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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

DECEMBER 2, 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 30, 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 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2016 TEEN DRIVER SAFETY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2016 Teen Driver Safety Contest.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KENYA ZAKIYA HANDFIELD FOR HER SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kenya Zakiya Handfield for her service to her community.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MIAMI MUSIC PROJECT (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Miami Music Project.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-106 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY FURNITURE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-106 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing City Furniture.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-107 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MOLINA HEALTHCARE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-107 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Molina Healthcare.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JORGE PEÑA, THE FOUNDER OF THE GREATER KENDALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Jorge Peña, the founder of the Greater Kendall Business Association.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-1O3 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MERCANTILE COMMERCEBANK’S ZOOLENS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Mercantile Commercebank’s
Zoolens Photography Project.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15-105 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING GUITARS OVER GUNS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 15-105 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring the Guitars Over Guns Organization.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• November 3 and 12, and 19, 2015

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• November 17, 2015 School Board Organization 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. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Values Matter
• 2014-2015 Accountability
• Governor's Budget Proposal

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

C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2015-2016 EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (EESAC) MEMBERSHIP ROSTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2015-2016 Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC) rosters.

C-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2015-2016 School Improvement Plans.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM OCTOBER 16, 2015 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Personnel Action Listing 1078 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from October 16, 2015 through November 19, 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 December 3, 2015, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for:

1. agreed upon disciplinary action; and

2. disciplinary action, pending the outcome of an administrative hearing or grievance/arbitration proceeding.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT, SIX CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS (revised)

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

1. Approve one (1) new charter contract with Avant Garde Academy of Florida, Inc., on behalf of Avant Garde Academy (i.) a 5-year term charter school contract, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2020, as a deferral was granted for the 2015-2016 school year; (ii.) to change the legal entity’s name from Avant Garde Academy of Florida, Inc., to Virtus Education, Inc.; and (iii.) to change the school’s name from Avant Garde Academy to Virtus Academy.

2. Approve six (6) charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate contracts reflecting the contents of the applications, for:

a. BridgePrep Academy, Inc., on behalf of BridgePrep Academy of Advanced Studies;

b. Advanced Learning Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Highly Inquisitive & Versatile Education (HIVE) Preparatory School – Riverside;

c. Pinecrest Academy, Inc., on behalf of:

i. Pinecrest Academy West K-8;

ii. Pinecrest Glades Academy;

iii. Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Middle High School;

d. Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Gardens Academy.

D-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2015-2016 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 1, 2016, through June 9, 2016:

• Area Stage Company at the Riviera Theater
• Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
• Coral Gables Women’s Club
• Florida International University Graham Center
• Florida International University U. S. Century Bank Arena
• Florida International University Wertheim Center
• Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for Performing Arts
• James L. Knight Center
• Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
• Manuel Artime Theater
• Miami-Dade County Auditorium
• Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center, Barry University
• South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
• University of Miami BankUnited Center

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites listed in the agenda item; and

3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, crowd control dividers, and the rental of caps and gowns for District and Region administrators who will attend graduations as platform guests at a total cost not to exceed $465,000.00.

The appropriation for these items are included in the General Fund of the 2015-2016 Adopted Budget.

D-67 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR:

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2016-2017, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2016

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2016-2017, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2016

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2016-2017, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 6, 2016

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2016 - 2017, with a start date of August 22, 2016;

2 the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2016 - 2017, with a start date of August 22, 2016; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2016 - 2017, with a start date of July 6, 2016.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-86 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, AUDITOR’S COMMUNICATION OF AUDIT RESULTS, MANAGEMENT LETTER AND SINGLE AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor’s Communication of Audit Results, Management Letter and Single Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-88 AUDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 2015 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Fund, Special Purpose Financial Statements, June 30, 2015.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (revised)

1) EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), FOR USE OF THE FORMER FLORAL HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACILITY, LOCATED AT 5120 NW 24 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITH PROVISIONS FOR THE COUNTY TO SUB-LEASE ALL OR PORTIONS OF THE FACILITY TO ONE OR MORE QUALIFIED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES PROVIDING COUNTY SPONSORED PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY;

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING SUB-LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND QUALIFIED ENTITIES, INCREASING OR DECREASING THE AREA OCCUPIED BY THE COUNTY, RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT, 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 a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County (“County”), for use of the former Floral Heights Elementary School facility, located at 5120 NW 24 Avenue, Miami, Florida, with provisions for the County to sub-lease all or portions of the facility to one or more qualified not-for-profit entities providing County programs to the community, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) grant or deny all approvals required under the lease agreement, including authorizing sub-lease agreements between the County and qualified entities, increasing or decreasing the area occupied by the County, renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the lease agreement, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: (revised)

1) EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA (“DJJ”), FOR USE OF THE BOARD-OWNED FACILITY, LOCATED AT 11000 SW 220 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (“FACILITY”), AND REVIEW AND APPROVE A SUB-LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DJJ AND SOUTH FLORIDA JAIL MINISTRIES, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS AGAPE NETWORK, FOR USE OF THE FACILITY; AND

2) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING ANY SUB-LEASE BY DJJ, RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING DJJ IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. execute an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice of the State of Florida (“DJJ”), for use of the Board-owned facility, located at 11000 SW 220 Street, Miami, Florida (“Facility”), and review and approve a Sub-lease Agreement between DJJ and South Florida Jail Ministries, Inc., doing business as Agape Network, for use of the Facility, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. grant or deny all approvals required under the proposed Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, including authorizing any sub-lease by DJJ, renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, and placing DJJ in default, as may be applicable.

F-3 ESTABLISH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A PORTION OF THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH) SITE LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE AN INVITATION TO BID FOR THE POSSIBLE SALE OF SAME, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCESS SET FORTH IN SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7315 – DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS LAND AND OTHER REAL PROPERTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish the fair market value of a portion of the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) site located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, at $53,900,000, and direct the Superintendent to issue an Invitation To Bid for the possible sale of same, in accordance with the process set forth in School Board Policy 7315 – Disposal of Surplus Land and Other Real Property.

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE:

1) A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND 500 ALTON ROAD VENTURES, LLC, SOUTH BEACH HEIGHTS I, LLC, 1220 SIXTH, LLC, AND KGM EQUITIES, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 485-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 600-700 ALTON ROAD, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO 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 THE AGREEMENT

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

1) a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among the School Board, City of Miami Beach and 500 Alton Road Ventures, LLC, South Beach Heights I, LLC, 1220 Sixth, LLC, and KGM Equities, LLC, in connection with construction of a new 485-unit residential development, located at 600-700 Alton Road, City of Miami Beach, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above; and

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

F-22 COMMISSIONING OF THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC. (d/b/a THE GORDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.), AS JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SYSTEM CONSULTANT FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission The Gordian Group, Inc. (d/b/a The Gordian Associates, Inc.), as Job Order Contracting System Consultant, for a four-year term, as follows:

1) A consulting fee of 2.27% of the construction value procured using the Job Order Contracting System, for the Initial 4-year Term of the Agreement; and

2) Services, fees, and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1.0 MILLION EACH) AGREEMENTS FOR TWO (2) YEARS, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT WITH:

1. ARVELO & ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND

2. M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to extend the Special Projects Consultant - Structural Engineering Services Agreement for two (2) years, under the same fees, terms and conditions as the original Agreements with:

1. Arvelo & Associates, Inc.; and

2. M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.

F-35 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL (PHASE I), LOCATED AT 1950 SW 19 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33145; PROJECT NO. 01339000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations project at Shenandoah Middle School (Phase I) located at 1950 SW 19 Street, Miami, FL 33145, Project No. 01339000 in the amount of $4,972,144, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $238,293.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 *** v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD – DOAH CASE NO. 15-003019

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida take one of the following actions in the case of *** v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, DOAH Case No. 15-003019:

(1) Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed by the Superintendent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions, stating with particularity its reasons and citing to the record to justify the change in the recommendation; or

(2) Adopt the Recommended Order issued by the Administrative Law Judge and enter a Final Order consistent with his findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations.

G-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO RETAIN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP LEGAL COUNSEL (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to retain Holland & Knight, LLP to provide legal assistance and to represent the School Board in developing public private partnerships and to be compensated at a blended rate of $394 per hour for partners and associates. All attorney’s fees and related expenditures under these matters will be within established budgets, and in accordance with Board-approved guidelines.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A FOURTH ADDENDUM TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS’ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR A POSITIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair to negotiate and execute a fourth addendum to the Superintendent of Schools’ employment agreement, providing for a salary adjustment not to exceed the last salary parameters approved by this Board at its March 13, 2013 meeting.

H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING THE COLLEGE FAIR AND DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE “2016 MIAMI NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR” ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016 (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting the College Fair and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in the “2016 Miami National College Fair” on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

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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