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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

AUGUST 10, 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, AUGUST 8, 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-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-080 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-080 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Program.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-080 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® Program.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-081 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE IRIE FOUNDATION (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-081 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Irie Foundation.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-082 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MIAMI-DADE NAACP ACT-SO 2016 WINNERS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-082 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the NAACP ACT-SO.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-085 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING AUGUST 2016, AS CHILDREN’S VISION AND LEARNING MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-085 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing August 2016, as Children’s Vision and Learning Month.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-086 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-086 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 16-083 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. LOUIS ALGAZE (replacement)

PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 16-083 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Louis Algaze as a recipient of the Janet Linton Leadership Award.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

STUDENT PERFORMANCE:

• Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles K-8 Musician

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• July 5, 12, 14, 19, and 26, 2016

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• July 6, 2016 Special School Board Meeting
• July 13, 2016 School Board Meeting

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• Board Member Announcements *
• Resolutions and Recognitions (11:00 a.m.)

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

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

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. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

E. INNOVATION GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• 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)

• 2016-2017 MAPs
• Recess
• Zika

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

- Board Member Announcements *

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

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM JUNE 24, 2016 THROUGH JULY 14, 2016

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Personnel Action Listing 1086 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from June 24, 2016 through July 14, 2016.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2016-2017 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective August 11, 2016, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 APPROVE THE 2016-2017 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve a compensation adjustment of 2.4% for eligible Confidential Exempt Personnel (CEP) employees, and adjust the salary range accordingly.

D-23 APPROVE THE 2016-2017 COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve salary adjustments for eligible MEP class employees, effective July 1, 2016 for an average distribution of 2.4% and are inclusive of up to .4%, based on performance upon completion of 2015-2016 evaluations.

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

THERON A. CLARK
EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM

GREGORY V. SOUTHWOOD-SMITH
WESTLAND HIALEAH 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) Theron A. Clark, Educational Alternative Outreach Program, suspension without pay for thirty workdays, effective August 11, 2016.

B) Gregory V. Southwood-Smith, Westland Hialeah Senior High School, suspension without pay for twenty workdays, effective August 18, 2016.

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION, TWO AMENDED CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWAL (revised)

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

1. Approve a charter school application for Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Palms Academy, for a high performing replication of Somerset Preparatory Academy at Silver Palms (WL 0332).

2. Approve two (2) amended charter school contracts:

A. Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy to (i.) add a permanent second campus at 19701 S.W. 127 Avenue, 19850 S.W. 125 Avenue, 19850 S.W. 125 Avenue and 19655 S.W. 127 AVE Miami, FL 33177 (Folio Nos.: 30-6901-004-0150, 30-6901-004-0130, 30-6901-004-0190, 30-6901-004-0210, 30-6901-004-0140, and 30-6901-004-0180); and (ii.) limit the second campus student enrollment to 105 Kindergarten students only, thereby increasing the total maximum enrollment from 700 students to 805 students, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2028; and

B. Sports Leadership and Management Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Middle School – North Campus to (i.) grant a second, and last, one-year deferral, designating the 2016-2017 school year as a planning year and the 2017-2018 school year as the first year of operation; (ii.) decrease maximum student enrollment from 750 students to a maximum of 450 students; (iii.) add a permanent facility located at 16601 N.E. 15 Avenue and 1601 N.E. 165 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162 (Folio Nos.: 07-2217-003-0440, 07-2217-003-0010 and 07-2217-003-0011); and (iv.) delete the original location at the intersection of N.W. 183 Street and N.W. 89 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33015, commencing with the 2017-18 school year and ending on June 30, 2021.

3. Approve a renewal charter school contract for ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. on behalf of ASPIRA Arts DECO to (i.) renew the contract for a 5-year term, commencing with the 2016-2017 school year and ending on June 30, 2021; (ii.) add a permanent campus located at 50 N.E. 19 Terrace and 61 N.E. 19 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33132 (Folio Nos.: 01-3136-002-0330 and 01-3136-02-0320); (iii.) remain at the current facility located at One N.E. 19 Street, Miami, Florida 33132 (a/k/a 1900 N.E. Miami Court) until completion of construction at the permanent site; and (iv.) delete the reference to the unused facility located at 1851 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33010.

4. Approve a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff as needed, only to the extent described in this item as Total Initial Loss, in accordance with School Board Policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

D-66 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY/OUT-OF-STATE TRIPS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the attached list of out-of-county/out-of-state trips for the 2016-2017 school year for use in conjunction with School Board Policy 2340 – Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips.

D-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY AND FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF 46 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A TRIP TO MILAN AND CINQUE TERRE, ITALY, MONACO, FRENCH RIVIERA, FRANCE AND BARCELONA, SPAIN FROM EF EDUCATIONAL TOURS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trips to:

1. Milan and Cinque Terre, Italy, Monaco, French Riviera, France and Barcelona, Spain for the students at Booker T. Washington Senior High School, John A. Ferguson Senior High School, Miami Southridge Senior High School, South Dade Senior High School, and South Miami Senior High School;

2. Zurich and Lucerne, Switzerland, Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome, Italy for the students at G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School;

3. Vienna, Tyrol and Saltzburg, Austria Munich and Hidelburg, Germany Lucerne, Switzerland for the students at Coral Gables Senior High School;

4. Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, China for the students at John A. Ferguson Senior High School;

5. Athens, Greece for the students at John A. Ferguson Senior High School;

6. Auckland and Rotorua, New Zealand for the students at John A. Ferguson Senior High School;

7. Paris, France; Florence and Rome, Italy for the students at International Studies Preparatory Academy;

8. Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai, and Hong Kong China for the students at Maritime and Science Technology Academy;

9. London, England, Paris, France, and Rome, Italy for the students at Howard D. McMillan Middle School; and

10. Edinburgh, Yorkshire and Warwick, Scotland, Stratford and London, England for the students at South Dade Senior High School.

D-68 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CATAPULT LEARNING, LLC TO OPEN CATAPULT ACADEMY AS AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPTION FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION AND RECOVERY OF STUDENTS AGES 16-22, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 90 PERCENT OF FTE/FEFP FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC to open Catapult Academy as an alternative education option for dropout prevention and recovery of students ages 16-22, in an amount not to exceed 90 percent of received FTE/FEEP for eligible students, effective August 11, 2016, through June 30, 2019.

E. INNOVATION, GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY

E-25 SCHOOL BOARD DESIGNATED BANK DEPOSITORY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of BankUnited, N.A. as a Board approved depository in accordance with, and as provided by law.

E-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOR ONE HALF OF THE COMMERCIAL PACKAGE POLICY AND EXCESS LIABILITY POLICY INSURING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize reimbursement of $17,427.61, representing one half of the annual renewal premiums for the commercial package and excess liability policies for the New World School of the Arts, to Miami Dade College, covering both Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College, with Philadelphia Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+, IX), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective August 13, 2016 through August 12, 2017.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS

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 – SELECTED ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Selected Adult Education Centers.

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE LAST 3 OF 125 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for the Last 3 of 125 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2015.

E-89 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUDIT PLAN AND AU 260 COMMUNICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Audit Plan and AU 260 Communication for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

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

E-106 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, tentatively approve for planning purposes, the following schedule of Board meeting dates for the period January-December 2017: January 25, February 15, March 15, April 26, May 24 (Instructional Material Public Hearing/Regular Meeting), June 28, July 19, July 26 (First Budget Public Hearing), August 9, September 6 (Regular Meeting/Second Budget Public Hearing), October 11, November 14 (Organization Meeting), November 15 (Regular Meeting), and December 13. The final listing of meeting dates for 2017 will be established by the Board at the 2016 Organization Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

E-141 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-084-CV – PEST CONTROL SERVICES

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-084-CV – PEST CONTROL SERVICES to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for an integrated pest management (IPM) program in specified areas of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of August 10, 2016 through August 9, 2018, as may be required, including extensions thereto, as follows:

TOWER PEST CONTROL, INC.
7760 WEST 20^TH AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: FRANCISCO J. TORRE, PRESIDENT

NORTH AND CENTRAL LOCATIONS

SOUTH LOCATIONS

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

E-142 PARTIAL AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-023-MM – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES

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

1. PARTIAL AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-023-MM – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, to establish a contract at firm unit prices for automotive repair and specialized repair services for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with an effective date of August 10, 2016 through August 9, 2018, including extensions thereto, as follows:

Category A - Automotive Truck and Bus Repair Service

PRIMARY

a. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. MBE/MWBE
3251 NW 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JESUS AVILA, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Item A1 - Labor rate @ $45 per hour
Item A2 - Discount parts @ 30%
Item A3 - Cost-Plus, Consumables and Materials @ catalog price

b. SMUTNY & ROSS TRANSMISSION MBE
AND BODY SPECIALISTS
9970 BANYAN STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: WILLIAM SMUTNY, OWNER

Item A1 - Labor rate @ $55 per hour
Item A2 - Discount parts @ 10%
Item A3 - Cost-Plus, Consumables and Materials @ 10%

c. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. MBE/MWBE
10375 SW 187TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: RODERICK SMILEY, VICE PRESIDENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN

ALTERNATE

JACK LYONS TRUCK PARTS, INC.
8482 NW 96 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN L. LYONS JR., PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

a. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. MBE/MWBE
3251 NW 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: JESUS AVILA, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

b. JACK LYONS TRUCK PARTS, INC.
8482 NW 96 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN L. LYONS JR., PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

i. SMUTNY & ROSS TRANSMISSION MBE
AND BODY SPECIALISTS
9970 BANYAN STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: WILLIAM SMUTNY, OWNER

ii. BEACON AUTOCARE, INC. SBE/MWBE
8701 NW 13 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Category B, Items B1, B2 and B3 for Specialized Repairs

PRIMARY

JACK LYONS TRUCK PARTS, INC.
8482 NW 96 STREET
MEDLEY, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN L. LYONS JR., PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

ARMSTRONG FORD
30725 S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, OWNER

Category D - Specialized Radiator Repairs

(ITEMS D1, D2 and D3 for Radiator Repairs (multiple radiator sizes)

PRIMARY

3 STAR ATLANTIC RADIATOR, INC.
4358 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: MICHAEL CROSS, PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,500,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $750,000, 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 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-15-080-YWP - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS

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

1. AWARD Request for Proposals No. RFP-15-080-YWP, OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational and wrap-around services which address critical areas for the education of at-risk and/or adjudicated school-age youth, in grades 6-12 within the Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective August 10, 2016, through August 9, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

a. PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS
1400 NW 36^th STREET, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
OWNER: SHERRY THOMPSON GIORDANO,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (MIAMI)

b. AMIKIDS MIAMI DADE, INC.
1820 ARTHUR LAMB JR. ROAD
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33149
OWNER: TERRANCE LEVELL,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

c. RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMISTIC CLUB, INC. OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
18055 HOMESTEAD AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157
OWNER: DENNIS C. MOSS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,648,594 for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $1,549,531 for each subsequent one (1) year period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-144 WITHDRAWAL OF AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-15-051-MT – STUDENT AND CLASS PICTURES (withdrawn)

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

a. FOX-MAR PHOTOGRAPHY, INC.
10535 SW 109^TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: IRA A. FOX, PRESIDENT

b. GRADUATE SERVICES MIAMI, INC.
DBA HJ MIAMI PHOTO
7640 NW 25^TH STREET, SUITE 107
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER/OFFICER: MAXIM NIETO, OWNER

c. ICONIC GROUP (FLORIDA), INC.
DBA GRADIMAGES
3490 MARTIN HURST ROAD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
OWNER/OFFICER: CAROLINA SUMMERS, CONTRACT AND BID MANAGER

d. LIFETOUCH NATIONAL SCHOOL STUDIOS, INC.
11000 VIKING DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER/OFFICER: JOHN ANTOLINI, AREA SALES MANAGER

e. STRAWBRIDGE STUDIOS, INC.
3616 HILLSBOROUGH ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27705
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH S. STRAWBRIDGE, PRESIDENT

f. TWOMATOS, INC.
16260 SW 81^ST STREET
MIAMI, FL 33193
OWNER/OFFICER: ARMANDO MATO, DIRECTOR

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to obtain Request for Quotes from the awarded preapproved vendors for the initial term of three (3) years, which may be extended for an additional two (2) one year periods.

E-145 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-15-082-YWP - COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING DOROTHY M. WALLACE CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION (C.O.P.E) CENTER SOUTH (revised)

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. RFP-15-082-YWP, COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING DOROTHY M. WALLACE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR A PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION AT (C.O.P.E.) CENTER SOUTH, to provide on-site comprehensive healthcare services to approximately 112 teen parents and their infants/toddlers at COPE Center South, effective August 10, 2016, through August 9, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
10300 S.W. 216 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33190
OWNER: BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR., PRESIDENT/CEO

Monthly rate for medical on-site services at COPE Center South @ $13,500.

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $324,000 for the initial contract term, and not to exceed $162,000 for each subsequent one (1) year period. Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-146 AWARD ITB NO. ITB-15-083-YWP – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES (revised 2)

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

1. AWARD ITB No. ITB-15-083-YWP – SCHOOL ROUTES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for school-bus routes, for the Department of Transportation, effective August 10, 2016 through August 09, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder(s) be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto as follows:

a. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
2930S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARLENE MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

Unit Price: Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19

Item 5 Route 3605 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 6 Route 3606 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 7 Route 3607 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 8 Route 3608 @ $196 per bus per day
Item 9 Route 3609 @ $196 per bus per day
Item 10 Route 3610 @ $196 per bus per day
Item 11 Route 3611 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 12 Route 3612 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 18 Route 3618 @ $197 per bus per day
Item 19 Route 3619 @ $198 per bus per day

b. MANOLIN & PILAR MARTINEZ, INC. MWBE
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PILAR MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Unit Price: Items 27, 28, 29 and 30

Item 27 Route 7602 @ $220 per bus per day
Item 28 Route 7603 @ $220 per bus per day
Item 29 Route 7604 @ $220 per bus per day
Item 30 Route 7605 @ $220 per bus per day

c. A. OLIVEROS INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: VANESSA OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT

Unit Price: Items 24, 31, 32, 37, 38, 481, 42, 43, 45 and 51

Item 24 Route 5604 @ $223.99 per bus per day
Item 31 Route 7606 @ $243.99 per bus per day
Item 32 Route 7607 @ $210 per bus per day
Item 37 Route 7612 @ $218.99 per bus per day
Item 38 Route 7613 @ $214.99 per bus per day
Item 41 Route 7616 @ $248.99 per bus per day
Item 42 Route 7617 @ $238.99 per bus per day
Item 43 Route 7618 @ $238.99 per bus per day
Item 45 Route 7620 @ $238.99 per bus per day
Item 51 Route 7626 @ $238.99 per bus per day

d. AIR B SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC. SBE TIER1
6241 S.W.16 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: SAHILY BUSTAMANTE, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Unit Price: Items 1, 2, 13, 17, 22, 25, 26, 53, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60

Item 1 Route 3601 @ $270 per bus per day
Item 2 Route 3602 @ $239 per bus per day
Item 13 Route 3613 @ $340 per bus per day
Item 17 Route 3617 @ $305 per bus per day
Item 22 Route 5602 @ $215 per bus per day
Item 25 Route 5605 @ $215 per bus per day
Item 36 Route 7611 @ $225 per bus per day
Item 53 Route 7628 @ $235 per bus per day
Item 56 Route 4601 @ $205 per bus per day
Item 57 Route 4602 @ $ 205 per bus per day
Item 58 Route 4603 @ $ 205 per bus per day
Item 59 Route 4604 @ $325 per bus per day
Item 60 Route 4605 @ $295 per bus per day

e. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197
OWNER: FRAN MARTINELLI, CEO

Unit Price: Items 3, 4, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 23 and 49

Item 3 Route 3603 @ $295 per bus per day
Item 4 Route 3604 @ $295 per bus per day
Item 14 Route 3614 @ $355 per bus per day
Item 15 Route 3615 @ $355 per bus per day
Item 16 Route 3616 @ $355 per bus per day
Item 20 Route 3620 @ $375 per bus per day
Item 21 Route 5601 @ $355 per bus per day
Item 23 Route 5603 @ $300 per bus per day
Item 49 Route 7624 @ $370 per bus per day

f. MARIA GAMBOA BUS SERVICE, INC.
P. O. BOX 173286
HIALEAH, FL 33017
OWNER: MARIA GAMBOA, PRESIDENT

Unit Price: Items 26, 33, 34, 39, 40 and 52

Item 26 Route 7601 @ $214 per bus per day
Item 33 Route 7608 @ $222 per bus per day
Item 34 Route 7609 @ $233 per bus per day
Item 39 Route 7614 @ $223 per bus per day
Item 40 Route 7615 @ $220 per bus per day
Item 52 Route 7627 @ $219 per bus per day

g. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE MWBE/SBE Tier 1
CORPORATION
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Unit Price: Items 35, 44, 54 and 55

Item 35 Route 7610 @ $224 per bus per day
Item 44 Route 7619 @ $259 per bus per day
Item 54 Route 7629 @ $292 per bus per day
Item 55 Route 7630 @ $290 per bus per day

h. A PLUS BUS USA CORP.
D.B.A. A PLUS SCHOOL BUS
8010 N.W. 56 STREET
DORAL, FL 33166
OWNER: MIGUEL IZQUIERDO, PRESIDENT

Unit Price: Items 46, 47 and 48

Item 46 Route 7621 @ $370 per bus per day
Item 47 Route 7622 @ $370 per bus per day
Item 48 Route 7623 @ $370 per bus per day

i. MUNOZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE INC. MWBE
2838 VILLAGE GREEN DR
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: RADAMES MUNOZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Low Unit Price: Item 50
Item 50 Route 7625 @ $335 per bus per day

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,283,551, for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $2,761,184, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). 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 AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE AGENCY PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT

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

1. accept a grant award for a program from:

a. North Bay Village for funding under the International Baccalaureate at Treasure Island Elementary, in the approximate amount of $390,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019;

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 Florida Department of Education;

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD:

A. EXERCISE ITS OPTION TO PURCHASE THE YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, LOCATED AT 1150 S.W. 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130 (“PROPERTY”), FOR $15,000,000, PLUS CLOSING COSTS, AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE FEBRUARY 13, 2006 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN 1150 ASSOCIATES, LTD (“LANDLORD”) AND THE BOARD, BY EXTRAORDINARY VOTE; AND

B. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) ISSUE AN OPTION NOTICE TO THE LANDLORD, EXERCISING THE PURCHASE OPTION, ACCOMPANIED BY A GOOD FAITH DEPOSIT PAYABLE TO THE LANDLORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000; AND

2) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PROPERTY; AND

3) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE CLOSING ON THE PROPERTY

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

A. exercise its Option to Purchase the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, located at 1150 S.W. 1 Street, Miami, Florida 33130 (“Property”), for $15,000,000, plus closing costs, as provided for under the February 13, 2006 Lease Agreement between 1150 Associates, LTD (“Landlord”) and the Board, by extraordinary vote; and

B. authorize the Superintendent to:

1) issue an Option Notice to the Landlord, exercising the Purchase Option, accompanied by a good faith deposit payable to the Landlord in the amount of $1,500,000; and

2) finalize negotiations and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Property; and

3) finalize negotiations and execute any other documents or agreements necessary to effectuate the closing on the Property.

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 the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County for an approximate 13-acre site located in Broward County and utilized as McTyre Park, to extend the term of the Agreement for the period ending September 10, 2050, in order to facilitate future expenditures within the Park, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

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

1) A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE SCHOOL BOARD, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND KARIS VILLAGE, LLC (“DEVELOPER”), JOINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, IN CONNECTION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 88-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, LOCATED AT S.W. 119 AVENUE AND S.W. 216 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 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

B) THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE WAIVER OF CONFLICT LETTER FROM GREENBERG TRAURIG, WHICH FIRM IS SERVING SOLELY AS COUNSEL FOR THE DEVELOPER IN THIS TRANSACTION

RECOMMENDED: A) 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, Miami-Dade County and Karis Village, LLC (“developer”), joined by the property owners, in connection with construction of a new 88-unit residential development, located at S.W. 119 Avenue and S.W. 216 Street, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, 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.

B) That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney to execute the waiver of conflict letter from Greenberg Traurig, which firm is serving solely as counsel for the developer in this transaction.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET EACH, FOR ONE YEAR, UNDER THE SAME OTHER TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS WITH:

• LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
• M. C. HARRY & ASSOCIATES, INC.; AND
• LIVS ASSOCIATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, or his designee, to extend the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant Agreements for one year, under the same other terms, conditions and fees as the original Agreement with:

• Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc.;
• M.C. Harry & Associates, Inc.; and
• LIVS Associates

F-35 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE INSPECTION DOCUMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Inspection Documents.

F-41 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 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVE THE NEW DORAL K-8 CENTER SCHOOL SITE, LOCATED AT N.W. 90 STREET AND N.W. 114 AVENUE, DORAL, FLORIDA 33178; PROJECT NUMBER 01439300 (revised)

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 and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the construction of water and wastewater facilities to serve the New Doral K-8 Center School site, located at N.W. 90 Street and N.W. 114 Avenue, Doral, Florida 33178; Project Number 01439300.

F-42 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO UNITECH BUILDERS CORPORATION, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT MAE M. WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 650 WEST 33 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33012; PROJECT NUMBER 01434700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Unitech Builders Corporation, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Mae M. Walters Elementary School, located at 650 West 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33012, Project Number 01434700, in the amount of $3,765,448 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $165,374.

F-45 AWARD GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE TO UNITECH BUILDERS CORPORATION, FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS PROJECT AT HENRY M. FLAGLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 5222 N.W. 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33126; PROJECT NUMBER 01433800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Unitech Builders Corporation, for the General Obligation Bond funded renovations and repairs project at Henry M. Flagler Elementary School, located at 5222 N.W. 1 Street, Miami, Florida 33126; Project Number 01433800, in the amount of $2,850,319 which includes owner’s contingency in the amount of $113,772.

F-60 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO.ITB-15-075-AC - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND/OR INSTALL

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-15-075-AC – KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND/OR INSTALL, to establish a list of preapproved vendors to provide kitchen equipment maintenance, components, incidental materials and repairs, replace, retrofit, supplies and/or installation services, for the Miami-Dade County Public School District, during the term of the bid, with an effective date of August 10, 2016 through August 9, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

a. TWC SERVICES, INC.
14042 NW 82 AVE
MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33016
OWNER/OFFICER: JORGE FERNANDEZ, OPERATIONS
MANAGER

ALTERNATE

b. ADVANCE CASE PARTS, INC
12489 NW 44 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33065
OWNER/OFFICER:GEORGE E. HUDE JR., VICE
PRESIDENT

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.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO POLICY 6110, GRANT FUNDS; PROMULGATION OF NEW POLICIES 6111, INTERNAL CONTROLS, 6112, CASH MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS, 6114, COST PRINCIPLES FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; AND AMENDMENTS TO POLICIES 6550, TRAVEL AND PER DIEM, 7310, DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND 7450, PROPERTY INVENTORY.

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 initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend Policy 6110, Grant Funds; promulgate new Policies 6111, Internal Controls, 6112, Cash Management of Grants, 6114, Cost Principles for Federal Funds; and to amend Policies 6550, Travel and Per Diem, 7310, Disposition of Surplus Property, and 7450, Property Inventory.

G-4 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE LAWSUIT AGAINST ABC THERAPY CENTER CORP., UNIVERSAL MEDICAL & THERAPY GROUP, INC., OSVALDO A. GARCIA, AND OSMANI GONZALEZ TO SEEK RECOVERY OF DISTRICT FUNDS ISSUED IN PAYMENT OF SUSPECTED FRAUDULENT INSURANCE CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE DISTRICT (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the School Board Attorney to file a lawsuit against ABC Therapy Center Corp., Universal Medical & Therapy Group, Inc., Osvaldo A. Garcia, and Osmani Gonzalez for recovery of funds paid as a result of suspected fraudulent health insurance claims submitted to the District’s self-funded insurance plan.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FROM SEPTEMBER 15, THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2016

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Hispanic Heritage Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools from September 15 through October 15, 2016.

H-4 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “ETHICAL GOVERNANCE DAY 2016” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse “Ethical Governance Day 2016” to take place on October 20, 2016 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Commission of Ethics and Public Trust.

H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 28, 2016, AS “DADS TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL DAY” THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse September 28, 2016, as “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-6 RETAKE OPPORTUNITIES TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO EARN SCHOLARS DESIGNATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ WURTZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop a campaign to encourage students to avail themselves of the retake opportunities for the State EOCs (Algebra 1, Biology, and U.S. History) so that they might earn a Scholar’s Designation.

H-7 COUNCIL OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS CONFERENCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the Council of Great City Schools Executive Committee meeting update.

H-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INFORM PARENTS AND STUDENTS OF CHANGES TO THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) PROCESS

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to promote changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process in order to encourage parents and students to apply.

Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION

ADJOURNMENT

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