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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
MARCH 12, 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, MARCH 10, 2014.
Speakers Supplemental List will
generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday
AM prior to the meeting.
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*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.
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat. |
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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
Request approval of resolution
N0. 14-026 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miracle
league of miami-dade (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miracle League of Miami-Dade.
H-4
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 14-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE
5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT
“TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2014
scholarship recipients.
H-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING PAMELA AND FLAVIAN ALIC FOR THEIR PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION
AT NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-023 of The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pamela and Flavian Alic for
their parent involvement and dedication at North Dade Center for Modern
Languages.
H-8
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2013-2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF
THE YEAR WINNER AND THE 2013-2014 OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
recognizing the 2013-2014 Paraprofessional/ School Support Personnel of the
Year Winner and the 2013-2014 Office Employee of the Year Winner.
H-10
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO
BE APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4, 2014 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 28, 2014, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-029 of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the
Victims of the Holocaust to be April 27 through May 4th, 2014 including the Day of
Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 28, 2014, to be observed in all of
Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
H-11
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING MARIANA BARBARA (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mariana Barbara.
H-13
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAOLA
PIERRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HAITIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF
FLORIDA (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Paola Pierre, Executive Director of The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
H-14 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING REGINA DAVIS OF “IT’S ON US” PARENT COUNCIL (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Regina Davis of the "It's On Us" parent council.
H-15
REQUEST
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HONORING SANCHIT BHATTARCHARJEE OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, honoring Sanchit Bhattarcharjee of John A. Ferguson Senior High
School.
H-16
REQUEST
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE MOYER FOUNDATION AND CATHOLIC HOSPICE FOR ESTABLISHING CAMP
ERIN (revised replacement 2)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Moyer Foundation and Catholic Hospice for establishing Camp Erin.
H-17
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER 55 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN JOURNALISM (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her 55 years of outstanding service in journalism and commitment to our community.
H-18
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE VENEZUELAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Venezuelan Student Movement.
H-19
Request approval of resolution
NO. 14-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing mr. AND MRS. artie
AND SUSAN leichner'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.14-031, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Artie and Susan Leichner's commitment to education and technology access.
H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 968 (good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in opposition of Senate Bill 968.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
- George Washington Carver Elementary School Pianist
CHAIR’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- United States Attorney Wifredo A.
Ferrer
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE
OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT
AGENDA
APPROVAL
OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 6, 11 and 13, 2014
APPROVAL OF
BOARD MINUTES: February 12, 2014 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
- Launching of New Program for Young Adults with Disabilities
- M-DCPS Leads the Nation in National Magnet Schools of Merit Awards - again!
A-2
EXPLORE THE
EXPANSION OF CPR TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY
Recommended: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse the exploration of expanding training in
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the community.
B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL
EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-30
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AND FOUR AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve one new charter school contract with Miami Boarding School,
Inc., on behalf of The SEED School of Miami, for a term of eight years,
commencing with the 2014-2015 school year and ending on June 30, 2021, as a
deferral to open was granted the 2013-2014 school year;
2. Approve four amended charter school contracts with:
a. Miami-Dade
Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., on behalf of Academy of
International Education Charter School, to eliminate from the contract the
campus located at 6521 S.W. 62nd Avenue, South Miami, Florida 33143,
effective immediately;
b. The Downtown
Miami Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Downtown Miami Charter School, to
modify the term of the renewal contract from a 5-year term to a 15-year term,
under the Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools,
commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2027;
c. Excelsior
Academies, Inc., on behalf of Excelsior Charter Academy, may add a ninth grade,
commencing with the 2014-2015 school year, provided the school receives a state
accountability grade of “C”, pursuant to DOAH Case No. 13-004353, Excelsior
Academies, Inc., v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL; and
d. Advantage
Academy of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy, to
decrease grade levels from Kindergarten through eighth grade to grades six
through eight, effective immediately.
3. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent
described in this item as Total Initial Loss, in accordance with School Board
policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
C-50
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-18 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-19 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. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the
term of the expulsion; and
4. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned
to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by
School Operations.
C-80
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FOUR 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 four programs from:
a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I,
School Improvement Initiative 1003(a), in the approximate amount of $1,108,665,
for the grant period of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014;
b. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Radio Community Service
Grant, in the approximate amount of $572,459, for the grant period of October
1, 2013, through September 30, 2015;
c. Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Television Community
Service Grant, in the approximate amount of $1,109,312, for the grant period of
October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2015; and
d. Florida Department of Education for funding under the District Bandwidth
Support Grant, in the approximate amount of $1,501,156, for the grant period of
July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed
in the grants, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board
Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements;
3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through
official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals
of the program;
4. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually
negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;
5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts
approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be
reported periodically to the Board;
6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters;
7. upon cessation of the grant funds, any grant-funded position will be
eliminated, and the impacted employee(s) will be placed on the Personnel Action
Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments,
Leaves and Separations for the relevant period; and
8. negotiate and execute charter contract addenda if applicable to implement
recent legislation changing the process for federal funds distribution to
charter schools.
C-100
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING:
POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
adopt Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2013-2014, and
authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida to be effective March 12, 2014.
C-101
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 March 12, 2014.
D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-20
PERSONNEL
ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS,
REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 17, 2014 – FEBRUARY 13, 2014
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 1057.
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 March 13, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the
exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.
D-22
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2014 GLAZER AND
LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for
the delivery of the 2014 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not
to exceed $75,000.
D-24
RATIFICATION
OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2013-2014 Tentative
Agreement reopener contract with FOP effective July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2014.
D-25
RATIFICATION
OF THE 2013-2014 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2013-2014 Tentative Agreement reopener contract with AFSCME
effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (replacement)
15 CALENDAR DAYS
JORGE GARCIA - FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT MANAGER
FOOD & NUTRITION DEPARTMENT
10 WORKDAYS
BRETT L. SPENCE - TEACHER
COCONUT K-8 ACADEMY
30 WORKDAYS
DAVIE l. TOWBIN - FINANCIAL AID OFFICER
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
5 WORKDAYS
ELVIA NUNEZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL
DAVID LAWRENCE, JR., K-8 CENTER
2 WORKDAYS
NANCY O. PEREZ - PARAPROFESSIONAL
CUTLER BAY ACADEMY OF ADVANCED STUDIES
5 CALENDAR DAYS
TYSHAWNNA D. GRANT - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5 CALENDAR DAYS
JEAN B. LEANDRE - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5 CALENDAR DAYS
DENNIS M. WILLIAMS - CUSTODIAN
DR. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
30 WORKDAYS
LEONEL MARRERO - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DEMOTION AND SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
60 WORKDAYS
ALBERTO G. PEREZ LIEUTENANT
CENTRAL OPERATIONS STATION 3
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION
PENDING APPEAL
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 CALENDAR DAYS
EDWARD L. BRICE - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
SAMUEL WATERMAN - CUSTODIAN
CUTLER BAY ACADEMY OF ADVANCED STUDIES
RECOMMENDED: 1) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:
A) Mr. Jorge Garcia, Food Service Equipment Manager, Food & Nutrition Department, suspension
without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
B) Mr. Brett L. Spence, Teacher, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, suspension without pay for ten (10)
workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
C) Ms. Davie L. Towbin, Financial Aid Officer, Robert Morgan Educational Center, suspension without
pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
D) Ms. Elvia Nunez, Paraprofessional, David Lawrence, Jr., K-8 Center, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
E) Ms. Nancy 0. Perez, Paraprofessional, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, suspension without
pay for two (2) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
F) Ms. Tyshawnna D. Grant, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without
pay for five (5) calendar days, effective April 9, 2014.
G) Mr. Jean B. Leandre, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without pay
for five (5) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
H) Mr. Dennis M. Williams, Custodian, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, suspension without
pay for five (5) calendar days, effective April 4, 2014.
I) Mr. Leonel Marrero, Teacher, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, suspension without pay for
thirty (30) workdays, effective March 13, 2014.
J) Mr. Alberto G. Perez, Lieutenant, Central Operations Station 3, Miami-Dade Schools Police
Department, demotion and suspension without pay for sixty (60) workdays, effective March 13,
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) Mr. Edward L. Brice, Custodian, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay
for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective March 13, 2014.
B) Mr. Samuel Waterman, Custodian, Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies, suspension without
pay and initiation of
dismissal proceedings, effective March 13, 2014.
E. INNOVATION,
EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2014
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly
Financial Report for the period ending January 2014.
E-141
REJECT BID NO. 066-NN04 – VEHICLE TOWING
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No.
066-NN04 – VEHICLE TOWING, to permit rebidding, using Miami-Dade County’s
contract.
E-142
AWARD
BID NO. 016-PP04 – NETWORK-CONNECTIVITY DEVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 016-PP04 - NETWORK-CONNECTIVITY
DEVICES, to furnish, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of
network-connectivity devices, which includes internetworking devices (i.e.
bridges, routers, repeaters, switches, gateways, multiplexers, hubs,
concentrators, etc.) and network-adapter cards for all current network
topologies and bus architectures, for Information Technology Services, during
the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016, including
extensions thereto, as follows:
1. PC
SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL
33155
OWNER: MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT
2. ZONES,
INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W., SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ LALJI, CHAIRMAN
3. TIGER
DIRECT, INC.
7795 WEST
FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL
33144
OWNER:
RICHARD LEEDS, C.E.O.
4. PROSYS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
9725 N.W. 117 AVENUE, SUITE 420
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT
5. INTERMARK
INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: BERNARD KREMEN, PRESIDENT
6. STORSOFT
TECHNOLOGY CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS, PRESIDENT
7. JDL TECHNOLOGIES,
INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT
LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
8. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A.
SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE
9. PROSYS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
9725 N.W.
117 AVENUE, SUITE 420
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER:
MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDENT
10. UNITED
DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.
11. CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS,
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
12. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212
OWNER:
JEFFERY R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT
13. UNITED
DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W.
21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL
33172
OWNER:
ENRIQUE FLECHES, C.E.O.
14. INTERMARK
INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: BERNARD
KREMEN, PRESIDENT
15. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
16. CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS,
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
17. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
18. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A. SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE
19. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK,
AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY
R. GARDNER, PRESIDENT
20. UNITED
DATA TECHNOLOGIES
8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ENRIQUE
FLECHES, C.E.O.
21. STORSOFT
TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE
PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS,
PRESIDENT
22. PC
SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE
RUDNICK, PRESIDENT
23. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
24. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
25. ZONES,
INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W.,
SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA
98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ
LALJI, CHAIRMAN
26. CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: THOMAS E. RICHARDS,
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
27. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
28. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK,
AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
29. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161
STREET
MIAMI GARDENS,
FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A.
SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE
30. CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH
MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL
60061
OWNER: THOMAS E.
RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
31. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
32. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK,
AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
33. ZONES,
INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W.,
SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA 98001-
6524
OWNER: FIROZ
LALJI, CHAIRMAN
34. PC SOLUTIONS
& INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE
RUDNICK, PRESIDENT
35. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
36. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
37. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
38. CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH
MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL
60061
OWNER: THOMAS E.
RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
39. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE,
FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
40. PC
SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MICHELLE
RUDNICK, PRESIDENT
41. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: WINDSTREAM
HOLDINGS, INC.
42. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
43. ZONES,
INC.
1102 15 STREET S.W.,
SUITE 102
AUBURN, WA
98001- 6524
OWNER: FIROZ
LALJI, CHAIRMAN
44. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: WINDSTREAM
HOLDINGS, INC.
45. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
46. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161
STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL
33014
OWNER: SYED A.
SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE
47. TROPICAL
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
6937 N.W. 82
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: WILLIAM F. DEVIERNO,
PRESIDENT
48. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R. GARDNER,
PRESIDENT
49. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
50. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
51. STRUCTURED
CABLING SOLUTIONS
5632 N.W. 161
STREET
MIAMI
GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER: SYED A.
SHAH, PRESIDENT M/WBE
52. WINDSTREAM
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK, AR
72212
OWNER: WINDSTREAM
HOLDINGS, INC.
53. CDW
GOVERNMENT, LLC
230 NORTH
MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, IL
60061
OWNER: THOMAS E.
RICHARDS, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
54. JDL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5450 N.W. 33
AVENUE, SUITE 106
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CURTIS
SAMPSON, CHAIRMAN
55. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK,
AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
56. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
57. GRAYBAR
ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
11250 N.W. 91
STREET
MIAMI, FL
33178
OWNER: KATHY
MAZZARELLA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
58. INTERMARK
INDUSTRIES, INC.
2980 N.W. 74
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER:
BERNARD KREMEN, PRESIDENT
59. PC
SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATION, INC.
4937 S.W. 75
AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER:
MICHELLE RUDNICK, PRESIDENT
60. STORSOFT
TECHNOLOGY CORP.
P.O. BOX 297666
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: JOHN L. EVANS, PRESIDENT
61. TIGER
DIRECT, INC.
7795 WEST
FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL
33144
OWNER:
RICHARD LEEDS, C.E.O.
62. WINDSTREAM
CORPORATION
4001 RODNEY
PARHAM ROAD
LITTLE ROCK,
AR 72212
OWNER: JEFFERY R.
GARDNER, PRESIDENT
63. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$30,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed
$15,000,000, for each additional one (1) year 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 WEST BRICKELL VIEW
LTD, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A
PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, LOCATED AT 144 SW 8 STREET
AND 152 SW 8 STREET, MIAMI
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to
Miami-Dade County of a request from West Brickell View, LTD, for exemption from
Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with a proposed housing
project for the elderly, located at 144 SW 8 Street and 152 SW 8 Street, Miami.
F-2
AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:
1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE HIALEAH
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., LOCATED AT 310 EAST 5 STREET, FOR THE USE OF
PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 265 EAST 5
STREET, HIALEAH; AND
2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING,
CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1) finalize
negotiations and execute a lease amendment with the Hialeah Church of the
Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary
School, to extend the term for the period of June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2017
at an annual rental rate of $3,708, and under substantially the terms and
conditions noted in the agenda item; and
2) grant or deny
all approvals required under the Agreement, including renewing, cancelling or
terminating the Agreement.
F-21
COMMISSIONING
OF CARTY ARCHITECTURE, LLC; GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP; MARTIN A.D. YABOR
& ASSOCIATES, INC.; FERGUSON GLASGOW SCHUSTER SOTO, INC.; MAX WOLFE STURMAN
ARCHITECT, INC.; DESIGN2FORM, LLC; CIMA ENGINEERING CORP.; NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL
GROUP, INC.; JSA GROUP, INC.; UNITED ARCHITECTS, INC. AND EASTERN ENGINEERING
GROUP COMPANY, AS SHELTERED MARKET ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS
FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH, CATEGORY A. SMALL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES, FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Carty Architecture,
LLC; Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP; Martin A.D. Yabor & Associates, Inc.;
Ferguson Glasgow Schuster Soto, Inc.; Max Wolfe Sturman Architect, Inc.;
Design2Form, LLC; CIMA Engineering Corp.; Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc.; JSA
Group, Inc.; United Architects, Inc.; and Eastern Engineering Group
Company, as Sheltered Market Architectural/Engineering Projects
Consultant (A/EPC) for miscellaneous projects up to $1.0 Million each, Category
a. Small Business Enterprises, for a four-year term, based on negotiated
fees in accordance with Attachment “A” of the agenda item; and other terms and
conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item and the Agreement.
F-22
COMMISSIONING
OF MAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.; JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC.; UNITECH BUILDERS CORP.;
CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; LUNACON ENGINEERING GROUP, CORP.; PIONEER
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.; LEE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.;
STONEHENGE CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND LEGO CONSTRUCTION CO. AS SHELTERED MARKET
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION
EACH, CATEGORY A. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of MAC
Construction, Inc.; JCI International, Inc.; Unitech Builders Corp.; Carivon
Construction Company; Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp.; Pioneer Construction
Management Services, Inc.; Lee Construction Group, Inc.; Stonehenge
Construction, Inc. and Lego Construction Co. as Sheltered Market Construction
Management at-Risk firms for Miscellaneous projects up to $1 Million each, Category
a. Small Business Enterprises, for a four year term, as follows:
1) negotiated
Compensation and Payment Schedules for miscellaneous projects up to $1 Million
per project (construction budget) in accordance with Attachment “A” of the
agenda item; and
2) the Terms and Conditions, items A through J, as set forth in the body of
the Agenda item and the Agreement.
F-60
AWARD
BID NO. 061-NN06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-NN06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to purchase,
at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic can liners, for
Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective March
12, 2014, through March 11, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:
PRIMARY
1. CENTRAL POLY CORP.
2400 BEDLE PLACE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT
2. W.W.
GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNT MANAGER
3. TOTAL
PACK, INC.
1867
N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33126
OWNER:
NORA KUELLER, PRESIDENT
ALTERNATE
(FIRST)
4. W.W.
GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 331724
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNT MANAGER
5. TOTAL
PACK, INC.
1867
N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI,
FL 33126
OWNER:
NORA KUELLER, PRESIDENT
6. CALICO
INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
1609
CHERRYWOOD LANE
LONGWOOD,
FL 32750
OWNER:
CYNTHIA L. WIERSMA, MANAGING MEMBER
ALTERNATE
(SECOND)
7. CALICO
INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC
1609
CHERRYWOOD LANE
LONGWOOD,
FL 32750
OWNER:
CYNTHIA L. WIERSMA, MANAGING MEMBER
8. CENTRAL
POLY CORP.
2400 BEDLE PLACE
LINDERN, NJ 07036
OWNER: ANDREW HOFFER, PRESIDENT
9. W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
DORAL, FL 331724
OWNER: ALAN RITZ
GOVERNMENT
ACCOUNT MANAGER
10. Authorize
Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of
$1,000,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 for each subsequent 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 five (5) new certificates for educational
facilities, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1
THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHAEL BISHOP - DOAH CASE
NO. 13-2404TTS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Recommended Order of
the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Michael Bishop, DOAH Case No.
13-2404TTS, dismissing the Administrative Complaint against Respondent,
rescinding Respondent’s suspension without pay, issuing Respondent back pay for
the period of his suspension, and reinstating Respondent to his employment with
the District.
G-2
THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. JELEAN L. WEARY, DOAH Case No.
13-3417
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.
Jelean L. Weary, DOAH Case No. 13-3417, suspending Respondent, without
back-pay, for the period of her suspension, which she has already served, and
reinstating her to her position as an Infant and Toddler Center Assistant with
the School Board, as specified in the Settlement Agreement.
G-3
THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. FRANCIS MADASSERY, DOAH Case
No. 13-1627TTS (withdrawn)
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in
the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Francis
Madassery, DOAH Case No. 13-1627TTS:
(1) Adopt the Recommended Order of the
Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or
(2) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended
Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those
Exceptions.
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)
Proposed Board Member
Initiatives
H-3 Request approval of resolution
N0. 14-026 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing the miracle
league of miami-dade (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Miracle League of Miami-Dade.
H-4
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 14-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE
5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE CLASS OF 2014 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT
“TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Class of 2014
scholarship recipients.
H-5
STANDARDS-BASED
REPORT CARD FOR PRIMARY GRADES
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize
the Superintendent to:
1. explore the implementation of a Standards- Based Report Card (SBRC) for
primary grades in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,
2. provide a response on the review of a SBRC implementation on or before
the August 2014 Miami-Dade County School Board meeting.
H-6
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING PAMELA AND FLAVIAN ALIC FOR THEIR PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION
AT NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-023 of The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Pamela and Flavian Alic for
their parent involvement and dedication at North Dade Center for Modern
Languages.
H-7
SCHOOL
BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK, MARCH 16-22, 2014
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse
National Poison Prevention Week, March 16-22, 2014.
H-8
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2013-2014 PARAPROFESSIONAL/SCHOOL SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF
THE YEAR WINNER AND THE 2013-2014 OFFICE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR WINNER
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES
HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
recognizing the 2013-2014 Paraprofessional/ School Support Personnel of the
Year Winner and the 2013-2014 Office Employee of the Year Winner.
H-10
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO
BE APRIL 27 THROUGH MAY 4, 2014 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN
AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 28, 2014, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-029 of The School Board
of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the
Victims of the Holocaust to be April 27 through May 4th, 2014 including the Day of
Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 28, 2014, to be observed in all of
Miami-Dade County’s public schools.
H-11 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
HONORING MARIANA BARBARA (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR CARLOS L CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mariana Barbara.
H-12
REQUEST
FOR A WORKSHOP REGARDING CHARTER SCHOOL – DISTRICT RELATIONS (withdrawn)
H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PAOLA
PIERRE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HAITIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF
FLORIDA (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Paola Pierre, Executive Director of The Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
H-14
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING REGINA DAVIS OF “IT’S ON US” PARENT COUNCIL (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Regina Davis of the "It's On Us" parent council.
H-15 REQUEST
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HONORING SANCHIT BHATTARCHARJEE OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-024 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, honoring Sanchit Bhattarcharjee of John A. Ferguson Senior High
School.
H-16 REQUEST
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE MOYER FOUNDATION AND CATHOLIC HOSPICE FOR ESTABLISHING CAMP
ERIN (revised replacement 2)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Moyer Foundation and Catholic Hospice for establishing Camp Erin.
H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
RESOLUTION NO. 14-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING MARTHA FLORES FOR HER 55 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN JOURNALISM (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade-County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Martha Flores for her 55 years of outstanding service in journalism and commitment to our community.
H-18 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE VENEZUELAN STUDENT MOVEMENT (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Venezuelan Student Movement.
H-19 Request approval of resolution
NO. 14-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida recognizing mr. AND MRS. artie
AND SUSAN leichner'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.14-031, of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Artie and Susan Leichner's commitment to education and technology access.
H-20 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 968 (good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, in opposition of Senate Bill 968.
H-21 REVIEW OF DISTRICT'S REFUGEE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL INFLUX OF VENEZUELAN STUDENTS AS A RESULT OF POLITICAL TURMOIL IN THEIR HOME COUNTRY (good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. review and update the District's Refugee Emergency Contingency Plan to address a potential influx of Venezuelan students to Miami-Dade and monitor new student enrollment in schools at or above capacity in relation to the same; and
2. report back to the Board by its April 9, 2014 School Board Meeting.
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