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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

APRIL 15, 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, APRIL 13, 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 on 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-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Coral Gables Museum.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2015 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 5, 2015 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2015 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2015 Senior High School Safety Campaign Contest.

H-8 Request approval of resolution no. 15-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING BILLY JOEL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK THROUGH THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL’S ANCHORS AWAY FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised 5)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Billy Joel for his outstanding work through the Aventura Marketing Council’s Anchors Away Foundation in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING VASUNDARA GOVINDARAJAN (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Vasundara Govindarajan of Archimedean Academy.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS WATER SAFETY MONTH (withdrawn)

H-11 Request approval of resolution no. 15-032 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing academic scholarship signing day in miami-dade county public schools

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 14, 2015 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 Request approval of resolution no. 15-034 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the miami norland senior high school basketball team for winning the fhsaa Boys class 6a VARSITY STATE championship

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 16-22, 2015 (withdrawn)

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. AILEEN M. MARTY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Aileen M. Marty.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COUNCILWOMAN, MARIE ERLANDE STERIL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Councilwoman, Marie Erlande Steril.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KAREN A. TYNES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Karen A. Tynes.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Social Media Awareness Campaign
• AdvancED SACS CASI Accreditation Anniversary Recognition

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

• Special Presentation

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School Music Student

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• March 18, 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)

• Partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control (NIOSH/CDC)
• Legislative Update

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM FEBRUARY 13, 2015 - MARCH 19, 2015

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2015

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

1. The Personnel Action Listing 1070 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from February 13, 2015 – March 19, 2015.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from February 14, 2015 through March 30, 2015.

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 April 16, 2015, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2015 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2015 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-23 RATIFICATION 2014-2015 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REOPENER CONTRACT MIAMICOUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FLORIDA ST ATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2014-2015 Tentative Agreement reopener contract with FOP effective July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING 5120, ASSIGNMENT WITHIN DISTRICT (revised 2)

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 5120, Assignment Within District.

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

10 WORKDAYS
GREG A. COX - PARAPROFESSIONAL II
IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER

8 CALENDAR DAYS
LORETTA JACKSON - PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER I
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

3 WORKDAYS
JONATHAN HYPPOLITE - TEACHER
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 CALENDAR DAYS
RAMON R. WAITE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
ANTERSHELE D. HIGGS - PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER I
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
BERNARD HOPE - CUSTODIAN
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

RECOMMENDED: 1) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:

A) Mr. Greg A Cox, Paraprofessional II, Irving and Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective April 16, 2015.
B) Ms. Loretta Jackson, Part-Time Food Service Worker I, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, suspension without pay for eight (8) calendar days, effective April 16, 2015.
C) Mr. Jonathan Hyppolite, Teacher, Citrus Grove Middle School, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective April 16, 2015.

2) That the School Board approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding, if requested, in the following manner:

A) Mr. Ramon R. Waite, School Bus Driver, Jack Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective April 16, 2015.
B) Ms. Antershele D. Higgs, Part-Time Food Service Worker I, Lorah Park Elementary School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective April 16, 2015.
C) Mr. Bernard Hope, Custodian, Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective April 16, 2015.

E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending February 2015.

E-25 APPROVAL OF (A) RESOLUTION 15-026 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING ON AN ADVANCE BASIS OF UP TO $500 MILLION CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AT ONE OR MORE TIMES TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF SERIES 2008B CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION; (B) RESOLUTION 15-027 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING ON AN ADVANCE BASIS OF UP TO $265 MILLION CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AT ONE OR MORE TIMES TO REFUND SERIES 2009A CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATIO

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve (a) Resolution 15-026 authorizing the issuance in one or more series at one or more times of up to $500,000,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund on an advance basis all or a portion of Series 2008B COPs and (b) Resolution 15-027 authorizing the issuance in one or more series at one or more times of up to $265,000,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund on an advance basis all or a portion of Series 2009A COPs.

E-26 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 15-028 AMENDING RESOLUTION 15-010 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $135,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIES 2016 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO REFUND SERIES 2011B CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, AND SERIES 2012A CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, WITHOUT A MINIMUM TOTAL SAVINGS CONDITION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 15-028 amending Resolution 15-010 authorizing the issuance of up to $135,000,000 aggregate principal amount of refunding COPs to refund on a forward basis $70,000,000 Series 2011B COPs, and $58,780,000 Series 2012A COPs, respectively, without a required total savings condition.

E-27 APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-029 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE TO THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP, OF UP TO $5,000,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 15-029 authorizing the execution and delivery of an additional schedule to the Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp. of up to $5,000,000 for the purchase of vehicles.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) # 14-028-ND, TRANSPARENCY TOOLS FOR M-DCPS HEALTHCARE PLAN

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) #14-028 ND, Transparency Tools For M-DCPS Healthcare Plan; and

2. approve the composition of Ad-Hoc Committee.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD AND A DONATION FOR TWO PROGRAMS 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 and a donation from:

a. Florida Department of Transportation for funding under the Transportation Alternatives Cycle (TAP) grant in the approximate amount of $639,958, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018; and

b. Friends of Public Education for funding for North Beach Elementary School, in the approximate amount of $62,296, for the period of August 14, 2014, through June 5, 2015.

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. University of Miami, in the approximate amount of $600,000, to support the Transportation Alternatives Cycle (TAP) grant;

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.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1. PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH AND TWO DEVELOPERS IN CONNECTION WITH TWO PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS, AS PROVIDED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND

2. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF EACH AGREEMENT

F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (withdrawn)

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL AT 1080 LA BARON DRIVE, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA; AND

2. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING 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 agreement between Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation for the operation of a District-managed charter school at 1080 La Baron Drive, Miami Springs, to extend the term for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

2. grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Agreement.

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

1) public school concurrency proportionate share mitigation development agreements by and among the School Board, City of Sunny Isles Beach and two developers in connection with two proposed residential developments, as provided under the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

2) any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of each Agreement.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (revised)

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., FOR USE OF SPACE AT THE JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 3100 N.W. 5 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Teach for America, Inc., for use of space at the Jose De Diego Middle School campus, located at 3100 N.W. 5 Avenue, Miami, Florida, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

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

F-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (withdrawn)

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), FOR USE OF SPACE BY THE CITY AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, LOCATED AT 750 N.W. 20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER; AND

2. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a new lease agreement with the City of Miami (“City”), for use of space by the City at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, located at 750 N.W. 20 Street, Miami, Florida, to operate a Workforce Development Center, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item

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

F-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. (“SFACS”), FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL ON A PORTION OF THE COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 18305 N.W. 75 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND

2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND SFACS, FOR THE OPERATION OF A DISTRICT-MANAGED CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 N.W. 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA; AND

3. GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER BOTH LEASE AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENTS

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a new lease agreement with South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. (“SFACS”), for the operation of a District-managed charter school on a portion of the Country Club Middle School campus, located at 18305 N.W. 75 Place, Miami, Florida, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above; and

2. finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the existing lease agreement between the School Board and SFACS, for the operation of a District-managed charter school at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

3. grant or deny all approvals required under both lease agreements referenced above, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the lease agreements.

F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. EXPLORE WITH THE CITY OF DORAL (“CITY”) AND FLORDADE, LLC (“DEVELOPER”), ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS, A PARTNERSHIP THROUGH WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WOULD BUILD AND SUBSEQUENTLY OWN AND OPERATE A K-8 FACILITY ON AN APPROXIMATE 4-ACRE SITE (“SCHOOL SITE”) LOCATED WITHIN THE GRAND BAY SOUTH DEVELOPMENT, UNDER AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DEVELOPER;

2. EXPLORE WITH DEVELOPER A POSSIBLE PROPERTY TRADE, THROUGH WHICH THE SCHOOL SITE WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOARD WITH ADDITIONAL CASH TO THE BOARD, ALL PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNING BOARD POLICY; AND

3. BRING BACK TO THE BOARD A FOLLOW-UP ITEM FOR FINAL ACTION, SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY AND DEVELOPER BE FOUND TO BE IN THE BOARD’S BEST INTERESTS

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

1. explore with the City of Doral (“City”) and Flordade, LLC (“Developer”), its successors or assigns, a partnership through which the School Board would build and subsequently own and operate a K-8 facility on an approximate 4-acre site (“school site”) located within the Grand Bay South development, under an Amended and Restated Master Development Agreement between the City and Developer;

2. explore with Developer a possible property trade, through which the school site would be exchanged for property owned by the Board with additional cash to the Board, all pursuant to the governing board policy; and

3. bring back to the Board a follow-up item for final action, should negotiations with the City and Developer be found to be in the Board’s best interests

F-7 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (revised 2)

1. EXPLORE FUNDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES FOR THE POSSIBLE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT 5300 CARILLO STREET, CORAL GABLES, ITS POSSIBLE RECONFIGURATION, EXPANSION AND OTHER CAMPUS REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON FUTURE JOINT USE OF FACILITIES, INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, AS NEEDED; AND

2. BRING BACK TO THE BOARD A FOLLOW-UP ITEM WITH ALL PERTINENT DETAILS FOR FURTHER ACTION, SHOULD SUCH PARTNERSHIPS PROVE FEASIBLE AND IN THE BOARD’S BEST INTERESTS

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

1) explore funding partnerships with public and private not-for-profit entities for the possible redevelopment of the Henry S. West Laboratory School site located at 5300 Carillo Street, Coral Gables, its possible reconfiguration, expansion and other campus redevelopment opportunities focusing on future joint use of facilities, including the issuance of a Request for Proposals, as needed; and

2) bring back to the Board a follow-up item with all pertinent details for further action, should such partnerships prove feasible and in the Board’s best interests.

F-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE COLLABORATIVE OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL CAPACITY AMPLIFICATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI AND THE BRICKELL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY, AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD WITH SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore collaborative options for school capacity amplification with the Ciity of Miami and the Brickell development community, and report back to the Board with specific recommendations.

F-9 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO (good cause)

1. EXPLORE THE SALE OR LONG TERM GROUND LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH) SITE LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE BALANCE WITH AN EXPANDED DASH FACILITY;

OBTAIN THE REQUISITE PROPERTY APPRAISALS AND ISSUE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS SEEKING TO:

a. MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF THE SITE FOR A PARTIAL SALE AND/OR LONG-TERM GROUND LEASE.

b. MONETIZE THAT VALUE TO FUND THE SCHOOL'S EXPANSION AT THE SAME LOCATION,

c. CREATE ON SITE POST SECONDARY DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SCHOLASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR DASH STUDENTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

BRING BACK TO THE BOARD A FOLLOW-UP ITEM FOR FINAL CONSIDERATION SHOULD A PROPOSAL THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ESTABLISHED PARAMETERS BE SUBMITTED

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

1. 1. explore the sale or long term ground lease of a portion of the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) site located at 4001 N.E 2 Avenue, Miami, and redevelopment of the balance with an expanded DASH facility;

1. 2. obtain the requisite property appraisals and issue a Request for Qualifications/Proposals seeking to:

1. a. maximize the value of the site for a partial sale and/or long-term ground lease,

1. b. monetize that value to fund the school's expansion at the same location,

1. c. create on site post secondary design and architecture scholastic opportunities for DASH students through a partnership with a college or university
2. 3. bring back to the Board a follow-up item for final consideration should a proposal that meets or exceeds established parameters be submitted.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE BRILL, RODRIGUEZ, SALAS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CIVIL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT WITH STEARNS, CONRAD AND SCHMIDT CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., IN THE AGREEMENT WITH GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, LLP, AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the replacement of Brill, Rodriguez, Salas & Associates, Inc., as the Civil Engineering Sub-Consultant with Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the Agreement with Gili-McGraw Architects, LLP, as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2 Million each.

F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE JOHNSON, AVEDANO, LOPEZ, RODRIGUEZ & WALEWSKI ENGINEERING GROUP, INC., AS THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ALTERNATE SUB-CONSULTANTS WITH TWR ENGINEERS, INC., IN THE AGREEMENT WITH SBLM ARCHITECTS, PC, AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2 MILLION EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the replacement of Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez & Walewski Engineering Group, Inc., as the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Alternate Sub-Consultants, with TWR Engineers, Inc., in the Agreement with SBLM Architects, PC, as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2 Million each.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL 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.

RECOMMEND That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective April 15, 2015.

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES, REPEAL OF CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROMULGATION OF NEW POLICIES RELATED TO HUMAN CAPITAL, RISK MANAGEMENT, ACADEMICS, AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 120.74, F.S. (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to Chapter 120, F.S., authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend various policies, repeal certain policies, and promulgate new policies related to human capital, risk management, academics, and responsible use of technology, as set forth in this item.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 FINANCIAL LITERACY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the tools and resources available by the office of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, as well as other free programs; and report back to the Board on the best means by which to disseminate the information to teachers, parents and students and the feasibility of incorporating these materials in some aspect of our curriculum.

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CORAL GABLES MUSEUM (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-033 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Coral Gables Museum.

H-5 ENDORSEMENT COMMEMORATING THE 113^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2015

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2015 as the 113^th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 5, 2015 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 5, 2015 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2015 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2015 Senior High School Safety Campaign Contest.

H-8 Request approval of resolution no. 15-031 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, RECOGNIZING BILLY JOEL FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK THROUGH THE AVENTURA MARKETING COUNCIL’S ANCHORS AWAY FOUNDATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised 4)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Billy Joel for his outstanding work through the Aventura Marketing Council’s Anchors Away Foundation in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-035 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING VASUNDARA GOVINDARAJAN (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Vasundara Govindarajan of Archimedean Academy.

H-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS WATER SAFETY MONTH (withdrawn)

H-11 Request approval of resolution no. 15-032 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing academic scholarship signing day in miami-dade county public schools

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing April 14, 2015 as Academic Scholarship Signing Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-12 Request approval of resolution no. 15-034 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the miami norland senior high school basketball team for winning the fhsaa Boys class 6a VARSITY STATE championship

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.

H-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 16-22, 2015 (withdrawn)

H-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-036 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. AILEEN M. MARTY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Aileen M. Marty.

H-15 EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY AND COST ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASING FEMALE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN S.T.E.M. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS) RELATED ACTIVITIES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. Conduct a study determining the feasibility and cost associated with increasing female student participation in
STEM related activities at the elementary school level with a focus on Engineering/Robotics and Coding/Programming; and

2. Report the results and recommendations of the study to the Board by the July 2015 Meeting.

H-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-038 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING COUNCILWOMAN, MARIE ERLANDE STERIL (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-038 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Councilwoman, Marie Erlande Steril.

H-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-039 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KAREN A. TYNES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-039 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Karen A. Tynes.

H-18 ENHANCED BUSINESS PRACTICES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The Miami-Dade County Public School Board direct the Superintendent to explore efficiency opportunities in the Web-based collection processes offered by ACELO, as well as other options, such as allowing students and families to utilize web-based payment options directly from point of sale, bonded vendors, who will assume credit card processing fees and liabilities, while still ensuring fiscal accountability and bring back a report to the board at its July School Board Meeting. Recommendations should specifically address the:

a. school secretary/treasurer (as applicable) roles, audit responsibilities, and work load in the ACELO Web-based collection system for student payment of services and products;

b. practices in use throughout the State by school districts who offer Web-based collections directly from bonded and approved vendors of popular school site services and products (e.g. school pictures, field trips, yearbooks, etc.) and explain the point of sale, bonded vendor’s role, auditing responsibilities and accountability features as contracted throughout school districts in Florida, with an emphasis on those auditing and accountability features; and

c. district General Fund, and school-site projected credit card processing costs and liability exposure associated with utilizing the ACELO Web-based format versus district and/or school site projected credit card processing costs and liability exposure associated with direct point of sale purchases from bonded vendor’s web site.

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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