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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

NOVEMBER 18, 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, NOVEMBER 16, 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 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.

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-091 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. OMAIDA C. VELAZQUEZ (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-091 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Omaida C. Velazquez.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Chapman
Partnership.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. HARRIETTE WILSON-GREENE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY VICE CHAIR DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-098 of The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Harriette Wilson-Greene.

B-6 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent to endorse November as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-094 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE PTSA OF FRANK C. MARTIN AND VINELAND K-8 CENTER (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-094 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the PTSA of Frank C. Martin and Vineland K-8 Center.

B-14 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-092 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING FLORIDA BAR PRESIDENT RAMÓN ABADIN (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-092 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Florida Bar President Ramon Abadin.

B-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-093 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING FIT KIDS DAY (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-093 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Fit Kids Day.

B-16 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-095 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CHILDREN’S BEREAVEMENT CENTER (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-095 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Children’s Bereavement Center.

B-18 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-096 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. EDWARD DICKSON, TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE’S PARENT TEACHER STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PTSA) & TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-096 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Edward Dickson, TERRA Environmental Research Institute’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and TERRA Environmental Research Institute.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Style Saves/Rachael Russell

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Arthur & Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts Theatre Students

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• October 6, 8 and 14, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• October 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

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (11:00 A.M.)

(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-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

• Values Matter
• The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

(ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)

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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2015

2. ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 35

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

1. Approve the Personnel Action Listing 1077 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from September 11, 2015 through October 15, 2015.

2. Accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 35, as of the dates indicated in the Agenda Item.

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 November 19, 2015, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-22 PPROVAL OF PERSONAL LEAVE FROM TEACHING DUTIES - DR. MARTIN KARP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant a personal leave of absence from teaching to Dr. Martin Karp for a one-year period, effective November 19, 2015.

D-24 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Jennifer R. Suarez as Administrative Assistant to Ms. Lubby Navarro, effective October 23, 2015.

D-25 RATIFICATION OF THE 2015-2018 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2015-2018 Tentative Agreement successor contract with AFSCME effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, subject to ratification by AFSCME unit members. If the Tentative Agreement is not ratified by a majority vote of employees voting in the AFSCME bargaining unit, the School Board's ratification will be nullified.

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

3 WORKDAYS
YULANDA D. KERR-STEWART - TEACHER
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
SHELEENY A CLARK - TEACHER
SOUTH MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

30 CALENDAR DAYS
VICTORIA L. ROBINSON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
JACK SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER

10 CALENDAR DAYS
MARLON C. JINKS - HEAD CUSTODIAN
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

20 CALENDAR DAYS
DEBORAH J. DAVIS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

20 CALENDAR DAYS
SEVERN E. BRADWELL - CUSTODIAN
RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR K-8 CENTER

20 WORKDAYS
MAVIS I. STRICKLAND - TEACHER
COCONUT PALM K-8 CENTER

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
10 WORKDAYS
PRISCILLA A. PARRIS - TEACHER
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
VERNARD M. WHITLEY - SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 1) That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent's recommendation for disciplinary action, which has been agreed to in the following manner:

A) Ms. Yulanda D. Kerr-Stewart, Teacher, Richmond Heights Middle School, suspension without pay for three (3) workdays, effective November 19, 2015.
B) Ms. Sheleenya Clark, Teacher, South Miami Heights Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective November 19, 2015.
C) Ms. Victoria L. Robinson, School Bus Driver, Jack Schee Transportation Center, suspension without pay for thirty (30) calendar days, effective November 19, 2015.
D) Mr. Marlon C. Jinks, Head Custodian, Crestview Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten ( 10) calendar days, effective November 19, 2015.
E) Ms. Deborah J. Davis, School Bus Driver, South Transportation Center, suspension without pay for twenty
(20) calendar days, effective November 19, 2015.
F) Mr. Severn E. Bradwell, Custodian, Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty (20) calendar days, effective November 19, 2015.
G) Ms. Mavis I. Strickland, Teacher, Coconut Palm K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty (20) workdays, effective November 19, 2015.

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

A) Ms. Priscilla A. Parris, Teacher, Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective November 19, 2015.
B) Mr. Vernard M. Whitley, School Security Monitor, John F. Kennedy Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective November 19, 2015.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF FOUR CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS

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

1. Approve four (4) charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate contracts reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board, for:

a. AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., on behalf of AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory;

b. Florida High School for Accelerated Learning – Miami-Dade Campus, Inc., on behalf of:

i. Florida High School Accelerated Learning – Miami-Dade Campus, School II;

ii. Florida High School Accelerated Learning – Miami-Dade Campus, School III; and

c. Arts Academy of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of The Arts Academy of Excellence.

D-66 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-9 furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2015-2016 school year, the 2016 summer session, and the 2016-2017 school year;

2. provide educational services in an alternative school/program during the term of the expulsion; and

3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,936 items with a depreciated cost of $228,184 and Recoveries containing 5 items with a depreciated cost of $341 to update the records for July, August and September 2015.

E-3 APPROVAL OF REVISED SECTIONS OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 DUE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GASB STATEMENT NO. 68, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR PENSIONS

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

1. approve the revised sections of the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2015; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved revised sections to the Florida Department of Education.

E-25 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TREASURY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the annual report of the activities of the Treasury Advisory Committee for 2015

E-70 APPROVAL OF PREMIUM EQUIVALENT RATES FOR DISTRICT SELF INSURED HEALTHCARE PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016; CONFIRMATION OF COVERAGES AVAILABLE TO MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES THROUGH THE FLORIDA SCHOOLS RETIREE BENEFITS CONSORTIUM (FSRBC)

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

1. approve the monthly premium equivalent rates for benefit eligible full and part time employees, eligible COBRA participants, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents for associations (Managerial Exempt Personnel, Confidential Exempt Personnel) and unions in agreement with plan design and contribution changes for the self-funded medical program administered by Cigna Healthcare effective January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, which appear on page 5 of the Agenda item; and

2. confirm the following composite rate structure for the District’s self-funded healthcare program for calendar year 2016, with the Individual Stop Loss premium’s attachment point of $1,000,000:

* Rate includes adult children up to age 26 in compliance with 2010 Health Reform Act.

** Rate is per eligible dependent 27-30 years of age in addition to other dependent rates as shown above in compliance with Florida Statute §627.602(c)(1).

3. approve Medicare Group plan offerings and applicable premiums as referenced below with listed plans and premiums to be subject to final approval from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

E-141 REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-004-MT – RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICE PILOT PROGRAM (withdrawn)

REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-006-ND - COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E) CENTER SOUTH

REJECT RFP NO. RFP-041-PP10 - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE & FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

1. REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-004-MT – RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICE PILOT PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

2. REJECT RFP NO. RFP-15-006-ND - COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E) CENTER SOUTH, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

3. REJECT RFP NO. RFP-041-PP10 - GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE & FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-142 AWARD RFP NO. RFP-14-023-SL – SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD RFP No. RFP-14-023-SL – SPECIAL EDUCATION ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, to select qualified and experienced firms to assist The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in the development of an electronic management system for the collection and administration of exceptional student education records that include students with disabilities and students that are identified as gifted, effective November 18, 2015 through November 17, 2016, including extensions thereto, as follows:

ACCELIFY SOLUTIONS, LLC
3611 14^TH AVENUE, SUITE 422
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11212
OWNER/OFFICER: AARON ALEX BRECHER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,200,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $1,162,500, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-011-MT – STUDENT TRAVEL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD RFP No. ITB-15-011-MT STUDENT TRAVEL SERVICES, to select preapproved vendors to provide student travel services, specifically in and out of the State of Florida, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of November 18, 2015 through November 17, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1- BLACK HISTORY TOURS.COM, INC.
16850 COLLINS AVENUE #478
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160
OWNER: ERIC ALBOHER, PRESIDENT

2- BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS
8095 NW 12TH STREET, SUITE 316
DORAL, FL 33126
OWNER: YAMILLE BARRERA, VICE PRESIDENT
MBE
Hispanic-American

3- DESTINATION SERVICES UNLIMITED, INC.
3850 S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, #291378
DAVIE, FL 33329
OWNER: CONNIE MARCUS, PRESIDENT

4- EXPLORE WITH EXCELLENCE, INC.
1010 SW 46TH AVENUE, SUITE 112
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: JAMES THOMPSON, PRESIDENT/CEO

5- FEAT TRAVEL, INC.
2900 NW 105TH LANE
SUNRISE, FL 33322
OWNER: CHAD MURRAY, VICE PRESIDENT

6- FLAMINGO EDUCATIONAL TOURS OF FLORIDA, INC.
10049 NW 1ST COURT
PLANTATION, FL 33324
OWNER: JANEY L. HOCKENHULL, PRESIDENT

7- FLORIDA SAFARI ADVENTURES, INC. DBA BUILD-A-FIELD TRIP
3440 NE 12TH AVENUE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: GABRIELLE BOLL, PRESIDENT

8- KING'S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.
13320 NW 18TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33167
OWNER: ANTONIO KING, PRESIDENT/CEO
MBE
African-American

9- LAKELAND TOURS, LLC DBA WORLDSTRIDES
218 WEST WATER STREET, SUITE 400
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
OWNER: CHRISTI CAREL, RISK MANAGER

10- MY PERSONAL ASSISTANT, DBA EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS (EFT)
7241 SW 168TH STREET SUITE D
PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
OWNER: PATRICIA MUNOZ-CHIONG, PRESIDENT
SBE1
Hispanic-American

11- PROFESSIONAL VACATIONS, INC. DBA LEARNING BY TRAVEL
1171 SE 10TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: GUNTHER MEYER, PRESIDENT

12- SCHOLASTIC JOURNEYS
11482 SW 109TH RD., UNIT D
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: BRENDA STEELE, PRESIDENT

13- SHORESIDE CONNECTIONS, INC.
1565 WEEPING WILLOW WAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33019
OWNER: ADELE L. ZUM, PRESIDENT/CEO

14- SONSHINE EDUCATIONAL TOURS, INC.
5401 N. UNIVERSITY DR. #201
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067
OWNER: KARIN HOFFMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

15- SPECTRUM TOURS, INC.
4808 W. COMMERCIAL BLVD.
TAMARAC, FL 33319
OWNER: GLEN MASCIARELLI, VICE PRESIDENT

16- VAGABOND TOURS, INC. DBA EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES.COM
4400 ROUTE 9 SOUTH, SUITE 1000
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
OWNER: MICHAEL HOLZER, GENERAL MANAGER/PRESIDENT

Authorize Procurement Management Services to obtain Request for Quotes from the awarded preapproved vendors for the initial term of three (3) years, which may be extended for an additional two (2) one year periods. This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be needed, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount and/or utilize any specific vendor(s).

In accordance, with the conditions of the ITB, in the event of default by any vendor, which may include, but is not limited to non-performance and/or poor performance, the District may exercise its right to terminate the award and to hold the vendor ineligible to transact business with the Board as provided by the ITB and Board policy.

MBE-Micro Business Enterprise
SBE1-Small Business Enterprise Tier1

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIVE PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES 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 grant awards for three programs and two in-kind donations from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers, Downtown Miami Charter School, in the approximate amount of $430,940, for the grant period of August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2016;

b. United States Department of Homeland Security for funding under the Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services, in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the District Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant, in the approximate amount of $865,509, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

d. National Football League for in-kind support under the Fuel Up to Play 60 NFL FLAG Football District Program, in the approximate amount of $79,440, for the grant period of September 21, 2015, through June 10, 2016; and

e. The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and StubHub for in-kind support under The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Grant, in the approximate amount of $70,000, for the grant period of September 29, 2015, through June 9, 2016.

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. Catholic Legal Services in the approximate amount of $58,000, in support of the Citizenship Instruction and Naturalization Application Services;

b. Stronge and Associates Educational Consulting, LLC in the approximate amount of $162,000, to develop and provide high-quality, research-based professional development in instructional leadership centered on IPEGS Framework of effective instruction.

3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;

4. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;

5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board;

6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters; and

7. upon cessation of the grant funds, any grant-funded position will be eliminated, and the impacted employee(s) will be placed on the Personnel Action Listing of Instructional and Non-Instructional Appointments, Reassignments, Leaves and Separations for the relevant period.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY, NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“FDOT”) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FDOT TO TIE-IN AND HARMONIZE ITS PROPOSED HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITH EXISTING FEATURES OF THE MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (“SCHOOL”) CAMPUS, 2450 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE ROADWORK;

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A TEMPORARY, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AGREEMENT, IN FAVOR OF AND TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING FDOT TO ACCESS THE ABOVE REFERENCED ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION SITE DURING INSTALLATION OF A DRAINAGE STRUCTURE WITHIN EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL; AND

3) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER BOTH AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING EXTENDING THE AGREEMENTS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 18 MONTHS, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENTS, AND PLACING FDOT IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Temporary, Non-exclusive License Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) for the purpose of allowing FDOT to tie-in and harmonize its proposed highway improvements with existing features of the Miami Senior High School (“School”) campus, 2450 SW 1 Street, Miami, located adjacent to the roadwork, under, substantially, the terms noted in the agenda item;

2) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and for the Chair and Secretary to execute a Temporary, Non-exclusive Easement Agreement, in favor of and to the State of Florida Department of Transportation, for the purpose of allowing FDOT to access the above referenced roadway construction site during installation of a drainage structure within existing public right-of-way adjacent to the School, under, substantially, the terms noted in the agenda item; and

3) authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny all approvals required under both agreements, including extending the agreements for a period not to exceed 18 months, canceling or terminating the agreements, and placing FDOT in default, as may be applicable.

F-2 1) RENEW THE USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (“CITY”), FOR STAFF PARKING AT NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4100 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 23, 2016, AND ENDING JULY 22, 2021;

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE USE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING PLACING THE CITY IN DEFAULT, AND renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement

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

1) renew the Use Agreement between the School Board and the City of Miami Beach (“City”), for staff parking at North Beach Elementary School, located at 4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, for the period commencing July 23, 2016, and ending July 22, 2021, at an annual rental rate of $3,150, and under, substantially, the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item;

2) authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny all approvals required under the Use Agreement, including placing the City in default, and renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Agreement.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), TO EXTEND USE OF CALUSA CLUB ESTATES PARK, LOCATED AT 13464 SW 96 STREET, BY CALUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 9580 WEST CALUSA CLUB DRIVE, FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 17, 2025; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING PLACING THE COUNTY IN DEFAULT, AND renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County (“County”), to extend use of Calusa Club Estates Park, located at 13464 SW 96 street, by Calusa Elementary School, located at 9580 West Calusa Club Drive, for the period ending November 17, 2025, and under, substantially, the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the Lease Agreement, including without limitation, placing the County in default, and renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Lease Agreement.

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

B-1. Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 01224800, A New Charter Elementary School in Downtown Doral, for an additional cost of $72,559.00.

B-2. Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A01018, S/S "LLL" Miami Carol City Senior High School Replacement, for a credit of $252,555.23.

F-35 AWARD TO TECTA AMERICA SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. PROJECT NO. 00390000, ROOFING TERM BID CONTRACT RTB15-O1 MAJOR REPAIRS – REROOFING VARIOUS FACILITIES, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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

Project No. 00390000, Roofing Term Contract RTB15-O1, Various Locations, on the Basis of the low Adjustment Factor, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00 to:

TECTA AMERICA SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
1431 S. W. 30 Avenue
Deerfield, Florida 33442

F-36 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS, REMODELING AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 3050 NW 35 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142; PROJECT NO. 01337400

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for D. Stephenson Construction Inc., for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations, remodeling and repairs project at Melrose Elementary School located at 3050 NW 35 Street, Miami, Florida, 33142, Project No. 01337400 in the amount of $4,863,666.00, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $ 219,876.00.

F-60 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-14-057-CV – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-057-CV – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL, to establish a pool of pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform tree, palm and shrub, trimming, pruning and stump removal for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of November 18, 2015 through November 17, 2017, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1- A NATIVE TREE SERVICE, INC.
15733 S.W. 117^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: ANGELA TOMASETTI, CORPORATE OFFICER

2- ARBORCARE, INC.
63 E. 57TH STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOE R. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT
Self-declared Hispanic

3- ATLANTIC TREE CARE, LLC
22975 S.W. 182^ND AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33170
OWNER: RODGER K. CROUSE, MEMBER

4- BIG RON’S TREE SERVICE, LLC MBE
16221 S.W. 98^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: RON VON PAULUS, MANAGING MEMBER

5- FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC.
6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
OWNER: DONNA MULGREW, PRESIDENT

6- FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE, INC.
400 N.W. 129^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33182
OWNER: HENRY PERDOMO, PRESIDENT
Self-declared Hispanic

7- GREEN WISE GROUP, LLC
19191 S.W. 232^ND STREET
MIAMI, FL 33170
OWNER: GENE SHERWOOD, MANAGING MEMBER

8- MITCHELL’S LAWN MAINTENANCE CORP.
15665 S.W. 117^TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: ELSA GELMAN, PRESIDENT
Self-declared Hispanic

9- SFM SERVICES, INC.
9700 N.W. 79^th AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: CHRISTIAN INFANTE, PRESIDENT
Self-declared Hispanic

10- SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE, INC. MBE
2200 N.W. 23^RD AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ORLANDO OTERO, PRESIDENT
Hispanic-American

11- THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.
16205 S.W. 117^TH AVENUE, #7
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MARY THOMAS, PRESIDENT
Self-declared African-American

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $400,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $200,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

MBE-Micro Business Enterprise

F-61 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-14-064-CV – DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AND SITE RESTORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-14-064-CV - DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOM AND SITE RESTORATION, to establish a pool of pre-approved vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to demolish portable classrooms and restore the sites to green space for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective November 18, 2015 through November 17, 2017, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. CRISSCROSS CONCRETE CUTTING & DRILLING, MBE
INC.
270 N. W. 193^RD STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: CRISPOND BASDEN, PRESIDENT
African-American

2. CUNANO BUILDERS CORP MBE
16259 S. W. 81^ST STREET
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER: ORLANDO FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
Hispanic-American

3. MAC CONSTRUCTION, INC MBE
9500 N. W. 12^TH STREET, BAY 2
DORAL, FL 33172
OWNER: MARY CEAVERS, PRESIDENT

4. PIONEER CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SBE1
SERVICES, INC.
540 N. W. 165^TH STREET, RD 307
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: D. RUEL MILES, PRESIDENT
African-American

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $990,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $495,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

MBE-Micro Business Enterprise
SBE1-Small Business Enterprise Tier1

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve three (3) new applications.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. JAMAL D. JAMES, DOAH Case No. 15-5901

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Jamal D. James, DOAH Case No. 15-5901, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of his suspension, already served, and reinstating him to his position as a school security monitor with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

G-2 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. FELIPE C. BONET, DOAH Case No. 15-005401TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Felipe C. Bonet, DOAH Case No. 15-005401, suspending Respondent without pay for the period of his suspension already served and reinstating him to his position as a teacher with the School Board, under the conditions specified in the Agreement.

G-3 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ARLEEN GOMEZ, DOAH Case No. 14-3005TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Arleen Gomez, DOAH Case No. 14-3005TTS, terminating Respondent’s employment.

G-4 AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER TO SEEK RECOVERY OF FUNDS IMPROPERLY OBTAINED THROUGH MISLEADING BILLING PRACTICES (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the initiation of legal proceedings against the Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser, in his official capacity, for its improper billing practices against the School Board, and approve retention of Mr. Jorge A. Mestre, a partner with the firm of Rivero Mestre, LLP, to represent the School Board as its legal counsel in this litigation. The law firm will be compensated at $295.00 per hour for partners, $225 per hour for associates, and $75.00 per hour for paralegals

G-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO RETAIN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP LEGAL COUNSEL (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to retain Greenberg Traurig and Holland & Knight to provide legal assistance and to represent the School Board in developing public private partnerships and to be compensated at a blended rate of $425 per hour for partners and associates

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-9 COLLABORATION ON REDUCING MANDATED TESTING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore in a collaborative manner with Federal and State authorities for additional opportunities to reduce Federal and State mandated tests.

H-10 COUNCIL OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS CONFERENCE (revised)

ACTION RECOMMEND BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County accept the Council of Great City Schools 59^th Annual Fall Conference materials and update as provided by its Board appointee and Council Executive Board member.

H-12 DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO PARENTS AND COMMUNITY AS IT RELATES TO ENROLLMENT EVENTS AND LOCATIONS, AS WELL AS HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN OPTIONS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, authorize the Superintendent to disseminate information to parents of M-DCPS students and the community regarding the upcoming enrollment dates and events related to the 2016 Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, as well as providing information where individuals may go to find specifics on coverage options and premium costs.

H-13 TELEPRESENCE VIDEO CONFERENCING (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. explore the possibility of enhancing virtual education via a telepresence mode of instruction; and,

2. determine the feasibility of the telepresence mode of instruction and the areas in which this method benefits M-DCPS students and employees.

H-17 DISTRICT EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the implementation of a District Employee Retirement Recognition Program, recognizing employees who are retiring after 30 or more years of service to the District.

H-19 LIGHTNING DETECTION SENSORS/ALARMS IN SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of installing lightning detection sensors/alarms in all schools in Miami-Dade, and develop a comprehensive lightning safety plan for schools, report back to the Board by the January 2016 Board meeting.

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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