APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of March 20, 2014 and April 8, 17, and 22, 2014.

APPROVED Minutes of April 9, 2014 ABC Conference Session and April 9, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting.

116,897 A-1 HEARD Superintendent’s Informational Reports to the Board on Selected Topics.

116,898 c-30 approved Three renewed charter school contracts and one amended charter school contract, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,899 C-70 approved The opening and closing hours of schools for the 2014-2015 school year and accepted the listed exceptions to those hours.

116,900 c-71 approved The dismissal times for the last three days of school (June 3, 4, and 5, 2014); and authorized the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

116,901 c-80 authorized The Superintendent to accept a grant award for one program from 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; and enter into a contractual services agreement with the agency prescribed in the grant, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,902 c-100 authorized 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.

116,903 d-20 approved The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separa­tions as included in Personnel Action Listing 1059.

116,904 d-22 accepted The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants included in DROP Listing 32, as of the dates indicated.

116,905 d-23 approved The instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period ofMarch 12, 2014 through April 14, 2014.

116,906 d-45 authorized 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.

116,907 d-55 approved The Superintendent’s recommendation for (1) disciplinary action, which has been agreed to by the employees, effective May 8, 2014, in the following manner: Mr. Mariano Mercado, Teacher, James H. Bright Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays; Mr. Jose R. Bustos, School Security Monitor, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) days; Mr. William M. Cohen, Teacher, Miami Sunset Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays; and Ms. Gladys E. Gonzalez, Teacher, Miami Southridge Senior High School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays; and (2) disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, effective May 8, 2014, in the following manner: Ms. Kathy Wright, School Bus Driver, Jack Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days; Mr. Orenthal J. Adams, Teacher, Homestead Senior High School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays; Ms. Hope L. Smith, Paraprofessional, Miami Southridge Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings; Mr. Krishna Chandra-Das, Teacher, Palmetto Middle School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays; and Mr. Frederick J. Hyppolite, Teacher, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings.

116,908 e-1 received The Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 2014.

116,909 e-2 approved 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.

116,910 e-14 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 General Fund Spring Budget Review, the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations, and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

116,911 e-15 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Capital Outlay Budget Funds Spring Budget Review; and authorized changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 2, FY2013-14 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

116,912 e-16 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations, and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

116,913 e-17 adopted Resolution No. 2, FY 2013-14 Special Revenue Funds – RTTT Funds Spring Budget Review, the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations, and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

116,914 e-18 adopted Resolution No. 1, FY 2013-14 Internal Service Fund Spring Budget Review, and the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations.

116,915 e-19 adopted Resolution No. 1, the FY 2013-14 Miscellaneous Special Revenue - School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund - Spring Budget Review.

116,916 e-56 approved The Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and Minority/Women Business Enterprise Certification Procedures Manual.

116,917 e-66 authorized The renewal of comprehensive fidelity bonds and related programs, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,918 e-76 authorized The Superintendent to 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 renew, terminate, and/or modify the memoranda as needed in writing.

116,919 e-86 authorized 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.

116,920 e-141 awarded Bid No. 071-NN03 – Delivery of Prepared Summer Snacks and Lunches, to Food Fantasies, Inc., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015.

116,921 e-142 awarded Bid No. 038-PP09 – Grease Trap, Septic Tank and Storm-Drain Pump-Out and Repair Services, to Carlos Rivero Plumbing and Septic Tank Contractor, Inc., and Affordable Environmental Services Corp., as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015.

116,922 e-200 authorized 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.

116,923 f-1 authorized The Superintendent to 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 Official Agenda item; and grant or deny all approvals required under the temporary use permit, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the temporary use permit.

116,924 f-2 authorized The Superintendent to secure two appraisals for 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.

116,925 f-3 authorized The Superintendent to 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 Official Agenda item, and 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.

116,926 f-4 authorized 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.

116,927 f-23 approved 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, in the total amount of $19,458,761.00, which includes an Owner’s contingency in the amount of $750,457.00.

116,928 f-34 confirmed Final Change Orders, No. 5 on Project No. 00731700, No. 1 on Project No. 0400000, and No. 36 on Project No. 00176800, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,929 f-50 awarded Contract/Project Nos. JOC14O-C1, JOC14O-C2, and JOC14O-C3, on the basis of the weighted factor, to various low bidders, as delineated in the Official Agenda item.

116,930 f-60 awarded Bid No. 046-NN09 – Restroom Panels: Supply, Install and Repair, to AMPCO Products, LLC, as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015.

116,931 f-61 awarded Bid No. 021-PP06, Emergency Cleanup and Restoration Services, to various vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015.

116,932 f-62 awarded Bid No. 026-PP06, Emergency Debris and Hazardous Tree Removal Services, to various
vendors as delineated in the Official Agenda item, effective May 7, 2014, through May 6, 2015.

116,933 f-63 awarded Partially, Request For Proposal No. 050-PP10 – Development, Management and Operation of a Community Garden on Board-owned Property; authorized the Superintendent to 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; and to grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the lease agreement; and authorized 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.

116,934 f-80 approved The prequalification certificates for five (5) new certificates, as listed on Attachment “A” of the Official Agenda item.

116,935 g-1 authorized 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.

116,936 g-2 authorized 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.

116,937 h-4 approved 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.

116,938 h-5 endorsed The U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” National Seat Belt Enforcement Safety Campaign, May 19 through June 1, 2014, and encouraged a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

116,939 h-6 approved 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.

116,940 h-7 approved 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.

116,941 h-8 approved 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.

116,942 h-9 approved 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 WITHDREW Athletic Participation.

116,943 H-11 approved Resolution No. 14-049 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing June 2014 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

********* h-13 WITHDREW Certification Audits.

116,944 h-14 approved 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.

116,945 h-17 approved 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 WITHDREW Request to 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 the Official Agenda item.

116,946 h-20 approved 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.

116,947 H-21 approved 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.

116,948 h-23 approved 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.

116,949 h-24 directed 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; (2) driving greater local, national, international community awareness of M-DCPS programs, offerings and student/school achievements, particularly to Miami-Dade County newcomers; (3) supporting ongoing efforts to secure new revenue streams through grant making and other philanthropic entities, and/or any other revenue generating opportunities; (4) providing a district structure to make the above operational and productive with benchmarks and accountability established through the Public Relations department; and (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.

116,950 h-25 requested That the Superintendent develop an informational campaign to help raise awareness of U.S. Service Academies among district high school students.

116,951 h-26 authorized 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.

Adjourned

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