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OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 10, 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., MONDAY, October 8, 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.

11:45 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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

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

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-145 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. GREGORY ZAWYER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-145 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Gregory Zawyer.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-146 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CONSERVATION TEEN SCIENTIST PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-146 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Conservation Teen Scientist Program.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-147 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING FOCUS ON TOMORROW (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-147 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Focus on Tomorrow.

H-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR 9/11 TRIBUTES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a strategy for 9/11 Tributes throughout the District.

H-8 Request for approval of Resolution NO. 12-148 of THE SCHOOL Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day SUPPORTING “stop hunger, inc.”

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-148 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE ANNUAL “GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, HEALTH AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND YEAR-ROUND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE A TOBACCO-FREE SOCIETY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the annual “Great American Smoke-Out” in partnership with the American Cancer Society, health agencies, and local governments, and year-round awareness campaign to promote a tobacco-free society.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-149 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 12-18, 2012, AS SPEARHEADED BY THE DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-149 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 12-18, 2012, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-150 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-150 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-156 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KVP PRODUCTIONS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALl: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-156 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing KVP Productions for their outstanding work in our community.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-157 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TEACHERS AND STAFF OF VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-157 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the teachers and staff of Van E. Blanton Elementary School for their outstanding work in our community.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-158 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Northwestern Senior High School's BOLD Program.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-151 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS AND THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SOUTH FLORIDA STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-151 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing the Coca-Cola Company, Publix Super Markets
and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for awarding scholarships to South Florida students.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-155 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE OF SALVATORE ANTONIO VANNI AND PROMOTING CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-155 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life of Salvatore Antonio Vanni and promoting childhood cancer awareness and education.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Frank C. Martin K-8 Center and Arvida Middle School Musical Duet

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Red Ribbon Certified Schools

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• August 23, September 4 and September 25, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• September 5, 2012 Regular School Board Meeting
• September 5, 2012 Second Budget Public Hearing

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 (revised)

A-2 EQUITY, EFFICIENCY, AND TRANSPARENCY - GOB PROPOSITION # 222 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the Superintendent’s commitment to the public that the General Obligation Bond Program will be implemented in accordance with the principles of efficiency, equity, and transparency.

A-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, MINORITY/WOMEN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES (revised)

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.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2012-2013 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, May 28, 2013, through June 7, 2013:

• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
• Coral Gables Women’s Club
• Florida International University Graham Center
• Florida International University U.S. Century Bank Arena
• Florida International University Wertheim Center
• Olympia Theater at Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
• Joseph Caleb Community Center
• Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
• Manuel Artime Theater
• Miami Beach Convention Center
• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• Shephard and Ruth K. Broad Auditorium, Barry University
• South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater
• University of Miami BankUnited Center
• University of Miami James L. Knight Center-Ashe Auditorium

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $348,050.00.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2012-2013 Adopted Budget.

C-71 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:

1. France for the students at Southwest Miami Senior High School; and

2. England, France, and Spain for the students at Felix Varela Senior High School.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for nine programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education), in the approximate amount of $988,201, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts), in the approximate amount of $952,382, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $4,347,515, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, English Literacy & Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $2,779,629, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program for Avocado Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $201,600, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program for Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, in the approximate amount of $681,450, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program for Holmes Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $217,495, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program for Miami Gardens Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $274,320, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013; and

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program for Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $303,763, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013.

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. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the approximate amount of $696,190, to support the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education);

b. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the approximate amount of $661,672, to support the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts);

c. Adela Beckerman, in the approximate amounts listed below, to support the 21^st CCLC programs in the following schools:

• Avocado Elementary School: $9,918;
• Hialeah Gardens Senior High School: $34,000;
• Holmes Elementary School: $10,875
• Miami Gardens Elementary School: $13,500; and
• Touissant L’Ouverture Elementary School: $15,189;

d. City of Miami, in the approximate amount of $63,042, to support the 21^st CCLC Program at Holmes Elementary School; and

e. Family Christian Association of America, in the approximate amount of $80,277, to support the 21^st CCLC Program at Holmes Elementary School.

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.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 3, 2012 – SEPTEMBER 6, 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 1040.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 22, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 22, 2012 through September 17, 2012.

D-24 REQUEST BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR OPEN BUDGETED POSITION 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. Miguel Tabernero, OIG Special Agent, IO Salary Schedule (contract), Office of Inspector General.

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

15 CALENDAR DAYS
FRANCISCO A. CAMINA – CUSTODIAN
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ANTHONY L. RANKINS – CUSTODIAN
CAMPBELL DRIVE K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 WORKDAYS
TAMARA H. SNOW – TEACHER
ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
CAROLYN D. BERRIOS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
SHAWANNA L. AARON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION 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) Mr. Francisco A. Camina, Custodian, Miami Killian Senor High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective October 11, 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. Anthony L. Rankins, Custodian, Campbell Drive K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective October 11, 2012.

B) Ms. Tamara H. Snow, Teacher, Alternative Outreach Program, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective October 11, 2012.

C) Ms. Carolyn D. Berrios, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective October 11, 2012.

D) Ms. Shawanna L. Aaron, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective October 11, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2012.

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. AND REGIS HOUSE, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FROM OCTOBER 15, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual agreement with South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. and Regis House, Inc. for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in their after-school program from October 15, 2012, through August 19, 2013.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #012-NN10, CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) # 012-NN10, Request For Proposals for Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Program; and

2. approve the composition of the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-68 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A V) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$6 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums for such coverage of $25,825.06 including all state required fees, with additional students added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2012 to October 17, 2013.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE EXISTING PORTFOLIO BUILDER’S RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR NEW AND EXISTING FACILITIES AS PART OF THE DISTRICT’S CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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

1. authorize renewal of its Portfolio Builder’s Risk Insurance Program consisting of all risk, replacement cost coverage for facilities under construction, and other capital expenditures including maintenance projects from Lexington Insurance Company (AM Best V 15), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective October 12, 2012 for a two-year period, with limits of coverage of $50,000,000 per occurrence, subject to stated sub-limits and annual aggregates, subject to a Named Windstorm deductible of 5% of total insured values at risk at the time and the location of loss/$25,000,000 minimum per loss deductible and a per loss deductible of $250,000 for perils other than those subject to the Named Windstorm Deductible, and limits for interior water damage of $5,000,000, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $100,000, with premium rates of $1.0479/$100 of annual expenditures for new capacity construction; $0.5849/$100 of annual expenditures for other than new capacity construction; and $0.032106 (percentage of premium) for terrorism, subject to annual audit of actual expenditures for policy years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014, inclusive of cancellation provisions as negotiated, with payments including deposit and audit premiums to be paid from the Board’s Capital Budget for policy periods of October 12, 2012 to October 12, 2013 and October 12, 2013 to October 12, 2014; and

2. authorize consulting expenses for assistance in reviewing issued policies, premiums, billings, and other required professional services and advice on the Portfolio Builder’s Risk Program, with such fees to be paid to the District’s risk management consultants at $150/hour, subject to annual maximum expenditures of $50,000 to be paid from the Board’s Capital Budget for policy periods of October 12, 2012 to October 12, 2013 and October 12, 2013 to October 12, 2014.

E-76 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between the City of Hialeah Gardens and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

E-77 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between the City of Opa-locka and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

E-86 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NO. 2012-184 - MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM (FEFP) FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) STUDENTS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General Report No. 2012-184 Miami-Dade County District School Board Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Students and Student Transportation For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011.

E-87 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-88 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2012 Annual Report.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 035-MM05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first-aid supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution, and Maintenance Materials Management Stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 10, 2012, through October 9, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD, E-270
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

2. KENTRON HEALTH CARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 120
SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172
OWNER: NARI SADARANGANI, PRESIDENT

3. EVERYTHING MEDICAL
D.B.A. UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133
OWNER: ROBERT KELEMEN, MANAGER

4. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK , IL 60133
SCOTT & NANCY CORMACK, STOCKHOLDERS
SUSAN & ROBERT ROGERS, STOCKHOLDERS

5. AMFAK, INC.
555 N.W. 95 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: FRANCES H. CARON, PRESIDENT

6. GODDESS PRODUCTS, INC.
10949 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: GARY W. GODLEY, SR., C.E.O. M/WBE

7. MAGID GLOVE & SAFETY MFG. CO., LLC.
2060 N. KOLMAR AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60639
OWNER: HARVEY COHEN, PRESIDENT

8. HYBRID HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCY, LLC
9505 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ADETUTU AJAGBE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. M/WBE

ALTERNATE

9. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD, MAIL, E-270
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN, PRESIDENT

10. EVERYTHING MEDICAL
D.B.A. UNITED HEALTH SERVICES
P.O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133
OWNER: ROBERT KELEMEN, MANAGER

11. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
SCOTT & NANCY CORMACK, STOCKHOLDERS
SUSAN & ROBERT ROGERS, STOCKHOLDERS

12. HYBRID HEALTHCARE STAFFING AGENCY, LLC
9505 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ADETUTU AJAGBE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. M/WBE

13. AMFAK, INC.
555 N.W. 95 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: FRANCES H. CARON, PRESIDENT

14. ALERT SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 1088
SAN MARCOS, T 78667
OWNER: JENNY CO, C.E.O.

15. GEORGE BAFFOE, D.B.A. THE WHITEHALL GROUP
705 CHESTNUT HILL CT.
GREENSBORO, NC 27455
OWNER: GEORGE BAFFOE, PRESIDENT

16. Reject Item 21.

17. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,956,631, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $3,000,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

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Contract No. 062-GG11 – SECURITY SYSTEMS, FURNISH AND INSTALL is to establish a list of preapproved vendors, for complete turnkey installation, including all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, testing and training of a complete surveillance camera system, closed circuit television, for various locations and Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012.

This supplemental award is requested to cover the estimated requirements during the remainder of the contract period, including the Miami Senior High School project.

Fund Source

Various

AGC ELECTRIC, INC.
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: TOMAS V. CURBELO, PRESIDENT

ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT

METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: MERCEDES FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT M/WBE

MUNWAY TECHNOLOGY, INC.
7214 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL A. MUNDARAIN, PRESIDENT

STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT

CURRENT EXTENSION AMOUNT $500,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $341,905

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 6610, Internal Accounts, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 10, 2012.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND TELEMUNDO NETWORK, INC. (AS LESSEE), FOR USE BY TELEMUNDO OF A 241-SPACE PARKING LOT LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AT 735 WEST 23 STREET, HIALEAH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Joint Use Agreement between the School Board (as lessor) and Telemundo Network, Inc. (as lessee), for the use by Telemundo of a 241-space parking lot located at J.W. Johnson Elementary School, at a rental rate of $57,963.31 for the period of November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM CUTLER BAY CENTRE, LLC AND CUTLER BAY CENTRE ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 11150 SW 211 STREET, TOWN OF CUTLER BAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Cutler Bay Centre, LLC and Cutler Bay Centre Associates, LLC, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 11150 SW 211 Street, Town of Cutler Bay.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF BISCAYNE PARK (VILLAGE) TO LEASE BOARD-OWNED RELOCATABLE UNIT, BEARING FISH NUMBERS 98-001 THROUGH 98-006, OR AN ALTERNATE RELOCATABLE UNIT NO LONGER USABLE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO THE VILLAGE FOR ITS MUNICIPAL USE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with the Village of Biscayne Park (Village) to lease Board-owned relocatable unit, bearing FISH numbers 98-001 through 98-006, or an alternate relocatable unit no longer usable for educational purposes to the Village for its municipal use.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 4 on Project No.00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $65,519 and a time extension of 6 days.

B-2 Change Order No. 22 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $51,126.

B-3 Final Change Order Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00438300, ADA Corrections and Renovations, Rockway Middle School for a credit of $99.

B-4 Change Order No. 6 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $82,009 and a time extension of 4 days.

F-50 AWARD TO DECON ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, INC.,
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2012-GR/N
TERM CONTRACT 2012
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
NORTH REGION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/N, Term Contract 2012, General Environmental Remediations/North Region - Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier 1.065 to the prime bidder:

Decon Environmental Engineering, Inc.
2652 NW 31 Street
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311

F-51 AWARD TO MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2012-GR/C
TERM CONTRACT 2012
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
CENTRAL REGION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/C, Term Contract 2012, General Environmental Remediations/Central Region – Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier 1.111 to the prime bidder:

MCO Environmental, Inc.
7275 NW 64 Street
Miami, Florida 33166

F-52 AWARD TO SIMPSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
PROJECT NO. G-ENV/TB-2012-GR/S
TERM CONTRACT 2012
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATIONS
SOUTH REGION - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. G-ENV/TB-2009-GR/S, Term Contract 2012, General Environmental Remediations/South Region – Various Locations, on the basis of Prime Multiplier 1.125 to the prime bidder:

Simpson Environmental Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 735
Trilby, Florida 33593

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

1. TERMINATE award to Lift Stations “R” Us on Contract No. 005-KK01 – LIFT-STATION REPAIR, effective October 10, 2012, as follows:

LIFT STATIONS “R” US CORPORATION
5511 N.W. 37 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: DANETTE SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Lift Stations “R” Us, of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, effective October 10, 2012.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 006-NN06 – IRRIGATION-SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND GENERAL REPAIRS (REBID), to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform replacement and general repairs of irrigation systems and related apparatus, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 10, 2012, through October 9, 2013, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, INC.
400 N.W. 129 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: NANETH PERDOMO, VICE PRESIDENT

2. HOOVER PUMPING SYSTEM CORPORATION
2801 N. POWERLINE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: BRENT HOOVER, PRESIDENT

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

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $80,000, for each one (1) year renewal period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate for 13 new contractors, the increase to two certificates, and the decrease of two certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HOWARD L. GLASS—DOAH CASE NO. 11-4809TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Howard L. Glass, teacher at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, effective as of October 1, 2012.

G-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING, POLICY 0155, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Policy 0155, School Board Committees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 10, 2012.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DANIEL MOLINARI—DOAH CASE NO. 12-1562TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Daniel Molinari, teacher at Lake Stevens Elementary School, effective as of October 10, 2012.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Robin Lockery, DOAH Case No. 12-0809TTS, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of her suspension and reinstating her to her position as a Speech and Language Pathologist.

G-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST LIFT STATIONS “R” US IN REFERENCE TO BID NO. 005-KK01

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the filing of a lawsuit against Lift Stations “R” Us Corp. to recover all costs associated with the default by Lift Stations “R” Us and the replacement of pumps at various school sites.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 ALIGNMENT OF DISTRICT ETHICS FUNCTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept Phase I of the Internal Integrity Program.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-145 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. GREGORY ZAWYER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-145 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Gregory Zawyer.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-146 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CONSERVATION TEEN SCIENTIST PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-146 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Conservation Teen Scientist Program.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-147 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING FOCUS ON TOMORROW (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-147 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Focus on Tomorrow.

H-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR 9/11 TRIBUTES THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a strategy for 9/11 Tributes throughout the District.

H-8 Request for approval of Resolution NO. 12-148 of THE SCHOOL Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day SUPPORTING “stop hunger, inc.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-148 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE ANNUAL “GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, HEALTH AGENCIES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND YEAR-ROUND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE A TOBACCO-FREE SOCIETY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the annual “Great American Smoke-Out” in partnership with the American Cancer Society, health agencies, and local governments, and year-round awareness campaign to promote a tobacco-free society.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-149 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 12-18, 2012, AS SPEARHEADED BY THE DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-149 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 12-18, 2012, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-150 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-150 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 FORMATION OF INDEPENDENT BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to facilitate the creation of an Independent Bond Oversight Committee (IBOC), should the voters approve the bond referendum in the November 6th election, to become effective no later than November 30, 2012.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 12-156 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KVP PRODUCTIONS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALl: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-156 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing KVP Productions for their outstanding work in our community.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-157 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TEACHERS AND STAFF OF VAN E. BLANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-157 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the teachers and staff of Van E. Blanton Elementary School for their outstanding work in our community.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-158 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Northwestern Senior High School's BOLD Program.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-151 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS AND THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SOUTH FLORIDA STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-151 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing the Coca-Cola Company, Publix Super Markets
and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for awarding scholarships to South Florida students.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP

H-19 COMMITTEES

H-20 STUDENT PERFORMANCES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS~MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop administrative procedure(s) to determine the best method to maintain requests for student
performances and the use of M-DCPS logos and student likenesses and propose a more efficient, centrally maintained manner.

H-21 LICENSING AND PRODUCTION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND MERCHANDISING

H-22 LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE POLICY REVIEW

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a review of the progress and effectiveness of the district’s Board Policy 6320.05 Local Vendor Preference, and report back to the Board no later than February 2013.

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-155 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE LIFE OF SALVATORE ANTONIO VANNI AND PROMOTING CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS AND EDUCATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-155 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the life of Salvatore Antonio Vanni and promoting childhood cancer awareness and education.

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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