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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 11, 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, MAY 9, 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.

* 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.

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-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-052 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, DR. MANUEL SANCHEZ III, AS THE DISTRICT’S 2016 PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-052 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Miami Lakes Middle School Principal, Dr. Manuel Sanchez III, as the District’s Principal of the Year.

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ANA M. RASCO (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No.16-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Ana M. Rasco.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING RANSOM EVERGLADES U.S. GOVERNMENT TEACHER AND STUDENTS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ransom

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-053 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NELSON SOBRINO (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-053 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Nelson Sobrino.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-057 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2015-2016 "POSTER & ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS" (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Youth Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County 2015-2016 "Poster & Essay Contest Winners"

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. WIL BLECHMAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-049 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Wil Blechman.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-056 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-056 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Recognizing May As National Foster Care Awareness Month.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2016 AS OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida recognizing May 2016 as Osteogenesis Imperfecta Month.

B-10 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI DADE COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-054 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission.

B-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MAY 2016 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida endorse May 2016 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorize administrative actions to foster related activities.

B-12 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-051 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOSEPH EDISON GEBARA FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL PTA/PTSA (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-051 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Joseph Edison Gebara for his service as President

B-13 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING KENWOOD K-8 CENTER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, DR. GABRIEL P. QUINTERO, AS THE DISTRICT’S 2016 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-055 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Kenwood K-8 Center Assistant Principal, Dr. Gabriel P. Quintero, as the District’s 2016 Assistant Principal of the Year.

B-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-058 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GRADUATING SENIORS OF WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR BREAKING THE SCHOOL’S HISTORY OF THE AMOUNT EARNED IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (replacement)

PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School graduating seniors for their record-breaking number of college scholarships earned.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Honoring Retiring Employees with Highest Years of Service

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Miami Norland Senior High School Freedom Writers

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• April 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• April 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 Recognition
• Digital Citizenship Video Contest
• Magnet Schools of America
• Student Life Savers

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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

C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM MARCH 11, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 14, 2016

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2016 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2016

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

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 May 12, 2016.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiatives on May 11, 2016, effective for the 2016-2017 School Year.

D-40 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 8510, WELLNESS POLICY

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 8510, Wellness Policy.

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

S WORKDAYS
VANESSA A. DAILEY - TEACHER
VIRGINIA A. BOONE/HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

22 WORKDAYS
CECILY C. RICHBURG - TEACHER
WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER

22 WORKDAYS
JENNY H. RIERA - TEACHER
WEST HOMESTEAD K-8 CENTER

15 CALENDAR DAYS
LYZA SANCHEZ - BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

22 WORKDAYS
DERRICK D. TATE - TEACHER
CUTLER BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

15 WORKDAYS
PENELOPE A. TAYLOR - TEACHER
HENRY E.S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

10 WORKDAYS
SAMUEL P. WATTS - TEACHER
WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY
30 WORKDAYS
STEVEN N. HANKINS - TEACHER
COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
SANDRA L. HOOD - PARAPROFESSIONAL III
MARITIME AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATION OF DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS
RICHTER FLAMBERT - TEACHER
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

A) Ms. Vanessa A. Dailey, Teacher, Virginia A. Boone/Highland Oaks Elementary School, suspension without pay for five (5) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

B) Ms. Cecily C. Richburg, Teacher, West Homestead K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty-two (22) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

C) Ms. Jenny H. Riera, Teacher, West Homestead K-8 Center, suspension without pay for twenty-two (22) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

D) Ms. Lyza Sanchez, Bus Aide, North Transportation Center, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective May 12, 2016.

E) Mr. Derrick D. Tate, Teacher, Cutler Bay Middle School, suspension without pay for twenty-two (22) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

F) Ms. Penelope A. Taylor, Teacher, Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

G) Mr. Samuel P. Watts, Teacher, Westland Hialeah Senior High School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

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

A) Mr. Steven N. Hankins, Teacher, Country Club Middle School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective May 12, 2016.

B) Ms. Sandra L. Hood, Paraprofessional Ill, Maritime and Science Technology Academy, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective May 12, 2016.

C) Mr. Richter Flambert, Teacher, North Dade Middle School, suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings, effective May 12, 2016.

D-66 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves the opening and closing hours of schools for the 2016-2017 school year and accept the listed exceptions to those hours.

D-67 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM

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

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-48, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2015-2016 school year, the 2016 summer session, and the 2016-2017 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-55, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assigned to an alternative school/program for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2015-2016 school year, the 2016 summer session, and the 2016-2017 school year;

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

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

D-68 2016 SUMMER SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2016 Summer Services

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,782 items with a depreciated cost of $505,319 and recoveries containing 3 items with a depreciated cost of $3,396 to update the records for January, February and March 2016.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $90,948.16 owed by 40 former employees.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 General Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $12,462,651; 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. 2, FY 2015‑16 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $4,666,782 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described above and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

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

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 Debt Service Funds Spring 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 $237,726,874.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 Special Revenue - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $8,690,840 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-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2015-16 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2015-16 Internal Service (Health Insurance) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, net position and expenses by $1,917,000; and

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

E-25 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 16-047 PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF UP TO $300 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution 16-047 providing for issuance of up to $300 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2016.

E-26 AUTHORIZATION TO ADD ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY TO APPROVED LIST OF UNDERWRITERS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY 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 add Estrada Hinojosa & Company to the authorized Underwriters List approved by the School Board at the February 3, 2016 Board Meeting and enter into contractual services agreements with the following firms, pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 15-031-YWP – Underwriting Services 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:

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 217
0RLANDO, 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 self-declared)
600 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 3^RD FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10022
BERNARD B. BEAL, CHAIRMAN

8. LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC (M/WBE self-declared)
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 self-declared)
61 BROADWAY, SUITE 2924
NEW YORK, NY 10803
LINDA VANDEPERRE, MANAGING DIRECTOR

12. SIEBERT BRANDFORD SHANK & COMPANY LLC (M/WBE self-declared)
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

14. ESTRADA HINOJOS & COMPANY (Added 5/11/16) (M/WBE self-declared)
2937 SW 27^th AVENUE, SUITE 200B
MIAMI, FL 33133
LOURDES ABADIN, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

E-66 PROPERTY INSURANCE

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017 consisting of total insurance limits of $300,000,000, per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments:

2. authorize the District’s 50% participation as co-insurer in the $50M excess of $250M limit of coverage;

3. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 property damage, $10,000,000 bodily injury from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017, with an annual premium of $94,000;

4. authorize renewal of flood insurance coverage with 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 July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017;

5. authorize the purchase of the “STORM” Parametric Property Insurance Policy, for a three-year period effective May 1, 2016 through May 1, 2019, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. with North American Capacity Insurance Company (Swiss Re), with a total insured premium of $2,400,000 inclusive of state fees and surcharges to be paid in three annual installments of $800,000;

6. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to Siver Insurance Consultants to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of the annual consultant’s report to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, and other required technical services with such fees to be paid at $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year with funding for such expenses to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund;

7. authorize renewal of the adjusting services performed by Cunningham Lindsey for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis when a loss would result in a liability to the District’s self-insured property program, with adjusting expenses to be as follows with expenses to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund:

8. authorize the use of any of the Special Projects Consultants (SPC) firms under contract to the District, with associated fees, to access firms to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, subject to these firms’ current contracts with the District with expenditures for these services not to exceed $50,000 to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund; and

9. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter from the State of Florida, Office of Insurance Regulation to provide written clarification, including cites to relevant FEMA documentation, which forms the basis of their position with respect to M-DCPS’s compliance with the FEMA Insurance Requirements pursuant to Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act.

E-141 REJECT ITB NO. ITB-15-021-ND – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT ITB NO. ITB-15-021-ND – INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY CONSULTANT, to permit rebidding using revised specifications to allow for more diverse vendor participation.

E-142 AWARD RFP NO. RFP-15-034-MT – DISPARITY STUDY SERVICES

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

1. AWARD RFP No. RFP-15-034-MT – DISPARITY STUDY SERVICES, to select qualified and experienced individuals and/or organizations for the development and implementation of Disparity Study Services for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective May 11, 2016 through May 10, 2017, and may, by mutual agreement between the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and the successful bidder, be extended for one (1) additional one (1) year extension period thereto, as follows:

MILLER3 CONSULTING, INC.
400 PRYOR STREET, #4068
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302
OWNER/OFFICER: LAUREN MILLER, DIRECTOR,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $193,296, for the initial contract term of one year, and an amount not to exceed $193,296, for the subsequent one (1) year extension period (s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amounts shown will be expended.

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

1. AWARD RFP No. RFP-15-017-YWP – ONLINE BACKGROUND SCREENING, to select qualified and experienced vendor(s) to perform background screenings for volunteers located at all schools and district locations, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 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:

VERIFIED VOLUNTEERS
113 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE
FT. COLLINS, CO 80524
OWNER/OFFICER: KATIE ZWETZIG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase on-line background screenings for volunteers located at all schools and district locations, 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-144 AWARD RFP NO. RFP-15-047-MT – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES

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

1. AWARD RFP No. RFP-15-047-MT – EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES to obtain the services of a public accounting firm whose partners or officers are independent certified public accountants and are duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform an audit of the financial statements and record in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and to perform the financial and compliance audit of all federal financial assistance (Single Audit). The Single Audit will be performed in accordance with the Federal Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and the Uniform Guidance, as well as other applicable Federal laws, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida, effective May 11, 2016 through May 10, 2019, 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:

RSM US LLP
801 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 1050
MIAMI, FL 33141
OWNER/OFFICER: DONNOVAN MAGINLEY, PARTNER

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $975,000 for the initial contract term of three years, and an amount not to exceed $295,000 for the audit of financial records and $45,000 for the Federal Single Audit, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period (s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amounts shown will be expended.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR TWO PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept grant awards for two programs from:

a. City of Miami Beach for funding under the City of Miami Beach Voluntary Prekindergarten Program, in the approximate amount of $487,362, for the grant period of March 11, 2016 through June 30, 2019; and

b. New Teacher Center for funding under the Investing in Innovation Scale-up Grants, in the approximate amount of $956,917, and in-kind support valued at $1,664,265, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019.

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

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

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

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

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

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

E-202 APPROVAL OF INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FM TRANSLATOR STATIONS ON COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to execute an Inter-Local Agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, providing for a twenty (20) year lease agreement for the placement of WLRN translators on Monroe County communications towers, and to execute all other necessary ancillary documents in support of the Inter-Local Agreement.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM

F-1 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND ARBAS REALTY TRUST, FORMERLY KNOWN AS R.K. ASSOCIATES, FOR CLASSROOM SPACE USED AS AN ANNEX TO AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 850 IVES DAIRY ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement between the School Board and Arbas Realty Trust, formerly known as R.K. Associates, for classroom space used as an annex to Aventura Waterways K-8 Center, located at 850 Ives Dairy Road, Miami, Florida 33179, to extend the term of the Lease Agreement from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, including an annual rental rate of $945,000 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, $992,250 for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, and $1,041,862 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (“DJJ”), SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (“SUBLEASE”), FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AT THE FORMER MIAMI-DADE REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER FACILITY, LOCATED AT 3300 NW 27 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142 (“FACILITY”), FOR SCHOOL POLICE OPERATIONS; AND

2) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBLEASE; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE SUBLEASE, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE SUBLEASE, AND PLACING DJJ IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute a Sublease Agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”), successor in interest to the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (“Sublease”), for use of approximately 50,000 square feet of office space at the former Miami-Dade Regional Juvenile Detention Center facility, located at 3300 NW 27 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142 (“Facility”), for School Police operations, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. finalize negotiations and execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Sublease; and

3. grant or deny all approvals required under the Sublease, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Sublease, and placing DJJ in default, as may be applicable.

F-3 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH BAY VILLAGE (“VILLAGE”), A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR USE OF THE BASKETBALL COURT AT TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7540 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA 33141; AND

2) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING THE VILLAGE IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. execute a Joint Use Agreement with North Bay Village, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, for use of the basketball court at Treasure Island Elementary School, located at 7540 East Treasure Drive, North Bay Village, Florida 33141, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2. finalize negotiations and execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Joint Use Agreement; and

3. grant or deny all approvals required under the Joint Use Agreement, including renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Joint Use Agreement, and placing the Village in default, as may be applicable.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”) BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD (“BOARD”) AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (“COUNTY”), COLLECTIVELY THE PARTIES, TO PROVIDE A COLLABORATIVE FRAMEWORK UNDER WHICH THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES MIGHT BE ACHIEVED:

1) BOARD TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OFF-STREET PARKING BUILT ON THE BOARD-OWNED PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF N.E. 2 AVENUE AND N.E. 14 STREET (THE “PARCEL”) BY A PRIVATE ENTITY, PURSUANT TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ISSUED BY THE BOARD FOR THE SALE AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL; AND

2) COUNTY TO MAKE AVAILABLE COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY ACCEPTABLE TO THE BOARD TO LOCATE A FUTURE EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI AREA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the School Board (“Board”) and Miami-Dade County (“County”), collectively the Parties, to provide a collaborative framework under which the following outcomes might be achieved:

1) Board to make available to the County under mutually acceptable terms and conditions off-street parking built on the Board-owned parcel located on the southwest corner of N.E. 2 Avenue and N.E. 14 Street (the “Parcel”) by a private entity, pursuant to a Request for Proposals issued by the Board for the sale and/or development of the Parcel; and

2) County to make available County-owned property acceptable to the Board to locate a future educational facility in the Downtown Miami area.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project Number 01138500, School Replacement, Frederick Douglass Elementary School for an additional cost of $20,436.74 and a time extension of 17 days.

B-2 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project Number 01216100, Addition of New 6-12 Facility, Maritime and Science Technology Academy for a credit of $226,076.84 and a time extension of 28 days.

F-35 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, CONVEYANCES, AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (COUNTY) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (M-DCPS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PROPOSED FACILITY AT CUTLER BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19400 GULFSTREAM ROAD, CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA 33157; PROJECT NUMBER 01339200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Service Agreement, Easements, Conveyances, and any other Agreement as may be required between Miami-Dade County, Florida, (County) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (M-DCPS) for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to service the proposed facility at Cutler Bay Middle School, 19400 Gulfstream Road, Cutler Bay, Florida 33157; Project Number 01339200

F-36 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, CONVEYANCES, AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (COUNTY) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (M-DCPS) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PROPOSED FACILITY AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 20770 N.E. 14 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33179; PROJECT NUMBER 01337500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Service Agreement, Easements, Conveyances, and any other Agreement as may be required between Miami-Dade County, Florida, (County) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (M-DCPS) for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to service the proposed facility at Madie Ives Elementary School, located at 20770 N.E. 14 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33179; Project Number 01337500

F-37 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO J.R.T. CONSTRUCTION CO. (J.R.T. CONSTRUCTION), FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND OFF-SITE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTERS, LOCATED AT 14600 COUNTRY WALK DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186; PROJECT NUMBER 01433900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for J.R.T. Construction Co., for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Jack D. Gordon Elementary School and Off-site Primary Learning Centers, located at 14600 Country Walk Drive, Miami, Florida 33186, Project Number 01433900, in the amount of $2,334,717.48 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $103,247

F-38 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) TO D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. (STEPHENSON) FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (GOB) FUNDED ADDITION, RENOVATIONS, AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19340 N.W. 8 COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169; PROJECT NUMBER 01439500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for D. Stephenson Construction Inc., (Stephenson) for the General Obligation Bond funded addition, renovations and repairs project at Norland Elementary School, located at 19340 N.W. 8 Court, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169, Project Number 01439500, in the amount of $2,492,886 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $108,609.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve one (1) new application for contractor prequalification and three (3) single bid limit increase applications for contractor prequalification

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. VERNARD M. WHITLEY - DOAH CASE NO. 15-6759TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Vernard Whitley, DOAH Case No. 15-6759TTS, thereby dismissing the charges against Respondent and reinstating Respondent’s employment as a security monitor, and award Respondent back pay for the period of his suspension.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE ONLINE CHECK REGISTER

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of enhancing the District’s online checkbook register tool by adding a sort function, refining search capabilities, as well as any other improvements that may be available now or become available in the future.

H-4 BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “CLICK IT OR TICKET” NATIONAL SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 23 THROUGH JUNE 5, 2016

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” National Seat Belt Enforcement Safety Campaign, May 23 through June 5, 2016, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO UTILIZE THE DISTRICT’S COMMUNICATION RESOURCES TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF FLORIDA’S SALES TAX HOLIDAY

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to utilize the District’s communication resources to raise community awareness of Florida’s upcoming sales tax holiday scheduled for August 5-7, 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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