawn)

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-117 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BOB ANDERSON, COMMISSIONER OF THE VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK (replacement)

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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