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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 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, JULY 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 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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SYBRINA FULTON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sybrina Fulton.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI ALUMNI OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INCORPORATED (withdrawn)

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF SIXTEEN SCHOOLS AWARDED CERTIFICATES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 5-E SCHOOL ASSESSMENT TOOL, DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WALKSAFE® AND BIKESAFE® PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize 16 schools, which were awarded certificates for their participation in the 5-E School Assessment Tool, developed by the University of Miami WalkSafe® and BikeSafe® Programs to promote Walk and Bike friendly schools.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KiDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing KiDZ Neuroscience Center.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MARVIN DUNN (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• June 11, 16, 18, 23 and June 30, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• June 15, 2015 Special School Board Meeting
• June 17, 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

A-2 ADOPT VISION 20/20 - THE 2015-2020 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Vision 20/20 – the 2015-2020 Strategic Blueprint for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FIVE COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,765,557 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 DISTRICT BUDGET (revised)

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with five community agencies to operate programs for children with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $3,765,557, effective August 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, contingent upon approval of the 2015-2016 District Budget, as follows:

• Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,440,886;
• Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $933,154;
• University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not exceed $672,026;
• University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/Department of Psychology, in an amount not to exceed $478,157;
• United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $241,334; and

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2015-2016 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2015, contingent upon approval of the 2015-2016 District Budget.

C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2015, THROUGH JULY 31, 2016 (revised)

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

1. enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies for the continuation of collaborative programs to provide services for students with disabilities effective August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2016:

a. Children’s Rehab Network
b. Jackson Pediatric Center
c. PEDI PEC
d. Pediatric Alternative Treatment, Care, Housing, and Evaluation Services (PATCHES)

2. extend these cooperative agreements annually for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS ENTITIES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT SEARCH AND PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 16, 2015, THROUGH JULY 31, 2018 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with selected business entities to facilitate the operation of the Project SEARCH and Project Victory school-to-work programs for students with disabilities, effective July 16, 2015, through July 31, 2018, and add additional sites as needed.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM MAY 15, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 18, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Personnel Action Listing 1073 for instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from May 15, 2015 through June 18, 2015.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2015-2016 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 16, 2015.

D-22 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Andreina Espina, effective July 1, 2015, as Administrative Assistant to Board Member, Ms. Susie V. Castillo.

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

15 CALENDAR DAYS
CLARENCE A. DOTSON – CUSTODIAN
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
RENEE D. ISHMAEL – TEACHER
HAMMOCKS 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. Clarence A. Dotson, Custodian, Liberty City Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective July 16, 2015.
B) Ms. Renee D. Ishmael, Teacher, Hammocks Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective August 31, 2015.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT

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

1. Approve one (1) new charter contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset, for a 5-year term, commencing with the 2015-2016 school year and ending on June 20, 2020.

2. 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 MAY 2015

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

E-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED MILLAGE LEVIES FOR FY 2015-16

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to advertise a 2015-16 Total Millage Levy that is less than the 2014-15 Final Total Millage Levy.

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 15-054 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $25,000,000 QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS IN THE FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION SERIES 2015-QZAB

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves Resolution 15-054 authorizing issuance of up to $25,000,000 of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds in the form of Series 2015-QZAB Certificates

E-66 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD FOR 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. award Healthcare Bluebook the Transparency Tools for M-DCPS Healthcare Plan contract, pursuant to Request For Proposal (RFP) #14-028-ND, for an initial contract period of 9/1/2015 through 12/31/2018 at the annual flat rate of $1.25 PEPM with an estimated initial 40-month cost of $1,600,000; implementation fee of $50,000; and a per employee RX Implementation/Conversion fee of $2,500, subject to cancellation provisions which provide for the ability for the District to cancel the contract at any time, with or without cause with a 30-day advance written notice, and the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods subject to subsequent negotiation and Board action; and

2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute a contract with Healthcare Bluebook to provide Transparency Tools for M-DCPS Healthcare plan pursuant to the provisions of RFP# 14-028-ND, Transparency Tools for M-DCPS Healthcare Plan.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (revised)

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

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE LAST 12 OF 126 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for the Last 12 of 126 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014.

E-88 AUDIT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (VAB) APPEALS PROCESS PHASE 2 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Miami-Dade County Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Appeals Process Phase 2.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposal No. RFP-14-027-VF – COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E.) CENTER NORTH, to provide on-site comprehensive healthcare services to approximately 165 teen parents and their infants/toddlers at COPE Center North, located at 9950 N.W. 19 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33147, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ROZALYN H. PASCHAL M.D. P.A.
P.O. BOX 370608
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137
OWNER: ROZALYN H. PASCHAL M.D. P.A.

Monthly rate for medical on-site services at COPE Center North @$11,000.00

ALTERNATE

2. JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
5607 N.W. 27 AVENUE, SUITE #1
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142
OWNER: ANNIE R. NEASMAN, RN, MS

Monthly rate for medical on-site services at COPE Center North @$19,056.83.

3. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $220,000, for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $110,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD BID NO. ITB-14-016-CV – REMANUFACTURED ENGINES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD ITB-14-016-CV – Remanufactured Engines to establish contracts, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. JASPER ENGINE EXCHANGE, INC.
815 WERNSING ROAD
JASPER, IN 47547
OWNER: ZACHERY BAWEL, PRESIDENT

2. authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contracts term expires.

(1)

Contract No. 023-LL10 – TEENAGE PREGNANCY PROGRAM (TAPP) CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, is to provide child care services for approximately 200 to 800 at-risk children, birth to 3 years old, who are children of students seeking a high school diploma, during the term of the contract, effective January 1, 2011, through December 31, 2012, with three (3) additional one (1) year contract extensions, and if needed, an additional ninety (90) days beyond the expiration of the current contract period. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage that has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $83,577.68. This supplemental award will be effective July 15, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

1. EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF MIAMI-DADE/MONROE, INC.
2555 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #500
CORAL GABLES, FL 33144
OWNER: EVELIO C. TORRES, MPA, PRESIDENT/C.EO.

2. LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
2700 S.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: DR. ARMINDA ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT

3. MCDONALD’S PLAYWORLD, INC.
6375 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: MARCIA G. CARTY, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT TO DATE $10,150,000.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $501,466.05

(2)

Contract No. 053-LL08 – SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL-BUS COMPANIES, to purchase at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of school-bus routes, for the Department of Transportation during the term of the contract, effective August 3, 2011, through August 2, 2013, with three (3) additional one (1) year contract extensions, and if needed, an additional ninety (90) days beyond the expiration of the current contract period. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in usage that has resulted in an average monthly expenditure of $195,570. This supplemental award will be effective August 3, 2015 through August 2, 2016.

1. ADT TRANSPORTATION, INC.
4310 N.W. 158 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33055
OWNER: ANA D. TRUJILLO, PRESIDENT

2. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
6241 S.W. 16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE

3. A PLUS SCHOOL BUS USA CORP.
D.B.A. A PLUS SCHOOL BUS
8000 N.W. 56 STREET
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL IZQUIERDO, PRESIDENT

4. CARLOS & SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE

5. DEL AGUILA BUS SERVICE, INC.
7520 S.W. 57 AVENUE, SUITE D
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-5330
OWNER: JOSE DEL AGUILA

6. EVELIO & EDICTA JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON

7. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: PETER BERMONT

8. J & A HERNANDEZ CORPORATION
9400 S.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JORGE HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

9. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

10. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORP. (SBE)
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT

11. MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC.
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PILAR MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

12. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P. O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT TO DATE $10,501,240.00
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,346,840.00

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

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

1. accept a grant award for a program from:

a. KiDZ Neuroscience Center for in-kind services, in the approximate amount of $75,000 for the grant period of July 16, 2015, through July 15, 2020;

2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements; 3. extend 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 REFORM

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE LBA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION, INC. (“LBA”), TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015, for the operation of a District-managed charter school, LOCATED AT 13835 N.W. 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING EXTENDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX-MONTH PERIOD, INCREASING OR DECREASING THE AREA OCCUPIED BY LBA, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING LBA IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) execute an amendment to the lease agreement between the School Board and the LBA Children and Families Foundation, Inc. (“LBA”), to extend the term for the period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, for the operation of a District-managed charter school, located at 13835 N.W. 97 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement, including extending the lease agreement for an additional six-month period, increasing or decreasing the area occupied by LBA, canceling or terminating the lease agreement, and placing LBA in default.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO FACILITATE VACATION AND CLOSURE OF AN UNDEVELOPED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 0.62 ACRES, ADJACENT TO OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (“SCHOOL”) LOCATED AT 15640 N.E. 8 AVENUE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY ROAD CLOSURE PETITION”) WITH ANY ASSOCIATED COSTS TO BE BORNE BY THE COUNTY; AND

2) EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY, TO ALLOW ITS USE OF THE CLOSED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES AT THE ADJACENT OAK GROVE PARK (“PARK”), AND ALLOW THE SCHOOL TO USE A PORTION OF THE PARK FOR THE SCHOOL’S PARENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE ROAD CLOSURE PETITION AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENTS, AND PLACING THE COUNTY IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) execute the required documents to facilitate vacation and closure of an undeveloped public right-of-way containing approximately 0.62 acres, adjacent to Oak Grove Elementary School (“School”) located at 15640 N.E. 8 Avenue, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, at the request of Miami-Dade County (“County Road Closure Petition”) with any associated costs to be borne by the County; and

2) execute a Joint Use Agreement with the County to allow its use of the closed right-of-way for public park purposes at the adjacent Oak Grove Park (“Park”), and allow the School to use a portion of the Park for the School’s parent drop-off/pick-up area; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the Road Closure Petition and Joint Use Agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the agreements, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

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 $275,293 and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

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

F-21 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RELATED TO THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)

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

1) adjust the capital budget related to the General Obligation Bond (GOB) in the amount of $391,000;

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

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW K-8 CENTER IN DORAL (PHASE I – REUSE OF THE DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), LOCATED AT N.W. 90 STREET AND N.W. 114 AVENUE, DORAL, FL 33178, PROJECT NO. 01439300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for New K-8 Center at Doral (Phase I – Re-Use of the Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School), located at N.W. 90 Street and N.W. 114 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33178, Project No. 01439300, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $408,000 for A/E Re-Use 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 D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) - FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND P.E. SHELTER REPLACEMENT AT NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 01439500, LOCATED AT 19340 N.W. 8 COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations and P.E. Shelter Replacement at Norland Elementary School, Project No. 01439500, located at 19340 N.W. 8 Court, Miami Gardens, FL 33169, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $19,550 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 THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)-FUNDED ADDITION TO REPLACE PORTABLES AT GULFSTREAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 01442700, LOCATED AT 20900 S.W. 97 AVENUE, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Thornton Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Addition to Replace Portables at Gulfstream Elementary School, Project No. 01442700, located at 20900 S.W. 97 Avenue, Cutler Bay, FL 33189, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $18,540 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 VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT CHARLES R. HADLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER (PLC)-A, PROJECT NO. 01432900, LOCATED AT 8400 N.W. 7 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33126

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Veitia Padron Incorporated as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Charles R. Hadley Elementary School and Primary Learning Center-A, Project No. 01432900, located at 8400 N.W. 7 Street, Miami, FL 33126, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $18,475 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-27 COMMISSIONING LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 01434000, LOCATED AT 514 N.W. 77 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33150

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Link Construction Group, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Jesse J. McCrary, Jr. Elementary School, Project No. 01434000, located at 514 N.W. 77 Street, Miami, FL 33150, as follows:

3) a lump sum fee of $17,630 for Pre-construction Services; and

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

F-28 COMMISSIONING STOBS BROS. CONSTRUCTION CO. AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB)-FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 01433700, LOCATED AT 531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33012

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Stobs Bros. Construction Co. as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond-funded Renovations at Henry H. Filer Middle School, Project No. 01433700, located at 531 West 29 Street, Hialeah, FL 33012, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $17,440 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, confirm B-1, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 01224800, A New Charter Elementary in Downtown Doral, Doral, Florida for an additional cost of $37,352.

F-35 AWARD TO LONG LASTING ROOFING CORP. PROJECT NO. 01407700 (MICRO) ROOFING TERM BID CONTRACT RTB15-M1 MINOR REPAIRS – REROOFING VARIOUS FACILITIES, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

Project No. 01407700, Roofing Term Contract RTB15-M1, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Adjustment Factor, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 to:

LONG LASTING ROOFING CORPORATION
7600 N.W. 74 STREET SUITE 200
MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33166

F-61 AWARD BID NO. ITB-14-013-SL – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-013-SL – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK, to establish a list of preapproved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary, to perform painting and incidental work for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. BON ART PAINT, INC.   SMBE
2811 N.W. SIXTH STREET   HA
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: JULIO BERNAL, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

2. CONSTRUCTION AFFAIRS, INC.   SMBE
14041 S.W. 54 STREET   AA
MIRAMAR, FL 33027
OWNER: JOHN KENNEDY, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

3. CURTIS PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING, CO.   SBE
19115 N.W. 11 AVENUE   AA
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: CURTIS MORROW, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

4. D’UNIVERSAL BUILDERS, INC.   SMBE
11385 S.W. 58 TERRACE   HA
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: EVA DOTRES, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

5. DE LA ROSA PAINTING CORPORATION   SMBE
9002 N.W. 177 TERRACE   HA
MIAMI, FL 33018
OWNER: JOSE NUÑEZ, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

6. EVERETT PAINTING COMPANY, INC.   SMBE
2531 N.W. 79 STREET   AA
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: SHIRLEY EVERETT, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

7. INCLAN PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING    SMBE
CORP.     HA
12252 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS INCLAN, PRESIDENT

8. JASPER ENTERPRISES, INC.   SBE
1366 N.W. 54 STREET   AA
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ERIC SWEET, PRESIDENT

9. JIS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC.   SBE
12100 S.W. 132 COURT, SUITE 113    HA
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: JAVIER CANTENS, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

10. KASAS CONSTRUCTION, INC. SMBE 2560 BASS WAY   HA
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33026
OWNER: KAMI OKHOVAT, PRESIDENT

11. LEGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY   SMBE
280 S.W. 20 ROAD   HA
MIAMI, FL 33129
OWNER: LUIS GARCIA, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

12. M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.   SMBE
9500 N.W. 12 STREET, BAY 2   W
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: MARY CEAVERS, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

13. OAC ACTION CONSTRUCTION CORP.   SBE
12540 S.W. 130 STREET, #2-3   NM
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: OSVALDO CRUZ, PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

14. PAINT CITY SERVICE CORP.   SMBE
1815 N.E. 155 STREET   AA
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: BERRY ST. VIL, VICE PRESIDENT (New Vendor)

16. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $200,000 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 one (1) application increasing the single bid limit for contractor prequalification.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CONVENIENCE WITH KALEX CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, INC. (KALEX) AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS (Associated with Projects at Robert Renick Educational Center, Fulford Elementary, W.J. Bryan Elementary and Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center)

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

(i) terminate for convenience, the Agreement with Kalex Construction & Development, Inc.; and

(ii) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to approve and execute the Settlement Agreement with Kalex Construction & Development, Inc.

G-3 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the July 2015 Annual Report of the School Board Attorney.

G-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 15-061 ASSOCIATED WITH THE SETTLEMENT IN MATTER KNOWN AS: In Re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20, 2010, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, MDL Case Number 2179-CJB-SS. (revised good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve proposed settlement and accept up to $2.5 million (minus attorney's contingency fees and expenses) in full and complete settlement and resolution of its claims in the matter known as ln Re: Oil Spill by the Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20. 2010, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, MDL Case Number 2179-CJB-SS, adopt Resolution 15-061, indicating the Board’s acceptance of the settlement, and authorize the School Board Attorney and the Board's outside counsel in this matter to execute and file all necessary documents to finalize the acceptance of the settlement offer.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-060 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SYBRINA FULTON (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Sybrina Fulton.

H-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI ALUMNI OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INCORPORATED (withdrawn)

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2015 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2015 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-6 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF SIXTEEN SCHOOLS AWARDED CERTIFICATES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 5-E SCHOOL ASSESSMENT TOOL, DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WALKSAFE® AND BIKESAFE® PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize 16 schools, which were awarded certificates for their participation in the 5-E School Assessment Tool, developed by the University of Miami WalkSafe® and BikeSafe® Programs to promote Walk and Bike friendly schools.

H-7 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO UTILIZE THE DISTRICT’S COMMUNICATION RESOURCES TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF FLORIDA’S SALES TAX HOLIDAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to utilize the District’s communication resources to raise community awareness of Florida’s upcoming sales tax holiday scheduled for August 7-16, 2015.

H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-059 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KiDZ NEUROSCIENCE CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing KiDZ Neuroscience Center.

H-10 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM OPTIONS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of skills programs, including water-related activities, for alternative education program options.

H-11 EXPAND CHOICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH A CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT OPTION (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility to expand choice opportunities for students through a Continuous Choice Enrollment Option for select choice schools.

H-12 WATER BOTTLE REFILL STATIONS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of installing and/or retrofitting existing water fountains that provide for and encourage water bottle refilling, develop a promotional campaign or curricular component to promote increasing student water consumption and report findings to the Board by the December 2015 School Board meeting.

H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MARVIN DUNN (revised good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade

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.

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