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OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

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., FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of changes to the Agenda click the button below.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET 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 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

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

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

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

11:45 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:45 a.m.  Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited.

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Rules of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-137 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-137 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Actors’ Playhouse on its 25^th Anniversary.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-130 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN STUDENTS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-130 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the students of the 2011-2012 Miami Lakes Middle School Project Citizen Class for winning first place at the State Competition and earning a Superior rating at the National Competition this summer with their project "Warning! Illegal Passing of School Buses."

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-135 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE EMPLOYABILITY NETWORK FOR FUNDING INTERNSHIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-135 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade EmployAbility Network for funding internships for people with disabilities.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-134 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. SHERRI M. FUTCH-JAMES AND HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-134 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life of Dr. Sherri M. Futch-James and her many contributions to education.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-136 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-136 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Charles R. Hadley Elementary School.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-138 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE J.A.M. FOUNDATION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-138 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring The J.A.M. Foundation, Inc.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-139 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING TEEN DRIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO TAKE THE “NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING” PLEDGE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 AND TO MAKE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO NEVER TEXT WHILE DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-139 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encouraging teen drivers and the community at large to take the national “no texting while driving” pledge on September 19, 2012 and to make a lifelong commitment to never text while driving.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-140 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17, 2012, AS CONSTITUTION DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-140 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing September 17, 2012, as Constitution Day.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-144 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE ANDREW AND HONORING THE EFFORTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY IN THE WAKE OF THIS DISASTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-144 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew and honoring the efforts of the Miami-Dade County Dade Public School System and community in the wake of this disaster.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-141 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BERNARD MAYER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-141 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Bernard Mayer.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-142 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING FIU COLLEGE OF LAW, S.W.E.R., AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE, PICO UNITED FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-142 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing FlU College of Law, S.W.E.R., Americans for Immigrant Justice, PICO United Florida, and Florida Immigrant Coalition.

H-19 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 9 - 15 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWERENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designate September 9 - 15 as National Suicide Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and encourage the use of M-DCPS Comprehensive Student Services Program, the TRUST curriculum, and the Health Education curriculum to help prevent suicide through public awareness and education.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Pinecrest Elementary School Pianist

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

• 2012 FASA Principal of the Year
• Five Star Schools

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• July 24 and August 16 and 21, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• July 26, 2012 Special Board Meeting
• July 26, 2012 First Budget Public Hearing
• August 1, 2012 Attorney-Client Session
• August 1, 2012 Regular School Board Meeting
• August 15, 2012 Special 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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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 ITEMS

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

• Launch of the 2012-2013 School Year

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-16, 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 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-17, 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 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-18, 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 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

4. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-19, 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 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list in the agenda item of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2012-2013 school year for use in conjunction with Board Policy 2340 - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY (revised)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the out-of-country field trip to England and France for the students at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.
2. approve the out-of country field trip to England for the students at W.R. Thomas Middle School.
3. approve the out-of country field trip to Spain for the students at Sunset Senior High School.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to England for the students at W.R. Thomas Middle School.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF AIRCRAFT COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS FROM AIRBUS AMERICAS, VALUED IN EXCESS OF $1,200,000 TO BE UTILIZED TO ENHANCE TRAINING IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE 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 aircraft composite structural components from Airbus Americas. The aircraft composite structural components are valued in excess of $1,200,000, and will be utilized to enhance training in the Aviation Maintenance programs at George T. Baker Aviation School.

No local funds are required.

C-74 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Spain for the students at Sunset Senior High School.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 7250, Commemoration of School Facilities, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 5, 2012.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION 2009-2014 BY ADDITION OF SIX NEW COMPONENTS AND CONTINUATION OF THE DISTRICT’S ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) ADD-ON PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-Service Education 2009-2014 by adding five new reading components, a new leadership component, and continuation of English as a Second Language (ESOL) components.

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 20, 2012 – AUGUST 2, 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 1039.

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 September 6, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (replacement)

1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON
DISCIPLINARY ACTION - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY

30 WORKDAYS
PATTI GUADAGNO - TEACHER
MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 CALENDAR DAYS
JAMAL L. CANTY - CUSTODIAN
MARTIN LUTHER KING PLC

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
RUBY J. MCCULLER - BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSiON WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
RITHA MICHEL - BUS AIDE
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
ANGELA D. ALLEN - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT
5 CALENDAR DAYS
PATRICK PETIT-HOMME - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
KIMBERLY S. LLOYD - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
JOHN A. LOMBINO - VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ISABEL DlAZ-ALMARAZ - TEACHER
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ALMARINE L. ELLIS - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MICHELE KHATMOR - TEACHER
FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

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. Patti Guadagno, Teacher, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective September 6, 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. Jamal L. Canty, Custodian, Martin Luther King PLC, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective September 6,2012.
B) Ms. Ruby J. McCuller, Bus Aide, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 6, 2012.
C) Ms. Ritha Michel, Bus Aide, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 6, 2012.
D) Ms. Angela D. Allen, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 6, 2012.
E) Mr. Patrick Petit-Homme, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective September 6, 2012.
F) Ms. Kimberly S. Lloyd, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 6, 2012.
G) Mr. John A. Lombino, Vehicle Mechanic, Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 6, 2012.
H) Ms. Isabel Diaz-Almaraz, Teacher, South Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 6, 2012.
I) Ms. Almarine L. Ellis, Teacher, North Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 6, 2012.
J) Ms. Michele Khatmor, Teacher, Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 6,2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2011-12 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2011-12; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,872 items with a depreciated cost of $307,549 and Recoveries containing 17 items with a depreciated cost of $6,505 to update the records for April, May and June 2012.

E-14 ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY 2012-13

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

1. adopt the millage rates below:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .647 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.561 mills;

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

c) Debt Service levy of .233 mills.

2. adopt the millage resolution for FY 2012-13 for a total of 7.998 mills.

E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

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

a. adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2012-13 through 2016-17.

b. authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

E-16 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2012-13 BUDGET (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY 2012-13 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 15 of the agenda item and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 5, 2012.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2011-12 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2011-12 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(25,013,381); and

b. adopt Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2011-12 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2011-12 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and Fund Balance by $1,196,289 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY 2011-12 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2011-12 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2011-12 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and decreasing appropriations and year end fund balance by the amount of $ (205,784,955).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2011-12 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2011-12 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $3,224,318 and

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2011-12 SPECIAL REVENUE-TARGETED ARRA STIMULUS FUNDS AND RESOLUTION NO. 1 FY 2011-12 SPECIAL REVENUE – OTHER ARRA STIMULUS FUNDS

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2011-12, Special Revenue – Targeted ARRA Stimulus Fund Final Budget.

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (pages 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 3 of the agenda item).

3. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2011-12, Special Revenue Funds – Other ARRA Stimulus Funds Final Budget Review; and

4. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 4 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5 of the agenda item)

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2011-12 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2011-12 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,950,865; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2011-2012 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2011-12 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations and ending fund balance by $2,313,228.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2011-12 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND RESOLUTION NO. 1 FY 2011-12 SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY 2011-12 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $55,971 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2011-12 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by ($109,202) as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2011-12 Internal Service Fund – FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 3, the FY 2011-12 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, expenses and net assets by $16,276,099 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2011-12 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2011-12 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, decreasing additions, deductions and net assets by $(495,329) as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-27 FINAL RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF FY 2011-12 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Final Resolution to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2011-12 Categorical Programs as shown on the form in the agenda item in the amount of $4,961,606.06.

E-28 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1 ON THE USE OF FY 2012-13 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2012-13 Categorical Programs as shown on the form in the agenda item in the amount of $13,111,595.

E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-129 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-19, 2012, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 12-129 proclaiming the week of October 15-19, 2012, as National School Lunch Week.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 046-MM03 – WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 046-MM03 – WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, transportation, material and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair, correct and maintain, water-based, fire-protection systems, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from vendor(s) who possess, at the time of award, a valid Miami-Dade County Public Schools Contractor Prequalification Certification, during the term of the bid, effective October 12, 2012, through October 11, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BASS UNITED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
1480 S.W. 3 STREET, SUITE C-10
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRAD HIGDON, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,500,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $2,500,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 061-MM04 – CHEMICAL-FREE, DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING PRESS, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-MM04 – CHEMICAL-FREE, DIGITAL OFFSET PRINTING PRESS, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to lease and maintain, at a firm unit price, a chemical-free, digital offset printing press, service and supplies, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Graphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective for five (5) years from date of delivery of machine, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. PRESSTEK, INC.
201 WEST OAKTON STREET
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
OWNER: JEFFREY JACOBSON, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $100,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS (revised)

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

(1)

Contract No. 072-KK06 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective October 13, 2011, through October 12, 2012. This supplemental award is requested for additional lawn equipment, that may need to be purchased, due to the opening of schools in August and the maintenance of property landscaping. The supplemental amount is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source
0100 – General

JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: DAVID L. SHOAF, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $55,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $20,453

(2)

Contract No. 039-JJ10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES, is to purchase sign-language interpretation services, for the hearing impaired, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, effective January 14, 2011, through January 13, 2013. Additionally, services may be required to provide sign-language interpreter services for deaf/hard-of-hearing parents and employees, who rely on sign language in order to eliminate barriers to communication, for the Office of ADA. This service provides equal access to essential information regarding school/district-related activities, such as faculty meetings, professional-development activities, meetings with parents/ teachers, student assessment/evaluations, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), open house, and end-of-year activities.

Funds in the amount of $105,000 have been budgeted for these additional services.

Fund Source
0100 – General

ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF
19451 SHERIDAN STREET, SUITE 340
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33332
LISA CAMPBELL, SENIOR DIRECTOR

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $160,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 105,000

E-144 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DETERMINE IF A DISPARITY STUDY OF M-DCPS PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS IS RECOMMENDED AND REPORT THE FINDINGS TO THE BOARD (revised)

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

(a) investigate the feasibility of a disparity study with an Independent Company, to analyze the District's procurement practices, examine the existence of any disparities in the utilization of minority/women-owned businesses on District contracts, and to determine the possible causes for any such disparities; and

(b) upon conclusion of the feasibility study, report findings to Board for further action.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 6610, INTERNAL ACCOUNTS

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 6610, Internal Accounts.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, MINORITY/WOMEN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES (withdrawn)

PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6460.01, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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 6320.02, Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification Procedures and to repeal Board Policy 6460.01, Business Development and Assistance Program.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

A. A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (COUNTY), FOR USE BY THE COUNTY OF A VACANT BOARD-OWNED PARCEL, LOCATED AT SW 129 AVENUE AND 207 LANE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADJACENT COUNTY-OWNED MEDSOUTH PARK, FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; AND

B. A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR USE BY THE COUNTY OF A BOARD-OWNED PARCEL ADJACENT TO THE CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS, KNOWN AS WALTER FERGUSON PARK, LOCATED AT SW 146 STREET AND 103 AVENUE, FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES

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

1) a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County (County), for use by the County of a vacant Board-owned parcel, located at SW 129 Avenue and 207 Lane, in conjunction with the adjacent County-owned Medsouth Park, for recreational and educational purposes, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) a Joint Use Agreement with the County for use by the County of a Board-owned parcel adjacent to the Coral Reef Senior High School campus, known as Walter Ferguson Park, located at SW 146 Street and 103 Avenue, for recreational and educational purposes, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR), AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF NORMAN AND JEAN REACH PARK, ADJACENT TO PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 17615 NW 82 Avenue, HIALEAH

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 Miami Dade County (as lessee), for use of Norman and Jean Reach Park, adjacent to Palm Springs North Elementary School, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item.

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., M.C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC., LIVS ASSOCIATES, AND CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc., M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., LIVS Associates, and Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) for miscellaneous projects up to $2.0 Million each for a four-year term, based on negotiated fees in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00376400, Phase 2 of AHU Replacement Project, Highland Oaks Middle School for a credit of $41,042.

B-2 Change Order No. 21 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $111,626.

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 to two certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. WALITA MCBRIDE, DOAH Case No. 11-4933

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and incorporate the findings of fact and conclusions of law in a Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Walita McBride, DOAH Case No. 10-4933, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-4 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”)

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 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.

G-5 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 0155, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES (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 0155, School Board Committees, to allow Board members to submit issues for discussion by Board Committees in advance of Committee meetings.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 ETHICS ADVISORY MODELS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1) authorize the Chair and Superintendent to develop a plan for consideration by the Board which aligns the Ethics and Accountability functions of the District to provide transparency, ease of public reporting, and the coordination of ethics training, advice, and oversight; and

2) in the interim, the School Board Attorney will serve as the liaison to the Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-5 ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS (revised 2)

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

1. review all School Board and District policies, procedures and practices that address anonymous complaints and
correspondence; and

2. submit a report on best practices.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-137 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-137 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Actors’ Playhouse on its 25^th Anniversary.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-130 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT CITIZEN STUDENTS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-130 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the students of the 2011-2012 Miami Lakes Middle School Project Citizen Class for winning first place at the State Competition and earning a Superior rating at the National Competition this summer with their project "Warning! Illegal Passing of School Buses."

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-135 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE EMPLOYABILITY NETWORK FOR FUNDING INTERNSHIPS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-135 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade EmployAbility Network for funding internships for people with disabilities.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-134 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. SHERRI M. FUTCH-JAMES AND HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-134 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life of Dr. Sherri M. Futch-James and her many contributions to education.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-136 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-136 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Charles R. Hadley Elementary School.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-138 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE J.A.M. FOUNDATION, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-138 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring The J.A.M. Foundation, Inc.

H-12 LARGE HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to accentuate the needs of the large high schools as part of the District Strategic Plan.

H-13 LITTER IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate an awareness campaign to keep schools and the surrounding community litter-free.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-139 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING TEEN DRIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO TAKE THE “NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING” PLEDGE ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 AND TO MAKE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO NEVER TEXT WHILE DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-139 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encouraging teen drivers and the community at large to take the national “no texting while driving” pledge on September 19, 2012 and to make a lifelong commitment to never text while driving.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-140 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17, 2012, AS CONSTITUTION DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-140 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing September 17, 2012, as Constitution Day.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-144 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA COMMEMORATING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE ANDREW AND HONORING THE EFFORTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY IN THE WAKE OF THIS DISASTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-144 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew and honoring the efforts of the Miami-Dade County Dade Public School System and community in the wake of this disaster.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-141 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BERNARD MAYER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-141 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Bernard Mayer.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-142 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING FIU COLLEGE OF LAW, S.W.E.R., AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE, PICO UNITED FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA IMMIGRANT COALITION (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-142 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing FlU College of Law, S.W.E.R., Americans for Immigrant Justice, PICO United Florida, and Florida Immigrant Coalition.

H-19 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 9 - 15 AS NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWERENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designate September 9 - 15 as National Suicide Awareness Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and encourage the use of M-DCPS Comprehensive Student Services Program, the TRUST curriculum, and the Health Education curriculum to help prevent suicide through public awareness and education.

H-20 IMPROVE COORDINATION OF SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN S. KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, requests that the Superintendent come up with solutions to help ensure the safety and high quality education for those students in foster care and group homes, and seek partnerships with other organizations to provide greater resources for these children.

H-21 REVISE POLICIES TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policies to prohibit the rental of school facilities for a political campaign.

H-22 UPDATE ON FLORIDA’S WAIVER TO THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) REQUIREMENTS AND ITS IMPACT ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1) support the Superintendent’s efforts to advocate for reasonable and fair accountability methodology; and
2) request that the Superintendent update the School Board regarding the status of Florida’s No Child Left Behind waiver, and its implications for English Language Learners in terms of testing and accountability, as information becomes available.

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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