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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 11, 2015 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, FEBRUARY 9, 2015.

Speakers Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. To view a history of the changes to the Agenda click the button below.

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 11:00 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-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KAREN D. COHN (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-006 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Karen D. Cohn.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RON MAGILL AND THE ECO HERO CONTEST (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ron Magill and the Eco Hero contest.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. FRANK SILVA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Frank Silva for his contributions to the Ethics Advisory Committee.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Class of 2015 Wilson Scholars.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2015 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 15-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2015 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NAMI OF MIAMI FOR ITS SPONSORSHIP OF “STOP THE STIGMA,” A MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 15-002 recognizing NAMI of Miami for its sponsorship of “STOP THE STIGMA,” A Mental Health Summit.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORJDA, RECOGNIZING CONGRESSWOMAN CARRIE P. MEEK. (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FELECIA HATCHER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Felecia Hatcher.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING APRIL22, 2015, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse April 22, 2015, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2015 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2015 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike to School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING REN CUMMINS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ren Cummins.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LOCAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing local Tuskegee Airmen.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES CHORAL STUDENTS
• MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC STUDENTS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• January 20, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• January 14, 2015 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)

• Health Information Project (HIP)
• Wallet HUB Report
• Highlights of the STEM Expo
• Governor's 2015 - 2016 Budget

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM DECEMBER 12, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2015

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2015

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

1. The Personnel Action Listing 1068 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from December 12, 2014 through January 15, 2015.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from November 19, 2014 through February 13, 2015.

D-21 1. ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS; (revised)

2. APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2014-2015

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 12, 2015, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. Establish and classify the following MEP and DCSAA positions:
a. Marketing Supervisor, Office of Public Information, MEP, pay grade 19
b. Digital Communications Specialist, Office of Public Information, DCSAA, pay grade 32
c. Visual Media Manager, Office of Public Information, DCSAA, pay grade 32
2. Approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective February 12, 2015, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

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

7 WORKDAYS
TYRONE HENRY - PARAPROFESSIONAL II
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:

A) Mr. Tyrone Henry, Paraprofessional 11, Scott Lake Elementary School, suspension without pay for seven (7) workdays, effective February 12, 2015.

B) Mr. Donald W. Williams, Teacher, Carol City Middle School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective February 12, 2015.

D-65 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

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.

D-67 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND ONE AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT

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

1. Approve two (2) charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by The School Board for:

a. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc. on behalf of:

i. Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) High School-North Campus;

ii. Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Middle School-North Campus.

2. Approve two (2) new charter contracts, Section 1002.331, F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools with:

a. Mater Academy, Inc. on behalf of:

i. Mater Academy West, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2021; and

ii. Mater International Academy, for a term of five years, commencing with the 2015-2016 school year and ending on June 30, 2020.

3. Approve one (1) amended charter school contract with BridgePrep Academy Inc., on behalf of BridgePrep Academy of Village Green, to (i.) add a permanent facility located at 13300 S.W. 120^th Street, Miami, Florida 33186; Folio No. 30-5914-000-0040; (ii) increase enrollment from 550 students to a maximum of 600 students, commencing with the 2015-2016 school year, and ending on June 30, 2016.

4. 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.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,587 items with a depreciated cost of $344,206 and Recoveries containing 14 items with a depreciated cost of $1,240 to update the records for October, November and December 2014.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($55,519,628); 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. 1, FY 2014‑15 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $27,908,340 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 6 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15, Food Service Fund Budget Review, decreasing revenues by $(5,843,546), appropriations by $(401,716) and decreasing ending fund balance by $(5,441,830).

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $57,257,416 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-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – OTHER ARRA STIMULUS GRANTS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Special Revenue Funds – Other ARRA Stimulus Grants Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $693,438 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-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Special Revenue Funds – Race To The Top Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $95,948 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-21 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2014-15 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2014-15 Internal Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues net position and expenses by $2,473,462; and

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 15-010 authorizing the issuance of up to $135,000,000 aggregate principal amount of COPs Series 2015B and Series 2015C to refund on a forward basis $70,000,000 Term Certificates, Series 2011B, and $58,780,000 Term Certificates, Series 2012A, respectively.

E-26 APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF TIME TO USE THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANC OF AMERICA CAPITAL CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL DEVICES APPROVED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE 21^ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND DIGITAL CONVERGENCE

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to extend the execution date of the Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. through April 30, 2015 to purchase up to $27,461,140 of digital devices not to exceed the original approved $63,450,000 total.

2) hereby declare its official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of tax exempt lease obligations for expenses incurred with respect to the Plan to the extent permitted by Treasury Regulation 1.150-2. The reimbursement obligations intended to finance the Plan are expected not to exceed $63,450,000.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR SCHOOL BOARD BASED CLINIC SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida renew its contract for clinic services with the University of Miami, pursuant to the terms of Request For Proposal (RFP)# 039-LL10, School Board Based Clinic Services, for two one-year periods, effective February 16, 2015 through February 15, 2017.

E-67 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind maximum available limits of all-risk, replacement cost property insurance coverage in anticipation of renewing the existing $300 million in coverage limits, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and associated fees not to exceed $23.0 million, effective May 1, 2015, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board its meeting of May 13, 2015;

2. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind terrorism coverage in the amount of $50 million property damage/$10 million bodily injury, effective May 1, 2015 with an annual premium not to exceed $110,000, including state fees, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget; and

3. Authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $2.8 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016.

E-68 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) #065-PP10, THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION (TPA) SERVICES FOR THE SELF-FUNDED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY PROGRAM

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

1. award Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. the Third Party Administration (TPA) Services for The Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation and Liability Program contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal (RFP) #065-PP10, effective July 1, 2015, for a three-year term at the annual flat rate for each of the three fiscal years of July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2016; July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017; July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 at $5,275,000, subject to cancellation provisions which provide for the ability for the District to cancel the contract at any time, requiring only notification of cancellation; with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to successful audit outcomes and subsequent negotiation and Board action; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute a contract with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. to provide Third Party Administration (TPA) Services for The Self-Funded Workers’ Compensation and Liability Program pursuant to the provisions of RFP# 065-PP10.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Selected Schools/Centers.

E-87 MCGLADREY LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133, JUNE 30, 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the McGladrey LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Reports in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133, June 30, 2014.

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 33 OF 126 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 33 of 126 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014.

E-141 DENY REINSTATEMENT OF VENDOR SERVICES FOR KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DENY the reinstatement request to transact new business with the Board, pursuant to School Board Policy 6320, Purchasing, effective February 11, 2015, as follows:

KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.
13320 N.W. 18 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR ONE PROGRAM FROM A FUNDING SOURCE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept a grant award for a program from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the District-Charter Collaborative Compacts, in the approximate amount of $3,300,000, for the grant period of January 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018;

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. National Association of Charter School Authorizers, in the approximate amount of $300,000, to support the District-Charter Collaborative Compacts 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 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.

E-202 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between the Town of Miami Lakes and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

E-203 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM AN EDUCATION COMPACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to form an Education Compact between the Village of Key Biscayne and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,592,984;

2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments

F-22 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

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-23 COMMISSIONING OF MCM AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK (CMR) FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED K-8 CONVERSION ADDITION & RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 20770 NE 14 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33179, PROJECT #01337500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission MCM as the Construction Manager at-Risk, 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 $81,360 for Pre-Construction Services; and

2. the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Turner Construction Company as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded K-8 Conversion Addition and Renovations at Cutler Bay Academy for Advanced Studies, Cutler Ridge Campus, located at 19400 Gulfstream Road, Cutler Bay Florida 33157, Project No. 01339200, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $67,324 for Pre-Construction Services; and

2. the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF MCM AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED K-8 CONVERSION ADDITION, REMODELING & RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 1550 SW 6 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FL 33030, PROJECT NO. 01336300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission MCM as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded K-8 Conversion Addition, Remodeling & Renovations project at West Homestead K-8 Center, Homestead, Florida 33030, Project No. 01336300, as follows:

1. a lump sum fee of $55,000 for Pre-construction Services; and

2. the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 18350 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33015, PROJECT NO. 01419100

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations project at American Senior High School, located at 18350 NW 67 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33015, Project No. 01419100, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $44,500 for Pre-construction Services; and

2) the project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm or approve: B-1. Change Order No. 10 Project No. 00708400, Selective Buildings Replacement; Florida City ES for an additional cost of $4,644.00.

F-60 AWARD BID NO. ITB-14-012-SL – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD ITB-14-012-SL – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to establish a pool of preapproved distributors and manufacturers, to purchase Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) materials, equipment, supplies, parts, and tools, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. A AFFORDABLE CARPET MAINTENANCE SBE/M/WBE
247 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: IVETTE NARANJO, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN BACKFLOW PRODUCTS COMPANY
P.O. BOX 37025
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32315
OWNER: INMAN M. STEWART, PRESIDENT

3. AMERICAN FASTENERS CORP.
7323 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MANUEL BENITEZ, PRESIDENT

4. B & R ELECTRONICS SUPPLY, INC. SBE/MBE/MWBE
8786 S.W. 129 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: JANET E. ROACH, PRESIDENT

5. CONSOLIDATED PARTS AND SUPPLIES, INC.
16233 N.W. 84 PLACE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: OMAR FLECHES, PRESIDENT

6. CONTINENTAL FLOORING COMPANY
9319 N. 94 WAY, SUITE 1000
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
OWNER: CHRISTOPHER L. COLEMAN, PRESIDENT

7. CRAFTMASTER HARDWARE CO., INC.
190 VETERANS DRIVE
NORTHVALE, NJ 07647
OWNER: MICHAEL SPINGELD, PRESIDENT

8. DADE PUMP AND SUPPLY COMPANY
14261 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: JOHN K. DELANEY, PRESIDENT

9. DADE RESTAURANT REPAIR SHOP, INC.
14042 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: ANTONIO E. FLECHES, JR., PRESIDENT

10. DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNDER: DANTE N. FONDA, PRESIDENT

11. ELECTRONIC ACESS SPECIALISTS, INC.
D.B.A. SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY CO.
P.O. BOX 1980
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33780
OWNER: DAVID F. MATTHIES, PRESIDENT

12. FASTENAL COMPANY
2001 THEURER BOULEVARD
WINONA, MN 55987
OWNER: WILLARD OBERTON, C.E.O./DIRECTOR

13. FLORIDA HARDWARE, LLC
436 CASSAT AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
OWNER: DONALD THIEMAN, PRESIDENT

14. GLOBAL ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING SUPPLIES, INC.
13751 S.W. 143 COURT, #101
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ROLANDO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

15. GOLD COAST CRANE SERVICE, INC.
4450 N. 29 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: LINDA SHORT, PRESIDENT

16. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
11250 N.W. 91 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: KATHLEEN M. MAZZARELLA
C.E.O./PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

17. HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD.
16041 SCRIPPS SUMMIT COURT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92131
OWNER: ROBERT T. BAUTER, JR.
DIRECTOR STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

18. HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS, LTD.
7584 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: ALAN WESTOR, ACCOUNT MANAGER

19. HILTI, INC.
5400 SOUTH 122 EAST AVENUE
TULSA, OK 74146
OWNER: CARY EVERT, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

20. INTERFACE AMERICAS, INC.
1503 ORCHARD HILL ROAD
LAGRANGE, GA 30240
OWNER: JOHN R. WELLS, PRESIDENT

21. INTERLINE BRANDS, INC.
D.B.A. SEXAUER
701 SAN MARCO BLVD.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: MICHAEL J. GREBE, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

22. INTERSTATE SCREW CORP.
D.B.A. ALLIED SCREW OF DIXIE
475 WEST 18 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: HERMINA J. SEIDEN, PRESIDENT

23. JOBBERS EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE
5440 N.W. 78 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RONALD M. AHEARN, PRESIDENT

24. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

25. LION PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC
P.O. BOX 680730
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: PAUL L. GENTILE, PRESIDENT

26. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.
75 MAXESS ROAD
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: CHARLES HERRMANN, SR. DIRECTOR

27. MIAMI WATER HEATER
1324 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARLOS E. SANCHEZ, JR.
PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

28. NATIONAL TOOL SUPPLY, INC.
5725 HALLANDALE BLVD.
WEST PARK, FL 33023
OWNER: LAWRENCE WEINER, PRESIDENT

29. NEFF RENTAL, LLC
6501 N.W. 77 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROBERT VEAZEY
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS MANAGER

30. QUIGAR ELECTRIC, INC.
D.B.A. ACE PUMP AND SUPPLY
16600 N.W. 54 AVENUE, BAY 1
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JOSE QUIJANO, PRESIDENT

31. REXEL, INC.
5201 N.W. 77 AVENUE, SUITE 100
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANIEL MARK
SR. VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER

32. ROBERT DAVIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
4770 BISCAYNE BLVD, #1250
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: ROBERT DAVIS, PRESIDENT

33. SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL
A DIVISION OF IDSC HOLDINGS, LLC
2801-80 STREET
KENOSHA, WI 53143
OWNER: ANDREW R. GINGER
PRESIDENT INDUSTRIAL DIVISION

34. SOUTHEAST FLORIDA PARTS
D.B.A. JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
5620 N.W. 12 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ORAL L. GOBLE, C.E.O./CHAIRMAN

35. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $5,300,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for the subsequent one (1) year extension periods. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve two (2) new applications for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0141.2, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 0167, VOTING; 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS; 5130, WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL; 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS; 5200, ATTENDANCE; 5230, LATE ARRIVAL AND EARLY DISMISSAL; 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE; 5517.01, BULLYING AND HARASSMENT; 5772, WEAPONS; AND 8462, STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT

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 0141.2, Conflict of Interest; 0167, Voting; 5112, Entrance Requirements; 5130, Withdrawal from School; 5131, Student Transfers; 5200, Attendance; 5230, Late Arrival and Early Dismissal; 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline; 5517.01, Bullying and Harassment; 5772, Weapons; and 8462, Student Abuse and Neglect.

G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (AGREED ORDER OF TAKING AND STIPULATED FINAL JUDGMENT) IN THE CASE OF: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 14-26240-CA 31 (EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION AT SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to seek court approval of the "Agreed Order of Taking and Stipulated Final Judgment" in the matter of State of Florida Department of Transportation v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 1
26240-CA 31, approving the settlement of the eminent domain action at Sweetwater Elementary School, vesting fee simple title to "Parcel 118" as described herein, and in the attached proposed, Agreed Order, in the Florida Department of Transportation and awarding full compensation to the School Board for the Department's acquisition of the Subject Parcel.

G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Jose Yeyille v. The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Alberto Carvalho, Lisa Robertson, Armandina Acosta-Leon, Asuncion Valdes, and Egna Rivas; U.S. District Court Case No. 14-24624-CIV-ALTONAGA/O’Sullivan

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 Superintendent and current School Board employees who are individually named as defendants in the case of Jose Yeyille v. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto Carvalho; Lisa Robertson; Armandina Acosta-Leon; Asuncion Valdes; and Egna Rivas, Case No. 14-24624-CIV-ALTONAGA/O’Sullivan.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. INOCENTE LARIOSA, DOAH Case No. 14-2997TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Inocente Lariosa, DOAH Case No. 14-2997TTS, as the School Board’s Final Order, reinstating Respondent to his teaching position and awarding Respondent back pay for the period of his suspension.

G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SHARON EADDY, DOAH Case No. 14-3006TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Sharon Eaddy, DOAH Case No. 14-3006TTS, as The School Board’s Final Order, suspending Respondent without pay and dismissing Respondent from further employment with the School Board.

G-6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. GERRY R. LATSON, DOAH Case No. 14-3000TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board, Florida v. Gerry R. Latson, DOAH Case Nos. 14-3000TTS, suspending Respondent without pay from the date of his suspension through his reinstatement and reinstating him to his position as a school teacher as of February 12, 2015.

G-7 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST PREP SPORTSWEAR, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED SALE OF SCHOOL MERCHANDISE AND TO SEEK RECOVERY OF MONETARY DAMAGES

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

1. File a lawsuit against Prep Sportswear, Inc. and/or its affiliated Companies for the purposes of prohibiting the unauthorized advertisement, sale and distribution of merchandise bearing the names, mascots, logos and trademarks of public schools in Miami-Dade County; and

2. Retain the law firm of Espinosa Treuba PL to provide legal counsel for the Board in intellectual property matters at the hourly rate of $395.00 per hour blended rate for partners and senior level attorneys, and $125.00 for paralegals, a substantial reduction of their typical hourly rates for intellectual property matters.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE CHANGE (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve, in accordance with School Board Policy 0165, a change in the date of its regular monthly Board meeting from March 11, 2015, to March 18, 2015.

H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KAREN D. COHN (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-006 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Karen D. Cohn.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RON MAGILL AND THE ECO HERO CONTEST (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ron Magill and the Eco Hero contest.

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. FRANK SILVA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Frank Silva for his contributions to the Ethics Advisory Committee.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-008 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT CLASS OF 2015 WILSON SCHOLARS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-008 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Class of 2015 Wilson Scholars.

H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-009 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2015 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 15-009 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2015 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NAMI OF MIAMI FOR ITS SPONSORSHIP OF “STOP THE STIGMA,” A MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT

ACTION PROPOSED BY RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 15-002 recognizing NAMI of Miami for its sponsorship of “STOP THE STIGMA,” A Mental Health Summit.

H-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORJDA, RECOGNIZING CONGRESSWOMAN CARRIE P. MEEK. (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek.

H-10 CREATE OPTIMAL ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM FOR HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board Of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, explore how to provide our students with an easily accessible reporting system via which they can submit health and public safety information, adhering to the District’s codes of student conduct and social media policy; and establish appropriate staffing to receive, review and follow up on these submissions.

H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-011 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FELECIA HATCHER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-011 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Felecia Hatcher.

H-13 RECOMMENDATIONS OF ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the School Board Attorney to enter into rulemaking procedures to amend School Board Policy No. 0158, Ethics Advisory Committee, to change the terms of the members of the Ethics Advisory Committee from four years to six years, with one additional six-year term at the discretion of the appointing entity.

H-14 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING APRIL22, 2015, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse April 22, 2015, as Earth Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-15 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2015 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2015 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike to School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING REN CUMMINS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ren Cummins.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-014 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LOCAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-014 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing local Tuskegee Airmen.

H-20 integration OF LOCAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN, HISPANIC AND JEWISH HISTORY INTO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY UTILIZING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOCAL PUBLICATIONS, ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL SITES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

(1) Derive methods to increase local African-American, Hispanic and Jewish history (including, but not limited to, local historical figures, sites, publications and events) and ensuring same is aligned with curriculum and instruction, as well as any Florida and State Board of Education testing requirements and/or standards into Miami-Dade County Public School pacing guides, social science instructional resources packets and guides, as well as increase online resources for members of our instructional staff;

(2) Derive methods to increase the utilization of local publications, archives, and historical sites to enhance our students’ knowledge of local African-American, Hispanic and Jewish history; and

(3) Determine methods to increase parental access to information and/or resources related to local African-American, Hispanic and Jewish history through, including but not limited to, the parent portal; and

(4) Develop a strategic plan to increase funding and/or instructional materials/resources through, including but not limited to, grants, educational compacts, and interlocal agreements, to effectively implement the actions proposed in the agenda item.

H-21 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF "ETHICS IN EDUCATION: A TO Z CONFERENCE" SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse "Ethics in Education: A to Z Conference" presented by the Miami-Dade County Commission of Ethics and Public Trust, the University of Miami, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools on May 1 and 2 at the University of Miami, Bank United Center.

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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