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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 13, 2013 CONFERENCE SESSION 10:00 A. M.
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, MARCH 11, 2013.

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

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

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

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

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

The published agenda is available for review on the Internet at: [https://www.dadeschools.net].

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

11:45 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

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

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

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 7-14, 2013, INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 8, 2013, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-038, recognizing April 7-14, 2013 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 8, 2013, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE AND THE NON-VIOLENCE PROJECT FOR TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART!N KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Town of Surfside and the Non-Violence Project for taking a stand against bullying.

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-037 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2013 scholarship recipients.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Montgomery Botanicai Center.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE MAS FAMILY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Mas family for awarding college scholarships.

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE TOBACCO-FREE WORK GROUP, CREATED BY THE CONSORTIUM FOR A HEALTHIER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE DISTRICT’S YEAR-ROUND AWARENESS CAMPAIGN PROMOTING “TOBACCO-FREE KIDS” VIA STUDENTS WORKING AGAINST TOBACCO (SWAT) CLUBS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the Tobacco-Free Work Group, created by the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade County, for their efforts to enhance the District’s year-round awareness campaign promoting “tobacco-free kids” via Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) Clubs.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING BRENDA NARVAEZ OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Brenda Nar/aez of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School for earning a Posse Scholarship.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-040 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 21-27, 2013 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 24, 2013 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-040 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing April 21-27, 2013 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 24, 2013 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LISTEN UP! PROGRAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Listen Up! Program.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SECOND ANNUAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING FORUM (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-041 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, F!orida, recognizing the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Second Annual Human Trafficking Forum.

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-042 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE AND DR. ROSANN P. SIDENER, PRINCIPAL OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-042 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Council for Educational Change and Dr. Rosann P. Sidener, Principal of Miami Beach Senior High School.

H-18 Request approval of resolution recognizing the Junior orange bowl creative writing contest

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2012-2013 PARAPROFESSIONAL/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR WINNER AND THE 2012-2013 OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2012-2013 Paraprofessional/School Support Personnel Of The Year Winner and the 2012-2013 Office Employee Of The Year Winner.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING A'NARI TAYLOR FOR HER ACT OF BRAVERY IN A TIME OF CRISIS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Fiorida, approve Resoiution No. 13-049, of The School Boaid of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing A'nari Taylor for her act of bravery in a time of crisis.

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELIJAH WELLS FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FILM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-050, of The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida, recognizing Elijah Wells for his accomplishments in film.

H-28 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NEL YSA VENTURA (withdrawn)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Miami Coral Park Senior High School Flautist

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

January 31, 2013, February 5, 12, and 26, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

February 13, 2013 School Board Meeting

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

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

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

Preliminary Report Findings from the College Board’s Ninth Annual AP Report to the Nation
M-DCPS Record-Breaking Number of National Magnet Schools of Merit Awards
Recognition of Outstanding Student Humanitarian Project
M-DCPS School Wins Samsung STEM Contest

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS AND DENIAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

1. Approve the charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for:

a. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy West Charter High School; and

b. Success Preparatory Academy Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Success Preparatory Academy.

2. Deny the charter school application for:

a. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus, School II;

b. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus, School III; and

c. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Miami Campus, School IV.

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 trip to London, England; Paris, Colmar, Alsace, France; Frankfurt, Munich, Germany; Rome, Florence, Venice, Italy; and Lucerne, Switzerland for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy.

C-71 PROPOSED RENAMING OF MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Merrick Educational Center, Brucie Ball Educational Center.

C-72 PROPOSED RENAMING OF CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Cutler Ridge Middle School, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, Cutler Ridge Campus.

C-73 PROPOSED RENAMING OF CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Centennial Middle School, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, Centennial Campus.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for two programs from:

a. United States Department of Health and Human Services for funding under the Affordable Care Act Grants for School-Based Health Centers Capital Program in the approximate amount of $473,584, for the grant period of December 1, 2012, through November 30, 2014; and

b. Florida Department of Education for funding under the Race to the Top – Model Community Compact in the approximate amount of $750,000, for the two-year grant period of January 31, 2013, through June 15, 2014, contingent upon:

1. FLDOE’s approval of satisfaction of prior year’s performance including deliverables; and

2. availability of funding;

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 Requirement;

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: JANUARY 18, 2013 – FEBRUARY 14, 2013

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 1045.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5120, Assignment Within District.

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

12 WORKDAYS
JUANA V. KLEIN - TEACHER
W. R. THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
RAYMOND VEGA - PARAPROFESSIONAL
SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

5 WORKDAYS
MARIANO MERCADO - TEACHER
JAMES H. BRIGHT/J.W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
PHYATASA D. COX - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
YOLANDA M. GIBSON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
COLETTE T. MILLER - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
TAMARA H. SNOW - TEACHER
EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
WENDELL T. WILSON - PARAPROFESSIONAL II
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
AARON D. ALTHEIM - TEACHER
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
KEVIN D. SMITH - TEACHER
LILLIE C. EVANS K-8 CENTER

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

a. Dr. Juana V. Klein, Teacher, W. R Thomas Middle School, suspension without pay for twelve (12) workdays, effective March 14, 2013.

b. Mr. Raymond Vega, Paraprofessional, South Dade Adult, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective March 14, 2013.

c. Mr. Mariano Mercado, Teacher, James H. Bright/J.W. Johnson Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective March 14, 2013.

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. Phyatasa D. Cox, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective March 14, 2013.

b. Ms. Yolanda M. Gibson, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5)
calendar days, effective March 14, 2013.

c. Ms. Colette T. Miller, School Bus Driver, Southwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective March 14, 2013.

d. Ms. Tamara H. Snow, Teacher, Educational Alternative Outreach Program, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective March 14, 2013.

e. Ms. Wendell T. Wilson, Paraprofessional II, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective March 14, 2013.

f. Mr. Aaron D. Altheim, Teacher, John F. Kennedy Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective March 14, 2013.

g. Mr. Kevin D. Smith, Teacher, Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective March 14, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2013.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($47,424,717); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012‑13 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $7,682,956 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13, Food Service Fund Budget Review, increasing revenues by $1,458,154, appropriations by $1,739,420 and decreasing ending fund balance by $281,266.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $24,360,158 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5 of the agenda item).

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds - State Fiscal Stabilization Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $2,675,127 and

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

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds – Race To The Top Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,442,210 and

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

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award by $3,000,000 and amend the total contract award to $7,000,000, on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires.

(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, implementing the mandatory selection by each student of a fruit or vegetable, and has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $507,857.

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 $2,000,000
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $3,000,000

E-142 BALANCE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 035-MM05 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Contract 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 March 13, 2013, through October 9, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
OWNER: SCOTT R. CORMACK, C.F.O.

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

3. KENTRON HEALTH CARE, INC.
3462 S. CARTER ROAD
CEDARHILL, TN 37032
OWNER: NARI SADARANGANI, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

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

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

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $78,200, for the initial contract term. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 010-NN09 – SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 010-NN09 – SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS – FURNISH AND INSTALL, to establish a list of pre-qualified vendors for security camera systems work that may be required, for various Miami-Dade County public schools, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2013, through March12, 2014, as follows:

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

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

3. DATO ELECTRIC, INC.
641 DESOTO DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: DIANE J. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

4. HOLB-SIERRA CORPORATION
2045 SHERMAN STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: MARCOS VIDAL, PRESIDENT

5. MICRO SECURITY, INC.
1500 N.W. 1STREET, SUITE 1A
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004
OWNER: STEPHEN DEMOLINA, PRESIDENT

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

7. QUALITY WIRING, INC.
10145 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: SOPHIA M. DANDRINOS, PRESIDENT

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $990,000, for the initial contract term and subsequent extension periods, by mutual agreement. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION (withdrawn)

E-201 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 9145, 21^st CENTURY SCHOOLS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new Board Policy 9145, 21^st Century Schools Bond Advisory Committee.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOUNT ZION EVANGELICAL BAPTIST CHURCH, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 6720 NE 5AVENUE, FOR MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Mount Zion Evangelical Baptist Church, Inc., for the use of a parking lot located at 6720 NE 5 Avenue, for Morningside K-8 Academy, to extend the term from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2016, at an annual rental rate of $5,304. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EVERGLADES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., LOCATED AT 38000 SW 193 AVENUE, FLORIDA CITY, FOR USE OF CLASSROOM SPACE BY THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Everglades Community Association, Inc., located at 38000 SW 193 Avenue, Florida City, for use of classroom space by the Migrant Education Program, to extend the lease term for the period commencing July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2018. The rental rate will remain unchanged at $14,832 per year for the two-year period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, and will increase by 2% each year thereafter ($15,128.64 annually for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; $15,431.21 annually for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and $15,739.84 annually for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018). All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE:

A. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“ILA”) WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), THROUGH WHICH THE CRA WILL PROVIDE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,000 TO BE ALLOCATED BY THE BOARD FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY, INCLUDING ITS CONVERSION TO A K-8 CENTER WITH A PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (“STEM”); AND

B. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ILA

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

A. an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency, through which the CRA will provide a contribution to the School Board in the amount of $775,000 to be allocated by the Board for proposed improvements to the West Homestead Elementary Facility, including its conversion to a K-8 Center with a programmatic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; and

B. any other documents that may be required to effectuate the implementation of the Interlocal Agreement.

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMluDADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT A LATER DATE, REGARDING POSSIBLE COLLABORATIONS WITH: (revised)

1) FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ("FlU") THROUGH WHICH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SECONDARY FACILITY AT THE FlU BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COULD FACILITATED; AND

2) INTERESTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTIES, THROUGH WHICH FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT COULD BE ACHIEVED, WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT TO BRING A REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT A LATER DATE

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore opportunities and report back to the Board at a later date, regarding possible collaborations with:

1) Florida International University (“FIU”) through which the establishment of a secondary facility at the FIU Biscayne Bay campus with a focus on the environmental sciences could be facilitated; and

2) interested public and private parties, through which funding support for project could be achieved, with the Superintendent to bring a report back to the Board at a later date.

F-21 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE AN ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 15901 NW 79 AVENUE, MIAMI LAKES, AND TO CONVEY THE SUBJECT UTILITY LINES IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00731700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute an Absolute Bill of Sale Agreement to Miami-Dade County for the water and wastewater lines at Bob Graham Education Center, located at 15901 NW 79 Avenue, Miami Lakes, and to convey the subject utility lines (Project No. 00731700) in favor of and to the County, as described in the agenda item.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 26 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $164,300.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 025-NN10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED-PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 025-NN10 – COMMERCIAL LEASING OF PAVED- PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER, for the commercial leasing of the paved-parking facilities, at Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center, effective for one (1) year, with two (2) one (1) year extension options. The contract will commence upon the awardee satisfying all preconditions of the lease agreement, including, without limitation, obtaining any and all necessary licenses, permits, use approvals or other approvals, as required, for the use of the demised premises by the local government or other governmental agencies, as follows:

1. AMERICAN CAR PARKS, INC.
501 N.E. 1 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33132
OWNER: RICARDO A. METRAL, PRESIDENT

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

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

4. direct that the rental income generated by the lease agreement be distributed to schools.

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 three new contractors, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY INITIAL READING 0165.1, AGENDAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 0165.1, Agendas, to allow Board members to co-sponsor other Board members’ agenda items.

G-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEYS TO FILL VACANCIES CREATED BY THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY FOR CONSTRUCTION/LITIGATION AND BY THE RESIGNATION OF AN ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY FOR PERSONNEL/ LITIGATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the employment contracts for Mr. Robert Paul Washington, Esq., to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney (Construction/Litigation), and Mr. Jeff James, to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney (Risk Management/Litigation).

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. PATRICIA MESTRE, DOAH Case No. 12-3977TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Patricia Mestre, Project Supervisor I, at Systems & Programming Services, effective as of January 29, 2013.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO NEGOTIATE A THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS' EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE (5) YEAR EXTENSION AND PROVIDING FOR A SALARY ADJUSTMENT THAT IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN MIAMI~DADE COUNTY AND THAT IS TO INCLUDE A PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE ELEMENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair to negotiate and execute a third addendum to the Superintendent of Schoois' empioyment agreement, providing for an additional five (5) year employment period through June 30, 2020, and that includes a salary adjustment that is representative of the fair market value for public employees in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and a performance incentive element.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE AND THE NON-VIOLENCE PROJECT FOR TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING (replacement)

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-037 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

H-6 CONDUCT MEETING WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND THE PUBLIC DEFENDER TO BROADEN THE PARTNERSHIP TO PROTECT THE MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct a meeting with the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Juvenile Justice Department and the Public Defender to broaden the current partnership to safeguard the mental health of students.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MONTGOMERY BOTANICAL CENTER (replacement)

H-8 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONDUCT MEETING WITH FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE PUBLIC DEFENDER TO ESTABLISH GOALS AND A FIVE-YEAR PLAN ON THE TOPIC OF MENTAL HEALTH (withdrawn)

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE MAS FAMILY FOR AWARDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (replacement)

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 17-23, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Poison Prevention Week, March 17-23, 2013.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING BRENDA NARVAEZ OF G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING A POSSE SCHOLARSHIP (replacement)

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LISTEN UP! PROGRAM (replacement)

H-15 CONDUCT MEETING WITH CREATORS OF THE LISTEN UP! PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE PRESENTATION IN CURRICULUM (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to conduct a meeting with the developers of the Listen UP! Program to discuss including the presentation in Miami-Dade County Public Schools high school curriculum.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-041 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI-DADE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SECOND ANNUAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING FORUM (withdrawn)

H-18 Request approval of resolution recognizing the Junior orange bowl creative writing contest

H-19 NEW MUSEUM PARK SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: Request that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore developing a school at the new Museum Park.

H-20 AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STUDENT SCIENCE SCHOLARS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to review the current awards ceremony and notification procedures honoring science scholars and explore the feasibility of securing sponsorships to celebrate students’ accomplishments with a breakfast, luncheon or dinner awards ceremony that more students can attend.

H-21 BOARD LIAISON (withdrawn)

H-23 BOARD MEMBERS’ OFFICE BUDGETS (withdrawn)

H-24 AMEND BOARD POLICY WITH RESPECT TO CHIEF AUDITOR'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to amend School Board Policy 6840 to clarify individual Board member's ability to, in conjunction with the Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, review the Chief Auditor's performance.

H-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING A'NARI TAYLOR FOR HER ACT OF BRAVERY IN A TIME OF CRISIS (replacement)

H-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELIJAH WELLS FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FILM (replacement)

H-27 SCHOOL BOARD BOND WORKSHOP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to prepare a quarterly 21st Century School Bond Workshop to update School Board Members and the community of issues involving the bond's implementation, with the first commencing in April 2013.

H-28 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NEL YSA VENTURA (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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