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OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 21, 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, November 19, 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.

*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-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-164 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ALBERTO M. CARVALHO, HIS ADMINISTRATION AND THE COMMUNITY FOR
PASSAGE OF THE BOND REFERENDUM AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-164 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, his administration, and the community for passage of the bond referendum and other accomplishments.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-160 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HONORING DAVONTE POLLARD OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-160 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Davonte Pollard of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.

H-4 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-149 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY’S 10^th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-149 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Village of Palmetto Bay’s 10^th year anniversary.

H-8 request FOR approval of RESOLUTION NO. 12-159 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, honoring ESTHER STERENTAL AS THE FLORIDA Department of Education'S 2012 HOLOCAUST TEACHER OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-159 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Esther Sterental as the Florida Department of Education's 2012 Florida Holocaust Teacher of the Year.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-161 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. LUIS SOLANO FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-161 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Luis Solano for his accomplishments with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-165 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DADE COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-165 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade County Federal Credit Union for their commitment to education and community service in our community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-166 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-166 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union for their commitment to education and community service in our community.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Zelda Glazer Middle School Choral Performance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• October 23, 25, and 30, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• October 10, 2012

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 (revised)

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

• Recognition of Cuba Ocho Art and Research Center
• Commemoration of Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• Recognition and Reflection:

      2012 Broad Prize for Urban Education
      $1.2 Billion 21^st Century Schools Initiative

• Quarterly Violence Prevention Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DISTRICT INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO MAKE AVAILABLE COURSES FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College.

C-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2012-2013 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2012-2013 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) rosters.

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

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-01, 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 2012-2013 school year, the 2013 summer session, and the 2013-2014 school year;

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trips to:

1. Spain for the students at Coral Gables Senior High School.

2. China for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School.

3. Spain and Portugal for the students at Miami Beach Senior High School.

4. England for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

5. England, France and Italy for the students at Doral Middle School.

6. Spain and Italy for the students at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School.

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH AdvancED FOR SYSTEM ACCREDITATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement, as delineated in the agenda item, with AdvancED, formerly known as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI) for all Miami-Dade County Public Schools for system accreditation.

C-72 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; READ 2 SUCCEED; FLORIDA VENTURES; THE ROCK FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER; PIERRE TOUSSIANT LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING CENTER; COUNCIL FOR ADULT AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING; ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS (ACE) OF FLORIDA; PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $244,000

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $244,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013 with:

a. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;

b. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;

c. Family Life Center, in the amount of $24,000;

d. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;

e. Florida Ventures, in the amount of $24,000;

f. The Rock Family Community Center, in the amount of $24,000;

g. Pierre Toussiant Leadership and Learning Center, in the amount of $24,000;

h. Council for Adult & Experiential Learning, in the amount of $15,000

i. Adult and Community Educators (ACE) of Florida, in the amount of $55,000;

j. PSAV Presentation Services, Inc., in the amount of $6,000;

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

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

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR SIX 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 six programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Program Planning, Design & Implementation Grant (2011-2014) – Everglades Preparatory Academy K-8 Charter School, in the approximate amount of $275,000, for the grant period of July 13, 2012, through July 31, 2013;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program to fund Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment (SECME) Stars III, in the approximate amount of $700,000, for the grant period of August 1, 2012, through July 31, 2013;

c. United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for funding under the Community Transformation Grant Program Small Communities, in the approximate amount of $3,133,055, for the grant period of September 30, 2012, through September 29, 2014;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Community Service Grant (WLRN-TV), in the approximate amount of $307,447, for the grant period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013;

e. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the Teacher Incentive Fund, in the approximate amount of $13,102,038, for the grant period of October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2017; and

f. The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for funding under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Wireless Initiative Project, in the approximate amount of $2,479,685, for the grant period of April 10, 2012, through October 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. Q-Q Research Consultants, in the approximate amount of $31,500, to support the 21^st CCLC SECME Stars III program;

b. WestEd, in the approximate amount of $403,237, to support the Teacher Incentive Fund; and

c. Annabel Nuñez-Gaunaurd, in the amount not to exceed $140,000, to support the Community Transformation Grant Program Small Communities.

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

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

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

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

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

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

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 5410, Student Progression Plan.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON- INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 – OCTOBER 11, 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 1041.

D-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF:

1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) POSITIONS;

2. ADJUST THE RANGE OF MEP SALARY SCHEDULE

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

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 21, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Establish and classify the following MEP posititons:

a. Deputy Chief Financial Officer, MEP, pay grade 26

b. Chief Human Capital Officer, MEP, pay grade 26

c. Assistant Superintendent, Human Capital, MEP, pay grade 25

d. Assistant Superintendent, Academics, Accountability and School Improvement, MEP, pay grade 25

d. Assistant Superintendent, Innovation and School Choice, MEP, pay grade 25

f. Economic Opportunity Development Officer, MEP, paygrade 24

2. Approve the adjusted MEP Salary Schedule

3. Approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November 22, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-24 APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 21, 2012.

D-25 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 29

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 29, as of the dates indicated.

D-26 IO SALARY SCHEDULE AND GO SALARY SCHEDULE

1. APPROVE THE AMENDED IO SALARY SCHEDULE TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS

2. APPROVE THE AMENDED GO SALARY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME COMMUNITY AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE EMPLOYEES TO COMPLY WITH NEW MINIMUM WAGE FOR AFFECTED POSITIONS

3. APPROVE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013

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

1. Approve the amended IO Salary Schedule to comply with new minimum wage for affected positions.

2. Approve the amended GO Salary Schedule for part-time community and after-school care employees to comply with new minimum wage for affected positions.

3. Approve Salary Adjustments for affected employees effective January 1, 2013.

D-27 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Viviana A. Jordan and Ms. Myrna Hernandez, as Administrative Assistants to Member-Elect, Ms. Susana V. Castillo, effective November 20, 2012, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-28 RATIFICATION OF THE 2012-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, r atify the 2012-2015 Tentative Agreement successor contract with UTD effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (revised)

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 CALENDAR DAYS
GREGORY JONES – CUSTODIAN
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DEMOTION
JOYCE KIRKLAND – SATELLITE ASSISTANT
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 WORKDAYS
ANA M. SANTOS - TEACHER
FIENBERG FISHER K-8 CENTER

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
GLADYS DESLAURIERS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 CALENDAR DAYS
MAURICIA SARDINAS – CUSTODIAN
FLAGAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
3 WORKDAYS
HECTOR B. GRAY – TEACHER
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
TABATHA GATEWOOD – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS
PAMELA PRUDENT - TEACHER
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATiON OF DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS
JANA M. LANTZ - TEACHER
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL
PROCEEDINGS
PATRICIA MESTRE - PROJECT SUPERVISOR
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

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. Gregory Jones, Custodian, William H. Turner Technical Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective November 22, 2012.

B) Ms. Joyce Kirkland, Satellite Assistant, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, demotion to Food Service Worker at Miami Central Senior High School, effective November 26, 2012.

C) Ms. Ana M. Santos, Teacher, Fienberg Fisher K-8 center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective November 22, 2012.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, in the following manner:

A) Ms. Gladys Deslauriers, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 22, 2012.

B) Ms. Mauricia Sardinas, Custodian, Flagami Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective November 22, 2012.

C) Mr. Hector B. Gray, Teacher, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective November 22, 2012.

D) Ms. Tabatha Gatewood, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 22, 2012.

E) Ms. Pamela Prudent, Teacher, Miami Central Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 22, 2012.

F) Ms. Jana M. Lantz, Teacher, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 22, 2012.

G) Ms. Patricia Mestre, Project Supervisor, Systems and Programming Services, suspension without pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings, effective November 22, 2012.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2012

RECOMMNEDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,126 items with a depreciated cost of $766,358 and Recoveries containing 5 items with a depreciated cost of $159 to update the records for July, August and September 2012.

E-25 RATIFY RELEASE OF PARTICIPATING COUNTERPARTY UNDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UBS FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO INVESTMENT OF ESCROW FUNDS UNDER FORWARD PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE REFUNDING COP SERIES 2003B

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida ratify Release of Participating Counterparty under Settlement Agreement with UBS for damages relating to investment of escrow funds under Forward Purchase Agreement for the Refunding COP Series 2003B.

E-66 RENEWAL OF GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013

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

1. Renew contracts for group term life insurance and flexible benefits to the following companies, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposals (RFP) #070-JJ10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, for benefit eligible employees, retirees and their eligible dependents for the following monthly premiums effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014:

a. Core Life Insurance and AD&D; Voluntary Life and AD&D; and Blanket Accident Policy for Police Officers: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), at the following monthly premiums per $1,000 coverage:

b. ARAG Group – Pre-paid legal coverage at monthly premiums of $17.30/employee and eligible dependent(s);

c. ARAG Group – Senior Advocate Plan at a monthly premium of $7.76/employee and eligible dependents;

d. US Legal - Pre-paid legal coverage at monthly premiums of $16.90/employee and eligible dependent(s)

e. US Legal – US Defender Plan at a monthly premium of $7.75/employee and eligible dependents;

f. Cigna HealthCare – Hospital Income Protection (HIP) with monthly premiums as follows:

g. UnitedHealthcare – Vision coverage with monthly premiums of $5.76/employee and $14.40/employee and family;

h. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) – Managed Care Dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

i. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife) – Indemnity dental coverage with monthly premiums as follows:

j. ID Watchdog Inc. – Identity Theft Protection with monthly premiums as follows:

2. Extend the contract with The Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company for short and long term disability for benefit eligible employees for the following monthly premiums effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014:

a. Short Term Disability

Standard Plan - $ 10.36

Standard Upgrade - $ 15.83

High Plan - $ 12.38

High Plan Upgrade - $ 19.18

b. Long Term Disability

Level 1 - $ 24.14

Level 2 - $ 30.94

Level 3 - $ 46.63

Level 4 - $ 1.06 per $100/month

3. Authorize the Superintendent to begin work on a comprehensive RFP for all related coverages to become effective January 1, 2015 which will be brought back to the Board for approval prior to issuance.

E-67 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-67, REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #051-MM10, SELECTED THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (withdrawn)

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

1. award RFP #051-MM10, Selected Third Party Administration for Employee Benefits to FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. for administrative services (A-F) at a rate of $4.15 per employee per month effective January 1, 2013, for a three-year period with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to satisfactory services and subject to annual negotiation of fees; and

2. award RFP #051-MM10, Selected Third Party Administration for Employee Benefits to FBMC Benefits Management, Inc., for insurance brokerage services (G) at the following commission rates, effective January 1, 2013 for a two-year period, with commission rates for 2015 and any further extensions, not to exceed the five year period (2013-2017), to be brought back to the Board for approval following re-marketing of the current spring enrollment products:

E-68 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY (ASO) RENEWAL AND FEES, AND INDIVIDUAL AND AGGREGATE STOP LOSS COVERAGE FOR DISTRICT SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM AND GROUP HEALTHCARE BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for unions in agreement with plan design changes for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013;

2. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for unions not in agreement with plan design changes for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013;

*Rate includes adult children up to age 26 in compliance with 2010 Health Reform.

** Rate is per eligible dependent 27-30 years of age in addition to other dependent rates as shown above in compliance with Florida Statute §627.602(c)(1).

3. approve Administrative Services Only (ASO) fees for Cigna of $24.12 PEPM for calendar years 2013 and $24.60 PEPM for calendar year 2014, subject to the previously authorized $6.13 PEPM decrement for pharmacy rebates;

4. authorize the purchase of individual stop loss coverage (ISL) effective January 1 – December 31, 2013, with the following coverage limits and rates;

Individual Stop Loss ($880,000) $5.66/ee/month

5. authorize elimination of aggregate stop loss (ASL) coverage effective January 1, 2013;

6. Renew the Group Healthcare Benefits for Medicare Eligible Retirees contract with Humana at the following monthly rates for calendar year 2013:

The above monthly rates are per retiree and per eligible dependent over 65 and/or Medicare Eligible.

E-76 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2013 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. adopt the proposed 2013 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.

E-141 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-141, REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS (withdrawn)

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 terms expire.

(1)

Contract No. 033-MM03 – FARM-TO-SCHOOL, FRESH PRODUCE, is to establish a list of preapproved vendors, and to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of farm-to-school, fresh, high-quality, seasonal and local produce, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective July 18, 2012, through July 17, 2013. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage, which was impacted by the new Federal Regulation, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, and resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $332,200.

Fund Source
0410 – Food Service

PRIMARY

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

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

ALTERNATE

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

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

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,000,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,000,000

(2)

Contract No. 043-JJ11 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective February 2, 2011, through February10, 2013. This supplemental award is requested for additional fire-extinguisher equipment that may need to be purchased, due to an increase in usage of the bid, which has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $3,457.

Fund Source
Various

PRIMARY

1. TRIANGLE FIRE
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RAQUEL CANO, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA FIRE SAFETY, INC.
13605 S.W. 149 AVENUE, #10
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: MIRTA MORALES, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $24,198
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $17,284

(3)

Contract No. 105-JJ10 – TITLE I SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, is to provide supplementary instructional and support services in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, to Title I eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities in support of these students, their teachers, and families, for Title I Administration, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. This supplemental award is requested based on passage of Florida State Statute, regarding Supplemental Educational Services (SES) and the private schools required equitable share, as well as an increase in the number of private schools that will be participating in the Title I program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Fund Source
Title I

1. CATAPULT LEARNING, INC.
470 NORTH 2 STREET, SECOND FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA , PA 92123
STEPHEN K. FREEMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC.
D.B.A. FELC TUTORS
14160 PALMETTO FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 11
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
MARIA FERRER, PRESIDENT

4. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, C-103
MIAMI, FL 33186
MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,700,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $841,168

(4)

Contract No.009-LL08 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS STUDENTS, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transportation for special-needs students, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective January 12, 2011, through January 11, 2013. This supplemental awarded is requested due to increase usage, which was impacted by the addition of a new student being transported for the 2012-2013 school year.

Fund Source
0100-General

1. AMERICAN LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC
212 DISSTON AVENUE
TAVARES, FL 32778
OWNER: MITCH ROUSE, PRINCIPAL

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $300,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENT $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $30,510

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MGT OF AMERICA, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 017-NN10 – CONSULTING SERVICES TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE DISPARITY STUDY FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and MGT of America, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 017-NN10 – CONSULTING SERVICES TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE DISPARITY STUDY FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to conduct a comprehensive disparity study for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, of its procurement practices, through statistical analyses of contracting expenditures (construction, professional services and goods and services) and evaluation of economic and sociological studies of the marketplace applicable to Miami-Dade County, Florida, to determine whether a disparity exists in the award of procurement contracts to minority and women-owned business enterprises, effective November 21, 2012, through November 20, 2017, as follows:

1. MGT OFAMERICA, INC.
2123 CENTRE POINT BOULEVARD
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308
FRED SEAMON, PH.D, SENIOR PARTNER

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

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 6320.02, MINORITY/WOMEN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 6320.02, Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification Procedures and repeal Board Policy 6460.01, Business Development and Assistance Program, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 21, 2012.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FDG FLAGLER STATION II, LLC, FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with FDG Flagler Station II, LLC, at an annual rental rate of $14,857.50, for 25 faculty parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2012 and end December 17, 2013. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE SOUTH DADE SKILL CENTER, LOCATED AT 28300 SW 152 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the continued operation of the South Dade Skill Center, located at 28300 SW 152 Avenue, Homestead, Florida, commencing upon the effective date of the Resolution of the Board of Miami-Dade County Commissioners, and terminating five years thereafter, with two additional five-year option periods, at an annual rent of $1, with the District responsible for all building operating expenses, and under, substantially, the additional terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE lease agreement BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AND SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT AT HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5300 CARILLO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor) and the University of Miami (as Lessee), for use of the basketball court and sand volleyball court at Henry S. West Laboratory School, located at 5300 Carillo Street, Coral Gables, Florida, to extend the term for the period of January 25, 2013 through January 24, 2018, and substantially in conformance with the additional terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CONVEY A WATER LINE AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8855 SW 50 TERRACE, IN FAVOR OF AND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS WELL AS A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR SAME, PROJECT NO. 00363500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the documents necessary to convey a water line at Southwest Miami Senior High School, located at 8855 SW 50 Terrace, in favor of and to Miami-Dade County, as well as a Grant of Easement Agreement for same, as described in the agenda item (Project No. 00363500).

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE FIRM’S NAME AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR AMEC E & I, INC., AS GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & ASSESSMENT SERVICES CONSULTANT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a change of the firm’s name and principal responsible to the Board for AMEC E&I, Inc., as Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing & Environmental Assessment Services consultant.

F-30 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. 01138400
CLASSROOM ADDITION
NORMAN S. EDELCUP/SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8 CENTER
120 NE 59 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for James. B. Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. 01138400, Classroom Addition, at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center, in the amount of $3,589,201 which includes a contingency in the amount of $154,615.

F-34 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-34, CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION AND APPROVAL (withdrawn)

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

B-1 Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $101,250 and a time extension of 11 days.

B-2 Change Order, Change Order No. 6 on Project No. 00373300, New Medical Technologies SHS (Homestead), Medical Technologies SHS – “SSS1” for a credit of $14,599.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A0795CM02, Main Package, Miami Beach Senior High School for an additional cost of $125,437.

B-4 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0815, Remodeling and Renovation, Miami Lakes Educational Center for a credit of $132,950.

B-5 Change Order No. 23 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $117,534.

B-6 Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement of Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $143,192

F-60 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 050-MM09 – SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, CCTV, CAMERAS, DVRs AND PERIPHERALS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 050-MM09 - SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS, CCTV, CAMERAS, DVRs AND PERIPHERALS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of surveillance systems, closed-circuit televisions, cameras, digital video recorders and peripherals, for Maintenance Materials Management Stock and Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective November 21, 2012, through November20, 2013, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. A1 ALARM SUPPLY, INC.
D.B.A. RDMD, INC.
1712 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ DE MESA, PRESIDENT

2. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. COMMUNICATION SUPPLY CORPORATION
3470 N.W. 53 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WESCO

4. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, JR.
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

5. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY & TRADING CORP.
3475 N.W. 115 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: AUGUSTO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

6. PEMICA, INC.
4913 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ANDRES DE LEON, C.E.O.

7. SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
3405 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JORGE E. SMITH, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $700,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $700,000, for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MATTERS WITH JONES, HURLEY & HAND, P.A.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to enter into a contract with the law firm of Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A., to represent The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in workers’ compensation cases. Jones, Hurley & Hand, P.A. will be compensated at a blended rate of $120.00 per hour for both partners and associates.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-164 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS ALBERTO M. CARVALHO, HIS ADMINISTRATION AND THE COMMUNITY FOR
PASSAGE OF THE BOND REFERENDUM AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-164 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, his administration, and the community for passage of the bond referendum and other accomplishments.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-160 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HONORING DAVONTE POLLARD OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-160 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Davonte Pollard of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.

H-4 Request approval of resolution NO. 12-149 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY’S 10^th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-149 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Village of Palmetto Bay’s 10^th year anniversary.

H-5 Proposed 2013 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the proposed draft 2013 Legislative Program.

H-7 WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a workshop to address the questions and concerns of the Miami-Dade County Ethics Commission.

H-8 request FOR approval of RESOLUTION NO. 12-159 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, honoring ESTHER STERENTAL AS THE FLORIDA Department of Education'S 2012 HOLOCAUST TEACHER OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-159 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Esther Sterental as the Florida Department of Education's 2012 Florida Holocaust Teacher of the Year.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-161 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. LUIS SOLANO FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-161 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Luis Solano for his accomplishments with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-10 ENHANCE LITERARY SELECTIONS IN MIAMl-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

H-11 SCHOOL CAPACITY REPORTING DATA (withdrawn)

H-12 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ESTABLISH A MONTHLY REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (withdrawn)

H-13 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE 5-YEAR HI TECH PLAN IN LIEU OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (withdrawn)

H-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF THE SCHOOL KITCHENS AND COMPLIANCE WITH NEW USDA RULES IN LIGHT OF FACILITIES PLAN AND BOND INITIATIVE (withdrawn)

H-15 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REVIEW THE 5-YEAR FACILITIES PLAN (withdrawn)

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-165 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DADE COUNTY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-165 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dade County Federal Credit Union for their commitment to education and community service in our community.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-166 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-166 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union for their commitment to education and community service in our community.

H-18 SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM (withdrawn)

H-19 SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS (withdrawn)

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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