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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 17, 2013 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, APRIL 15, 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].

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.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

H-3 Request approval of resolution no. 13-051 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. 13-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office Second Annual Human Trafficking Forum.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT AND MICHAEL LATTERNER OF MICHAEL LATTERNER AND ASSOCIATES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Homestead Educational Facilities Benefit District and Michael Latterner of Michael Latterner and Associates.

H-5 request FOR approval of resolution no. 13-053 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING APRIL 16, 2013 AS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 16, 2013 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MARIAN CENTER SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Marian Center School.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2013 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 7, 2013 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 7, 2013 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 COMMEMORATION OF THE 111^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2013 as the 111^th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-055 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FIVE PRINCIPLES SUPPORTED BY THE PARTNERSHIP FOR A NEW AMERICAN ECONOMY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the five principles supported by the Partnership for a New American Economy.

H-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-056 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2013 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2013 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.

H-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB OF CORAL GABLES FOR AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RA.QUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Rotary Club of Coral Gables for awarding scholarships to students of Coral Gables Senior High School.

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARUCHI MENDEZ (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Maruchi Mendez.

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMl=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NELYSA VENTURA OF MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS=MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-063, recognizing Nelysa Ventura of Miami Edison Senior High School.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-064 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID LANDSBERG FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-064 of The School of Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing David Landsberg for his
commitment to education and community service.

H-20 STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of MiamiDade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a strategy to promote the opportunities available to M-DCPS students to speak confidentially about sensitive matters at each school site.

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DESILINE VICTOR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-065 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Desiline Victor.

H-22 request FOR APPROVAL OF resolution NO. 13-XXX OF the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, RECOGNIZING GLORIA FAJARDO FOR her commitment to education and service to the community (withdrawn)

H-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING JENNIFER PORRES AND DANIELA ZAPATA, OF MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, FOR DIRECTING AND PRODUCING 'TAKE A STAND, LEND A HAND' - THE WINNING ENTRY IN THE BULLY FREE-0-FIVE ART & FILM FESTIVAL (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jennifer Porres and Daniela Zapata, of Miami Springs Senior High School, for directing and producing 'Take a Stand, Lend a Hand' - the winning entry in the Bully Free-0-Five Art & Film Festival.

H-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-061 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High
School boys' basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

South Dade Senior High School Dance Performance

CHAIR’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

February 28, 2013, March 19, March 21, and April 2, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

March 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

Legislative Update
District’s 2013 Educational Summer Services Update
Superintendent’s Scholarship Trip to Spain
Quarterly Violence Prevention Update
Transition to the Digital Classroom: Our Challenge to the Educational Technology Industry

A-2 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A PILOT PROGRAM OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) SCHOOL BUSES AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CNG FUELING DEPOT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the exploration of the feasibility of implementing a pilot program of compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses and development of a CNG fueling depot.

A-3 AMENDMENT OF THE ADOPTED STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR A PLAN TO
MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF THE CHANGES TO THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR THE
BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend its adopted state legislative platform to include support for a plan to mitigate the impact of the changes to the Bright Futures Scholarship scheduled to take effect July 1,2013.

B.BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND STRONGE & ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 029-NN10 – CERTIFIED ASSESSOR TRAINING TOOL AND TEACHER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT TOOL

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 Stronge & Associates Educational Consulting, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 029-NN10 – CERTIFIED ASSESSOR TRAINING TOOL AND TEACHER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT TOOL, to develop two (2) libraries of video resource materials that are aligned with the teacher performance evaluation model used in Miami-Dade County Public Schools: 1) for use in training/certification and calibration of assessors of teachers and 2) for providing exemplars of effective and highly effective performance to be used in staff development for teachers, for the Professional Development Department, during the term of the contract, effective April 17, 2013, through April 16, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. STRONGE & ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC
417 YORKSHIRE DRIVE
WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185
JAMES H. STRONGE, PRESIDENT

Highest Rated Proposal

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $2,300,000, for the initial contract term. Any contract extension required to complete the requirements of the scope of work, will be at no additional cost to the District. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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 Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Charter Middle School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR TWO PROGRAMS FROM A FUNDING SOURCE 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 two programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) – Extended Learning Time (Liberty City Elementary School) in the approximate amount of $455,342, for the grant period of April 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) – Extended Learning Time (Florida International Elementary Academy) in the approximate amount of $450,500, for the grant period of April 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 – Purchase Approval and Competitive; Bidding Process 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: FEBRUARY 15, 2013 – MARCH 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 1046.

D-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF: (revised)

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

2. APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013

RECOMMENDED: That effective April 18, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Establish and classify the following MEP position:
a. Treasury Supervisor, Office of Treasury Management, MEP, pay grade 20
b. Parent and Community Coordinator, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), MEP pay grade 19
2. Approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective April 18, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 19, 2013 THROUGH MARCH 18, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofFebruary 19, 2013 through March 18, 2013.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policy 5120, Assignment Within District and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2013-2014, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2013.

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

3 Calendar Days
Terry L. Fairell - Custodian
Thomas Jefferson Middle School

3 Calendar Days
Margaret O. LLoyd - Custodian
Thomas Jefferson Middle School

3 Calendar Days
Andre McCloud - Custodian
Thomas Jefferson Middle School

2. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINATRY ACTION - PENDING APPEAL

Suspension without pay
30 Calendar Days
Savilien Joseph - School Bus Driver
North Transportation Center

Suspension without pay
30 Calendar Days
Shawndella S. Gates - School Bus Driver
North Transportation Center

Suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal
proceedings
Francis Madassery - Teacher
Norland Elementary School

Suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal
proceeding
Sandy Kindell - Teacher
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center (replacement)

RECOMMENDED:

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

a. Ms. Terry L. Fairell, Custodian, Thomas Jefferson Middle School,
suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective April
18,2013.

b. Ms. Margaret O. Lloyd, Custodian, Thomas Jefferson Middle
School, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days,
effective April 25, 2013.

c. Mr. Andre McCloud, Custodian, Thomas Jefferson Middle School,
suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective May
2,2013.

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. Mr. Savilien Joseph, School Bus Driver, North Transportation
Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days,
effective April 18, 2013.

b. Ms. Shawndella S. Gates, School Bus Driver, North
Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective April 18, 2013.

c. Mr. Francis Madassery, Teacher, Norland Elementary School,
suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings,
effective April 18, 2013.

d. Mr. Sandy Kindell, Teacher, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center,
suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings,
effective April 18,2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the auctions, surplus/obsolete equipment & vehicle results.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS

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

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF 28 CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of 28 Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-88 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL – VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL AUDIT, FEBRUARY 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General - Virtual Instruction Programs Operational Audit, February 2013.

E-89 STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL – OPERATIONAL AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE AUDIT PERIOD JANUARY 2012 TO NOVEMBER 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State of Florida Auditor General - Operational Audit of the Miami-Dade County District School Board for the Audit Period January 2012 to November 2012.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 034-NN03 – FOODSERVICE TRAYS AND CONTAINERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 034-NN03 – FOODSERVICE TRAYS AND CONTAINERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of foodservice trays and containers, and preapprove a list of eligible vendors to be quoted for additional items under these categories, for the Department of Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Services, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2013, through April 16, 2015, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. EDWARD DON & COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, SUITE 600
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES M/WBE
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. DADE PAPER & BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. DADE PAPER & BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

5. ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES M/WBE
PRESIDENT/C.E.O

SECTION II:

Preapproved vendors, for future competitive solicitations of additional items, exceeding the $1,000 quotation threshold:

6. ALL FLORIDA PAPER
9150 N.W. 105 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ARMANDO CACERES M/WBE
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. DADE PAPER & BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LENNY GENET, PRESIDENT

8. EDWARD DON & COMPANY
11500 MIRAMAR PARKWAY, SUITE 600
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: STEVEN R. DON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

9. FAYCROFT INTERIOR & PURCHASING, INC.
15037 S.W. 141 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: NORMA BANCROFT, PRESIDENT M/WBE

10. PEMICA, INC.
4913 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ANDRES E. DE LEON, PRESIDENT M/WBE

11. Reject Item 5.

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-203 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 6840, AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONCUR WITH THE PROPOSED EASEMENT OF A PORTION OF VACANT LAND, LOCATED AT N.W. 97 AVENUE AND N.W. 183 STREET, MIAMI, OWNED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND CURRENTLY LEASED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, concur with the proposed easement of a portion of vacant land, located at N.W. 97 Avenue and N.W. 183 Street, Miami, owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and currently leased to the School Board.

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS ALLOWING THE MONETIZING OF BOARD-OWNED ENERGY EFFICIENT PROJECTS WITH THE RESPECTIVE PROJECT DESIGNERS, AS ALLOWED UNDER THE 2005 ENERGY POLICY ACT, AND UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute agreements allowing the monetizing of Board-owned energy efficient projects with the respective project designers, as allowed under the 2005 Energy Policy Act, and under mutually acceptable terms and conditions.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1) adjust the capital budget in the amount of $381,589; and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2) make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF T&G CORPORATION (d/b/a T&G CONSTRUCTORS); MEXAL CORP; GEC ASSOCIATES, INC.; GRACE & NAEEM UDDIN, INC.; AND H.A. CONTRACTING CORP., FOR PART II CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $2 MILLION EACH FOR FOUR YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of T&G Corporation (d/b/a T&G Constructors); Mexal Corp; GEC Associates, Inc.; Grace & Naeem Uddin, Inc.; and H.A. Contracting Corp., for Part II Construction Management at-Risk Miscellaneous services for projects with construction values up to $2 million each for four years, as follows:

1) negotiated Compensation and Payment Schedules for miscellaneous projects ranging from $50,001 up to $2 million per project (construction budget) in accordance with Attachments “A” through “E” of the agenda item;

2) for projects with a construction cost less than $50,000, the Board may direct the CM at-Risk firm to perform any specific service on a time and material basis plus a 20% mark-up or on a negotiated lump sum basis, whichever is more beneficial to the Board; and

3) the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items A through I, as set forth in the body of the agenda item.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF SBLM ARCHITECTS, PC; ACAI ASSOCIATES, INC.; SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC; URS CORPORATION SOUTHERN, INC.; M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ARCHITEKNICS, INC.; SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, INC.; ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC.; PROCON ENGINEERING, INC.; AND ROBERT E. CHISHOLM ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission SBLM Architects, PC; ACAI Associates, Inc.; Silva Architects, LLC; URS Corporation Southern, Inc.; M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.; Architeknics, Inc.; Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.; Alleguez Architecture, Inc.; PROCON Engineering, Inc.; and Robert E. Chisholm Architects, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for miscellaneous projects up to $2.0 Million each for a four-year term, based on negotiated fees and rates in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item for each firm; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 7 on Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement, Florida City Elementary School for an additional cost of $42,541.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00170200, ECC #3, Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center for a credit of $19,787.

B-3 Change Order No. 27 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $68,293.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 013-NN06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 013-NN06 – PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of paint, for Maintenance Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2013, through April 16, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. COLOR WHEEL PAINTS
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: AL PALAU, SALES REPRESENTATIVE

2. FERNICH, INC., D.B.A. THE PAINT SPOT
9831 N.W. 58 STREET, UNIT 140
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS ENRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

3. PALMETTO HARDWARE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY
7325 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: DAN HITCHCOCK, PRESIDENT

4. PPG ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, INC.
1901 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: SCOTT SINETAR, PRESIDENT

5. RONNIE’S HARDWARE, INC.
13550 S.W. 120 STREET, UNIT 410
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: RON H. BERMAN, PRESIDENT

6. SHERWIN WILLIAMS
2500 WEST 84 STREET, UNIT 1
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER CONNER, C.E.O.

7. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY STEIN TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

8. FERNICH, INC., D.B.A. THE PAINT SPOT
9831 N.W. 58 STREET, UNIT 140
DORAL, FL 33178
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS ENRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

9. PALMETTO HARDWARE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY
7325 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: DAN HITCHCOCK, PRESIDENT

10. RONNIE’S HARDWARE, INC.
13550 S.W. 120 STREET, UNIT 410
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: RON H. BERMAN, PRESIDENT

11. SHERWIN WILLIAMS
2500 WEST 84 STREET, UNIT 1
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER CONNER, C.E.O.

12. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER ST.
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY STEIN TURNER, VICE PRESIDENT

13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $112,135, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $112,135, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 030-NN04 – PROPANE GAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 030-NN04 – PROPANE GAS, to purchase, at a firm markup (service charge), including escalation/de-escalation provisions for propane gas, quantities, as may be required, of propane gas, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 17, 2013, through April 16, 2018, as follows:

1. AMERIGAS PROPANE, L.P.
D.B.A. SIEGEL GAS
460 NORTH GULPH ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ESTIMATE $4,509,133
OWNER: MR. JERRY SHERIDAN, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,509,133, for the initial contract term. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate for eight new contractors, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 0165.1, Agendas, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy in the official records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 17, 2013.

G-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR RETENTION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN TWO CIRCUIT COURT CASES (NO. 13-01661 CA 13; NO. 13-01659 CA 23) (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the retention of Ms. Marilyn J. Holifield, Esquire, a partner with the law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP, to represent the School Board in the two Circuit Court Cases (numbered 13-01661 CA 13 and 13-01659 CA 23), at the rate of $450 per hour for Ms. Holifield, and at a rate of $350.00 per hour for partners of the firm, and upon prior written approval from the School Board Attorney, services may be provided at a rate of $250.00 per hour for associates of the firm and $125.00 per hour for paralegals of the firm.

G-4 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (withdrawn)

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AGAINST BETANCOURT, CASTELLON & ASSOCIATES, INC. (ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A01029)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and execute the Settlement Agreement with Betancourt Castellon & Associates, Inc.

G-5 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD (revised replacement 2)

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

1) accept the April 2013 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney;

2) approve the attached updated salary schedule for the attorneys in the School Board Attorney's Office,

3) authorize the Board Attorney to implement the schedule within the Office's established budget and approve the revised annual contracts for the attorneys and support staff.

4) approve the employment contract for Ms. Linda Noel, Esq., to the position of Assistant School Board Attorney
(Personnel/Litigation).

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-5 request FOR approval of resolution no. 13-053 of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING APRIL 16, 2013 AS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MARIAN CENTER SCHOOL (replacement)

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2013 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2013 Senior High School Student Safety Campaign Contest.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 7, 2013 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 7, 2013 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 COMMEMORATION OF THE 111^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2013

H-13 FOOD INSECURE STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study and bring forth recommendations related to the launch of a food recovery program benefitting food insecure families within Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to include the possibility of iimited schooi site food banks and report back to the Board by the July 2013 School Board meeting.

H-14 EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR GOB PROGRAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to review the current process for creating educational specifications in light of the GOB program and
technology summit and bring forth recommendations, as applicable, to ensure we retain best practices and visit opportunities for improvement.

H-15 exploring partnerships with governmental agencies (withdrawn)

H-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARUCHI MENDEZ (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Maruchi Mendez.

H-17 CERTIFICATION AUDITS (withdrawn)

H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMl=DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NELYSA VENTURA OF MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS=MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-063, recognizing Nelysa Ventura of Miami Edison Senior High School.

H-20 STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY (replacement)

H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-065 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DESILINE VICTOR (replacement)

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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