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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

FEBRUARY 3, 2016 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:00 A.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING*
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda, but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016.

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.

B-5 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION OF THE 2015 WALKSAFE STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize and congratulate the winners of the 2015 WalkSafe Statewide Poster Contest.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-012 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 2016 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 16-012 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2016 as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-013 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 5000 ROLE MODELS OF EXCELLENCE PROJECT CLASS OF 2016 WILSON SCHOLARS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves Resolution No. 16-013 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Class of 2016 Wilson Scholars.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING LOUIS CONFESSORE (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Louis Confessore.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING RITA RODRIGUEZ FOR HER WORK IN OUR COMMUNITY (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Rita Rodriguez for her work in our community.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month.

B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PTA OF KEY BISCAYNE K-8 CENTER (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Key Biscayne Community School PTA.

B-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SWITCHBOARD OF MIAMI (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-020 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Switchboard of Miami, Inc.

B-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-023 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF MIAMI AND THE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF MIAMI BEACH AND NORTH DADE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-023 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Friendship Circles of Miami, Miami Beach and North Dade.

B-15 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PALMETTO ELEMENTARY ROARBOTS

B-16 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ROSALYN CLARK-ARTIS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Rosalyn Clark-Artis.

B-17 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-022 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PENELOPE TOWNSLEY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-022 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Penelope Townsley

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Miami Northwestern Senior High School Dance Students
• Miami Arts Studio @ Zelda Glazer Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• January 7, 19, and 21, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• January 13, 2016 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. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• Values Matter
• Legislative Update

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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, BY AND THROUGH THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORITY, ON BEHALF OF DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a management agreement with Miami Shores Village, by and through the Miami Shores Village Charter School Authority, on behalf of Doctors Charter School, to provide strategic planning, staffing recommendations, human resource coordination, facilities development, regulatory compliance, corporate records maintenance, accounting, budgeting, cash management and financial reporting services for the remainder of the term of the charter school contract, with an option to renew, and for a fee up to 10% of funds received by the school through the Florida Education Finance Program per student Full Time Equivalent per year. Additional services, including but not limited to food services and transportation, may be provided under separate contract at cost.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM DECEMBER 4, 2015 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2016

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM OCTOBER 19, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2016

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

1. The Personnel Action Listing 1080 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from December 4, 2015 through January 14, 2016.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from October 19, 2015 through February 12, 2016.

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 February 4, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

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

7 CALENDAR DAYS
LOWITZ LAURORE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

10 CALENDAR DAYS
JOSIEU ST. FLEUR - CUSTODIAN
NORTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: 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) Mr. Lowitz Laurore, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for seven (7) calendar days, effective February 4, 2016; and

B) Mr. Josieu St. Fleur, Custodian, North Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) calendar days, effective February 4, 2016.

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,113 items with a depreciated cost of $308,956 and Recoveries containing 6 items with a depreciated cost of $724 to update the records for October, November and December 2015.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by ($27,293,034); and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 6 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 11 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015‑16 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $ 1,973,878 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 5.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Funds Mid-Year Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Mid-Year BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations and year end fund balance by the amount of $389,823,283.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE – FOOD SERVICE FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Special Revenue Food Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues by $2,579,546, appropriations by $1,156,359 and increasing ending fund balance by $1,423,187.

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $37,757,086 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS – RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

3. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Special Revenue Funds – Race To The Top Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, shifting Salaries, Employee Benefits, Purchased Services, and Other Expenses to Materials and Supplies and Capital Outlay.

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

E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2015-16 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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

3. adopt Resolution No. 1, FY 2015-16 Internal Service Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, decreasing revenues net position and expenses by $2,145,033; and

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

E-25 APPROVAL OF (A) RESOLUTION 16-010 AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING ON AN ADVANCE BASIS OF UP TO $97.5 MILLION TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF SERIES 2008B CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION AND UP TO $12.5 MILLION TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF SERIES 2009A CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN ONE OR MORE SERIES AT ONE OR MORE TIMES; AND (B) RESOLUTION 16-011 AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO REVISE THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PERMIT THAT ONE OR MORE FACILITIES MAY BE RELEASED FROM A LEASE IF THE VALUE OF THE REMAINING FACILITIES LEASE-PURCHASED WOULD EXCEED THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE DUE UNDER SUCH LEASE.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve (a) Resolution 16-010 authorizing the issuance in one or more series at one or more times of up to $97,500,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund on an advance basis all or a portion of Series 2008B COPs and up to $12,500,000 refunding Certificates of Participation to refund on an advance basis all or a portion of Series 2009A COPs; and (b) Resolution 16-011 to amend the Master Lease Purchase Agreement revising the insurance requirements, and permitting the release of one or more facilities from a lease when the value of the remaining facilities lease-purchased under such lease exceeds the outstanding principal balance due.

E-26 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS, BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.; BLAYLOCK ROBERT VAN, LLC; CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.; J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, LLC; LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; MORGAN STANLEY & COMPANY, LLC; PNC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.; RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC; SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.; SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & COMPANY, LLC; STIEFEL NICOLAUS & COMPANY INC.; AND WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID NO. 15-031-YWP – UNDERWRITING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements with the following firms, pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 15-031-YWP – Underwriting Services to identify and select an Authorized Underwriter’s List, to underwrite either Certificates of Participation under the District’s Master Lease Program or other planned financings, for the Office of Treasury Management, effective February 3, 2016, through February 3, 2018 that may be extended for one additional year as follows:

LEAD/SENIOR MANAGERS:

1. BANK OF AMERICA/MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
355 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE, SUITE 1360
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
MATTHEW J. WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR

2. CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS, INC.
200 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, SUITE 2170
ORLANDO, FL 32801
MICHAEL BALDWIN, DIRECTOR

3. J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES, LLC
1450 BRICKELL AVENUE, 33^RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33131
THOMAS J. WHITEHOUSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

4. MORGAN STANLEY & COMPANY, LLC
1585 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10036
JAMES HOWARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5. RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
100 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 800
ST. PETERSBERG, FL 33701
JULIE SANTAMARIA, DIRECTOR

6. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS GROUP
2363 GULF-TO-BAY BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
CLEARWATER, FL 33765
J. MICHAEL OLLIFF, VICE PRESIDENT

CO-MANAGERS:

7. BLAYLOCK ROBERT VAN, LLC (M/WBE)
600 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 3^RD FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10022
BERNARD B. BEAL, CHAIRMAN

8. LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC (M/WBE)
111 WEST JACKSON BLVD., SUITE 1901
CHICAGO, IL 60604
DEBORAH KNOX, VICE PRESIDENT

9. PNC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
420 S. ORANGE AVE., SUITE 300
ORLANDO, FL 32801
JOHN MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR

10. RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC
880 CARILLON PARKWAY
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716
NATALIE SIDOR, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

11. SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC. (M/WBE)
61 BROADWAY, SUITE 2924
NEW YORK, NY 10803
LINDA VANDEPERRE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

12. SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & COMPANY LLC (M/WBE)
1025 CONNECTICUT AVE. NW. SUITE 1202
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
SARAH SNYDER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

13. STIFEL NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INC
111 N. MAGNOLIA AVE, SUITE 1175
ORLANDO, FL 32801
ALEX BUGALLO, MANAGING DIRECTOR

E-66 RENEWAL OF DISTRICT’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

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

1. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to enter into negotiations and secure and bind existing 300 million in coverage limits, inclusive of increasing the percentage of the primary 100M layer with multi-year capacity/premium commitments not to exceed 60M; potential changes in coverage terms to include a deductible buy down, and/or additional coverage for properties deemed ineligible by FEMA for further loss reimbursement, with annual premiums for all property insurance premiums and associated fees not to exceed $20.5 million, excluding 2015-2016 MYSIP NCB reimbursements/premium credits and state required surcharges and assessments, effective May 1, 2016, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget, with a full report including confirmation of coverages, carriers, deductibles, costs and terms to be submitted to the Board its meeting of May 11, 2016;

2. Authorize staff, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., to secure and bind terrorism coverage in the amount of 50 million property damage/10 million bodily injury, effective May 1, 2016 with an annual premium not to exceed $100,000, including state fees, with payment of such coverage to be funded from the District’s property insurance budget; and

3. Authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $2.5 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017.

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 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – HOSPITALITY SERVICES (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Hospitality Services.

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 22 OF 125 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 22 of 125 Charter Schools and three Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) Operating during the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-89 THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY INAUGURAL REPORT COVERING FISCAL YEARS 2013-2014 AND 2014-2015 AND INDEPENDENT INTERNAL AUDITOR’S AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES REPORT (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Office of Economic Opportunity Inaugural Report Covering Fiscal Years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 and Independent Internal Auditor’s Agreed-Upon Procedures Report.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-052-AC, FRESH DELIVERED BREAD AND SPECIALITY BREAD PRODUCTS to purchase, at a firm unit price, bread and bread products, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 3, 2016, through February 2, 2018, as follows:

1. GOURMET VENTURES, INC. DBA OUTRAGEOUS BAGEL CO. SBE
8843 SW 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: ROBERT SANDLER, PRESIDENT

2. THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL INC. SBE
11616 SW 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: MARIA HERZBRUN, PRESIDENT

3. Reject Group 1. Fresh Bread and Rolls.

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

E-142 AWARD RFP NO. RFP-14-054-MT – DIVERSITY TRAINING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD RFP No. RFP-14-054-MT – DIVERSITY TRAINING SERVICES, to the selected qualified and experienced firm to assist The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida in providing Diversity Training services for District staff, effective February 3, 2016 through February 2, 2017, and may, by mutual agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

THE CHAMPION SERVICES GROUP, INC. MBE
6501 NW 36^TH Street, Suite 300
Miami, Florida 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: James A. Champion, President
African-American

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase training services for 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(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-143 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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

Contract No. ITB-14-009-DD – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to purchase at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, transportation services for special needs students, the homeless and students in foster care, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, with three (3) additional one (1) year contract extensions. This supplemental award is requested to ensure the continuation of services for the remainder of the contract year, due to an increase of student participation. This supplemental award will be effective February 3, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

Fund Source

0100 - General

AMERICAN LOGISTICS COMPANY, LLC.
901 CALLE AMANECER, SUITE 260
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673
OWNER/OFFICER: CRAIG PUCKETT, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT TO DATE $450,000
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $450,000
TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED TO DATE $900,000

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH OAK PLAZA ASSOCIATES (DEL), LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR 25 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES WITHIN A PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 3800 N.E. 1 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137, FOR USE BY FACULTY, STAFF, INVITEES AND GUESTS AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH), LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLA 33137

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease amendment with Oak Plaza Associates (DEL), LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, for 25 additional parking spaces within a parking garage located at 3800 N.E. 1 Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33137, for use by faculty, staff, invitees and guests at the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH), located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, at a total monthly cost of $86.25 per parking space, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH FDG FLAGLER STATION II LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“FDG”), TO REINSTATE THE LEASE AGREEMENT AND MODIFY THE DEMISED PREMISES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 14, 2015, AND EXTEND THE LEASE TERM FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 17, 2016, FOR USE BY THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH), LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33132; AND

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

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Lease Amendment with FDG Flagler Station II LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“FDG”), to reinstate the Lease Agreement and modify the Demised Premises effective September 14, 2015, and extend the lease term for the period ending December 17, 2016, for use by the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH), located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33132; and

F-3 AUTHORIZATION: (withdrawn)

1) FOR THE DONATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), AT NO COST, OF THREE BOARD-OWNED PORTABLE CLASSROOMS, CURRENTLY HOUSED AT THE ZOO MIAMI FACILITY (“ZOO”), LOCATED AT 12400 S.W. 152 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33177, BEARING FISH NUMBERS 32-021, 35-047 AND 35-048, FOR USE BY THE COUNTY FOR ZOO MIAMI PROGRAMS; AND

2) FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY, TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE DONATION OF THE PORTABLE CLASSROOMS TO THE COUNTY, INCLUDING A BILL OF SALE

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

1) the donation to Miami-Dade County (“County”), at no cost, of three Board-owned portable classrooms, currently housed at the Zoo Miami facility (“Zoo”), located at 12400 S.W. 152 Street, Miami, Florida, 33177, bearing FISH numbers 32-021, 35-047 and 35-048, for use by the County for Zoo Miami programs, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) the Chair and Secretary, as may be necessary, to execute any documents that may be required to effectuate the donation of the portable classrooms to the County, including a Bill of Sale.

F-4 1) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (“MPA”), FOR USE OF A PARKING GARAGE, LOCATED AT 40 N.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33128, TO PROVIDE STAFF PARKING FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, LOCATED AT 25 N.E. 2 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33132, FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, PLACING MPA IN DEFAULT, AND RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Amendment to the Parking Permit Agreement between the School Board and Miami Parking Authority (“MPA”), for use of a parking garage, located at 40 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, Florida 33128, to provide staff parking for New World School of the Arts, located at 25 N.E. 2 Street, Miami, Florida 33132, for the period commencing July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, at a rate of $89.99 per parking space per month, and under, substantially, the other terms and conditions set forth in the agenda item; and

2) authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny all approvals required under the Parking Permit Agreement, including without limitation, placing MPA in default, and renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Parking Permit Agreement.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) AGREEMENTS FOR TWO YEARS WITH:

• BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC.;
• C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC.; AND
• ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the Building Code Consultant Agreements for two years with:

• Bermello Ajamil & Partners,Inc.;
• C.A.P. Government, Inc.; and
• Architects International, Inc.; as follows:

1) with changes to specific information for each firm as noted in the body of the agenda item;

2) under the same fees, terms and conditions as the current Agreements.

F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL RESPONSES RECEIVED FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NUMBER 118 FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK (CMR) FIRMS FOR A GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATION PROJECT NUMBER 01433400 AND A NON GOB-FUNDED ADDITION/REMODEL/RENOVATION PROJECT NUMBER 01436100 AT DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH), LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33137

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize rejection of all responses received for Request for Qualifications No. 118 for Construction Management at-Risk firms for a GOB-funded Renovation Project No. 01433400 and a Non GOB-funded Addition/Remodel/Renovation Project No. 01436100 at Design and Architecture Senior High School, located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33137.

F-60 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-015-CV – VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE: MOWING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-015-CV – VACANT LOT MAINTENANCE: MOWING AND FENCE LINE CLEARING, to establish a contract at firm unit prices for the maintenance of vacant lots and fence lines for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of February 3, 2016 through February 2, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

1. THOMAS MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. MBE/M/WBE
16205 S. W. 117^TH AVENUE, UNIT 7
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: MARY K. THOMAS, PRESIDENT
African American

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $320,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $160,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). 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 three (3) applications for increase to single bid limits.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 1129, 3129, AND 4129, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 1210, 3210, AND 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT; AND 1362.02, 3362.02, AND 4362.02, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARRASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policies1129, 3129, and 4129, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 1210, 3210 and 4210, Conflict of Interest; and 1362.02, 4362.02, and 3362.02, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures.

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 6320, PURCHASING; 6320.04, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES; 6334, PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION; 6320.02, AND SMALL/MICRO AND MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policies 6320, Purchasing, 6320.04, Contractor Debarment Procedures, and 6334, Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction, and Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro And Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Programs

G-3 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED NEW POLICY 9701, TRADEMARK LICENSING, PROTECTION AND USE; AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 9700.01, ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES; AND 2531, COPYRIGHTED WORKS, AND TO REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RETAIN COUNSEL FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS (revised)

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

(1) authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate new Policy 9701, Trademark Licensing, Protection and Use, and to amend Policies 9700.01, Advertising and Commercial Activities, and 2531, Copyrighted Works; and

(2) authorize the School Board Attorney to retain the law firm of Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A., to assist the Board with virtual, copyright and intellectual property matters at a blended rate of $345 per hour for attorneys and $75 per hour for paralegals.

G-4 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTERS: Marcela Dona, as Guardian and Natural Mother of F.L., a minor, and Marcela Dona, individually, v. The School Board and Susan Omil, Case No. 15-027214 CA 02, and Theanie Hajarie, as Parent and Natural Guardian of Tyler Dacres, a minor v. The School Board and Thompson Gray, Case No. 16-000218 CA 01 (revised 3)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the legal defense of the current School Board employees who are individually named as a Defendant in the following cases: Marcela Dona, as Guardian and Natural Mother of F.L., a minor, and Marcela Dona, individually, v. The School Board and Susan Omil, Case No. 15-027214 CA 02 and Theanie Hajarie, as Parent and Natural Guardian of Tyler Dacres, a minor v. The School Board and Thompson Gray (also
known as Timothy Gray), Case No. 16-000218 CA 01.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN PROMOTING FEBRUARY 2016 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting February 2016 as National Black History Month to be celebrated in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD PROMOTE MARCH 2016 AS FLORIDA BIKE MONTH, ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THE NATIONAL BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY FESTIVITIES, AND RECOGNIZE THE BIKESAFE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, promote March 2016 as Florida Bike Month, encourage participation in the National Bike to School Day festivities, and recognize the BikeSafe Program for its efforts in improving bicycle safety at middle schools.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD JOIN IN PROMOTING APRIL 22, 2016, AS EARTH DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting April 22, 2016, as Earth Day and authorize the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County Public Schools to participate in this celebration.

H-6 PG-RATED MOVIES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, determine best practices in allowing all students to view PG-rated films/videos for educational purposes without requiring written parental/guardian permission

H-7 TWITTER IN THE CLASSROOM (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, through the Superintendent, explore the feasibility of integrating the free social site Twitter to the English language arts curriculum to increase student participation than can lead to optimal academic achievement.

H-8 STRENGHTENING COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS(withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of strengthening college and career pathways for students interested in STEM, United States Service Academies and other related programs.

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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