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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 9, 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, MARCH 7, 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-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-024 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BIG BLUE & YOU AND THE ARTSEA EVENT ON APRIL 23, 2016

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-025 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2016 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-025 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2016 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-026 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-026 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Central Senior High School Football Team.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-027 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-027 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Booker T. Washington Senior High School Football Team.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-028 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CODE ART MIAMI

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-028 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Code Art Miami.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-029 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DUTCH WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-029 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Dutch Wave Environmental Festival.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-030 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARIA DE ARMAS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-030 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Maria de Armas.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. LOLISA M. WALLACE, MISS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A TEACHER AT FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (replacement)

That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ms. Lolisa M. Wallace, Miss Miami-Dade County, a teacher at Felix Varela Senior High School.

B-11 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AIR BASE K-8 CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PTSA (revised replacement 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the PTSA of Air Base K-8 Center for International Education.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Community Recognition

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Hialeah Senior High School Concert Jazz Band

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• February 4, 11, 23, and 25, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• February 3, 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 (revised)

• Values Matter Recognition
• 2015 Advanced Placement Student Recognition
• 2015-2016 Paraprofessional/School Support Personnel of the Year
• 2015-2016 Office Employee of the Year
• Legislative Update
• Community Violence

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-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt School Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2015-2016, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective March 9, 2016.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM JANUARY 15, 2016 THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Personnel Action Listing 1081 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from January 15, 2016 through February 4, 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 March 10, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2015-2018 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT SUCCESSOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2015-2018 Tentative Agreement successor contract with FOP effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018.

D-46 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 9142, Diversity Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES

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 THREE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve three (3) charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate contracts reflecting the contents of the applications, for:

1. Phoenix Academies of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Phoenix Academy of Excellence;

2. Phoenix Academy of Excellence-North on behalf of Phoenix Academy of Excellence; and

3. True North Classical Academy, Inc., on behalf of True North Classical Academy High School.

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2016.

E-141 REJECT ITB NO. ITB-14-067-ND – DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

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

REJECT ITB NO. ITB-14-067-ND – DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications to allow for more vendor participation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. ITB-15-032-MT, AUCTION SERVICES to purchase, at a firm unit prices, auction services, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 9, 2016, through March 8, 2019, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. BIDERA, LLC
4995 NE 72^ND AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: ARMANDO PERERA, PRESIDENT

Buyer’s Premium for On-Site Auction Services – 4.95% Buyer’s Premium for Online Auction Services – 4.95%

SECONDARY

Buyer’s Premium for Online Auction Services – 7.5%

Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each additional one (1) year extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR ONE PROGRAM FROM A FUNDING SOURCE (revised)

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

1. accept a grant award for a program from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under The Florida Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program, in the approximate amount of $2,105,349, for the grant period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016;

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 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 3425 COLLINS, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 67-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT 3425 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140, 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 3425 Collins, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, in connection with construction of a new 67-unit residential development, located at 3425 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County, substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

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

F-2 1) RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”) FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING HOUSING PROJECTS FOR THE ELDERLY:

A) METRO SOUTH SENIOR APARTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, LOCATED AT 6101 SUNSET DRIVE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143; AND

B) THEODORE ROOSEVELT GIBSON MEMORIAL FUND, INCORPORATED, LOCATED AT 3634 GRAND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133

2) AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT TO BOTH APPLICANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES ALREADY COLLECTED, FROM THE PROCEEDS OF FUTURE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES COLLECTED BY THE COUNTY WITHIN THE EAST BENEFIT DISTRICT

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

1) recommend approval to Miami-Dade County (“County”) for exemption from Educational Facilities Impact Fees in connection with the following housing projects for the elderly:

A) Metro South Senior Apartments Limited Partnership, located at 6101 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143; and

B) Theodore Roosevelt Gibson Memorial Fund, Incorporated, located at 3634 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133

2) authorize reimbursement to both applicants for Educational Facilities Impact Fees already collected, from the proceeds of future Educational Facilities Impact Fees collected by the County within the East Benefit District.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION:

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 A NEW TEMPORARY USE PERMIT WITH THE COUNTY TO ALLOW CONTINUED USE OF THE PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT THE ZOO UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE UNITS ARE VACATED BY THE DISTRICT, AS WELL AS 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 a new Temporary Use Permit with the County to allow continued use of the portable classrooms at the Zoo until such time as the units are vacated by the District, as well as 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, commission M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, located at 7977 West 12 Avenue Hialeah, Florida, 33014, Project No. 01326600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $310,350 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) Supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-23 COMMISSIONING OF JORGE A. GUTIERREZ ARCHITECT, LLC, AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 150 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD, MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA, 33166, PROJECT NO. 01434900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, LLC., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Miami Springs Middle School, located at 150 South Royal Poinciana Boulevard, Miami Springs, Florida, 33166, Project No. 01434900, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $257,461 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) Supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission KVH Architects, P.A., as Architect/Engineer of Record for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and Physical Education (PE) Shelter Replacement at Gratigny Elementary School, located at 11905 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33168, Project No. 01433600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $230,800 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) Supporting services and fees, project scope and all terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-25 COMMISSIONING OF LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK (CMR) FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7977 WEST 12 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33014, PROJECT NO. 01326600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Link Construction Group, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, located at 7977 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014, Project No. 01326600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $38,000 for Preconstruction Services; and

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

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK (CMR) FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 150 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BLVD., MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33166, PROJECT NO. 01434900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Turner Construction Company, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Miami Springs Middle School, located at 150 South Royal Poinciana Blvd., Miami Springs, Florida 33166, Project No. 01434900, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $31,000 for Preconstruction Services; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK (CMR) FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) SHELTER REPLACEMENT AT GRATIGNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 11905 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33168, PROJECT NO. 01433600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Thornton Construction Company, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and Physical Education (PE) Shelter Replacement at Gratigny Elementary School, located at 11905 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33168, Project No. 01433600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $28,300 for Preconstruction Services; and

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

F-28 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH R.J. HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (A/E) OF RECORD, SHELTERED MARKET FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS PROJECT NO. 01433400, AND NON GOB FUNDED ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT NO. 01436100 AT DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH), LOCATED AT 4001 N.E. 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A., as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record, Sheltered Market for Small Business Enterprises, for General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded Project No. 01433400, and Non GOB Project No. 01436100 at Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH), located at 4001 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33137, as follows:

1) without cause; and

2) with no further compensation due to the A/E.

F-29 TERMINATION OF CIMA ENGINEERING CORP., (dba CIMA) AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH, CATEGORY A. SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate CIMA Engineering Corp. (dba CIMA) as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant Agreement for Miscellaneous Projects up to $1 Million each, Category A. Small Business Enterprises, as follows:

1) with cause;

2) with the completion of four open Work Orders listed in the body of the agenda item; and

3) with no other compensation due to the firm.

F-30 AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER, HECTOR VERGARA, P.E., PRINCIPAL, WITH L. TRIANA & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND SDM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. (ALTERNATE), IN THE AGREEMENT WITH LIVS ASSOCIATES AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2 MILLION EACH, FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the replacement of inhouse Mechanical Engineer, Hector Vergara, P.E., Principal, in the Agreement with LIVS Associates, as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant, for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2 Million each, for a four year term, as follows:

1) with Subconsultant L. Triana & Associates, Inc., and Subconsultant SDM Consulting Engineering, Inc., (as an Alternate) to provide Mechanical Engineering services for the duration of the Agreement; and

2) with all other terms and conditions of the Agreement to remain unchanged.

F-31 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGREEMENTS WITH VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED, TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP AND CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES FOR VARIOUS COMMISSIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Agreements with Veitia Padron Incorporated, to reflect the company’s change in ownership and change in Principal Responsible to the Board for Construction Management at-Risk Services for various commissions.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Final Change Order, Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0101303, Phase IV; Renovation of Auditorium and Science, Demolition of Building # 14, Miami Central Senior High School for a credit of $106,808.91.

F-35 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO MUNILLA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC., D.B.A. MCM, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND REPAIR PROJECT AT WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER LOCATED AT 1550 S.W. 6 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030; PROJECT NO. 01336300. (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Munilla Construction Management, LLC, d.b.a. MCM, for the General Obligation Bond funded construction, renovation and repair project at West Homestead K-8 Center located at 1550 S.W. 6 Street, Homestead, Florida, 33030, Project No. 01336300 in the amount of $8,086,766 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $343,724.

F-36 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO STATE CONTRACTING AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION; FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4340 N.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126, PROJECT NO. 01338900.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for State Contracting and Engineering Corporation, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Kinloch Park Middle School located at 4340 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, Florida, 33126, Project No. 01338900 in the amount of $5,334,561, which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $425,173.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 2431.05, ATHLETIC TRAINERS, AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND 5131, STUDENT TRANSFERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt new Policy 2431.05, Athletic Trainers, and amend Policies 5112, Entrance Requirements, and 5131, Student Transfers, and to file these new and amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 9, 2016.

G-2 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 0133, QUASI-JUDICIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to amend Policy 0133, Quasi-Judicial, and file it with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 9, 2016.

G-3 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 6320, PURCHASING; 6320.04, CONTRACTOR DEBARMENT PROCEDURES; 6334, PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION; AND 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO AND MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent 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, and file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective March 9, 2016.

G-4 FINAL READING: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF NEW POLICY 9701, TRADEMARK LICENSING, PROTECTION AND USE; AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 9700.01, ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES; AND 2531, COPYRIGHTED WORKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to adopt new Policy 9701, Trademark Licensing, Protection and Use, and amend Policies 9700.01, Advertising and Commercial Activities, and 2531, Copyrighted Works, and file these new and amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on March 9, 2016.

G-5 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICIES 1129, 3129, AND 4129, CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 1210, 3210, AND 4210, STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT; 1362, 3362, AND 4362, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT; 1362.02, 3362.02, AND 4362.02, ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/HARRASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (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 Policies1129, 3129, and 4129, Conflict of Interest; 1210, 3210 and 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 1362, 3362, and 4362, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment; and 1362.02, 3362.02, and 4362.02, Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Complaint Procedures.

G-6 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Susan Khoury v. The Miami-Dade County School Board and Gregory Williams, Case No. 16-cv-20680-RNS (good cause)

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 employee who is individually named as a Defendant in Susan Khoury v. The Miami-Dade County School Board, Case 16-cv-20680-RNS.

G-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT IN MATTER KNOWN AS: PENDING CLAIMS – The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, against Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the tentative settlement and accept $325,000.00 in full and complete settlement and resolution of its claims against Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. and authorize the School Board Attorney to execute and file all necessary documents to finalize the settlement.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 EXPLORE THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PARTNERSHIP PLAN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, support the Superintendent in his efforts to explore the creation of a Community Transportation Partnership Plan.

H-3 STRENGTHENING COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), UNITED STATES SERVICE ACADEMIES AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS (revised)

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.

H-4 PEDIATRICIAN, THERAPIST AND DISTRICT COMMUNICATION

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

2. explore hosting a summit for pediatricians and therapists to learn more about services for students and procedures in M-DCPS; and,

3. transmit an update on the actions above by the June22, 2016 School Board meeting.

H-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JOIN IN SUPPORTING FATHERS IN EDUCATION DAY, MAY 12, 2016 AND FATHERS IN ACTION & ADVOCACY WEEK, MAY 9-15, 2016

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in supporting Fathers in Education Day, May 12, 2016 and Fathers in Action & Advocacy Week, May 9-15, 2016.

H-6 STAND-UP DESKS (revised)

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

1. Explore on a limited basis the feasibility of using stand- up school desks; and,

2. Provide a response before the July 13, 2016 Miami-Dade School Board Meeting.

H-7 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS FOR SUBMITTAL UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse additional schools for submittal under the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and request the Superintendent to formalize the grant applications accordingly.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 24-30, 2016 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL 27, 2016 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the endorsement of April 24-30, 2016 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 27, 2016 as Administrative Professionals Day.

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

03.09.16

AGENDA SECTIONS

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I