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OFFICIAL AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A.M.
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.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., THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 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.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET 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 12:00 NOON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2013.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

*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-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ANGELA POSADA-SWAFFORD

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Angela Posada-Swafford.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING TEEN DRIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL “DRIVE 4 PLEDGES DAY” ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 AND TO MAKE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO NEVER TEXT WHILE DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encouraging teen drivers and the community at large to participate in the National “Drive 4 Pledges Day” on September 19, 2013 and to make a lifelong commitment to never text while driving.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 20-26, 2013, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-26, 2013, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ENDORSING NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING
SEPTEMBER 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools during September 2013.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF LA FERIA DE LAS AMERICAS 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of La Feria de Las Americas 2013.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR DWIGHT BULLARDFOR CHAMPIONING THE "IMAGINE SHETERRIA ELLIOTT ACT," IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-122, recognizing State Senator Dwight Bullard For championing the "Imagine Sheterria Elliott Act" in the Floirdia Legislature.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHETERRIA ELLIOT FOR ADVOCATING AND TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sheterria Elliott for advocating and taking a stand against bullying.

H-17 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT of SEPTEMBER 11^TH AS PATRIOT DAY IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE county PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIVES THAT WERE lost on 9/11 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse September 11th as Patriot Day in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools in remembrance of the lives that were lost on
September 11, 2001.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

PERFORMANCE:

• Coral Park Senior High School Marching Band

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• July 30, 2013, August 1, 6, 13, and 15, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• August 7, 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 (revised)

• Launch of the 2013-2014 School Year

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC; COOL KIDS LEARN, INC.; FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC., D.B.A. FELC TUTORS, INC.; LEVY LEARNING CENTER, INC.; AND ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 058-NN10 – TITLE I EQUITABLE SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (ESES) FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SUBJECT TO THEIR SELECTION BY A PARTICIPATING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL (withdrawn)

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 Catapult Learning, LLC; Cool Kids Learn, Inc.; Florida Educational Leadership Council, Inc., d.b.a. FELC Tutors, Inc.; Levy Learning Center, Inc.; and One on One Learning Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 058-NN10 – TITLE I EQUITABLE SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (ESES) FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SUBJECT TO THEIR SELECTION BY A PARTICIPATING NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL, to deliver equitable supplementary educational services (ESES) in the areas of reading, mathematics or science, to Title I eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities in support of these students, their teachers, and families, for Title I Administration, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC
2 AQUARIUM DRIVE, SUITE 100
CAMDEN, NJ 08103
KATHLEEN DONOVAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

2. COOL KIDS LEARN, INC.
8100 OAK LANE, SUITE 404
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
ANDREA KILPATRICK, PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, INC. D.B.A. FELC TUTORS, INC.
75 NORTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
MANNY RIERA, MANAGING PARTNER

4. LEVY LEARNING CENTER, INC.
6799 COLLINS AVENUE, SUITE S204
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
DEBORAH LEVY, PRESIDENT

5. ONE ON ONE LEARNING CORPORATION
8900 S.W. 117 AVENUE, SUITE C-103
MIAMI, FL 33186
MARCEL MONNAR, PRESIDENT M/WBE

6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,400,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $3,600,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND EBS (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES), AND SPEECH REHAB SERVICES, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 060-NN10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES/SPEECH LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS

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 EBS (Educational Based Services) and Speech Rehab Services, LLC, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 060-NN10 – SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES/SPEECH LANGUAGE EVALUATIONS, to provide speech and language evaluations to referred students and/or speech and language pathology services, for the education of students, for whom such services have been identified as necessary to access education, for the Division of Special Education Services, effective October 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. EBS – (EDUCATIONAL BASED SERVICES) HEALTHCARE, INC.
200 SKILES BOULEVARD
WESTCHESTER, PA 19382
JOHN A. GUMPERT
SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Speech and Language Pathology Services @ $58 per hour.
Speech and Language Evaluations @ $120 per evaluation.

2. SPEECH REHAB SERVICES, LLC
950 PENINSULA CORPORATE CIRCLE, SUITE 1014
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
JANET L. SANDLER, M.A. CCC-SLP, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $6,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, 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 A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 076-NN10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS #2

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 PACE Center for Girls, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 076-NN10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS #2, to provide services to at-risk and/or adjudicated school-age youth, in grades 6-12, within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for School Operations/ Alternative Education, during the term of the proposal, effective September 3, 2013, through June 30, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC.
218 S.E. 14 STREET, TS202
MIAMI, FL 33131
SHERRY THOMPSON GIORDANO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $296,320 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $296,320, for each additional one (1) year period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

C-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND UHZ SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 081-NN10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent, to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 081-NN10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM (REBID), to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program of injury prevention, physical screening examinations, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes who participate in the District’s interscholastic athletic programs in the thirty-seven (37) senior high schools, for Athletics/Activities and Accreditation, effective November 1, 2013, through October 30, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. UHZ SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE
1150 CAMPO SANO AVENUE, SUITE 200
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
GRIZELLE G. AUGUSTE
SPORTS MEDICINE COORDINATOR

Sports Medicine Services @ $1.00 per year.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total amount of $2.00, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2.00 for one (1) additional two (2) year extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

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

1. accept grant awards for three programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education), in the approximate amount of $919,100, for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts), in the approximate amount of $958,670 for the grant period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014; and

c. Southern Regional Education Board for funding under the Florida Turnaround Leaders Program, in the approximate amount of $571,200, for the grant period of July 1, 2013 through January 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. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the approximate amount of $625,000, to support the District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education);

b. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the approximate amount of $625,000, to support the District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts); and

c. Southern Regional Education Board, in the approximate amount of $571,200, to support the Florida Turnaround Leaders Program.

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.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new Board Policy 5517.03, Dating Violence or Abuse, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida effective September 3, 2013.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 19, 2013 – AUGUST 8, 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 1051.

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 September 4, 2013, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (replacement)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND LEONARD U. BROWN and THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 – FMCS CASE NO. 130311-53961-3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Leonard U. Brown, FMCS Case No. 130311-53961-3 suspending Grievant without pay for the period of his suspension, which he has already served, and reinstating him to his position as a Head Custodian with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

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

3 CALENDAR DAYS
EMMA J. SMALL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

3 CALENDAR DAYS
GENEVA PATRICK - BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

5WORKDAYS
STACEY S. WIENER - MEDIA SPECIALIST
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
RAMON L. RAIFORD - TEACHER
TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
STEPHEN L. THOMAS - TEACHER
NORTH MIAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 WORKDAYS
CHRISTIAN A. GALVEZ - TEACHER
CAMPBELL DRIVE K-8 CENTER

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY 5 CALENDAR DAYS
LAVONDA D. WASHINGTON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 CALENDAR DAYS
SANDRA ANTUNA- SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
VANESSA C. EILAND- SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 WORKDAYS
SUZANNE WOJCIK - TEACHER
CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ROSE G. DAVIDSON-TEACHER
ERNEST R GRAHAM K-8 CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
JELEAN L. WEARY- INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER ASSISTANT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY 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) Ms. Emma J. Small, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective September 4, 2013.
B) Ms. Geneva Patrick, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days, effective September 4, 2013.
C) Ms. Stacey S. Wiener, Media Specialist, Liberty City Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective September 4, 2013.
D) Mr. Ramon L. Raiford, Teacher, Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective September 4, 2013.
E) Mr. Stephen L. Thomas, Teacher, North Miami Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective September 4, 2013.
F) Mr. Christian A. Galvez, Teacher, Campbell Drive K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective September 4, 2013.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action,
pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested,
in the following manner:

A) Ms. Lavonda D. Washington, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective September 4, 2013.
B) Ms. Sandra Antuna, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective September 4, 2013.
C) Ms. Vanessa C. Eiland, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective September 4, 2013.
D) Ms. Suzanne Wojcik, Teacher, Citrus Grove Elementary School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective September 4, 2013.
E) Ms. Rose G. Davidson, Teacher, Ernest R Graham K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 4, 2013.
F) Ms. Jelean L. Weary, Infant and Toddler Center Assistant, Liberty City Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective September 4, 2013.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2012-13 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2012-13; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,012 items with a depreciated cost of $919,082 and Recoveries containing 18 items with a depreciated cost of $1,275 to update the records for April, May and June 2013.

E-14 ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY 2013-14

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

1. adopt the millage rates below:

a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .687 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.561 mills;

b) state established and Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.396 mills; and

c) Debt Service levy of .333 mills.

2. adopt the millage resolution for FY 2013-14 for a total of 7.977 mills.

E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES

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

1. Adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2017-18.

2. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY 2013-14 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 16 of the agenda item and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the public hearing on September 3, 2013.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2012-13 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $(36,331,454); and

b. adopt Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2012‑13 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS
FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $95,903,914 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 4.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2012-13 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and decreasing appropriations and year end fund balance by the amount of $ (13,001,010).

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2012-13 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $16,710 and

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

E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUNDS AND RESOLUTION NO. 1 TARGETED ASSISTANCE STIMULUS FUND AND RESOLUTION NO. 1 OTHER ARRA STIMULUS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

3. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13, Special Revenue – State Fiscal Stabilization ARRA Fund Final Budget Review;

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

5. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13, Special Revenue – Targeted Assistance Stimulus Fund Final Budget Review; and

6. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 3 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

7. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13, Special Revenue – Other ARRA Stimulus Fund Final Budget Review; and

8. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 5 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 6 of the agenda item).

E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $2,583,848; and

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

E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2012-13 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $10,457,304.

E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND FY 2012-13 SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2012-13 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $69,907 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and

2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2012-13 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by ($11,988) as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.

E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2012-13 Internal Service Fund – FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 2, the FY 2012-13 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, expenses and net position by $2,545,735 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-26 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2012-13 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2012-13 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing additions, deductions and net position by $2,462,073 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.

E-27 FINAL RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF FY 2012-13 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Final Resolution to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2012-13 Categorical Programs as shown on the form in the agenda item in the amount of $17,278,432.23.

E-28 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 1 ON THE USE OF FY 2013-14 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1 to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2013-14 Categorical Programs as shown on the form in the agenda item in the amount of $12,608,545.

E-77 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Village of Palmetto Bay.

E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

(1)

Approve the supplemental award by $500,000 and amend the total contract award to $674,493, on Contract No. 021-JJ04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELECOMMUNICATION (FURNISH AND INSTALL, VOICE AND DATA) to furnish wireless networking technology within Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) sites, for Information Technology Services, during the the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2012, through September 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). The supplemental amount requested is based on the next one (1) month usage.

Fund Source
0100 General

PRIMARY

1. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
10900 RED CIRCLE DRIVE
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
OWNER: CURTIS J. SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE ONE (1)

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

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 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT M/WBE

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,300,000
PREVIOUS EXTENSION AMOUNT $174,930
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $500,000

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

1. RESCIND award of GROUP A – ITEMS 2.1 AND 2.2 on Request for Proposals No. 004-NN03 – MANUFACTURER DIRECT COMMODITY PROCESSING, effective September 3, 2013, as follows:

HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL

LAND O’LAKES, INC.
1200 COUNTY ROAD F WEST
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112
ALETHIA C. SCHEETT, K12 SPECIALIST

E-143 AWARD BID NO. 059-NN05 – PAPER, MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC

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 September 3, 2013, through September 2, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

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

ALTERNATE

3. OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
6600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
BOCA RATON, FL 33496
OWNER: NEIL R. AUSTRIAN, 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 $2,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, foreach additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 AWARD BID NO. 024-NN10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 024-NN10 – SIGN-LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sign-language interpretation services, for the hearing impaired, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective September 3, 2013, through September 2, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY:

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

Low Unit Price Meeting Specifications:

Sign Language Interpreters @ $65 per hour.

ALTERNATE:

2. NATIONWIDE INTERPRETER RESOURCE, INC.
101 PLAZA REAL SOUTH
BOCA RATON, FL 33427
JUNE B. BACKER, PRESIDENT M/WBE

Second Low Unit Price Meeting Specifications:

Sign Language Interpreters @ $70 per hour.

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated total amount of $165,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $165,000, for one (1) additional two (2) year extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-145 RESCIND AND RE-AWARD CONTRACT NO. 048-NN05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER

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

1. RESCIND the award of Primary Groups I, II, V and VI, on Contract No. 048-NN05 – ART AND SPECIALTY PAPER, effective September 3, 2013, as follows:

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

2. RE-AWARD the following items on Contract No. 048-NN05 – ART SPECIALTY PAPER, effective September 3, 2013, through June 18, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

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

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

6. 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, foreach additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 6145 - DEBT MANAGEMENT

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 School Board Policy 6145 - Debt Management

E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 6320.02 Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 3, 2013.

E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 8510, WELLNESS POLICY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on September 3, 2013.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AT FOUR DISTRICT SCHOOLS, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute Agreements with Florida Power & Light Company to implement Solar Photovoltaic demonstration projects at four District schools, at no cost to the District.

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 $991,143 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR NEW GRADE 6-12 FACILITY AND MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS, LOCATED AT 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33149; PROJECT NOS. 01216100 (NEW CONSTRUCTION), 01292500 (RENOVATIONS) & 01292000 (PLAYFIELD SUPPORT)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for New Grade 6-12 Facility and MAST Academy Renovations, located at 3979 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149; Project Nos. 01216100 (New Construction), 01292500 (Renovations) & 01292000 (Playfield Support) for the following considerations:

1) a total fee of $90,000 for pre-construction services; and

2) the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the body of this agenda item.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUBCONSULTANT IN THE AGREEMENT WITH SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEER-ING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLAN-EOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2M EACH FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the replacement of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Subconsultant in the agreement with Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for miscellaneous projects up to $2M each for a four-year term, as follows:

1. Replacement of Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez & Walewski Engineering Group, Inc., with Louis J. Aguirre & Associates, P.A. to provide mechanical/electrical engineering services: and

2) Provide written notification of this action to the firm.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 32 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $113,545.

B-2 Change Order No. 9 on Project No. 00363500, Partial Replacement, Southwest Miami Senior High School for a credit of $11,000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 072-NN03 – RECYCLING AND SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES, to provide recycling and solid-waste collection services, for various District locations, for the Department of District inspections, Operations and Emergency Management (DIOEM), during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: TIMOTHY HAWKINS, PRESIDENT

2. ECOLOGICAL PAPER RECYCLING, INC.
2350 N.W. 149 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: MANUELA FLORES, PRESIDENT

3. PROGRESSIVE WASTE SOLUTIONS OF FL, INC.
3840 N.W. 37 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JOSEPH D. QUARIN, VICE-CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

4. ECOLOGICAL PAPER RECYCLING, INC.
2350 N.W. 149 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: MANUELA FLORES, PRESIDENT

5. WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: TIMOTHY HAWKINS, PRESIDENT

6. WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA, INC.
17302 PINES BOULEVARD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN JENNINGS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. GREAT WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES, LLC
3051 N.W. 129 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: CARLO PICCINONNA

8. ECOLOGICAL PAPER RECYCLING, INC.
2350 N.W. 149 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054
OWNER: MANUELA FLORES, PRESIDENT

9. REJECT Items 8, 9C, 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 38 and 39.

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $15,924,222, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $5,308,074, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-61 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 080-NN10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (REBID)

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 Tower Elevator Corporation, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 080-NN10 – INSPECTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELEVATORS AND WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (REBID), to provide inspection services, including periodic monitoring or quality control inspections of repairs or corrections performed by the elevator maintenance contractor, for Maintenance Operations, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. TOWER ELEVATOR CORPORATION
3631 N.W. 48 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33142
JAMES J. PATTERSON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. DADE ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS, INC.
6262 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33155
RICARDO MACARENO, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $115,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $115,000, for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 002-PP09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES: REPAIR, REPLACE AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 002-PP09 – ELECTRICAL SERVICES: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND INSTALL, to establish a list of preapproved electrical contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to provide service in addressing electrical safety-to-life deficiencies, and miscellaneous electrical services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective September 15, 2013, through September 14, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ABW ELECTRIC, INC.
13006 S.W. 120 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: WILFRIED W. LEITNER

2. A.C. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
3451 N.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: DAYIRA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. AGC ELECTRIC, INC.
2660 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: TOMAS V. CURBELO, PRESIDENT

4. ALL TECH ELECTRIC, INC.
1723 WEST 37 STREET, BAY 6
HIALEAH, FL 33012 M/WBE
OWNER: LLAUL LLANES, PRESIDENT

5. CANSECO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
7175 S.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 M/WBE
O WNER: BARBARA CANSECO, PRESIDENT/CEO

6. CROWN ELECTRIC OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
2311 WEST 76 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: CARLOS A. DEJESUS, PRESIDENT

7. KASAS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
45 VALENCIA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: KAMRAN OKHOVAT, PRESIDENT

8. METRO CONTRACTORS, INC.
3836 N.W. 125 STREET
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 M/WBE
OWNER: AMAT FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

9. SCOTTS ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING, LLC
16751 S.W. 62 STREET
SOUTH WEST RANCHES, FL 33331
OWNER: TRACY SCOTT, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,000,000.00, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 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 certificates for nine (9) new contractors, and the increase of one (1) certificate, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Policy 0141.2, Conflict of Interest, 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 September 3, 2013.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. MAYDA CEPERO, DOAH CASE NO. 13-0715

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Mayda Cepero, DOAH Case No. 13-0715, suspending Respondent without pay and dismissing Respondent from further employment with the School Board.

G-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. SANDY KINDELL, DOAH CASE NO. 13-1629TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Sandy Kindell, DOAH Case No. 13-1629TTS, suspending Respondent, without back-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, as specified in the Settlement Agreement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-109 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ANGELA POSADA-SWAFFORD

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Angela Posada-Swafford.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING TEEN DRIVERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL “DRIVE 4 PLEDGES DAY” ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 AND TO MAKE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO NEVER TEXT WHILE DRIVING

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, encouraging teen drivers and the community at large to participate in the National “Drive 4 Pledges Day” on September 19, 2013 and to make a lifelong commitment to never text while driving.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY WEEK, OCTOBER 20-26, 2013, AND ENCOURAGEMENT YEAR-ROUND OF TEEN DRIVER SAFETY SKILLS AT ALL DISTRICT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-26, 2013, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:

1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,

2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 9, 2013 in conjunction with the International “Walk to School Day.”

H-8 SPEECH DURING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to conduct a presentation regarding (1) permissible speech during public government meetings; and (2) current case law involving protected speech by government employees.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ENDORSING NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING
SEPTEMBER 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools during September 2013.

H-10 TRANSPORTATION (withdrawn)

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF LA FERIA DE LAS AMERICAS 2013 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of La Feria de Las Americas 2013.

H-12 COMPETITIVE SELECTION COMMITTEES (withdrawn)

H-13 PARENTAL SECURITY (withdrawn)

H-14 RANDOM DRUG TESTING OF M-DCPS STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent provide the feasibility of, and information regarding the cost of, the random drug testing of M-DCPS students participating in extracurricular activities at the high school level.

H-15 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-122 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STATE SENATOR DWIGHT BULLARDFOR CHAMPIONING THE "IMAGINE SHETERRIA ELLIOTT ACT," IN THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-122, recognizing State Senator Dwight Bullard For championing the "Imagine Sheterria Elliott Act" in the Florida Legislature.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SHETERRIA ELLIOT FOR ADVOCATING AND TAKING A STAND AGAINST BULLYING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 13-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sheterria Elliott for advocating and taking a stand against bullying.

H-17 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT of SEPTEMBER 11^TH AS PATRIOT DAY IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE county PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIVES THAT WERE lost on 9/11 (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse September 11th as Patriot Day in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools in remembrance of the lives that were lost on
September 11, 2001.

H-18 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF OFFERING FEE-BASED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OTHER ENTITIES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of offering fee-based administrative services to other entities and to bring forth findings and recommendations by the January 2014 School Board meeting.

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

AGENDA SECTIONS

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