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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 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, JULY 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.

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-5 Request approval of resolution No. 13-103 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH fair (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 130103 of the The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2013 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2013 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LIBIA GONZALEZ FOR OPTIMIZING EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Libia Gonzalez for optimizing education for our students.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING darrin smith, former nfl star, for his advocacy work on behalf of youths

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Darrin Smith, former NFL star, for his advocacy work on behalf of youths.

H-10 request APPROVAL OF resolution NO. 13-102 OF the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, RECOGNIZING NATHANIEL R. JONES FOR oRGANIZING THE first aNNUAL dO RIGHT DADS CONFERENCE – “fIGHTING FOR FATHERHOOD” (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Nathaniel R. Jones For Organizing the first annual Do Right Dads conference - "Fighting For Fatherhood."

H-11 BIOMETRICS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to establish a policy about the use, maintenance and destruction of biometric information.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

PERFORMANCE:

• Musical Performance

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• June 11, 21, and 27, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• June 19, 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

• Report on School Grades Task Force Recommendations

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND NINE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS

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

1. Approve two new charter contracts with:

a. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Academy South Campus, (i.) for a term of five years; and (ii.) change the School’s name to iMater Academy, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017, as a deferral to open was granted; and

b. Mater Academy, Inc., on behalf of Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle High School, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year and ending on June 30, 2018;

2. Approve nine amended charter contracts with:

a. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy, to: (i.) change the legal entity’s name to BridgePrep Academy, Inc.; (ii.) change the School’s name to BridgePrep Academy South; and (iii.) add grade levels six through eight, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

b. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy Greater Miami, to: (i.) change the legal entity’s name to BridgePrep Academy, Inc.; and (ii.) change the School’s name to BridgePrep Academy of Greater Miami, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

c. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy Interamerican, to: (i.) change the legal entity’s name to BridgePrep Academy, Inc.; and (ii.) change the School’s name to BridgePrep Academy Interamerican Campus, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

d. Bridgepoint Academy, Inc., on behalf of Bridgepoint Academy of Village Green, to: (i.) change the legal entity’s name to BridgePrep Academy, Inc.; and (ii.) change the School’s name to BridgePrep Academy of Village Green, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

e. Excelsior Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Language Academy of Hialeah, to move to a facility located at 369 East 10^th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33010; and (ii.) decrease the student enrollment from 910 students to a maximum of 390 students, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

f. Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy, to move to a facility located at 530 S.W. First Street, Florida City, Florida 33034, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

g. Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Senior High Charter School, to move to a facility located at 530 S.W. First Street, Florida City, Florida 33034, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year;

h. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Gables Academy, to: (i.) delete the second campus located at 950 University Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33134; and (ii.) replace with a campus located at 5859 S.W. 16^th Street, Miami, Florida 33155, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year; and

i. Youth Co-Op, Inc., on behalf of Youth Co-Op Charter School, to: (i.) permanently conduct operations from the facility located at 7700 W. 20^th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33016; (ii.) delete from the contract the facility located at 12051 West Okeechobee Road, Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33018; and (iii.) increase enrollment from 650 students to maximum of 850 students, commencing with the 2013-2014 school year.

3. 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-27, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2012-2013 school year, the 2013 summer session, and the 2013-2014 school year;

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

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

C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR K-8 CENTER, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR., AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside Elementary Schools during the 2013-2014 school year.

C-73 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RECEIVE DONATIONS OF GOODS AND SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,309,419, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS, INC. (SFASAS), TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT/SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PROGRAM DURING THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to receive donations in an amount not to exceed $2,309,419, from South Florida After-School All-Stars, Inc. (SFASAS), to continue operating The Middle School Enrichment/South Florida After-School All-Stars Program during the 2013-2014 school year.

C-74 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

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

1. Italy for the students at Ponce de Leon Middle School.

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

3. Italy for the students at Southwest Miami High School.

4. Italy for the students at International Studies Preparatory Academy.

5. Italy for the students at Miami Sunset Senior High School.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for fourteen programs from:

a. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for funding under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), in the approximate amount of $1,708,150, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

b. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Early Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $2,320,589, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

c. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $11,951,939, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adults with Disabilities Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $1,125,208, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of Disadvantaged Children and Youth, in the approximate amount of $119,730,803, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the approximate amount of $879,627, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part D, Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth, in the approximate amount of $708,261, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant 1003(g), in the approximate amount of $6,012,376, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Initiative 1003(a), in the approximate amount of $1,513,254, for the grant period of January 17, 2013, through December 31, 2013;

j. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training & Recruiting Fund, in the approximate amount of $17,971,551, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

k. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners, in the approximate amount of $9,344,086, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

l. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $71,247,822, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

m. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $1,166,933, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

n. W.K. Kellogg Foundation for funding under the W.K. Kellogg Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $709,106, for the grant period of October 1, 2012, through September 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 Requirements:

a. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $2,320,589, in support of the Early Head Start Program;

b. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $11,951,939, in support of the Head Start Program;

c. City Year, Inc., in the approximate amount of $2,100,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs;

d. College Summit, Inc., in the approximate amount of $950,000 in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs;

e. Algebra Project, Inc., in the approximate amount of $149,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs;

f. Youth of America, Inc., in the approximate amount of $209,216, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs;

g. Embrace Girls Foundation, in the approximate amount of $100,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs;

h. SEI/Overtown, Inc., in the approximate amount of $250,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs; and

i. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, in the approximate amount of $80,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, and School Improvement grant programs.

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;

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; and

8. negotiate and execute charter contract addenda if necessary to implement recent legislation changing the process for federal funds distribution to charter schools.

C-100 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 5517.03, DATING VIOLENCE OR ABUSE

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 promulgate new Board Policy 5517.03, Dating Violence or Abuse.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MAY 10, 2013 – JUNE 20, 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 1049.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2013-2014 (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 July 18, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENEWAL OF THE M-DCPS ADD-ON CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE ATHLETIC COACHING ENDORSEMENT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to submit a renewal of the Add-on Certification Program for Athletic Coaching Endorsement to the Florida Department of Education for approval.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 14, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 17, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 14, 2013 through June 17, 2013.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DICISCIPLINARY ACTION- SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (replacement)

30 WORKDAYS
STEVEN F. TARRAGO - LIEUTENANT
NORTH OPERATIONS STATION 1,
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

Mr. Steven F. Tarrago, Lieutenant, North Operations Station 1, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective July 18, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED TENTATIVE BUDGET AND MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2013-14 (revised)

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

1) advertise:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .687 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.561 mills;
b) state established Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.396 mills; and
c) Debt Service levy of .333 mills;

2) advertise the Tentative Budget (Attachment A); and
3) advertise the listing and description of capital projects to be funded from the FY 2013-14 Capital Millage Levy (Attachment B).

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 MIAMI PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION IN COMMUNITIES TASK FORCE (PROJECT MPACT) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Miami Partnership for Action in Communities Task Force (Project MPACT).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with selected law firms at hourly rates that are not to exceed $140 per hour for partners; $250 per hour for partners in complex commercial litigation; $125 per hour for associates; $75 per hour for paralegals in General Liability; $120 per hour for partners and $75 per hour for paralegals in Workers’ Compensation; $295 per hour for partners and $75 per hour for paralegals in Construction; $394 per hour for partners and $75 per hour for paralegals in Real Estate; for a term up to three years, with two additional one-year contract extensions, subject to further Board approval, effective July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. AKERMAN SENTERFITT & EIDSON
ONE S.E. THIRD AVENUE, 25 FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131

2. ANGONES, MCCLURE & GARCIA, P.A.
44 WEST FLAGLER STREET, EIGHTH FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33130

3. ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP
200 S. BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 3600
MIAMI, FL 33131

4. BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.
121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 10 FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

5. CHARLIE MARTINEZ, P.A.
8005 N.W. 155 STREET, SUITE A
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016

6. COLE, SCOTT & KISSANE, P.A.
9150 S. DADELAND BOULEVARD, SUITE 1400
MIAMI, FL 33156

7. EDUARDO E. NERET, P.A.
799 BRICKELL PLAZA, SUITE 702
MIAMI, FL 33131

8. EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.A. M/WBE
2200 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 605
MIAMI, FL 33133

9. GRAY ROBINSON, P.A.
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 1600
MIAMI, FL 33131

10. HALICZER PETTIS & SCHWAMM, P.A.
ONE FINANCIAL PLAZA, 100 S.E. THIRD AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33394

11. ISABEL S. MARTINEZ, P.A. M/WBE SBE
2655 LEJEUNE ROAD, SUITE 809
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

12. JASON D. KATZ, P.A.
3325 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 210
DAVIE, FL 33328

13. JONES, HURLEY & HAND, P.A.
1395 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 800
MIAMI, FL 33131

14. KELLEY, KRONENBERG, GILMARTIN, FICHTEL, WANDER, BAMDAS, ESKALYO & DUNBRACK, P.A.
15600 N.W. 67 AVENUE, SUITE 204
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014

15. KUBICKI DRAPER
25 WEST FLAGLER STREET, PENTHOUSE
MIAMI, FL 33130

16. LYDECKER DIAZ
1221 BRICKELL AVENUE, 19 FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131

17. MICHAEL J. RING, LLC
440 E. SAMPLE ROAD, SUITE 103
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064

18. NAVARRO HERNANDEZ, P.L.
2151 LEJEUNE ROAD, SUITE 300
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

19. PETERSON & ESPINO, P.A.
10631 S.W. 88 STREET, SUITE 220
MIAMI, FL 33176

20. SMITH, CURRIE & HANCOCK LLP
101 N.E. THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 1910
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301

21. SOTO LAW GROUP, P.A.
2400 E. COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD, SUITE 400
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308

22. TAYLOR VEGA, P.A.
2555 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 220
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134

23. THE BARTHET FIRM, P.A.
200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 1800
MIAMI, FL 33131

24. WASSERMAN & THOMAS, P.A.
12550 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 403
MIAMI, FL 33181

25. WEISS, SEROTA, HELFMAN, PASTORIZA, COLE & BONISKE, P.L.
2525 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 700
MIAMI, FL 33134

E-143 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ENTERPRISE RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 037-NN10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES

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 Enterprise Recovery Systems, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 037-NN10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES, to collect the District’s outstanding delinquent accounts receivables balances owed by current/prior employees and outside agencies, for the Office of the Controller, effective August 25, 2013, through August 24, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ENTERPRISE RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC.
2000 YORK ROAD
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
SCOTT NICHOLSON, PESIDENT

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification.

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 8510, Wellness Policy.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-21 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE NEW CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT DOWNTOWN DORAL, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NW 53^RD STREET AND NW 84^TH AVENUE, DORAL, FLORIDA 33178, PROJECT NO. 01224800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for the New Charter Elementary School at Downtown Doral, located at the Southeast corner of NW 53^rd Street and NW 84^th Avenue, Doral, Florida 33178, Project No. 01224800, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $600,000 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-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0101303, Phase IV; Renovation of Auditorium & Science, Demolition of Building #14, Miami Central Senior High School for a time extension of 47 days.

B-2 Change Order No. 30 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $302,857.

B-3 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00700800, Replacement of Selective Buildings, North Dade Middle School for an additional cost of $230,905.

F-35 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 064-NN04 – HVAC PARTS AND SUPPLIES, MANUFACTURER DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 064-NN04 – HVAC PARTS AND SUPPLIES, MANUFACTURER DISCOUNT, to secure single, fixed, percentage discounts from the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list, to purchase HVAC equipment, parts and supplies, and air-conditioning control parts, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective July 17, 2013, through July 16, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ALLIED CONTROLS INCORPORATED
1706 EAST SEMORAN BOULEVARD, SUITE #128
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: KATHLEEN JOHNSON, PRESIDENT M/WBE

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

Highest Discount: Items 1, 14, 18, 20, 27, 33, 36, 40, 43, 59, 70, 71, 75, 85 and 86.

3. CON-AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
4157 SEABOARD ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32808
OWNER: CHARLES ADKINSON, PRESIDENT

4. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3340
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JORGE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT M/WBE

5. DESIGN CONTROLS, INC., D.B.A. DCI SYSTEMS GROUP
4300 BISCAYNE BLVD., SUITE G05
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: RAYMOND LIOTTA, PRESIDENT

6. ECONOMIC ELECTRIC MOTORS
4075 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALAN ALAVI, PRESIDENT

7. P.E.C.O. ENTERPRISES, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 12
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: MERCEDES HERMIDA, PRESIDENT M/WBE

8. STROMQUIST & CO., INC.
5125 ADANSON STREET, SUITE 200
ORLANDO, FL 32804
OWNER: SAM LINDLEY, PRESIDENT

9. TRANE, US, INC.
2884 CORPORATE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: FERNANDO D. LAGOMASINO
DISTRICT MANAGER

10. WACO FILTERS CORPORATION
11701 N.W. 100 ROAD, SUITE 1
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JEFFREY A. ROSE, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

11. ALLIED CONTROLS INCORPORATED
1706 EAST SEMORAN BOULEVARD, SUITE #128
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: KATHLEEN JOHNSON, PRESIDENT M/WBE

12. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3340
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JORGE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT M/WBE

13. ECONOMIC ELECTRIC MOTORS
4075 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ALAN ALAVI, PRESIDENT

14. P.E.C.O. ENTERPRISES, INC.
2400 WEST 84 STREET, SUITE 12
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: MERCEDES HERMIDA, PRESIDENT M/WBE

15. STROMQUIST & CO., INC.
5125 ADANSON STREET, SUITE 200
ORLANDO, FL 32804
OWNER: SAM LINDLEY, PRESIDENT

16. WACO FILTERS CORPORATION
11701 N.W. 100 ROAD, SUITE 1
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: JEFFREY A. ROSE, PRESIDENT

17. REJECT Items 2, 5, 6, 15, 17, 21, 22, 28, 35, 37, 38, 41, 42, 44, 51, 53, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 64, 69, 72, 73, 74, 77, 79, 82, 83 and 84.

18. 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.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policy 0141.2, Conflict of Interest, to include the new state required ethics training.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXTENDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County, Florida for Inspector General Services through the Office of the Miami-Dade County Inspector General to renew and extend the Interlocal Agreement for an additional three (3) year period and authorizing the Chair to submit the Amendment to the Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County for its consideration and approval.

H-3 STREAMLINE BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND SUPERINTENDENT'S SPECIAL ORDERS IN ORDER TO ADHERE TO REGULAR BOARD MEETING START TIME (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Bylaw 0165, Public Meetings, in the manner described in this item.

H-4 FEASIBILITY STUDY ON TESTING STUDENT ATHLETES FOR HEART DISEASE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on testing student athletes for heart disease.

H-5 Request approval of resolution No. 13-103 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH fair (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 130103 of the The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2013 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2013 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LIBIA GONZALEZ FOR OPTIMIZING EDUCATION FOR OUR STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Libia Gonzalez for optimizing education for our students.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING darrin smith, former nfl star, for his advocacy work on behalf of youths

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Darrin Smith, former NFL star, for his advocacy work on behalf of youths.

H-10 request APPROVAL OF resolution NO. 13-102 OF the school Board of Miami Dade county, Florida, RECOGNIZING NATHANIEL R. JONES FOR oRGANIZING THE first aNNUAL dO RIGHT DADS CONFERENCE – “fIGHTING FOR FATHERHOOD” (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Nathaniel R. Jones For Organizing the first annual Do Right Dads conference - "Fighting For Fatherhood."

H-11 BIOMETRICS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to establish a policy about the use, maintenance and destruction of biometric information.

H-13 procurEment process (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate a review of the current procurement process and to implement procedures aimed at requiring
officers/directors of contracting vendors make full disclosure of their relationship with any district committees, tasks force, or associations to ensure that all individuals are complying with the District's conflict of interest policy.

H-14 School Board Contracts (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the School Board Attorney's Office subject the standard contract used - AGREEMENT FORM FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES, FM 2453 - to a qualitative review for legal sufficiency, operational substance and structure, to ensure that the contracts is not only legally sufficient, but is also effective in communicating the rights, duties and responsibilites of the contracting parties and provide a report and recommendations by no later that the September 2013 School Board meeting.

H-15 TRANSPORTATION (withdrawn)

H-16 FLORIDA TAX FREE WEEKEND AWARENESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to utilize the District’s communication resources to raise community awareness of Florida’s upcoming sales tax holiday scheduled for August 2-4, 2013.

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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