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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JUNE 19, 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, JUNE 17, 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.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI BAYSIDE FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-088 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miami Bayside Foundation.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-087 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD’S (CIAB) CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-087 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory Board’s (CIAB) Clean Up and Green Up Poster Contest winners.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and authorize the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-6 Request approval of resolution no. 13-089 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing THE LADY CUDA SOFTBALL TEAM FROM CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR EARNING THE 2013 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-089 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Lady Cuda softball team from Coral Reef Senior High School for earning the 2013 state championship title.

H-7 Request approval of resolution no. 13-090 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing THE miami-dade state attorney’s office second annual human trafficking forum

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-090 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office Second Annual Human Trafficking Forum.

H-8 Request approval of resolution NO. 13-091 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing leadership miami team rise 305 and the p.a.t.c.h.e.s. organization (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Leadership Miami Team Rise 305 and the PATCHES organization.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOUNDATION AND THE BORINQUEN MEDICAL CENTERS OF MIAMI-DADE FOR AWARDING ARCHITECTURE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DASH STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation and the Borinquen Medical Centers of Miami-Dade for awarding architecture scholarships to DASH students.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-094 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOANN SAMPSON, A RETIRED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHER AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing JoAnn Sampson, a retired Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher and motivational speaker.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY SQUARE RESIDENT COUNCIL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Liberty Square Resident Council.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LOVETTE MCGILL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Lovette McGill.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT DURING THE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Members of the Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation for their support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools during the 2013 Legislative Session.

H-19 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI MARLINS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Marlins for their commitment to providing education programs for students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-20 request that the school board of miami-dade county, florida, endorse the inaugural burger king® FUN RUN 5K, benefitting the burger king McLAMORE^SM foundation and its burger king^SM scholars program, on september 22, 2013 (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Endorse the inaugural BURGER KING® 5K Fun Run, taking place on September 22, 2013, and encourage student participation in the event; and

2. Direct the Superintendent to work with the BURGER KING McLAMORE^SM Foundation to allocate funds raised by M-DCPS students in the 5K Run/Walk toward scholarships for M-DCPS students.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:

2013 Science Fair, SECME, ISEF – State, National, International Winners
Seniors with Perfect Attendance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

April 23, 25; May 2, 14, 23, 30; and June 4, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

May 8, 2013 School Board Meeting
May 22, 2013 Special School Board Meeting

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

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

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

6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

Report on 2012-13 FCAT Scores
District Regnized for Information Technology (added)

A-2 21^st CENTURY SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND DIGITAL CONVERSION INITIATIVE: AUTHORIZATION FOR $40 MILLION INITIAL GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORITY FOR TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AND CHANGES TO THE FIVE YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM; AND EXPANSION OF MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP FOR DIGITAL DEVICES

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

1) recognize GO Bonds budget authority in the amount of $40 million, establishing revenues and appropriations in the FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Funds Budget;

2) authorize changes to the Five Year Facilities Work Program resulting from the $40 million GO Bonds recognition in the FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Funds Budget;

3) authorize the Superintendent to accept the Banc of America Public Capital Corp Proposal and expand the Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for Digital Devices and execute all agreements totaling up to $63,450,000; and

4) hereby declare its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax exempt lease obligations for expenses incurred with respect to the Plan to the extent permitted by Treasury Regulation §1.150-2 of the Internal Revenue Code. Approval of this recommendation constitutes a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation §1.150-2. The reimbursement obligations intended to finance the Plan are expected not to exceed $63,450,000.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION; SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS; COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA; MIAMI DADE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES; AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL; URBAN HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS; ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR; MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR; HEAD START/PRE-K PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR; ADMINISTRA-TIVE ASSISTANT TO PROGRAM MANAGER; FOOD AND NUTRITION BREAKFAST PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ASSISTANT; IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,899,468.

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

1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to the Community Transformation Grant award in the total amount not to exceed $1,899,468, for the grant period of October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014 with:

a. M-DCPS Program Coordinator - Elementary School Physical Activity- Contractual in the total amount of $80,000.00

b. M-DCPS Program Coordinator - Middle School Physical Activity – Contractual in the total amount of $80,000.00

c. M-DCPS Program Coordinator - Pre-K and Head Start Physical Act. – Contractual in the total amount of $80,000.00

d. M-DCPS Administrative Assistant to Program Manager- Contractual in the total amount of $70,000.00

e. M-DCPS Breakfast Participation Program Assistant - Contractual in the total amount of $90,000.00

f. University of Miami School of Medicine (WalkSafe and BikeSafe) in the total amount of $415,765.03

g. Alliance for a Healthier Generation in the total amount of $403,871.00

h. South Florida After-School All-Stars in the total amount of $170,325.00

i. Community Health of South Florida in the total amount of $135,455.00

j. Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation and Open Spaces in the total amount of $185,817.50

k. Aventura Marketing Council, Inc. in the total amount of $90,000.00

l. Urban Health Partnerships in the total amount of $98,234.40

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-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ASSURANT SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A SATELLITE LEARNING CENTER

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Assurant Solutions for the continuation of the Satellite Learning Center at 11195 SW 196 Street, Miami, Florida 33157, from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

2. extend the cooperative agreement for a maximum of two additional one-year periods. This cooperative agreement involves no exchange of funds.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,750,912, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2013-2014 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with five community agencies and the Department of Health-Children’s Medical Services (CMS) Early Steps, University of Miami, Mailman Center and Miami Children’s Hospital, to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,750,912, effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, contingent upon approval of the 2013-2014 District Budget, as follows:

Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,428,632;
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $850,757;
University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not to exceed $642,376;
University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, in an amount not to exceed $483,751;
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $345,396; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6320, based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2013-2014 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2013-2014 District Budget.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THREE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $452,547, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2013-2014 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with three community agencies to provide educational and vocational training services to students with disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $452,547, effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, contingent upon approval of the 2013-2014 District Budget with:

Exceptional Development Corporation of South Florida (EDC), in an amount not to exceed $204,927;
Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., (Goodwill), in an amount not to exceed $204,927;
Sunrise Community, Inc., (Sunrise-Doral), in an amount not to exceed $42,693; and

2. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Policy 6320, based on specific expertise.

C-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $185,572, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2013-2014 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services to students with severe intellectual disabilities, in an amount not to exceed $185,572, effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, contingent upon approval of the 2013-2014 District budget; and

2. grant an exception to School Board Policy 6320, based on UCP’s specific expertise in serving students with severe intellectual disabilities who have complex medical conditions.

The appropriation for this Item will be included in the General Fund of the 2013-2014 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2013, contingent upon approval of the 2013-2014 District Budget.

C-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ DISTRICT PLAN FOR SERVICES TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLs) AND AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF THE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. Approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District Plan for Services to English Language Learners (ELLs); and

2. Authorize the Superintendent to submit the plan to the Florida Department of Education.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AMIkids MIAMI-DADE, INC., AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 038-NN10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, and AMIkids Miami-Dade, Inc., and Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., of Miami, Florida, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 038-NN10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational services to at-risk and/or adjudicated school-age youth, in grades 6-12, in multiple settings, within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for School Operations/ Alternative Education, during the term of the proposal, effective August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. AMIKids MIAMI DADE, INC.
5915 BENJAMIN CENTER DRIVE
TAMPA, FL 33634
ENRIQUE GARCIA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC. OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
18055 HOMESTEAD AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the approximate amount of $1,134,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,134,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNIC-ATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.; NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.; AND TRUSTED TRANSLATIONS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 040-NN10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION/ TRANSLITERA-TION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Inc.; Nationwide Interpreter Resource, Inc., and Trusted Translations, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 040-NN10 – PROVIDE AMERICAN SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETA-TION/TRANSLITERATION, CAPTION AND/OR COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, to provide American sign-language interpretation/transliteration, caption and/or computer-assisted transcription services to students, who are deaf or hard of hearing, through the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, and extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION FOR THE DEAF, INC.
4846 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 354
LAUDERHILL, FL 33351
LISA M. CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
P.O. BOX 272142
BOCA RATON, FL 33427-2142
JUNE B. BACKER, CSC, PRESIDENT

2. TRUSTED TRANSLATIONS, INC.
825 BRICKELL BAY DRIVE, TOWER III, SUITE 1849
MIAMI, FL 33131
RICHARD ESTEVEZ, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,675,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,675,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this amount does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-14 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 042-NN10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 042-NN10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AND NINE RENEWED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS (revised)

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

2. Approve one new charter contract with Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Palms Academy, (1) for a term of five years; and (2) share a temporary facility with Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) not to exceed two school years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017, as a deferral to open was granted.

3. Approve nine renewed charter contracts with:

a. The City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of City of Hialeah Educational Academy, for a term of 15 years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2028;

b. Doral Academy, Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy Charter Middle School, for a term of 15 years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2028;

c. Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy of Hialeah, for a term of five years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

d. Integrated Science and Asian Culture, Inc., on behalf of Integrated Science And Asian Culture (ISAAC) Academy, for a term of five years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

e. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy Charter Middle School, for a term of 15 years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2028;

f. Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Children’s Museum Charter School, for a term of five years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

g. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, for a term of 15 years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2028;

h. Mount Hermon Community Educational Corporation, on behalf of Richard Allen Leadership Academy, (1) for a term of five years commencing with the 2013-14 school year and ending on June 30, 2018; (2) to move to a facility located at 940 Caliph Street (a.k.a., 901 Salih Street), Opa-Locka, Florida 33054, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year; and (3) decrease maximum student enrollment capacity to: 2013-2015, 150 students; 2015-2016, 156 students; 2016-2017 Max. 200 students; and 2017-2018, 250 students; and

i. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy, for a term of 15 years commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2028.

4. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent described in this item as Total Initial Loss, in accordance with School Board policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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-24, 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 students to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

C-71 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours of schools for the 2013-2014 school year and accept the listed exceptions to those hours.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR THREE 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 three programs from:

a. Florida Department of Children and Families for funding under the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project, in the approximate amount of $8,000,000, for the grant period of August 13, 2013, through August 12, 2015;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Secondary Programs, Section 131, in the approximate amount of $3,659,320, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Programs, Section 132, in the approximate amount of $967,074, for the grant period of July 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 and enter into a contractual service agreement with:

a. Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Project, in the amount of $8,000,000;

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: APRIL 19, 2013 – MAY 9, 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 1048.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2012-2013 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective June 20, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 9, 2013 THROUGH MAY 13, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of April 9, 2013 through May 13, 2013.

D-24 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR 2013-2014

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 1012.22, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve nominations of personnel for 2013-2014, subject to the provisions set forth in their respective collective bargaining agreements or other applicable agreements and in accordance with state statutes and rules of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

D-25 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVE WAIVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiative waivers, effective June 19, 2013.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION-SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised replacement)

5 WORKDAYS
NESTOR R. PADIERNE-SECURITY MONITOR
HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
NESTOR P. VEGA - CUSTODIAN
VIRGINIA BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

8 CALENDAR DAYS
BALBINA F. QUISPE- LEAD CUSTODIAN
VIRGINIA BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
ANTHONY E. DEFILLIPPO - TEACHER
RONALD REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

3 WORKDAYS
CLINTON E. BALES - ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
GATEWAY ENVIRONMENTAL K=8 LEARNING CENTER

3 WORKDAYS
TIERNEY HUNTER- MIDDLE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
AL TON C. GORDON - LEAD CUSTODIAN
W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 CALENDAR DAYS
GWENDOLYN MCSWAIN - HEAD CUSTODIAN
W. J. BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5 CALENDAR DAYS
ELIZABETH P. BROWNING- CUSTODIAN
W. J. BRYAN ELEMENT ARY SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
TROY K. WELLS - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
CHARLES R. DREW K=8 CENTER

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
EDWARD J. STERLIN - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
JANNIE L. KING - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
MECHELLE Y. LOWERY-SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
SHARAYNE P. MILTON -SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
SOLANGE D. ALVAREZ- FOOD SERVICE MANAGER
DR. ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
5 CALENDAR DAYS
DAVID A. DOOLEY - CUSTODIAN
DR ROLANDO ESPINOSA K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MICHAEL A. BISHOP - TEACHER
MANDARIN LAKES K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
SHAVONNE L. ANDERSON - TEACHER
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

A) Mr. Nestor R. Padierne, Security Monitor, Henry H. Filer Middle School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective August 15, 2013.
B) Mr. Nestor P. Vega, Custodian, Virginia Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective June 20, 2013.
C) Ms. Balbina F. Quispe, Custodian, Virginia Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, suspension without pay for eight (8) calendar days, effective June 25, 2013.
D) Mr. Anthony E. Defillippo, Teacher, Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective August 15, 2013.
E) Mr. Clinton E. Bales, Elementary Assistant Principal, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective August 8, 2013.
F) Mr. Tierney E. Hunter, Middle Assistant Principal, Southwood Middle School, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective August 8, 2013.
G) Mr. Alton C. Gordon, Lead Custodian, W. J. Bryan Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days,
effective July 1, 2013.
H) Ms. Gwendolyn Mcswain, Head Custodian, W. J. Bryan Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar
days, effective June 20, 2013.
I) Ms. Elizabeth P. Browning, Custodian, W. J. Bryan Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective June 20, 2013.
J) Mr. Troy K. Wells, School Security Monitor, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective August 15, 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. Edward J. Sterlin, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 5, 2013.
B) Ms. Jannie L. King, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 5, 2013.
C) Ms. Mechelle Y. Lowery, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective September 5, 2013.
D) Ms. Sharayne P. Milton, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective September 5, 2013.
E) Ms. Solange D. Alvarez, Food Service Manager, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective September 12, 2013.
F) Mr. David A Dooley, Custodian, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days,
effective June 20, 2013.
G) Mr. Michael A Bishop, Teacher, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective June 20, 2013.
H) Ms. Shavonne L. Anderson, Teacher, Horace Mann Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal
proceedings, effective June 20, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013 UNTIL THE FY 2013-14 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the FY 2012-13 fiscal year budget, as amended, to be used as a continuation budget for FY 2013-14, effective July 1, 2013 until such time as the FY 2013-14 tentative budget becomes official.

E-25 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-092 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $250 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 13-092 providing for issuance of up to $250 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2013.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR RENEWAL OF CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC.

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

1. authorize a one-year extension of the existing contract for claims administration services with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposal (RFP)# 006-KK10, effective July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014, with total annual fees of $5,249,482, representing a reduction of 3% from the expiring fee of $5,411,837, which has been in place for three years, inclusive of a change in the vendor for reporting First Notice of Injuries and the addition of a nurse case manager to be funded as an allocated claim expense and paid from the claim files which are being medically managed by this nurse, subject to cancellation provisions whereby the District can cancel the contract at any time, requiring only notification of cancellation; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute an amendment to the existing claims administration contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, for a one-year extension effective July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2014 at an annual fee of $5,249,482.

E-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH BENCOR, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE TERMINAL LEAVE RETIREMENT PLAN (TLRP)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contract with Bencor, Inc. as the District’s Terminal Leave Retirement Plan Administrator (TLRP), pursuant to the provisions of School Board Policy 6320 - Purchasing, wherein Miami-Dade County Public Schools is purchasing such administrative services pursuant to the provisions of Broward County Public Schools RFP #28-001V, and Bencor, Inc.’s proposal as approved at its meeting of March 18, 2013, inclusive of all terms, conditions, fees and administrative support costs, effective July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) # 077-NN10, FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) # 077-NN10, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Administration Services

2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #032-MM10, STUDENT ACCIDENT AND ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGES AND HEAD START/EARLY START ACCIDENT COVERAGE

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

1. renew the Student Accident Insurance coverage pursuant to the terms of Request for Proposals (RFP) #032-MM10, Student Accident and Athletic Accidents Insurance Coverages, to Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XV), through Insurance for Students, Inc. & Health Special Risk, Inc.(HSR)., for a one-year period, effective August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2014 based on the following rates per student for the 2013-2014 school year:

School Time Pre-K to 6^th $ 16.00 School Time 7^th to 12^th $ 18.00 24-Hour Pre-K to 12^th $ 79.00 Fall Football insurance $265.00

Spring Football Insurance $ 59.00 Interscholastic Athletic Insurance $ 59.00

2. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for the Fall and Spring football season’s insurance premiums with the District paying $189.00 and the athlete paying $76.00 equaling a total fall football premium of $265.00 for the 2013-2014 football season; and the District paying $36.00 and the athlete paying $23.00 equaling a total spring football premium of $59.00 for the 2013-2014 Spring football season;

3. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for Interscholastic Sports insurance premiums with the District paying $29.00 and the Student paying $30.00 equaling a total premium of $59.00 for the 2013-14 School Year;

4. authorize placement of the Catastrophic Athletic Insurance coverage with Zurich American Insurance Company, (A.M. Best A+ XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for a two-year period, effective August 1, 2013 to July 31, 2015 with an annual premium of $76,514; and

5. authorize the renewal of Head Start/Early Start Accident Insurance coverage with Markel Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+ XIII) through Insurance for Students, Inc. & Health Special Risk, Inc.(HSR) for a one-year period with a rate of $2.89 per enrolled student with limits of $2,000 per child effective August 20, 2013 to August 20, 2014.

E-70 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF EXISTING COVERAGES INCLUDING FACILITIES USE, EXCESS LIABILITY, POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY AND EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

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

1. authorize renewal of the District’s Facilities Use Insurance Program with Mesa Underwriters Specialty (A.M. Best A+ XII), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with annual deposit premium, including Federal TRIEA/TRIPA coverage and state-required fees of $13,348.03, with a maximum not to exceed threshold of $15,000, subject to the per event rate schedule;

2. authorize renewal of Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage with Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) (A.M. Best A XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with an annual premium of $151,342.20 inclusive of all State of Florida required fees, subject to an increase in the self-insured retention from $100,000 to $200,000;

3. placement of the District’s Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage to Safety National Casualty Corporation(AM Best A XI) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for a one-year term, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a rate of $.059 per $100 of annual payroll with a deposit premium of $1,098,137, subject to an increase of the per claim self-insured retention from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000; and

4. authorize the renewal of the District’s Excess General/Automobile/Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage with United Educators Risk Retention Group (A.M. Best A VIII) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for a one-year term effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, with an annual premium of $283,630.

E-76 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE TO ESTABLISH A SHARED DATABASE FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE VENDOR CERTIFICATION

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

1. execute and implement an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement (Agreement) with Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade College for a common database of certified minority, women-owned, and small business enterprises, for an initial term of two years from the date of execution by all parties, with the possibility of extending the Agreement by mutual written agreement for an additional two-year period; and

2. renew, terminate, and/or modify the Agreement as needed in writing with the other parties.

E-86 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUDIT PLAN AND SAS 114 COMMUNICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013

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

file The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Audit Plan and SAS 114 Communication for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2013.

E-87 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida - Financial Report September 30, 2012.

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE LAST EIGHT OF 107 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING 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 the last Eight of 107 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2012.

E-89 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-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS

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

(1)

Approve the supplemental award by $6,500,000 and amend the total contract award to $8,729,283, on Contract No. 018-JJ04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES, to furnish, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of network connectivity devices, which includes internetworking devices (i.e. bridges, routers, repeaters, switches, gateways, multiplexers, hubs, concentrators etc.) and network-adapter cards, for all current network topologies and bus architectures, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the contract, effective December 31, 2012, through December 30, 2013. This supplemental award is necessary to significantly expand and enhance the District’s network infrastructure, in order to support and manage the anticipated network traffic resulting from the wireless expansion for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) along with the requirements for Computer Based Testing (CBT). The supplemental amount requested is based on the next seven (7) month usage.

Fund Source
Various

1. ATC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT VENTO
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

2. DELL MARKETING, L.P.
ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS CORP. (DISYS)
4151 LAFAYETTE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 600
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
OWNER: ATUL BHATIA, C.E.O.

4. GRAYBAR
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: ROBERT REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5. INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
OWNER: RICHARD FENNESSY, C.E.O.

6. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
10900 RED CIRCLE DRIVE
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
OWNER: CURTIS J. SAMPSON, BOARD CHAIR

7. ONEAC
27944 N. BRADLEY ROAD
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048
OWNER: CHORIDE GROUP, PLC

8. P.M.E., INC.
10800 N.W. 21 STREET
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: MIGUEL FERNANDEZ

9. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
13876 S.W. 119 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT

10. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,229,283
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENT $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $6,500,000

(2)

Approve the supplemental award by $700,000, and amend the total contract award to $1,456,134, on Contract No. 020-JJ04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA), to purchase, at firm unit prices, materials and labor, to install wiring for voice and data systems and to provide underground conduit and raceway, in schools and other buildings, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in overall wiring requirements, to support the infrastructure for the computers being purchased for state-required assessments. The supplemental amount requested is based on the next five (5) month usage.

Given the significant amount of wiring, underground conduit and related services, competitive prices will be requested from awarded vendors, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the contract, to ensure the best price to the District.

Fund Source
0100 – General

PRIMARY

1. TROPICAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
6937 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM F. DEVIERNO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE ONE (1)

2. ATC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT VENTO

ALTERNATE TWO (2)

3. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
2300 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 3
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ALTERNATE THREE (3)

4. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $756,134
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $700,000

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 048-NN05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 048-NN05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art and specialty paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 19, 2013, through June 18, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT M/WBE

2. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, 33610-1908
OWNER: LARRY MILLER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

4. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT M/WBE

5. DABOTER, INC.
D.B.A. SMITH OFFICE & COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: DAVID M. LEVY, PRESIDENT

6. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908
OWNER: LARRY MILLER, PRESIDENT

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $400,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RODRIGUEZ, TRUEBA & CO., C.P.A., P.A., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 062-NN10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR WLRN/TV AND RADIO, AND DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

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 Rodriguez, Trueba & Co., C.P.A., P.A., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 062-NN10 – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR WLRN/TV AND RADIO, AND DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, to perform audits of the records of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to three direct-support organizations operated by the School Board: The Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., Magnet Educational Choice Association, Inc., and Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc., and television and radio stations operated by the Board: WLRN - TV and WLRN – FM Radio, for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, effective July 1, 2013, through June30,2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. RODRIGUEZ, TRUEBA & CO., C.P.A., P.A.
1985 N.W. 88 COURT, SUITE 101
DORAL, FL 33172-2648
CARLOS M. TRUEBA, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $90,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $30,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 TERMINATE AWARD ON CONTRACT NO. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY

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

1. TERMINATE award to King’s College Tours, Inc., of Miami, Florida, on Contract No. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES, IN AND OUT OF COUNTY, effective June 19, 2013, as follows:

KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.
13320 N.W. 18 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O. M/WBE

2. Require that King’s College Tours, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to School Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, effective June 19, 2013.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 6840, AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, 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 June 19, 2013.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320, PURCHASING (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 6320, Purchasing.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION (withdrawn)

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. APPROVE THE 2013-2018 EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY;

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SUBMIT THE SURVEY TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1013.31 FLORIDA STATUTES; AND

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROCESS ALL FUTURE SURVEY MODIFICATIONS AND/OR UPDATES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED

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

1. approve the 2013-2018 Educational Plant Survey (Survey);

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the Survey to the Florida Department of Education, as required by Section 1013.31 Florida Statutes; and

3. authorize the Superintendent to process all future Survey modifications and/or updates, as may be required.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1) PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, IMPACTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND DEVELOPERS IN CONNECTION WITH EIGHT PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

2) ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF EACH AGREEMENT

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

1) public school concurrency proportionate share mitigation development agreements by and among the School Board, impacted local governments and developers in connection with eight proposed residential developments, as provided under the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County; and

2) any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of each Agreement.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ARBAS REALTY TRUST, BY ITS AUTHORIZED AGENT R.K./FL MANAGEMENT, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, D/B/A RK CENTERS, F/K/A R.K. ASSOCIATES, FOR CLASSROOM SPACE LOCATED AT 850 IVES DAIRY ROAD

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 and Arbas Realty Trust, by its authorized agent R.K./FL Management, Inc., a Florida Corporation, d/b/a RK Centers, f/k/a R.K. Associates, to extend the term of the lease agreement from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016, including an annual rental rate of $765,000 for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, $835,000 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, and $900,000 for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the agreement between the School Board and South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., for the operation of a District-managed charter school at 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, to extend the term for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND LBA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the agreement between the School Board and LBA Children and Families Foundation, Inc., for the operation of a District-managed charter school at 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, to extend the term for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND THE CITY OF MIAMI (AS LESSEE), FOR USE OF SPACE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER, LOCATED AT 750 N.W. 20 STREET, MIAMI, TO OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to extend the term of the lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor) and the City of Miami (as Lessee), for use of space by the City of Miami at Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center, located at 750 N.W. 20 Street, Miami, to operate a Workforce Development Center, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, including authorizing the Superintendent to extend the term for the remaining one-year renewal period available under the lease agreement.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM UNITED HOME CARE SERVICES, INC., FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 9355 SW 158 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from United Home Care Services, Inc., for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 9355 SW 158 Avenue, Miami, Florida.

F-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT(S) WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (“FIU”), AS MAY BE REQUIRED, TO FACILITATE THE START-UP OF A DISTRICT-OPERATED SECONDARY PROGRAM AT THE FIU BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS (3000 NE 151 STREET, NORTH MIAMI) WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2013-2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute agreement(s) with Florida International University (“FIU”), as may be required, to facilitate the start-up of a District-operated secondary program at the FIU Biscayne Bay campus (3000 NE 151 Street, North Miami) with a focus on the environmental sciences for school year 2013-2014.

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 $1,616,260; and

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

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF RIZO CARREÑO & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR PARTIAL SCHOOL REPLACEMENT AT MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 NW 195^TH STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169, PROJECT NO. 00223200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rizo Carreño & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Partial School Replacement at Miami Norland Senior High School, located at 1050 NW 195^th Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, Project No. 00223200, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $1,650,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE NEW GRADE 6-12 FACILITY AND MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS, LOCATED AT 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FL 33149; PROJECT NOS. 01216100 (SECTOR 1, NEW GRADE 6-12 FACILITY); 01292000 (SECTOR 2, MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS) AND 01214200 (SECTOR 3, PLAYFIELD SUPPORT SPACES)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, LLC, as Architect/Engineer of Record for the New Grades 6-12 Facility AND MAST Academy Renovations, located at 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149, Project Nos. 01216100 (Sector 1, New Grade 6-12 Facility); 01292000 (Sector 2, MAST Academy Renovations) and 01214200 (Sector 3, Playfield Support Spaces):

1) a lump sum fee of $900,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUC-TION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONSULTING (GEOTECH) SERVICES FOR ONE (1) YEAR, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION AND CURRENT EXTENSION, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

AMEC ENVIRONMENTAL & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (FORMERLY AMEC E & I, INC.)
NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to extend the Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment Consulting Services Agreements for one (1) year under the same terms, conditions and fees as the fourth-year option and current extension, with the following firms:

AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc. (formerly AMEC E & I, Inc.)
Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc.
Professional Service Industries, Inc.

F-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE:

1) AN ACCESS AGREEMENT ALLOWING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CONDUCT REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES AT HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS; AND

2) FUTURE ACCESS AGREEMENTS FOR PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES ON BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY

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

1. an access agreement allowing Miami-Dade County to conduct remediation activities at Hammocks Middle School Campus; and

2. future access agreements for purpose of conducting environmental remediation activities on Board-owned properties.

F-26 TERMINATION, WITHOUT CAUSE, OF KVH ARCHITECTS, PA, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTEN-ANCE PACKAGE #11, RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AT THENA C. CROWDER EARLY CHILDHOOD DIAGNOSTIC AND SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER (ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED AS THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY), PROJECT NO.00261800, MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY (ORIGINALLY COMMISSIONED AS MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY), PROJECT NO. 00261500, AND TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY, PROJECT NO. 00266500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with KVH Architects, PA, without cause, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Project Package #11, Renovations, Maintenance and Repairs at Thena C. Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic & Special Education Center (originally commissioned as Thena Crowder Elementary), Project No. 00261800, Morningside K-8 Academy (originally commissioned as Morningside Elementary), Project No. 00261500, and Toussaint L’ouverture Elementary, Project No. 00266500, as follows:

1) in accordance with the executed Memorandum of Understanding;

2) without cost to the District; and

3) with written notification of this action to the A/E.

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, PA, AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT 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 KVH Architects, PA, as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for miscellaneous projects up to $2.0 Million each for a four-year term, as follows:

1) contingent on Board approval of a companion School Board Agenda Item F-26; and

2) based on negotiated fees and rates in accordance with Attachment “A” and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-28 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE OF NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #11 (RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS) AT MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY - PROJECT NO. 00261500, THENA C. CROWDER EARLY CHILDHOOD DIAGNOSTIC & SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER - PROJECT NO. 00261800, AND TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PROJECT NO. 00266500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida terminate for cause NAC Construction, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for the Deferred Maintenance Package #11 projects at Morningside K-8 Academy - Project 00261500, Thena C. Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic & Special Education Center- Project 00261800, and Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School - Project 00266500.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL (revised)

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

B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00140105, Pull Out for Phase III (Remodeling Bldg. 1), Miami Lakes K-8 Center, for a credit of $16,752.

B-2 Change Order No. 29 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior
High School for an additional cost of $253,486.

F-50 AWARD TO EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC13-C1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13-CENTRAL 1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC13-C1, Job Order Contract/13-Central1 for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7963 to the low bidder:

Epic Construction, Inc.
11705 SW 69^th Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156

F-51 AWARD TO FHP TECTONICS CORP.
CONTRACT / PROJECT NO. JOC13-C2
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13-CENTRAL 2
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Contract/Project No. JOC13-C2, Job Order Contract/13-Central 2 for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8227 to the second low bidder:

FHP Tectonics, Corp.
290 NW 165^th Street Suite P200
Miami, Florida 33169

F-60 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 039-NN10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATOR/ WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 039-NN10 – INSPECTION/ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATOR/WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 049-NN08 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 049-NN08 – AIR CONDITIONERS, WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 19, 2013, through June 18, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD
10001 REUNION PLACE, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
OWNER: RICHARD H. WARD, PRESIDENT

2. CENTURY/AAA, LTD, D.B.A. AAA SUPPLY
590 WEST 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: PEDRO DEDESMA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $750,530, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $750,530, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate for four (4) new contractors and the increase of two (2) certificates for educational facilities as listed on Attachment "A".

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. THELMA MOBLEY, DOAH Case No. 12-1852TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Thelma Mobley, DOAH Case No. 12-1852TTS rescinding the suspension of Respondent and issuing the Respondent back-pay for the period of the suspension.

G-2 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Steven Bartlett v. Sergio Mendez, James Hicks, and Normando Santana, Case No 13-16230 CA 15

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense of the current School Board employees who are individually named as a Defendants in the case of Steven Bartlett v. Sergio Mendez, James Hicks, and Normando Santana, Case No 13-16230 CA 15.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 CODIFICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE STATE’S ETHICS LAWS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: 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 School Board Bylaw 0140, Membership, to annually provide for four (4) hours of ethics training for School Board members and the Superintendent as specified and required by Senate Bill 2, Chapter 2013-36, Laws of Florida.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-088 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI BAYSIDE FOUNDATION

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

H-7 Request approval of resolution no. 13-090 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing THE miami-dade state attorney’s office second annual human trafficking forum

H-10 SBE/MBE LOCAL VENDOR FOOD SERVICE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to clearly delineate when and where Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ local vendor preference and SBE/MBE policies are applicable to the procurement of food.

H-11 AN ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE FOR EVERY DAY HEROES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to create an annual remembrance for every day heroes in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DISCUSS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OFFICE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI MAYOR TO PROVIDE M-DCPS STUDENTS FREE AND EASY ACCESS INSTRUCTION ON CODING (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requests that the Superintendent discuss a partnership with the Office of the City of Miami Mayor to establish a pilot program with the City of Miami for M-DCPS students to have free and easy access to instruction on coding.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 13-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE LIBERTY SQUARE RESIDENT COUNCIL (replacement)

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LOVETTE MCGILL (replacement)

H-18 SELECTION COMMITTEES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent in collaboration with the School Board Attorney to review School Board Policies specific to competitive selection committees.

H-20 request that the school board of miami-dade county, florida, endorse the inaugural burger king® FUN RUN 5K, benefitting the burger king McLAMORE^SM foundation and its burger king^SM scholars program, on september 22, 2013 (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. Endorse the inaugural BURGER KING® 5K Fun Run, taking place on September 22, 2013, and encourage student participation in the event; and

2. Direct the Superintendent to work with the BURGER KING McLAMORE^SM Foundation to allocate funds raised by M-DCPS students in the 5K Run/Walk toward scholarships for M-DCPS students.

H-21 SUPPORT FOR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER'S INITIATIVES TO INVESTIGATE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FRAUD (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

1) endorse the efforts of the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser to investigate and identify Homestead Exemption fraud; and

2) support the Superintendent in his efforts to reach out to the Property Appraiser with an offer of staff assistance in support of any initiative undertaken for the express purpose of investigating Homestead Exemption fraud within Miami-Dade County.

ADJOURNMENT

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