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OFFICIAL AGENDA

AUGUST 7, 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, AUGUST 5, 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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING IRWIN N. ADLER FOR HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-105 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Irwin N. Adler for his hard work and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM, DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the International “Walk to School Day”, and implement the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY 2013” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse “Ethical Governance Day 2013” to take place on October 22, 2013 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools from September 15 through October 15, 2013.

H-11 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN DISTRICT 2 FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENOROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizes faith-based organizations in District 2 for their contributions to public education.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHERRIA ELLIOT (withdrawn)

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

PERFORMANCE:

• Coral Reef Senior High School Singer

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• July 16, 18, 22 and 23, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• July 17, 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

• 2013 Millennial Access Points Product Rollout
• Report on School Grades
• Quarterly Violence Prevention Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE TESTING CALENDAR FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2013-2014 Tentative Testing Calendar.

C-72 PROPOSED RENAMING OF OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename Olinda Elementary School, Agenoria S. Paschal/Olinda Elementary School.

C-73 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2013-2014 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Policy 2340 - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.

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. Grand Bahamas for the students at MAST Academy.

2. Spain, France and Italy for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

3. Italy for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

4. Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

5. Italy, Austria and Germany for the students at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.

6. England for the students at Robert Morgan Educational Center.

7. England and France for the students at Howard D. McMillan Middle School.

8. France for the students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

C-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Workforce Development Education Program fee schedule.

No local funds are required.

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 Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, in the approximate amount of $1,443,996, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through August 31, 2014;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through August 31, 2014; and

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Learning for Life program, in the approximate amount of $294,000, 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;

a. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $128,790, in support of the Florida Diagnostic Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers grant;

b. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $70,000, in support of the Florida Diagnostic Resources System (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, Preschool grant; and

c. Learning for Life, in the approximate amount of $294,000.

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;

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 applicable to implement recent legislation changing the process for federal funds distribution to charter schools.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 21, 2013 – JULY 18, 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 1050.

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 August 8, 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 JUNE 18, 2013 THROUGH JULY 8, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofJune 18, 2013 through July 8, 2013.

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

15 WORKDAYS
DANIEL A. BRODHEAD ­ TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (replacement)

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

Mr. Daniel A Brodhead, Teacher, North Miami Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (i 5) workdays, effective August i 5, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRAMS FROM AUGUST 20, 2013 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual agreements with various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants in their programs from August 20, 2013 through August 19, 2014.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY FOR ONE HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE INSURANCE POLICY AND PROPERTY POLICIES INSURING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize reimbursement of $16,271.33, representing one half of the annual renewal premium for the commercial package and excess insurance policies for the New World School of Arts, to Miami-Dade College, covering both Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami-Dade College, with Philadelphia Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+, IX), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective August 13, 2013 to August 13, 2014.

E-67 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 067-NN10 – MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN

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

1. REJECT Request for Proposal No. 067-NN10 – Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan Ombudsman, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications; and

2. Authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposal No. 005-PP10 – Medical Consulting Services and Health Plan Ombudsman (Re-bid).

E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY THE BOARD SUBSIDY FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC INSURANCE TO 24-HOUR INSURANCE PURCHASED BY INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETES

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

1. authorize expenditures for the District subsidy for interscholastic students who purchase 24-hour Student Accident Coverage at the same rate the Board currently subsidizes Interscholastic Athletic Insurance with the District paying $29.00 and the student paying $50.00 equaling a total premium of $79.00 for the 2013-14 School Year.

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2014: January 15, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 18, July 16, July 24 (First Budget Public Hearing), August 6, September 3 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 7, November 18 (Organization Meeting), November 19 (Regular Meeting), and December 10. The final listing of meeting dates for 2014 will be established by the Board at the 2013 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Bid No. 016-NN08 – FITNESS EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of fitness equipment, for the Division of Life Skills and Special Projects and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2015, including extensions thereto as follows:

1. BSN SPORTS, INC.
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025
OWNER: ADAM BLUMENFELD, C.E.O. AND CHAIRMAN

2. CLIQUE MARKETING, LLC
910 S.W. 2 PLACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JON LARKIN, PRESIDENT

3. GYM SOURCE MIAMI, INC.
D.B.A. GYM SOURCE
40 E. 52 STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10022
OWNER: RICHARD MILLER, PRESIDENT

4. LIFE FITNESS
5100 RIVER ROAD
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
OWNER: JOHN STRANSKY, PRESIDENT

5. MFAC, LLC (M-F ATHLETIC)
11 AMFLEX DRIVE
CRANSTON, RI 02921
OWNER: ERIC FALK, PRESIDENT

6. THE PROPHET CORPORATION
D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
2525 LEMOND ST S.W.
OWATONNA, MN 55060
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS

7. Reject Items 1, 3, 12 and 13.

8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $250,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 020-NN04 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OILS, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 020-NN04 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OILS, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oils, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. SANTEX CORPORATION
14780 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: GONZALO D. SANTANA, PRESIDENT

2. M&J SUNSHINE CORPORATION
7391 N.W. 78 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE F. OCHOA, PRESIDENT

3. CUMMINS POWER SOUTH, LLC
9900 N.W. 77 COURT
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: MARK J. MCGAHAN, PRESIDENT

4. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY
724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: L.H. BLAYLOCK, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

5. M&J SUNSHINE CORPORATION
7391 N.W. 78 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE F. OCHOA, PRESIDENT

6. SANTEX CORPORATION
14780 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33196
OWNER: GONZALO D. SANTANA, PRESIDENT

7. TROPIC OIL COMPANY
10002 N.W. 89 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: GEORGE LE VASSER, C.E.O.

8. Reject Items 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4B and 10A.

9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $506,106, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $253,053 for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 027-NN05 – PAPER, CARBONLESS AND SPECIALTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carbonless and specialty paper, for use by the Graphics and Materials Production Department, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. MAC PAPERS, INC.
3300 PHILIPS HIGHWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: F. SUTTON MCGEHEE, JR., CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $150,000, foreach additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-145 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM E-145, AWARD BID NO. 059-NN05 – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 059-NN05 – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of multipurpose, xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
6600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
BOCA RATON, FL 33496
OWNER: NEIL R. AUSTRIAN, C.E.O.

2. MAGTEC CORPORATION
429 LENOX AVENUE, SUITE 5W14
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER: ANTONIO GIOIA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. MAC PAPERS, INC.
5900 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33017
OWNER: F. SUTTON MCGEHEE, JR., CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

4. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
7016 A.C. SKINNER PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
OWNER: ALLAN DRAGONE, C.E.O.

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

E-147 AWARD BID NO. 074-NN03 – ARMORED-CAR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-NN03, ARMORED-CAR SERVICES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, armored-car services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BRINK’S INCORPORATED
D.B.A. BRINK’S US
555 DIVIDEND DRIVE
COPPELL, TX 75019
OWNER: THOMAS SCHIEVELBEIN, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

2. GLOVAL, INC.
3450 N.W. 113 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: ALEJANDRO ONOFRIO, VICE PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,250,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $625,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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 PFM Asset Management, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 082-NN10 – Investment Management Services – Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP), to provide on-going multi-asset advisory and fiduciary management capabilities, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
300 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 1170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
STEVEN ALEXANDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase investment management services for 0.30% annual fee of the Supplemental Early Retirement Plan’s, assets under management estimated to total $225,000, for the initial three-year term. Management fees will be negotiated for the three-year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 6320, PURCHASING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 7, 2013.

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 6320.05, LOCAL-VENDOR PREFERENCE

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 6320.05, Local-Vendor Preference.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (AS LESSOR) AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE (AS LESSEE), FOR USE BY THE VILLAGE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 150 W. MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a second amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board (as Lessor) and the Village of Key Biscayne (as Lessee), for use by the Village of the playfield area at Key Biscayne K-8 Center, located at 150 W. McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, for recreational purposes, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, including authorizing the Superintendent to amend or modify Exhibit “A” and extend the term for the ten-year renewal period available under the lease agreement.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AND CSA CENTRAL, INC., AS ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FIRMS 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 Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., and CSA Central, Inc., as additional Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) firms for miscellaneous projects up to $2.0 Million each for a four-year term, based on negotiated fees and rates in accordance with Attachment “A” for each firm; and other terms and conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC., FOR PART II CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES FOR PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION VALUES UP TO $2 MILLION EACH FOR FOUR YEARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Kalex Construction & Development, Inc., for Part II Construction Management at-Risk Miscellaneous services for projects with construction values up to $2 million each for four years, as follows:

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

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

3) the Terms and Conditions, items A through I, as set forth in 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. 31 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $50,059 and increase the aggregate Change Order amount requiring prior Board approval by 1%.

F-50 REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. JOC13-C1, JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13-CENTRAL 1

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

1. reject all bids for Contract No. JOC13-C1, Job Order Contract/13-Central 1; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to rebid the contract after making the necessary changes to the bid documents.

F-51 REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CONTRACT NO. JOC13-C2, JOB ORDER CONTRACT/13-CENTRAL 2

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

1. reject all bids for Contract No. JOC13-C2, Job Order Contract/13-Central 2; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to rebid the contract after making the necessary changes to the bid documents.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 063-NN04 – ELEVATOR REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-NN04 – ELEVATOR REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND MODERNIZATION, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to perform elevator repairs, upgrades and modernization, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. DELAWARE ELEVATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
4 OFFICE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 260
PALM COAST, FL 32137
OWNER: CHARLES MEEKS, C.E.O.

2. FLORIDA STATE ELEVATOR, LLC
3201 DAVIE BLVD.
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: KARAN THEBEAU, PRESIDENT

3. RELIABLE ELEVATOR SPECIALISTS, LLC
201 SOUTH SECOND STREET, SUITE 111-112
FORT PIERCE, FL 34950
OWNER: LAURA FLEISCHMAN, PRESIDENT

4. SUNCOAST ELEVATOR SOLUTIONS, INC.
7238 N.W. 70 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LUIS JIMENEZ, PRINCIPAL

5. XPERT ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC.
550 BUSINESS PARKWAY, BAY #8
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411
OWNER: DEAN BECKEMEYER, PRESIDENT

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

F-61 AWARD BID NO. 073-NN03 – Refrigeration Maintenance: Repair, Replace, Retrofit, Supply and/or Install

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid. No. 073-NN03 – REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE: REPAIR, REPLACE, RETROFIT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, to establish a list of approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to replace and/or repair refrigeration equipment and related components, at Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. AIR CONTRACTING & REFRIGERATION, INC.
2305 W. 74 STREET, #203
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: ALDO J. ROMEU, PRESIDENT

2. CLARK CONTRACTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
D.B.A. FORAIR
13701 S.W. 143 COURT, #101
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: FRANK CLARK, JR., PRESIDENT

3. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING, CORP.
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LOURDES CRAWLEY, SECRETARY

4. DADE RESTAURANT REPAIR SHOP, INC.
14042 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: ANTONIO E. FLECHES, PRESIDENT

5. DEBONAIR MECHANICAL, INC.
2649 W. 81 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: SUSAN ALESHIRE, PRESIDENT

6. NET TEMP CORP.
5615 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ANTONIO DE JESUS FARINAS, PRESIDENT

7. PREMIER AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION, INC.
2165 W. 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: JOSE L. HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

8. SOUTH DADE AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERA-TION, INC. M/WBE
13495 S.W. 260 STREET
NARANJA, FL 33032
OWNER: PAUL MORROW, PRESIDENT

9. TEMPTROL AIR CONDITIONING, INC. M/WBE
4215 S.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: RAY LOPEZ, PRESIDENT

10. THERMO AIR, INC.
2875 N. 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: RENI DEWIT, PRESIDENT

11. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORP.
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: ANTONIO PEREZ
V.P. SERVICE OPERATIONS

12. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,750,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,750,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 084-NN06 – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/ REMOVAL, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to provide tree trimming, tree, palm, shrub and stump removal, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 7, 2013, through August 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433 M/WBE
OWNER: DONNA MULGREW, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, INC.
400 N.W. 129 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: NANETH PERDOMO, VICE PRESIDENT

3. SFM SERVICES, INC.
9700 N.W. 79 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: JOSE INFANTE, PRESIDENT

4. SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC.
2200 N.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ORLANDO OTERO, PRESIDENT M/WBE

5. THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.
16205 S.W. 117 AVENUE, UNIT 7
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MARY K. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $250,000 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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificate increase of two (2) certificates, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICIES 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND 0165.1, AGENDA

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 Policies 0165, Public Meetings, and 0165.1, Agenda.

G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. KEVIN SMITH, DOAH Case No. 13-1035TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Kevin Smith, DOAH Case No. 13-1035TTS, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of his suspension, which he has already served, and reinstating him to his position as a teacher with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

G-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LISA PARKER, DOAH Case No. 11-0943

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Lisa Parker, DOAH Case No. 11-0943 and reinstate the Respondent and issue Respondent back-pay as specifically stipulated in the Settlement Agreement, for half (1/2) the period of time that the Respondent was separated from employment with the school district.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING EXPANDING ACCESS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' LIBRARIES AND MEDIA CENTERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a feasibility study on partnering with Miami-Dade County Public Libraries and expanding access to Miami-Dade County Public Schools' media centers and libraries.

H-4 FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING PARTNERING WITH THE MILITARY MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL OF SOUTH FLORIDA (withdrawn)

H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING IRWIN N. ADLER FOR HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-105 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Irwin N. Adler for his hard work and dedication to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 WORKSHOP ON FEDERAL REIMBURSABLE LUNCH PROGRAM (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop and invite local vendors to learn about the federal reimbursable lunch program.

H-7 BOARD MEMBER’S MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL/ EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the School Board Attorney to provide the Board guidelines related to the types of professional, educational, and community-based organizations for which membership fees and/or dues may be an appropriate expenditure.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM, DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the International “Walk to School Day”, and implement the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY 2013” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse “Ethical Governance Day 2013” to take place on October 22, 2013 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2013

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools from September 15 through October 15, 2013.

H-11 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZES FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN DISTRICT 2 FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENOROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizes faith-based organizations in District 2 for their contributions to public education.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHERRIA ELLIOT (withdrawn)

H-14 WORKSHOP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS OF COMMON CORE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop to:

1. inform the Board on the status of Florida's participation in the national assessment process associated with Common Core compliance and participation in PARCC; and,
2. inform the Board on options available to communicate our concerns and recommendations to the FLDOE.

H-15 CREATION OF AN OPTIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF DESIGNATION WHICH MAY BE APPLIED TO BOARD MEMBERS’ STAFF

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to establish the job title: Chief of Staff – Office of School Board Member, available as an optional designation for Board Member’s staff, and within existing budgetary parameters.

H-16 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS (withdrawn)

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT

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08.07.13

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