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OFFICIAL AGENDA

May 7, 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, MAY 5, 2014.

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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.

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-4 Request approval of resolution no. 14-046 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI 2013-2014 POSTER AND ESSAY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Youth Crime Watch of Miami 2013-2014 Poster and Essay Contest.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “CLICK IT OR TICKET” NATIONAL SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 19 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2014

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” National Seat Belt Enforcement Safety Campaign, May 19 through June 1, 2014, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD’S CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER AND VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory Board’s Clean Up and Green Up Poster and Video Contest winners.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER JONATHAN DE LEON FOR RECEIVING A GRANT FROM THE MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing North Miami Middle School teacher Jonathan De Leon for receiving a grant from the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING READ CONMIGO FOR SPONSORING THE IDEA OF DECLARING MAY AS THE BILINGUAL LITERACY MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Read Conmigo for sponsoring the idea of declaring May as the Bilingual Literacy Month.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SCIENCE TEACHER BERTHA VAZQUEZ OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing science teacher Bertha
Vazquez of George Washington Carver Middle School.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 2014 AS NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-049 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing June 2014 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for the organization's commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 14, 2014 AS “FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY” AND MAY 12-16 AS “FATHERS IN ACTION AND ADVOCACY WEEK” THROUGHOUT M-DCPS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 14, 2014 As "Fathers In Education Day" and May 12-16 as "Fathers In Action and Advocacy" Week throughout Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.

H-20 request APPROVAL OF resolution no. 14-051 OF the school Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, DESIGNATING JUNE 6, 2014, AS THE ANNUAL “EXPRESSIONS” CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN EXHIBITION/EXPO DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating June 6, 2014, as the Annual “Expressions” Caribbean-American Exhibition/ Expo Day.

H-21 request approval of RESOLUTION NO. 14-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CESAR CASTILLO, of miami springs senior high school FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cesar Castillo of Miami Springs Senior High School for exemplary leadership.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING PATRICIA PINCKOMBE OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Patricia Pinckombe of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Gates Millennium Scholarship.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

• Edward R. Murrow Awards
• MaxPreps National Champions

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• W. J. Bryan Elementary School Music Students

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 20, April 8, 17, and 22, 2014

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• April 9, 2014 ABC Conference Session
• April 9, 2014 School Board Meeting

March 19, 2014 Attorney-Client Session

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

• Legislative Update
• 2014 Summer Services
• Recognition of the 2014 National Academy Foundation Winners
• Recognition of First FIU/M-DCPS STEM Certificate Class

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THREE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS AND ONE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT

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

1. Approve three renewed charter contracts with:

a. AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School West, under Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, to (1) renew the contract for a 15-year term; (2) add grades six through eight; (3) increase enrollment from 618 students to a maximum of 968 students; and (4) add an additional campus located at 14740 S.W. 26^th Street, Miami, Florida 33185; Folio No. 30-4916-048-0010, to house grade levels 6^th thru 8^th, commencing with the 2014-2015 school year;

b. Miami Community Charter High School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter High School, for a term of five years commencing with the 2014-2015 school year and ending on June 30, 2019; and

c. South Florida Autism Charter School, Inc., on behalf of South Florida Autism Charter School, to (1) renew the contract for a 5-year term, commencing with the 2014-2015 school year and ending on June 30, 2029; and (2) increase enrollment capacity such as: (a) a maximum of 180 students for the 2014-2015 school year; (b) a maximum of 207 students for the 2015-2016 school year; (c) a maximum of 234 students for the 2016-2017 school year; (d) a maximum of 270 students for the 2017-2018 school year; and (e) a maximum of 300 students for the 2018-2019 school year.

2. Approve the amended charter school contract with Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus), under Section 1002.331(3), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, to modify the term of the contract from a 10-year term to a 15-year term, commencing with the 2009-2010 school year and ending on June 30, 2024.

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-70 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the opening and closing hours of schools for the 2014-2015 school year and accept the listed exceptions to those hours.

C-71 DISMISSAL TIMES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, (JUNE 3, 4, AND 5, 2014)

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school (June 3, 4, and 5, 2014);

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

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 one program from:

a. Target and the Heart of America Organization for in-kind support under the READesign Library Makeover Project for Coral Park Elementary School, valued at approximately $250,000, for the grant period of February 20, 2014, through June 30, 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 Requirements;

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.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policies 5512, Tobacco Use, and 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

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 1059.

D-22 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 32

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 32, as of the dates indicated.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 12, 2014 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 12, 2014 through April 14, 2014.

D-45 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1215, 3215, 4215, AND 7434, TOBACCO USE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policies 1215, 3215, 4215, and 7434, Tobacco Use.

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

10 WORKDAYS
MARIANO MERCADO - TEACHER
JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
JOSE R. BUSTOS - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
WILLIAM M. COHEN -TEACHER
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

5 WORKDAYS
GLADYS GONZALEZ - TEACHER
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
KATHY WRIGHT - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 WORKDAYS
ORENTHAL J. ADAMS - TEACHER
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
HOPE L. SMITH - PARAPROFESSIONAL
MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 WORKDAYS
KRISHNA CHANDRA-DAS - TEACHER
PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
FREDERICK J. HYPPOLITE - TEACHER
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN 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) Mr. Mariano Mercado, Teacher, James H. Bright Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective May 8, 2014.
B) Mr. Jose R. Bustos, School Security Monitor, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective May 8, 2014.
C) Mr. William M. Cohen, Teacher, Miami Sunset Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective May 8, 2014.
D) Ms. Gladys E. Gonzalez, Teacher, Miami Southridge Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective May 8, 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. Kathy Wright, School Bus Driver, Jack Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective May 8, 2014.
B) Mr. Orenthal J. Adams, Teacher, Homestead Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective May 8, 2014.
C) Ms. Hope L. Smith, Paraprofessional, Miami Southridge Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective May 8, 2014.
D) Mr. Krishna Chandra-Das, Teacher, Palmetto Middle School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective May 8, 2014.
E) Mr. Frederick J. Hyppolite, Teacher, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective May 8, 2014.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 2014.

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,657 items with a depreciated cost of $303,079 and Recoveries containing 9 fully depreciated items to update the records for January, February and March 2014.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 General Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $524,490; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013‑14 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $9,379,649 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, FY2013-14 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $3,933,359 and

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

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2013-14 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,536,821; and

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

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Internal Service Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues net position and expenses by $(9,557,606); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 3 of the agenda item)

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2013-14 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2013-14 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $135,934 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 3 of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification Procedures Manual.

E-66 RENEWAL OF COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS (revised)

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

1. authorize renewal of The expiring Blanket Employee Dishonesty Bond Program with coverage provided by Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland (A.M. Best A+, XV) through Arthur J. Gallsagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a three-year term effective June 1, 2014 to May 30, 2017 with limits of $25 Million per occurrence and a $100,000 Deductible with annual premium of $106,882.18 including all fees subject to an annual re-rate or non-renewal if any losses are incurred and;

2. authorize the renewal of The Named Position Bond Program at the expiring rates with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AM Best A+, XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.; covering up to six (6) stipulated employees in the Office of Treasury Management, with limits of $15 million per occurrence and a $0 deductible with an annual premium of $218,016.00 including all fees, with coverage provided for a one-year term, effective June 1, 2014 to May, 30 2015 with two optional one-year renewals with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization and;

3. authorize renewal of the following ancillary Public Official Bonds: Notary Bonds, Board Member Bonds, Superintendent’s Bond and JROTC Bonds, at expiring rates of $100 per bond plus applicable state fees and surcharges, with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AM Best A+, XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a one-year term effective June 1, 2014 to May 30, 2015, with two optional one-year renewals with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization.

E-76 EXECUTE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE MEMORANDA WITH THE HISPANIC BUSINESS INITIATIVE FUND, THE FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK, AND THE MIAMI-DADE BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, TO DEVELOP JOINT TRAINING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR THE MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

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

1. execute and implement Strategic Alliance Memoranda with the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network, and the Miami-Dade Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, for an initial one year term from the date of execution by all parties; and

2. renew, terminate, and/or modify the memoranda as needed in writing.

E-86 AUDIT/REVIEW OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD DATA (revised)

RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorizes the Office of Management and Compliance Audits to adjust its Annual Audit Plan and conduct an audit/review of data related to Property Tax Assessment Appeals and provide recommendations to reduce or eliminate the backlog of appealed cases waiting to be
heard before the Miami-Dade County Value Adjustment Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 071-NN03 – DELIVERY OF PREPARED SUMMER SNACKS AND LUNCHES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, delivery of prepared breakfasts, lunches and snacks with beverages, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. FOOD FANTASIES, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: KENNETH HONIG, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $300,000, for the subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. 038-PP09 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM-DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-PP09 – GREASE TRAP, SEPTIC TANK AND STORM-DRAIN PUMP-OUT AND REPAIR SERVICES, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and transportation necessary, to perform pump-out service and repair grease traps, septic tanks and storm drains at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for regulatory compliance, during the term of the bid, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING AND SEPTIC TANK CONTRACTOR, INC.
10360 S.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165 ESTIMATE $82,000
OWNER: JAVIER RIVERO, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. AFFORDABLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CORP.
7175 S.W. 47 STREET, UNIT 202
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $85,175
OWNER: CARLOS V. RODRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to an amount not to exceed $85,175, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $85,175, for the subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONTINUE UTILIZING FACILITIES AT ZOO MIAMI FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCIENCE/ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM BY RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a temporary use permit with Miami-Dade County to allow the District to continue utilizing facilities at Zoo Miami for the operation of the Science/Zoo Magnet Program by Richmond Heights Middle School under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the temporary use permit, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the temporary use permit.

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: SECURE TWO APPRAISALS EACH OF THE VACANT SCHOOL BOARD-OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT SW 157 AVENUE AND SW 45 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AT SW 74 AVENUE AND THEORETICAL SW 43 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; SET THE MARKET VALUE FOR EACH PROPERTY AT THE HIGHER OF THE TWO APPRAISAL AMOUNTS; AND TO SUBSEQUENTLY ISSUE INVITATIONS TO BID, ACCORDINGLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: secure two appraisals each of the vacant School Board-owned properties located at SW 157 Avenue and SW 45 Street, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and at SW 74 Avenue and theoretical SW 43 Street, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County; set the market value for each property at the highest of the two appraisal amounts; and to subsequently issue invitations to bid, accordingly.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, AND HALF-CIRCLE PROPERTY, LLC, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF USE BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND

2. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH DACRA DESIGN 4141, LLC, AND HALF-CIRCLE PROPERTY, LLC, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENTS

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute amendments to the lease agreements with Dacra Design 4141, LLC, and Half-Circle Property, LLC, to extend the term of use by the Design and Architecture Senior High School under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, and

2. grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreements with Dacra Design 4141, LLC and Half-Circle Property, LLC, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the lease agreements.

F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company to implement a Solar Photovoltaic demonstration project at Miami Beach Senior High School, at no cost to the District.

F-23 GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR NEW GRADES 6-12 FACILITY & MAST ACADEMY RENOVATIONS
LOCATED AT 3979 RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY, MIAMI FLORIDA 33149; PROJECT NOS. 01216100 (NEW CONSTRUCTION), 01292500 (RENOVATIONS). (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP contract for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., at the new grades 6-12 facility and MAST Academy renovations, Project numbers 0121600, and 01292500.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 5 on Project No. 00731700, Classroom Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for a credit of $501,546.39.

B-2. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0400000, Upgrade Servers & Electrical Service, Information Technology Services for a credit of $1,626.85 and a time extension of 48 days.

B-3. Change Order No. 36 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $58,792.00.

F-50 AWARD TO H.A. Contracting Corporation
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/14 Open Market
For all Regions of the M-DCPS Maintenance Operations
Contract # JOC14O-C1

AWARD TO Thorton Construction Company
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/14 Open Market
For all Regions of the M-DCPS Maintenance Operations
Contract # JOC14O-C2

AWARD TO Lee Construction Group, Inc.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT/14 Open Market
For all Regions of the M-DCPS Maintenance Operations
Contract # JOC14O-C3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor to the low bidders as follows:

Contract/Project No. JOC14O-C1 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7897 to the low bidder:

H.A. Contracting Corporation
9500 NW 12^th Street, Bay 1
Doral, FL 33172-2830

Contract/Project No. JOC14O-C2 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8245 to the low bidder:

Thornton Construction Company., Inc.
4300 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 207
Doral, FL 33137

Contract/Project No. JOC14O-C3 on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.8350 to the low bidder:

Lee Construction Group., Inc.
9485 NW 12^th Street
Doral, FL 33172

F-60 AWARD BID NO. 046-NN09 – RESTROOM PANELS: SUPPLY, INSTALL AND REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 046-NN09 – RESTROOM PANELS: SUPPLY, INSTALL AND REPAIR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials, to supply, install and repair restroom panels, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. AMPCO PRODUCTS, LLC
11400 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167-2907
OWNER: LARRY BOECKLEN, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to an amount not to exceed of $1,081,153, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,081,153, for the subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 021-PP06, EMERGENCY CLEANUP AND RESTORATION SERVICES, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to provide emergency cleanup and restoration services for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. CLEANING & RESTORATION CORP.
D.B.A. SERVPRO OF BRICKELL
611 N.W. 5 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33128
OWNER: OSVALDO CALZADA, JR., PRESIDENT

2. DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC.
2652 N.W. 31 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311
OWNER: SARA LEVIN, PRESIDENT

3. NATIONAL DISASTER SOLUTIONS, INC.
1213 S. 30 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: BRETT OVERMAN, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $200,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 026-PP06, EMERGENCY DEBRIS AND HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL SERVICES, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to provide emergency debris and hazardous tree-removal services for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. ASHBRITT, INC.
565 E. HILLSBORO BLVD.
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: RANDAL PERKINS, C.E.O.

2. CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
6960 PROFESSIONAL PARKWAY EAST
SARASOTA, FL 34240
OWNER: DAVID M. MCINTYRE, PRESIDENT

3. DRC EMERGENCY SERVICES
740 MUSEUM DRIVE
MOBILE, AL 36608
OWNER: MARK STAFFORD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. G7 HOLDINGS, INC.
D.B.A. GARBAGEMAN.COM
1602 ALTON ROAD, SUITE 602
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139      SBE, MBE & M/WBE      OWNER: ADRIANA DAVIS, PRESIDENT

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

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

7. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase emergency debris and hazardous tree-removal services from the list of preapproved vendors.

F-63 1. PARTIALLY AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 050-PP10 – DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY TO:

RESCUE EARTH, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT THE VACANT BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 541 S.W. 4 AVENUE, MIAMI

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

A. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RESCUE EARTH, INC., FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN AT 541 S.W. 4 AVENUE, MIAMI; AND

B. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT; AND

3. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENGAGE WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZA-TIONS ACROSS THE COUNTY IN SIMILAR EFFORTS UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL PUBLIC PARTNERS

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

1. partially Award Request For Proposals No. 050-PP10 – DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON BOARD-OWNED PROPERTY, effective upon execution of the Agreement by both parties, as follows:

Rescue Earth, Inc. for the development, maintenance and operation of a community garden at the vacant Board-owned site, located at 541 S.W. 4 Avenue, Miami;

RESCUE EARTH, INC.
1627 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 2805
MIAMI, FL 33129
JOSE RIVAS, C.E.O.

2. authorize the Superintendent to:

A. finalize negotiations and enter into a lease agreement with Rescue Earth, Inc. for the development, maintenance and operation of a community garden at 541 S.W. 4 Avenue, Miami, under substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

B. grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the lease agreement.

3. authorize the Superintendent to engage with other not-for-profit community-based organizations across the county in similar efforts under the auspices of agreements with local public partners.

F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for five (5) new certificates, as listed on Attachment “A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW POLICY 8390, ANIMALS ON DISTRICT PROPERTY, AND AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 7510, USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES, 8400, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES, AND 9160, PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to adopt new Policy 8390, Animals on District Property, and amend Board Policies 7510, Use of District Facilities, 8400, Health and Safety Issues, and 9160, Public Attendance at School Events.

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED NEW POLICY BYLAW 0121.1, FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES, AND POLICY BYLAW AMENDMENTS 0155, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES; 0166, NON-PUBLIC MEETINGS; 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS; 0151 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING; 0144, TERM; 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 0141.3, CONFLICTING EMPLOYMENT OR CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP; 0165.1, AGENDAS; 0169.1, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new Board Policy 0121.1, Financial Emergencies, and amend Board Policy Bylaws 0155, Board Committees; 0166, Non-Public Meetings; 0165, Public Meetings; 0151, Organizational Meeting; 0144, Term; 0141.2, Conflict of Interest; 0141.3, Conflicting Employment or Contractual Relationship; 0165.1, Agendas; and 0169.1, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-4 Request approval of resolution no. 14-046 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing THE YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI 2013-2014 POSTER AND ESSAY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Youth Crime Watch of Miami 2013-2014 Poster and Essay Contest.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “CLICK IT OR TICKET” NATIONAL SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 19 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2014

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” National Seat Belt Enforcement Safety Campaign, May 19 through June 1, 2014, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-043 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY IMAGE ADVISORY BOARD’S CLEAN UP AND GREEN UP POSTER AND VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-043 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami-Dade Community Image Advisory Board’s Clean Up and Green Up Poster and Video Contest winners.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-044 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER JONATHAN DE LEON FOR RECEIVING A GRANT FROM THE MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS FOUNDATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-044 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing North Miami Middle School teacher Jonathan De Leon for receiving a grant from the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-047 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING READ CONMIGO FOR SPONSORING THE IDEA OF DECLARING MAY AS THE BILINGUAL LITERACY MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-047 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Read Conmigo for sponsoring the idea of declaring May as the Bilingual Literacy Month.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SCIENCE TEACHER BERTHA VAZQUEZ OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing science teacher Bertha
Vazquez of George Washington Carver Middle School.

H-10 Athletic participation (withdrawn)

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE 2014 AS NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-049 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing June 2014 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

H-13 CERTIFICATION AUDITS (withdrawn)

H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-054 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for the organization's commitment to education and community service.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 14, 2014 AS “FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY” AND MAY 12-16 AS “FATHERS IN ACTION AND ADVOCACY WEEK” THROUGHOUT M-DCPS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 14, 2014 As "Fathers In Education Day" and May 12-16 as "Fathers In Action and Advocacy" Week throughout Miami-Dade County
Public Schools.

H-19 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NURSING MOTHERS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures to establish a School Board Policy to provide guidance in affording accommodations to instructional personnel as outlined in this item.

H-20 request APPROVAL OF resolution no. 14-051 OF the school Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida, DESIGNATING JUNE 6, 2014, AS THE ANNUAL “EXPRESSIONS” CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN EXHIBITION/EXPO DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating June 6, 2014, as the Annual “Expressions” Caribbean-American Exhibition/ Expo Day.

H-21 request approval of RESOLUTION NO. 14-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CESAR CASTILLO, of miami springs senior high school FOR EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Cesar Castillo of Miami Springs Senior High School for exemplary leadership.

H-23 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING PATRICIA PINCKOMBE OF JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MART A PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Patricia Pinckombe of John A. Ferguson Senior High School for earning a Gates Millennium Scholarship.

H-24 marketing and Public relAtions campaign (revised replacement 3)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida direct the Superintendent to provide the School Board with recommendations related to the creation of a marketing and public relations campaign and policy with the objectives of:

1. Increasing student enrollment and retention; and 2. Driving greater local, national, international community awareness of Miami-Dade County Public Schools programs, offerings and student/school achievements, particularly to Miami-Dade County newcomers; and

3. Supporting ongoing efforts to secure new revenue streams through grant making and other philanthropic entities, and/or any other revenue generating opportunities; and

4. Providing a district structure to make the above operational and productive with benchmarks and accountability
established through the Public Relations department.

5. Seeking partnerships with entities such as the Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and others to leverage and enhance the District's own marketing efforts.

Review and recommendations to be brought to the Board by no later than the August 2014 School Board Meeting.

H-25 increasing awareness at district high schools about U.S. service academies (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request that the Superintendent develop an informational campaign to help raise awareness of U.S. Service Academies among district high school students.

H-26 ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPER PROTOCOL FOR TIMELY NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ON EVENTS
RELATED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD, ITS MEMBERS, AND THE SUPERINTENDENT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to establish a system in conformity with protocol procedures of notifying the School Board of upcoming recognition events related to School Board Members and the Superintendent on or before the
June 18, 2014 School Board meeting.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

ADJOURNMENT

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