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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
NOVEMBER 19, 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., NOVEMBER 17, 2014.
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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 11:00 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
Superintendent’s Special Orders shall follow the Board Member presentations.
The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting,
including other hearings, in accordance with Policies of the Board, at 1:00
p.m.
H-4
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA FOR ITS WORK IN THE
COMMUNITY AND ACKNOWLEDGING NOVEMBER AS “NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH”
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE”
HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
recognizing the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida for its work in the community,
and acknowledging November as “National Epilepsy Awareness Month.”
H-5
REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 14-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR.
PEDRO PABLO PENA (revised 2)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve
Resolution No. 14-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
honoring Mr. Pedro Pablo Pena for his outstanding contributions to the
community.
H-8
Request for approval of
Resolution NO. 14-101 of THE SCHOOL Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida,
endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a food drive
in support of Camillus HOUSE
Action proposed BY Dr. wilbert “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public
Schools in a food drive in support of Camillus House.
H-9
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT JAZZ BAND
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL
REGALADO: that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-102 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Glades Middle School
Concert Jazz Band.
H-10
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING THE 2014 FLORIDA HISPANIC HERITAGE ESSAY AND ART CONTESTS WINNERS
FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-106 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2014 Florida Hispanic Heritage Essay and Art Contest winners from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-11
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MILAGROS “MILLIE” FORNELL (withdrawn)
ACTION
PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-105 of
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Milagros “Millie”
Fornell.
H-13
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING GOLF-IN GALS CLUB INC. (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Golf-In-Gals Club, Inc.
H-14
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (NCJW) MIAMI SECTION
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Miami Section.
H-16
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOSE ”EL NIÑO” RIBALTA
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing Jose “El Niño” Ribalta.
H-18
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING SUN LIFE FINANCIAL AND THEIR SUN LIFE RISING STAR AWARDS RECIPIENT,
JUNIOR APPO (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sun Life Financial and Sun Life Rising Star Awards Recipient, Junior Appo.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
- Glades Middle School Concert Jazz Band
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE
OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT
AGENDA
APPROVAL
OF BID OPENING LISTS: September 4, 2014 and November 4, 2014
APPROVAL OF
BOARD MINUTES: October 7, 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 (revised)
- System Accreditation by AdvancEd
B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL
EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-3
REQUEST
SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT’S DIGITAL CLASSROOMS PLAN TO OBTAIN
FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA DIGITAL CLASSROOMS ALLOCATION (H.B. 5101)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Digital Classrooms
Plan developed by the Office of School Choice and Innovation.
C-30
REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL
OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, DENIAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
AND APPROVAL OF ONE AMENDED CHARTER CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve one charter school application and authorize the Superintendent
to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved
by the School Board for AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir
Preparatory Academy.
2. Deny one charter school application for Juntos Academy, Inc., on behalf
of Juntos Academy Middle School.
3. Approve one amended charter school contract with The Doral Academy,
Inc., on behalf of Doral Academy High School to add a permanent campus located
at the corner N.W. 25th Street and N.W. 112th Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33172 (Folio No. 35-3030-042-0020), commencing with the
2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2026.
C-50
EXPULSION
AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-6 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
2014-2015 school year, the 2015 summer session, and the 2015-2016 school year;
2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-7 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
2014-2015 school year, the 2015 summer session, and the 2015-2016 school year;
3. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-8 furnished
under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult
programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs
for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2014-2015 school year,
the 2015 summer session, and the 2015-2016 school year;
4. expel
the student specified in supplemental material SM-9 furnished under separate
cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for
the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2014-2015 school year, the
2015 summer session, and the 2015-2016 school year;
5. provide educational services in alternative school/programs during the
term of the expulsion; and
6. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be returned
to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School
Operations.
C-70
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL
OUT-OF-COUNTRY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the:
1. out-of-country field trip to San José and Monteverde, Costa Rica, for the
students at Palmetto Middle School.
2. out-of-country field trip to Montreal and Quebec City, Canada, for the students at Ponce de Leon Middle School.
C-71
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO
LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2014-2015 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR
ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION (revised 3)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1. enter into
contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and
exercises, May 27, 2015, through June 5, 2015:
- Area Stage Company at the
Riviera Theater
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- Adrienne Arsht Center for
Performing Arts
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- Coral Gables Women’s Club
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- Florida International University
Graham Center
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- Florida International University
U. S. Century Bank Arena
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- Florida International University
Wertheim Center
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- Olympia Theater at Gusman Center
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- Jungle Island Tree Top Ballroom
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- Miami-Dade County Auditorium
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- Shepard and Ruth K. Broad
Auditorium, Barry University
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- South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts
Center
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- The Fillmore Miami Beach at the
Jackie Gleason Theater
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- University of Miami BankUnited
Center
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2. enter
into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed above; and
3. authorize
payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary
services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers,
parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment,
plants, chairs, pianos, crowd control dividers, and the rental of caps and
gowns for District and Region administrators who will attend graduations as
platform guests at a total cost not to exceed $397,944.00.
The appropriation for these items
is included in the General Fund of the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget.
C-73
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF GOODS AND
SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,133,330 FROM FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS PROGRAM (FIUASAS), TO OPERATE THE MIDDLE
SCHOOL ENRICHMENT/FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS
PROGRAM DURING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to
receive donations of goods and services in an amount not to exceed $1,133,330,
from Florida International University After-School All-Stars Program (FIUASAS),
to operate The Middle School Enrichment/Florida International University
After-School All-Stars Program during the 2014-2015 school year.
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
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 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) – Science, Engineering,
Communication, and Mathematics Enrichment (SECME) Stars III, in the approximate
amount of $560,000, for the grant period of August 1, 2014, through July 31,
2015; United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the
Turnaround School Leaders Program, in the approximate amount of $2,131,505, for
the grant period of October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2017;
c. United States Department of Justice for funding under the Developing
Knowledge About What Works to Make Schools Safe program, in the approximate
amount of $4,273,799, for the grant period of January 1, 2015, through December
31, 2017; and
d. United States Department of Education (USDOE) for funding under the
Project Prevent Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $2,900,618, for the
grant period of October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2019.
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:
a. Q. Q. Research, in the approximate amount of $25,200, to support the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program for Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics Enrichment (SECME) Stars III; and West Ed, in the approximate amount of $1,334,785, to support the Developing Knowledge About What Works to Make Schools Safe program.
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; 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.
D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-20
PERSONNEL
ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS,
REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 5, 2014 – OCTOBER 8, 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 1065.
D-21
APPOINTMENTS
AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL
PERSONNEL FOR 2014-2015 (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as
set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective November
20, 2014, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of
the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.
D-22
ACCEPTANCE
OF RESIGNATIONS - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 33
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 33, as of the dates indicated in the agenda item.
D-24
APPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM
TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of
absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective
November 20, 2014.
D-25
RATIFICATION
OF THE 2014-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2014-2015 Tentative Agreement reopener contract with UTD effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
D-26 APPROVE THE 2014-15 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL AND CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (good cause)
RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Approve a compensation adjustment of 2.0% for eligible Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) employees, pending evaluation.
2. Approve a compensation adjustment of 2.0% for eligible Confidential
Exempt Personnel (CEP) employees, pending evaluation, and adjust the salary range accordingly.
D-55
1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION - SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY (revised)
5 CALENDAR DAYS
DELAWRENCE L. POWELL - CUSTODIAN
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10 CALENDAR DAYS
WILLIAM C. ESKRIDGE- REFRIGERATION MECHANIC II
MAINTENANCE SERVICE CENTER II
30 WORKDAYS
ALDRIC E. JOHNSON - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
10 WORKDAYS
ELYSE J. BLUM - TEACHER
HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
30 WORKDAYS
ROSELIN HERNANDEZ - TEACHER
GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
15 CALENDAR DAYS
ANTONETTA N. DAVIS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
MARGARET A. DOWDY - BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
JAMEL E. GLOVER - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ANGELA L. LEE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
DEBRA PORTER - BUS AIDE
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s
recommendation for:
1) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:
A) Mr. Delawrence L. Powell, Custodian, Frederick Douglass Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) calendar days, effective November 20, 2014.
B) Mr. William C. Eskridge, Refrigeration Mechanic !I, Maintenance Service Center II, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective November 20, 2014.
C) Mr. Aldric E. Johnson, School Security Monitor, Hammocks Middle School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective November 20, 2014.
D) Ms. Elyse J. Blum, Teacher, Hialeah Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective November 20, 2014.
E) Ms. Roselin Hernandez, Teacher, Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective November 20, 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. Antonetta N. Davis, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective November 20, 2014.
B) Ms. Margaret A Dowdy, Bus Aide, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 20, 2014.
C) Ms. Jamel E. Glover, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 20, 2014.
D) Ms. Angela L. Lee, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 20, 2014.
E) Ms. Debra Porter, Bus Aide, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective Novemeber 20, 2014.
E. INNOVATION,
EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1
MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2014
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly
Financial Report for the period ending September 2014.
E-2
NON-EXPENDABLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2014
RECOMMENDED: The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal
Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,316 items with a depreciated cost of
$147,485 and Recoveries containing 13 items with a depreciated cost of $3,677
to update the records for July, August and September 2014.
E-36
REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS/MEALS FOR
PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR PROGRAMS FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2014, THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2015
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of
Schools to enter into contractual agreements with community agencies for the
Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants in
their programs from November 20, 2014, through August 19, 2015.
E-141
REQUEST
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract,
inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will
be exceeded before the contract term expires.
Contract No. 076-NN10 –
OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS #2, is to provide services to
at-risk and/or adjudicated school-age youth, in grades 6-12, within Miami-Dade
County, Florida, for School Operations/Alternative Education. The agencies
will provide educational services to at-risk and adjudicated school-age youth,
in grades 6-12, in multiple settings. The services may include: improve
student achievement, improve attendance, increase graduation rate, reduce
dropout rate, and provide personal, social and career development skills,
during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015,
including extensions thereof. This supplemental award is requested due to a
change based on the 2013-2014 revenue, per FTE allocation.
These figures are
subject to change, if state revenues are prorated, and contracts will be
adjusted accordingly, if necessary. The District funds the contracts at 95% of
the basic FTE, based on actual student attendance.
Fund Source
0100 – General
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC.
218 S.E. 14 STREET, TS202
MIAMI, FL 33131
SHERRY THOMPSON FIORDANO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $296,320
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL $92,533
E-142
REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL
BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND RONALD L. BOOK, P.A., BECKER AND
POLIAKOFF, P.A., AND FLORIDA SCHOOL SERVICES, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS NO. 14-005-MT – LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the
Superintendent of Schools, to enter into contractual services agreements
between The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida, and Ronald L. Book,
P.A., Becker and Poliakoff, P.A. and Florida School Services, Inc., pursuant to Request For
Proposals No. 14-005-MT – LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT SERVICES, to provide state legislative
consulting services for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during
the term of the proposal, effective November 19, 2014 through November 18, 2017,
and for each subsequent extension thereto, as follows:
1. RONALD
L. BOOK, P.A.
18851 N.E. 29 AVENUE, SUITE
1010
AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33180
OWNER: RONALD L. BOOK, ESQ.,
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
2. BECKER
AND POLIAKOFF, P.A.
121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, 10 FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
SHAREHOLDER: YOLANDA M. CASH
JACKSON, ESQ.
3. FLORIDA
SCHOOL SERVICES, INC.
9737 N.W.
41 STREET, SUITE 359
DORAL,
FLORIDA 33178
OWNER:
THOMAS A. CERRA, PRESIDENT
4. Authorize extensions for
two (2) additional one (1) year periods, at the District’s sole discretion,
based on contractor performance.
E-143
TERMINATE
AWARD ON CONTRACT NO. 086-NN05 – OFFICE SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
TERMINATE Contract No. 086-NN05 –
OFFICE SUPPLIES, effective November 19, 2014, as follows:
OFFICE DEPOT, INC.
6600
NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
BOCA
RATON, FL 33496
OWNER:
NEIL AUSTRIAN, C.E.O.
OFFICE MAX NORTH AMERICA, INC.
263
SHUMAN BOULEVARD
NAPERVILLE,
IL 60563
OWNER:
RAUL SALIGRAM, C.E.O.
OFFICE
EXPRESS SUPPLIES, INC.
8005
WEST 20 AVENUE
HIALEAH,
FL 33014
OWNER:
BLANCA GARCIA, C.F.O.
E-144
REJECT
BID NO. 019-PP05 – CUSTODIAL PAPER PRODUCTS, JUMBO ROLLS AND DISPENSERS
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 019-PP05 – CUSTODIAL
PAPER PRODUCTS, JUMBO ROLLS AND DISPENSERS, to permit rebidding, using revised
specifications.
E-145
REJECT
BID NO. 036-PP04 - DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 036-PP04 – DISTRICT
SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to permit rebidding, using
revised specifications.
E-200
INITIAL
READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 8510, WELLNESS POLICY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 8510,
Wellness Policy.
F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
REFORM
F-1
RENEWAL
OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FDG FLAGLER STATION II, LLC, FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING
SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2
AVENUE, MIAMI
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the
lease agreement with FDG Flagler Station II, LLC, for 25 faculty parking spaces
for the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental rate of
$16,380.40. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2014 and end December
17, 2015. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.
F-2
AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:
1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE
AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY FOR THE USE OF BASEBALL FACILITIES
AT CORAL REEF PARK BY MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; AND
2. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE NON-EXCLUSIVE USE
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDED: That
the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent
to:
1) finalize
negotiations and execute an amendment to the Non- exclusive Use Agreement with
the Village of Palmetto Bay for the use of baseball facilities at Coral Reef
Park by Miami Palmetto Senior High School, to extend the term until May 30,
2018, and in conformance with the other terms noted in the agenda item; and
2) grant or deny
all approvals required under the Non-Exclusive Use Agreement, including
renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement.
F-22
COMMISSIONING
OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED REMODEL/ RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT HIALEAH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 251 EAST 47 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013,
PROJECT NO. 01337800
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez
& Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation
Bond funded Remodel/Renovations Project at Hialeah Senior High School, located
at 251 East 47 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project No. 01337800, as
follows:
1) a lump sum fee of $800,000 for A/E Basic Services; and
2) supporting Services and fees, project scope and all terms and
conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.
F-23
COMMISSIONING
OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED K-8 CONVERSION ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT AT MADIE
IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 20770 NE 14 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33179, PROJECT
NO. 01337500
(withdrawn)
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects,
LLC, as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded K-8
Conversion Addition and Renovations at Madie Ives Elementary School, located at
20770 NE 14 Avenue, Miami, FL 33179, Project No. 01337500, as follows:
1) a lump sum fee of $743,716 for A/E Basic Services; and
2) supporting Services and fees, project scope and all terms and
conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.
F-24
COMMISSIONING
OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PROGRAM AND
MASTER PLAN OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED PARTIAL REPLACEMENT &
RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT CUTLER BAY ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES, CUTLER RIDGE
CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 19400 GULFSTREAM ROAD, CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA 33153, PROJECT
NO. 01339200
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez &
Associates, Inc, as Architect/Engineer of Record for Programming & Master
Plan Services General Obligation Bond (GOB) Partial Replacement &
Renovation Project at Cutler Bay Academy For Advance Studies, Cutler Ridge
Campus, located at 19400 Gulfstream Road, Cutler Bay, Miami, Florida 33157,
Project No. 01339200, as follows:
1) a lump sum fee of $42,000 to develop a Final Scope Definition Program
and Master Plan; and
2) Supporting Services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions
as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.
F-25 GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES 8. PIRTLE CONTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PHASED REPLACEMENT OF MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 1050 N.W. 195 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169; PROJECT NO. 00223200 (good cause)
RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP contract for James B. Pirtle Construction Company Inc., for the phased replacement of Miami Norland Senior High School located at 1050 N.W. 195 Street, Miami, Florida, 33169, Project No. 00223200 in the amount of $34,270,883, which includes contingency in the amount of $1,095,199.
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 one (1) new application
and two (2) single bid limit increase applications for contractor
prequalification.
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1
FINAL
READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 6465, COMMERCIAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION,
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, AND AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6320, PURCHASING. (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new policy 6465,
Commercial Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion, and amendments to
Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new
and amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be
effective November 19, 2014.
G-2
PROVISION
OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Suzy Milano v. School
Board Miami Dade County, Florida and Ava Goldman, Case No. 13-23961-CIV- Gayles
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School
Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense
of the current School Board employee who is individually named as a defendant
in the case of Suzy Milano v. The School Board Miami Dade County, Florida and
Ava Goldman, Case No. 13-23961-CIV- Gayles.
G-3
PROVISION
OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Londan Davis v. City of
Homestead, Neftali Baez, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
Riverwalk I Preservation, L.P., Autonation, Inc., d/b/a Maroone Nissan of
Kendall and Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc., d/b/a Carmax Service Center, Case No
13-16230 CA 15
RECOMMENDED: That The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School
Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense
of bus driver, Neftali Baez in the case known as Londan Davis v. City of
Homestead, Neftali Baez, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
Riverwalk I Preservation, L.P., Autonation, Inc., d/b/a Maroone Nissan of
Kendall and Carmax Auto Superstores, Inc., d/b/a Carmax Service Center, Case No
13-16230 CA 15.
G-4
SUSPENSION:
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PRISCILLA PARRIS - DOAH CASE
NO. 14-0271TTS
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. Priscilla Parris, DOAH Case
No. 14-0271TTS, rescinding Respondent’s thirty (30) workday suspension without
pay.
G-5 1) INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 632CL02, SMALUMICRO BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM AND MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION; AND
2) AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN TO FURTHER DISPARITY STUDY'S FINDINGS (revised)
RECOMMEND: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
- That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
- 1) Initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy
6320.02, Small/Micro Business Enterprise Program and MinorityM!omen Business Enterprise Certification; and
2) Authorize the School Board Attorney to retain the services of EuQuant, Inc., at an hourly rate not to exceed $198.00, to further review the findings of the Disparity Study.
G-7
REQUEST APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRE-EXISTING OUTSIDE COUNSEL CONTRACT - PETERSON & ESPINO, P.A.
RECOMMENDED: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority
granted at the July 17, 2013 School Board meeting further authorize the Office
of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of The School Board for
legal services with the Taylor, Espino, Vega &
Touron, P.A. law firm at the discounted rates and under the same terms and
conditions previously approved by the School Board.
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)
Proposed Board Member
Initiatives
H-3
EDUCATING
PARENTS ABOUT Computer science PROGRAMS/applications that are AVAILABLE FOR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL
REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
through the Superintendent, research and make available to parents, teachers
and students via the M-DCPS website information about available computer
science programs and applications for elementary school-aged children and
insure that the same is also available through the individual elementary school
websites throughout the district.
H-4
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA FOR ITS WORK IN THE
COMMUNITY AND ACKNOWLEDGING NOVEMBER AS “NATIONAL EPILEPSY AWARENESS MONTH”
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT
“TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida for its work in the
community, and acknowledging November as “National Epilepsy Awareness Month.”
H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION
NO. 14-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR.
PEDRO PABLO PENA (revised 2)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA
PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, honoring Mr. Pedro Pablo Pena for his outstanding contributions to the
community.
H-6
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS FOR DISTRICT WEBSITE
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to
develop a “Frequently Asked Questions” section for the Miami-Dade County Public
Schools website and explore the implementation of other user-friendly
improvements.
H-8
Request for approval of
Resolution NO. 14-101 of THE SCHOOL Board of Miami-Dade county, Florida,
endorsing the participation of Miami-dade county public schools in a food drive
in support of Camillus HOUSE
ACTION PROPOSED BY Dr. wilbert “TEE” HOLLOWAY: that
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-101of The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public
Schools in a food drive in support of Camillus House.
H-9
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT JAZZ BAND
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL
REGALADO: that The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-102 of The
School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Glades Middle School
Concert Jazz Band.
H-10 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING THE 2014 FLORIDA HISPANIC HERITAGE ESSAY AND ART CONTESTS WINNERS
FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-106 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2014 Florida Hispanic Heritage Essay and Art Contest winners from Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-11 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MILAGROS “MILLIE” FORNELL (withdrawn)
ACTION
PROPOSED BY VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-105 of
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Milagros “Millie”
Fornell
H-12
MINDFULNESS PROFESSIONAL AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S.
FELDMAN:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to explore the adoption of Mindfulness practices to include professional development for administrators, teachers, and employees, as well as its use with student learners and relevant applications to classroom practices and curriculum.
H-13 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING GOLF-IN GALS CLUB INC. (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 14-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing Golf-In-Gals Club, Inc.
H-14
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN (NCJW) MIAMI SECTION
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Miami Section.
H-15
COUNCIL
OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS (withdrawn)
ACTION PROPOSED VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S.
FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the
Council of Great City Schools 58th Annual Fall Conference materials
and update as provided by its Board appointee and Council Executive Board
member.
H-16
REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-108 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOSE ”EL NIÑO” RIBALTA
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN
KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 14-108 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, recognizing Jose “El Niño” Ribalta.
H-18 REQUEST
FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING SUN LIFE FINANCIAL AND THEIR SUN LIFE RISING STAR AWARDS RECIPIENT,
JUNIOR APPO (replacement)
ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 14-109 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sun Life Financial and Sun Life Rising Star Awards Recipient, Junior Appo.
H-19
EFFORTS
ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL HOMELESS STUDENTS, NATIONAL HUNGER
AND HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK, AND THE HOMELESS TRUST’S HOMELESS AWARENESS DAY (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED VICE-CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S.
FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Qade County,
Florida direct the Superintendent to partner, whenever feasible, with local and county agencies seeking federal assistance to address the needs of our homeless students; explore the feasibility of adult and vocational program involvement in developing alternative housing options; and continue to support National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week, The Homeless Trust's Homeless Awareness Day and enhance efforts to engage students in related advocacy and volunteer efforts.
H-20
TEACHING
ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIOAL UNIVERSITY (revised)
ACTION PROPOSED BY SUSIE CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent:
1. Investigate the feasibility of implementing a Teaching Academy at Ronald Reagan/Doral Sr. High School, in partnership with Florida International University's College of Education, for the 2015-2016 school year;
2. Provide a response on the feasibility of creating/implementing a Teaching Academy at Ronald Reagan/Doral Sr. High on or before the January 14, 2015 Miami-Dade County School Board meeting.
H-21 WIRELESS REPEATERS (revised good cause)
ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, research what wireless range extenders will provide a feasible extension of our M-DCPS WiFi to access points up to one mile from our school facilities, with the understanding that Miami-Dade County and several
municipalities have committed to purchasing these wireless repeaters for M-DCPS.
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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