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OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 15, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:00 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, JANUARY 13, 2014.

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 button below.

*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.

11:00 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 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 50^TH aNNIVERSARY OF THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognize the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARLOW ROSADO (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Marlow Rosado.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE YMCA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-01 O of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the YMCA.

H-6 school Board endorsMENT OF February 2014 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade county Public Schools (revised)

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse February 2014 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2014 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2014 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike to School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2014 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2014 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-005 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing football class 8a state champs south dade senior high (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Football Class 8A State Champs
South Dade Senior High.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 14-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TANISHA N. FLEMING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Tanisha N. Fleming.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUTHER CAMPBELL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Luther Campbell.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• G. Holmes Braddock Sr. High School Singers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: December 12, 2013

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: December 11, 2013 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:00 A.M.)

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (11:00 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

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 (11:00 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

• Mentor Recognition
• Advanced Placement District Award Announcement
• Release of High School Letter Grades

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

1. Deny three charter school applications for Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami Campus, Inc., on behalf of:

a. Florida High School Accelerated Learning Miami-Dade Campus, School II;

b. Florida High School Accelerated Learning Miami-Dade Campus, School III; and

c. Florida High School Accelerated Learning Miami-Dade Campus, School IV.

C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-8 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2013-2014 school year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-9 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2013-2014 school year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 school year;

3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-13 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2013-2014 school year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 school year;

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

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

C-70 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CERTIFY THE 2014-2015 CLASS SIZE COMPLIANCE PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2014-2015 Class Size Compliance Plan.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR ONE PROGRAM FROM A FUNDING SOURCE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept a grant award for a program from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (21^st CCLC) Program - Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics, and Enrichment (SECME) Stars III, in the approximate amount of $700,000, for the grant period of August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014.

2. enter into a contractual services agreement with the agency prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 – Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirement:

a. Q.Q. Research, in the approximate amount of $31,500, to support the 21^st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Program – Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment (SECME) Stars III.

3. extend this program and contractual agreement as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

4. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;

6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters; and

7. upon cessation of the grant funds, any grant-funded position will be eliminated, and the impacted employee(s) will be placed on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

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

1. adopt amended School Board Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective January 15, 2014; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document, Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2013-2014 through 2015-2016, to the Florida Department of Education.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

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 5410, Student Progression Plan.

C-102 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 8332, BIOMETRIC INFORMATION COLLECTION RESTRICTIONS AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt School Board 8332, Biometric Information Collection Restrictions and Privacy Protections and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective January 15, 2014.

C-103 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Policy 9800, Charter Schools, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 15, 2014.

C-104 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to:
1. initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 9800,
Charter Schools; and
2. delay implementation of the governing provisions related to these amendments in Agenda Item C-103, which was
previously approved on today's agenda, until final reading at the March 12, 2014 School Board Meeting.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: NOVEMBER 21, 2013 – DECEMBER 12, 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 1055.

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 January 16, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Marisol Marin as Administrative Assistant to Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair, effective January 16, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 19, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of November 19, 2013 through December 2, 2013.

D-24 RATIFICATION OF THE 2014 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2014 Employee Benefit Program MOU with DCSMEC.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT AND THE 2014 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2014 Employee Benefit Program MOU and the 2013-2014 reopener contract Tentative Agreement with DCSAA.

D-26 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) SCOPE OF WORK (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the
M-DCPS Race to the Top Scope of Work.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING 1120.01, MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 1120.01, Managerial Exempt Personnel, and the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 15, 2014.

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

10 WORKDAYS
LARISA A. WHITAKER- TEACHER
NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
DONALD W. WILLIAMS - TEACHER
CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

18 CALENDAR DAYS
JULIEN THERVIL - HEAD CUSTODIAN
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
KAREN EVANS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 WORKDAYS
PRISCILLA A. PARRIS -TEACHER
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
WALTER P. THOMPSON - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH 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. Larisa A Whitaker, Teacher, Norland Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective January 16, 2014.
B) Mr. Donald W. Williams, Teacher, Carol City Middle School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective January 16, 2014.
C) Mr. Julien Thervil, Head Custodian, Skyway Elementary School, suspension without pay for eighteen (18) calendar days, effective January 16, 2014.

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. Karen D. Evans, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30)
calendar days, effective January 16, 2014.
B) Ms. Priscilla A Parris, Teacher, Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary Schoo!, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective January 16, 2014.
C) Mr. Walter P. Thompson, School Security Monitor, Homestead Senior High Schoo!, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective January 16, 2014.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-25 APPR0VAL OF RESOLUTION 14-002 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $81,000,000 COP SERIES 2014A REFUNDING THE $76,685,000 TERM RATE CERTIFICATES, COP SERIES 2011A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 14-002 authorizing the issuance of up to $81,000,000 COP Series 2014A refunding the $76,685,000 Term Rate Certificate COP Series 2011A.

E-141 AWARD BID 010-PP04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELE-COMMUNICATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 010-PP04 – WIRELESS NETWORKS, TELE-COMMUNICATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND NEW INSTALLATIONS, to supply ongoing maintenance, any repairs and new installations, and to furnish wireless networking technology within Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) sites, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT

2. CDW GOVERNMENT LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS RICHARDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

4. QUALITY WIRING, INC.
10145 N.W. 19 STREET
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: DENNIS G. DANDRINOS, PRESIDENT

5. RICOH USA, INC.
703 WATERFORD WAY, SUITE 190
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MARTIN BRODIGAN, C.E.O.

6. RONCO COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC.
1155 S.W. 1 WAY
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: PATRICIA A. WASP, C.E.O.

7. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
300 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 3
MIAMI, FL 33016 M/WBE
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, C.E.O.

8. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172 M/WBE
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.

9. UNIVERSAL CABLING SYSTEMS, INC.
914 FERN STREET
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
OWNER: MARK VANSON, PRESIDENT

10 . WAVEGUIDE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
359 S.W. 13 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JAMES SARAKINIS, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 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. 009-PP04 – WIRING, TELECOMMUNICATION AND INSTALLATION, to purchase, at firm unit prices, materials and labor, to install wiring for voice and data systems and to provide underground conduit and raceway, in schools and other buildings, for Information Technology Services, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE ONE (1)

2. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014 M/WBE
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE TWO (2)

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

ALTERNATE THREE (3)

4. ATCI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1270 N.W. 165 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VINCENT J. VENTO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE FOUR (4)

5. WAVEGUIDE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
359 S.W. 13 AVENUE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JAMES SARAKINIS, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE FIVE (5)

5. UNIVERSAL CABLING SYSTEMS, INC.
914 FERN STREET
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401
OWNER: MARK VANSON, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE SIX (6)

6. RICOH USA, INC.
703 WATERFORD WAY, SUITE 190
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: MARTIN BRODIGAN, C.E.O.

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM RUDG-TOWN CENTER, LLC, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 551 FISHERMAN STREET, OPA-LOCKA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from RUDG-Town Center, LLC, for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing project for the elderly, located at 551 Fisherman Street, Opa-Locka.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FOR USE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED SITE LOCATED AT 501 EAST DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FOR RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT; AND

3) APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE MIAMI SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING FREE STANDING BUILDING ON THE SITE, AND FOR THE ONGOING USE AND OPERATION OF THE FACILITY BY THE MIAMI SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute an agreement with the City of Miami Springs, for use of the School Board-owned site located at 501 East Drive, Miami Springs, for recreational and educational purposes under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the agreement, including renewing, cancelling or terminating the agreement; and

3) approve a license agreement between the City and the Miami Springs Historical Society, Inc., to provide for the renovation of an existing free standing building on the site, and for the ongoing use and operation of the facility by the Miami Springs Historical Museum, subject to review and approval by the School Board Attorney’s Office and the Office of Risk and Benefits Management.

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 $920,524 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-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 9 on Project No. 00708400, Florida City Elementary, Selective Buildings Replacement for an additional cost of $81,605.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC.

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, be provided with quarterly reports by the School Board appointee to the Friends of WLRN Board of Directors on the actions and status of Friends of WLRN, Inc., as shared with the Friends of WLRN Board of Directors.

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 50^TH aNNIVERSARY OF THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT "TEE" HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognize the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MARLOW ROSADO (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Marlow Rosado.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-010 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE YMCA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-01 O of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the YMCA.

H-6 school Board endorsMENT OF February 2014 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade county Public Schools (revised)

Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “tee” holloway: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse February 2014 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County public schools.

H-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2014 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2014 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike to School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 2014 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 2014 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 Request approval of resolution NO. 14-005 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing football class 8a state champs south dade senior high (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-005 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Football Class 8A State Champs
South Dade Senior High.

H-10 MEETINGS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requests that the Superintendent initiate rulemaking to establish a policy where the first consideration day for meetings for School Board Members is on Wednesdays recognizing the factors stated above.

H-11 LOBBYISTS FEES FOR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to waive lobbyist registration fees for Micro Business Enterprises certified with Miami-Dade
County Public Schools for six months.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 14-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING TANISHA N. FLEMING (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Tanisha N. Fleming.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LUTHER CAMPBELL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Luther Campbell.

H-14 TRANSPORTATION (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend that the Superintendent:
1. Investigate the unusual absenteeism in limited, but specific, transportation center(s) on January 10, 2014, and take action as deemed appropriate; and
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of all contingency plans related to the transportation system.

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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