APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of July 30, 2013, August 1, 6, and 15, 2013.

APPROVED Minutes of the August 7, 2013 Regular School Board Meeting

116,489A A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

********* c-10 withdrew The request to enter into contractual services agreements between the School Board and four community agencies to provide educational services to Title 1 eligible students enrolled in non-public schools, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014.

116,490A c-11 authorized The Superintendent to enter into contractual services agreements between the School Board and two community agencies to provide speech and language evaluations to referred students, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 1, 2013, through June 30, 2015.

116,491A c-12 authorized The Superintendent to enter into contractual services agreement between the School Board and PACE Center for Girls, Inc., to provide services to at-risk and/or adjudicated school-age youth in grades 6-12, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective September 3, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

116,492A c-13 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to enter into contractual services agreement between the School Board and UHZ Sports Medicine Institute, 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective November 1, 2013, through October 30, 2015.

116,493A C-80 authorized The Superintendent to accept grant awards for three programs; and enter into contractual service agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grants, effective for the period of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.

116,494A c-100 adopted Board Policy 5517.03, Dating Violence or Abuse, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with the School Board effective September 3, 2013.

116,495A d-20 approved The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1051.

116,496A d-21 approved The appointments and lateral assignments of Managerial Exempt, Professional and Technical Personnel for 2013-2014.

116,497A d-22 authorized 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.

116,498A d-55 approved 1. The Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to by the employees, effective September 4, 2013, in the following manner: Ms. Emma J. Small, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days; Ms. Geneva Patrick, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for three (3) calendar days; Ms. Stacey S. Weiner, Media Specialist, Liberty City Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays; Mr. Ramon L. Raiford, Teacher, Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays; Mr. Stephen L. Thomas, Teacher, North Miami Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays; and Mr. Christian A. Galvez, Teacher, Campbell Drive K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays.

2. The Superintendent’s recommendation for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, effective September 4, 2013, in the following manner: Ms. Lavonda D. Washington, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days; Ms. Sandra Antuna, School Bus Driver, Northwest Transportation Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days; Ms. Vanessa C. Eiland, School Bus Driver, Northeast Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days; Ms. Suzanne Wojcik, Teacher, Citrus Grove Elementary School, suspension without pay for (30) workdays; Ms. Rose G. Davidson, Teacher, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings; and Ms. Jelean L. Weary, Infant and Toddler Center Assistant, Liberty City Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings.

116,499A e-1approved The Annual Financial Report for 2012-13 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2012-13; and authorized the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

116,500A e-2 approved 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.

116,501A e-14 adopted The millage resolution for FY 2013-14.

116,502A e-15 adopted The Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2017-18; and authorized the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.

116,503A e-16 adopted The FY 2013-14 Annual Budget.

116,504A e-17 adopted Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 General Fund Final Budget Review.

116,505A e-18 adopted Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Final Budget Review.

116,506A e-19 approved Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review.

116,507A e-20 adopted Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Other Federal Programs (Contracted programs) Fund Final Budget Review.

116,508A e-21 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds – American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT (ARRA) State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, Resolution No. 1, Targeted Assistance Stimulus Fund and Resolution No. 1, Other ARRA Stimulus Fund Final Budget Review.

116,509A e-22 adopted Resolution No. 3, FY 2012-13 Special Revenue Funds – Race To The Top (RTTT) Funds Final Budget Review.

116,510A e-23 approved Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review.

116,511A e-24 adopted Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Fund and FY 2012-13 School Board Special Events Trust Final Budget Review.

116,512A e-25 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2012-13 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review.

116,513A e-26 adopted Resolution No. 1, FY 2012-13 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust Fund - Final Budget Review.

116,514A e-27 adopted Final Resolution on the use of FY 2012-13 Categorical Programs.

116,515A e-28 adopted Resolution No. 1, on the use of FY 2012-13 Categorical Programs.

116,516A e-77 authorized The Superintendent to form an Education Compact between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Village of Palmetto Bay.

116,517A e-141 approved The supplemental award on Contract No. 021-JJ04-Wireless Networks, Telecommunication (Furnish and Install, Voice and Data), as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013.

116,518A e-142 rescinded The award of Group A – Items 2.1 and 2.2 on Request for Proposals No. 004-NN03 – Manufacturer Direct Commodity Procession.

116,519A e-143 awarded 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.

116,520A e-144 awarded 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, effective September 3, 2013, through September 2, 2015.

116,521A e-145 rescinded The award of Primary Groups I, II, V and VI, on Contract No. 048-NN05 – Art and Specialty Paper, effective September 3, 2013.

116,522A e-200 authorized The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 6145, Debt Management.

116,523A e-201 adopted Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 3, 2013.

116,524A e-202 adopted Board Policy 8510, Wellness Policy, and authorized the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on September 3, 2013.

116,525A f-1 authorized 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.

116,526A f-20 authorized The Superintendent to 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 make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

116,527A f-22 COMMISSIONED 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), as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,528A f-26 authorized 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 delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,529A f-34 confirmed Change Orders No. 32 on Project No. 00176800; and No. 9 on Project No. 00363500.

116,530A f-60 awarded 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), as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2016.

116,531A f-61 authorized The Superintendent to enter into a contractual services agreement between the School Board 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.

116,532A f-62 awarded 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, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective September 15, 2013, through September 14, 2015.

116,533A f-80 APPROVED 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.

116,534 g-1 adopted Board Policy 0141.2, Conflict of Interest, and authorized 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.

116,535 g-2 entered 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.

116,536 g-3 approved 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.

116,537 h-3 approved Resolution No. 13-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Angela Posada-Swafford.

116,538 h-4 approved 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.

116,539 h-5 endorsed National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 20-26, 2013, and encourage year-round teen driver safety skills at all District senior high schools.

116,540 h-6 endorsed October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

116,541 h-7 directed The Superintendent to continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 9, 2013 in conjunction with the International “Walk to School Day.”

116,542 h-8 directed 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.

116,543 h-9 approved 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 Withdrew Transportation.

116,544 H-11 approved Resolution No. 13-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in support of La Feria de Las Américas 2013.

********* h-12 withdrew Competitive selection committees.

********* h-13 withdrew Parental security.

116,545 h-14 requested That the Superintendent provide the feasibility of, and information regarding the cost of, the random drug testing of M-DCPS students who participate in extra-curricular activities at the high school level.

116,546 h-15 approved Resolution No. 13-122 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, , recognizing State Senator Dwight Bullard for championing the “Imagine Sheterria Elliott Act” in the Florida Legislature.

116,547 h-16 approved Resolution No. 13-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sheterria Elliot for advocating and taking a stand against bullying.

116,548 H-17 endorsed September 11^th as Patriot Day in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools in remembrance of the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001.

116,549 H-18 directed 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.

Adjourned

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