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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

OCTOBER 11, 2017 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 102, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017.

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. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

B-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-098 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING M-DCPS ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL WHO WERE CALLED BACK TO WORK OR VOLUNTEER TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF DURING HURRICANE IRMA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-098 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing M-DCPS essential personnel who were called back to work or volunteer to provide emergency relief during Hurricane Irma.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-097 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING “TOPICAL CURRENTS” CREATOR AND HOST JOSEPH COOPER AND CO-HOST BONNIE BERMAN FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE TO WLRN AND OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-097 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing “Topical Currents” Creator and Host Joseph Cooper and Co-Host Bonnie Berman For Their Years of Service to WLRN and Our Community.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUAN BORGES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Juan Borges.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE UNSELFISH DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT OF THE FIRST RESPONDERS DURING HURRICANE IRMA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the unselfish dedication and commitment of the first responders during Hurricane Irma.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-XXX OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JASON TAYLOR (withdrawn)

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. IRA HALL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-099 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Ira Hall.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. MARJORIE WESSEL (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Marjorie P. Wessel for her years of service.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 17-104 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ARK OF THE CITY, INC. (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 17-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Ark of the City, Inc.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

• Five Star School Award

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Arvida Middle School Orchestra

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• September 6, 2017 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

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Designation)
• ETO (Education Transformation Office)
• RAMP (Recognition of ASCA Model Program)
• Magnet Schools of America National Schools' Recognition

A-2 SUPPORT HURRICANE RECOVERY EFFORTS AND WAIVE AND/OR SUSPEND PROHIBITIONS OUTLINED IN BOARD POLICIES 5830, STUDENT FUNDRAISING, AND 9700, RELATIONS WITH SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FUNDRAISING AND/OR OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF EFFORTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, waive and suspend prohibitions outlined in Board Policies 5830, Student Fundraising, and 9700, Relations with Special Interest Groups, in order to allow fundraising and/or other charitable activities in support of relief efforts in response to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Maria.

A-3 AUTHORIZATION OF A ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL AND TEACHERS WHO PROVIDED SHELTER SERVICES DURING HURRICANE IRMA

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

1) provide a one-time payment managerial exempt personnel and teachers who provided shelter services during Hurricane Irma in a total amount allocated amount not to exceed $250,000; and

2) amend the MEP manual and other documents as may be necessary, to provide for the compensation of shelter-assigned and other essential personnel during future declared emergencies.

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

C-100 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2370, MAGNET PROGRAMS / SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amendments to Board Policy 2370, Magnet Programs / Schools and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2017.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 1. PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS FROM AUGUST 11, 2017 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 (revised)

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FROM JUNE 6, 2017 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2017

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

1. Personnel Action Listing 1100 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves and separations from August 11, 2017 through September 7, 2017.

2. Instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field from June 6, 2017 through October 13, 2017.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS, LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS AND ADJUSTMENT OF COMPENSATION OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2017-2018 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments, lateral transfers to be effective October 12, 2017.

D-22 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 1242 AND 3242, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Policies 1242 and 3242, Professional Development, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2017.

D-55 1) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION
2) RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION PENDING APPEAL (revised)

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) Mr. Luis B. Gutierrez, Lead Custodian, David Lawrence Jr. K- 8 Center, suspension without pay for twelve (12) calendar days, effective October 12, 2017.
B) Mr. Matthew J. Williams, Head Custodian, Nathan B. Young Elementary School, suspension without pay for twenty (20) calendar days and demotion to Lead Custodian, effective October 12, 2017.
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. Harcourt I. Clark, Teacher, Shenandoah Middle School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective October 12, 2017.
B) Ms. Maria M. Herrera, Teacher, Miami Senior High School, suspension without pay for fifteen (15) workdays, effective October 12, 2017.
C) Ms. Kia Parker, Teacher, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, suspension without pay for ten (10) workdays, effective October 12, 2017.
D) Ms. Mary E. Quaint, Teacher, Cutler Bay Middle School, suspension without pay for thirty (30) workdays, effective October 12, 2017.

D-66 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FORM A CHARTER COLLABORATION PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER PROGRAM (KIPP) (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the District Charter Collaboration Partnership between the School Board and KIPP Miami, Inc., as described in the Agenda Item.

D-67 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR:

REVISED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2017-2018, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2017

REVISED ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2017-2018, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 21, 2017

REVISED JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2017-2018, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 7, 2017

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

1. the REVISED Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2017 - 2018, with a start date of August 21, 2017;

2. the REVISED Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2017 - 2018, with a start date of August 21, 2017; and

3. the REVISED Juvenile Justice Center School Calendar – 2017 - 2018, with a start date of July 7, 2017

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY AND AUGUST 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Reports for the periods ending July and August 2017.

E-66 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize purchase of Student Professional Liability insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., from Medical Protective Company (A.M. Best A++, XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$6 million aggregate, with a $0 deductible, with total premiums for such coverage of $28,442; with the ability to add students during the year, effective October 17, 2017 through July 1, 2018, with premiums for this program to be paid from the District’s liability premium budget.

E-67 RENEWAL OF GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

1. Renew contracts for group term life insurance and flexible benefits with the following companies, pursuant to the provisions of Request For Proposals (RFP) #041-PP10, Group Term Life Insurance and Flexible Benefits Program, for benefit eligible employees, retirees and their eligible dependents for the following monthly premiums:

a. Core Life Insurance and AD&D; Voluntary Life and AD&D; and Blanket Accident Policy for Police Officers: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife), at the following monthly premiums per $1,000 coverage:

Effective January 1, 2018, through December 2019:

b. DeltaCare USA Dental- Managed Care Dental (DHMO) coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

                      Standard   High

Employee Only $ 7.91   $13.31

Employee & Family $20.14   $33.98

c. Delta Dental- PPO Plans coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

                      Standard   High

Employee Only $ 17.24   $ 40.63

Employee & Family $ 52.90   $121.48

d. UnitedHealthcare Dental- Managed Care Dental (DHMO) coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

                      Standard   High

Employee Only $ 8.33   $10.86

Employee & Family $21.20   $27.70

e. UnitedHealthcare- PPO Plans coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

                      Standard   High

Employee Only $ 18.15   $ 37.16

Employee & Family $ 55.68   $111.09

f. Davis Vision- Vision coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 with monthly premiums of $5.06 employee and $12.21 for employee & family

g. UnitedHealthcare – Vision coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 with monthly premiums of $5.30 employee and $13.26 for employee and family;

h. ARAG Group – Pre-paid legal coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 at monthly premiums of $14.76/employee and eligible dependent(s);

i. ARAG Group – Senior Advocate Plan effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 at a monthly premium of $7.76/employee and eligible dependents;

j. MetLife- MetLaw- Hyatt Legal - Pre-paid legal coverage effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 at monthly premiums of $15.95/employee and eligible dependent(s)

k. MetLife- Senior Advocate Plan effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 at a monthly premium of $6.35/employee and eligible dependents;

l. Cigna HealthCare – Hospital Income Protection (HIP) effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

m. ID Watchdog Inc. – Identity Theft Protection effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 with monthly premiums as follows:

Employee Only $ 7.95
Employee & Family $13.95

n. Short Term Disability effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 with monthly premiums as follows:

Standard Plan - $ 9.84
Standard Upgrade - $ 15.83
High Plan - $ 12.38
High Plan Upgrade - $ 19.18

o. Long Term Disability effective January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 with monthly premiums as follows:

Level 1 - $ 19.88
Level 2 - $ 25.47
Level 3 - $ 38.40
Level 4 - $ 0.873 per $100

E-141 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-16-011-DW – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY (revised)

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-16-011- DW – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY, to establish a contract, for a list of pre-approved vendors to provide, network connectivity devices, which includes internetworking devices and network adapter cards for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida during the term of the bid, with an initial effective date of October 11, 2017 through October 10, 2019 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:

A. CDW GOVERNMENT LLC
230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
VERNON HILLS, ILLINOIS 60061
OWNER/OPERATOR: THOMAS RICHARDS

B. DADE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. SBE Tier 2
4805 NW 79 AVE, SUITE #10 M/WBE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: ALEXIS PEREZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC-AMERICAN

C. ELECTRONACA, INC.
7000 W. PALMETTO PARK ROAD, SUITE 210
BOCA RATON, FL 33433
OWNER/OFFICER: IRENE SULBARAN, PRESIDENT

D. GLOBALXNET TECHOLOGIES, LLC. MBE
9101 NW 7^TH AVENUE, B21
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN-AMERICAN

E. SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
290 DAVIDSON AVENUE
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
OWNER/OFFICER: TED GOROSPE, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

F. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
8825 NW 21ST TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER/OFFICER: JOE MONTESINOS, ACCOUNT MANAGER

G. STRUCTURED CABLING SOLUTIONS, INC.
5632 NW 161 STREET
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33014
OWNER/OFFICER: SYED SHAH, PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, up to the total estimated amount of $14,000,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-16-060-HR – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

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

1. AWARD Invitation To Bid No. ITB-16-060-HR – MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS (MRO) MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES to establish a contract, with preapproved vendors, for the Maintenance Material Management (MMM) warehouse, with an initial effective date of October 11, 2017 through October 10, 2018, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for four (4) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

A. AMERICAN PLUMBING SUPPLY CO. INC.
1735 ALTON ROAD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
OWNER/OFFICER: HOWARD GROSS, OWNER

B. APPLE SPECIALTIES, INC.
6 OLD DOCK ROAD
YAPHANK, NY 11980
OWNER/OFFICER: GERARD TILTON, V.P.

C. BEST PLUMBING SPECIALTIES, INC.
3039 VENTRIE COURT
MYERSVILLE, MD 21773
OWNER/OFFICER: WILLIAM BREEN, PRESIDENT

D. B & R ELECTRONICS SUPPLY, INC. M/WBE
8786 SW 129TH STREET MBE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: JANET E. ROACH, PRESIDENT

E. CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
6827 NORTH ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, SUITE 2
ORLANDO, FL 32810
OWNER/OFFICER: GILBERT AVILA, INDUSTRIAL BRANCH MANAGER

F. CLASSROOM OUTFITTERS, LLC MBE
19301 SW 106th AVENUE, SUITE 11
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER/OFFICER: RICHARD A. BREWER, MANAGER
SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN

G. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC
3746 E 10TH COURT
HIALEAH, FL 330133
OWNER/OFFICER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

H. CONTINENTAL FLOORING
9319 NORTH 94TH WAY; SUITE 1000
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258
OFFICER: CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN, PRESIDENT

I. DAN ENTERPRISES TEAM LLC MBE
6995 NW 82 AVENUE, BAY 31
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: MARY T. MONTESANO, PARTNER
HISPANIC AMERICAN

J. ECONOMIC ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC.
4075 NW 79TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
LARGO, FL 33777
OWNER/OFFICER: ALLEN ALAVI, PRESIDENT

K. ELECTRONIC ACCESS SPECIALISTS INC.,
DBA SOUTHERN LOCK & SUPPLY CO.
10910 ENDEAVOR WAY
LARGO, FL 33777
OWNER/OFFICER: GEORGE MCNEILL, SALES REP.

L. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.
12500 JEFFERSON AVENUE
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23602
OWNER/OFFICER: FRANK W. ROACH, PRESIDENT

M. FRANKLIN FLOORING, INC.
5275 NW 36TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER/OFFICER: ROZZIE FRANKLIN III, PRESIDENT

N. GLOBALXNET TECHNOLOGIES LLC MBE
660 NW 119 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER/OFFICER: MACK SAMUEL, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN

O. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
34 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE
CLAYTON, MO 63105
OWNER/OFFICER: ERNESTO FERNANDEZ, SALES REP.

P. HILTI, INC.
7250 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1000
PLANO, TEXAS 75024
OWNER/OFFICER: PETER ANDERSEN, V.P.

Q. HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, LTD.
3100 CUMBERLAND BOULEVARD; SUITE 1700
ATLANTA, GA 30339
OWNER/OFFICER: ROBIN SOEHI, V.P.

R. INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTION, INC. SBE TIER I
3762 NW 124th AVENUE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065
OWNER/OFFICER: KASHONDA BURTON, PRESIDENT
AFRICAN AMERICAN

S. INTERLINE BRANDS, INC. DBA SUPPLYWORKS
701 SAN MARCO BOULEVARD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER/OFFICER: KENNETH D. SWEDER, CEO

T. JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. SBE TIER II
12315 SW 132 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER/OFFICER: JULIO E. MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

U. JJAS DOOR INSTALLATIONS, INC.
7302 NW 70TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: SORAYA MARLES, PRESIDENT

V. JOBBERS EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE, INC.
5440 NW 78TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: MARIA J AHEARN, C.F.O.

W. LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.
8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE; SUITE 900
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL G. DECATA, PRESIDENT

X. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
230 NW 29TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER/OFFICER: JOSH ABERMAN, EXECUTIVE V. P.

Y. MIAMI BREAKER INC. SBE TIER I
7060 NW 52ND STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: FEDERICO ANSELMETTI, DIRECTOR
HISPANIC AMERICAN

Z. PARAMOUNT ELECTRIC & LIGHTING, INC. M/WBE
8510 NW 66TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER/OFFICER: DARREN M. BORGES, PRESIDENT
HISPANIC AMERICAN

AA. REXEL, INC.
14951 DALLAS PARKWAY
DALLAS, TX 75254
OWNER/OFFICER: BRIAN MCNALLY, PRESIDENT

BB. SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY, LLC
300 COLONIAL CENTER PARKWAY, SUITE 600
ROSWELL, GA 30076
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL J. GREBE, MANAGER

CC. SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL
A DIVISION OF IDSC HOLDINGS, LLC,
2801 80TH STREET
KENOSHA, WI 53143
OWNER/OFFICER: GERALD J. HEINZ, SECRETARY

DD. SOUTH DADE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY, INC.
13100 SW 87TH AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER/OFFICER: DONALD C. ELLIOTT, CEO

EE. THE WARE GROUP DBA JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
11710 CENTRAL PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224
OWNER/OFFICER: PETE MITCHELL, SALES MANAGER

FF. UNITED REFRIGERATION, INC.
11401 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154
OWNER/OFFICER: CARMEN CAROSELLA, SECRETARY

GG. W.W. GRAINGER INC.
100 GRAINGER PARKWAY
TAX DEPT B3.E40
LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-5201
OWNER/OFFICER: GEORGE JOSEPH, SALES REP.

HH. WATER BOY WATER INC. MBE
6824 NW 6TH COURT
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER/OFFICER: KAMAU FULGER, CEO
AFRICAN AMERICAN

II. WOOL WHOLESALE PLUMBING SUPPLY INC.
1321 NE 12TH AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
OWNER/OFFICER: RANDY WOOL, PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to purchase, at quantities, as may be required, for up to the total estimated amount of $5,300,000 for the initial contract term, and an amount not to exceed $5,300,000, for each subsequent one (1) year extension period(s). Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

MBE = MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
M/WBE= MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
SBE I = SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TIER I
SBE 2 = SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE TIER II

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS/DONATIONS FOR FIVE 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 three grant awards and two donations for the following programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Community Service Grant (WLRN TV), in the approximate amount of $307,447, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $3,413,976, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under Adult Education and Family Literacy, English Literacy and Civics Education, in the approximate amount of $2,300,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

d. General Services Administration (GSA) for in-kind support valued in the approximate amount of $190,817; and

e. Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe for in-kind support valued in the approximate amount of $120,000.

2. enter into contractual service agreement 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 amount 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-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE A POSSIBLE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE CITY OF HIALEAH, COLLECTIVELY THE PARTIES, THROUGH WHICH A BOARD-OWNED ASSET COULD BE MONETIZED FOR THE PARTIES’ MUTUAL BENEFIT AND BRING BACK AN ITEM TO THE BOARD AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME

F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:

1. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $9.8 MILLION FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA, UNDER THE SECTION 16 LANDS PROVISION (“GRANT”), TO BE USED TOWARD THE PREVIOUSLY BOARD-APPROVED ACQUISITION OF THE YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY LOCATED AT 1150 S.W. 1 STREET, MIAMI, FL; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (”AGREEMENT”); AND

3. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-100, DESIGNATING AN APPROXIMATE 1.4-ACRE BOARD-OWNED SITE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF N.W. 12 STREET AND 136 AVENUE UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND APPROVING ITS CONVEYANCE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR PUBLIC USE, CONTINGENT ON APPROVAL OF THE GRANT BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, WHICH RESOLUTION SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY RESCINDED IN THE EVENT THE GRANT IS NOT APPROVED, OR ANY OF THE PRE-CONDITIONS TO CLOSING OF THE AGREEMENT ARE NOT MET; AND

4. AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE RECEIPT OF THE GRANT

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept a Grant in the amount of approximately $9.8 million from the State of Florida, under the Section 16 Lands provision (“Grant”), to be used toward the previously Board-approved acquisition of the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy located at 1150 S.W. 1 Street, Miami, FL; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute the Agreement For Intergovernmental Conveyance of Property By and Between the Board and County (“Agreement”); and

3. adopt Resolution No. 17-100, designating an approximate 1.4-acre Board-owned site located at the Southwest corner of N.W. 12 Street and 136 Avenue unnecessary for educational purposes, and approving its conveyance to Miami-Dade County for public use, contingent on approval of the Grant by the State of Florida, which Resolution shall be automatically rescinded in the event the Grant is not approved, or any of the pre-conditions to Closing of the Agreement are not met; and

4. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute any other document(s) required to effectuate receipt of the Grant.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore a possible collaboration between the Board and the City of Hialeah, collectively the Parties, through which a Board-owned asset could be monetized for the Parties’ mutual benefit and bring back an item to the Board at the appropriate time.

F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE DISTRICT’S PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, INC., TO REFLECT THE FIRM’S NAME CHANGE TO WSP USA INC., FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the District’s Program Management Support Services Agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., for the remainder of the term of the Agreement, as follows:

1) Change the name of the firm to WSP USA INC.;

2) Change the location of the local office to 7650 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33126;

3) at no additional cost to the Board; and

4) all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged.

F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE ENVIRONMENTAL/ ASBESTOS CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ONE YEAR, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

1. EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, L.L.C. (AS PRIMARY);

2. AIRQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (AS PRIMARY); AND

3. FLORIDA AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, INC. (AS QUALITY CONTROL/ALTERNATE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the Environmental/Asbestos Consulting and Testing Services Agreements for one year, under the same terms, conditions and fees as the current Agreements with the following firms:

1. EE&G Environmental Services, L.L.C. (as primary);

2. AirQuest Environmental, Inc. (as primary); and

3. Florida Air Quality Solutions, Inc. (as Quality/Control/Alternate).

F-28 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (SHELTERED MARKET - SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND NEW P.E. SHELTER AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4750 N.W. 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142, PROJECT NUMBER 01423200

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer (Sheltered Market Small Business Enterprise) for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and New P.E. Shelter at Earlington Heights Elementary School, located at 4750 N.W. 22 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142, Project Number 01423200, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $16,000 for Part 1 services; and

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

F-29 COMMISSIONING OF VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET - SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND NEW P.E. SHELTER AT EARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4750 N.W. 22 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142; PROJECT NUMBER 01423200 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Veitia Padron Incorporated, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm (Sheltered Market - Small Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and New P.E. Shelter at Earlington Heights Elementary School, located at 4750 N.W. 22 Avenue, Miami, FL 33142; Project Number 01423200, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $24,750 for Pre-construction 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-30 COMMISSIONING OF NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (SHELTERED MARKET - MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4700 N.W. 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127, PROJECT NUMBER 01529200 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc., as Architect/Engineer (Sheltered Market Micro Business Enterprise) for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, located at 4700 N.W. 12 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, Project Number 01529200, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $16,000 for Part 1 services; and

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

F-31 COMMISSIONING OF JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC., AS THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET - SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4700 N.W. 12 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127, PROJECT NUMBER 01529200 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission JCI International, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm (Sheltered Market - Small Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, located at 4700 N.W. 12 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, Project Number 01529200, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $22,300 for Pre-construction 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-32 COMMISSIONING OF PALENZUELA & HEVIA DESIGN GROUP, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (SHELTERED MARKET - MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1247 N.E. 167 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33162, PROJECT NUMBER 01327000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Palenzuela & Hevia Design Group, Inc., as Architect/Engineer (Sheltered Market Micro Business Enterprises) for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at North Miami Beach Senior High School, located at 1247 N.E. 167 Street, Miami, Florida 33162, Project Number 01327000, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $14,750 for Part 1 services; and

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

F-33 COMMISSIONING OF GEC ASSOCIATES, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM (SHELTERED MARKET - SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1247 N.E. 167 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33162, PROJECT NUMBER 01327000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission GEC Associates, Inc., as the Construction Management at-Risk firm (Sheltered Market - Small Business Enterprise) for General Obligated Bond funded Renovations at North Miami Beach Senior High School, located at 1247 N.E. 167 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162, Project Number 01327000, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $18,750 for Pre-construction 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-34 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AGREEMENTS WITH OHL BUILDING, INC., TO REFLECT THE COMPANY’S CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS:

• RENOVATIONS AT SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01425600
• RENOVATIONS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NUMBER 01433200

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an amendment to the Agreements with OHL Building, Inc., to reflect the company’s change in Principal Directly Responsible to the Board for construction management at-risk services for the following commissions:

• Renovations at Southwest Miami Senior High School, Project Number 01425600
• Renovations at Coral Gables Senior High School, Project Number 01433200

as follows;

1) Bernardo Perez to replace Frank Vilar in Article III, of the Agreement;

2) with no additional cost to the Board; and

3) with all other terms and conditions of the Agreements to remain unchanged.

F-35 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET EACH, FOR SIX MONTHS, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS, AS AMENDED, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS: (revised)

• ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC.
• M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
• PROCON ENGINEERING, INC.
• ROBERT E. CHISHOLM ARCHITECTS, INC.
• SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, INC.
• SBLM ARCHITECTS, P.C.
• SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an extension of the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) Agreements for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2.0 Million Construction Budget each, for six months, under the same terms, conditions and fees as the original Agreements, as amended, with the following firms:

• Alleguez Architecture, Inc.
• M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.
• ProCon Engineering, Inc.
• Robert E. Chisholm Architects, Inc.
• Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc.
• SBLM Architects, P.C.Silva Architects, L.L.C.

F-36 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $2.0 MILLION CONSTRUCTION BUDGET EACH, FOR SIX MONTHS, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS, AS AMENDED, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

• G.E.C. ASSOCIATES, INC.
• H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
• MEXAL CORP.
• T&G CORPORATION (d/b/a T&G CONSTRUCTORS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an extension of the Construction Manager at-Risk Agreement for Miscellaneous Projects up to $2.0 Million Construction Budget each, for six months, under the same terms, conditions and fees as the original Agreements, as amended, with the following firms:

• G.E.C. Associates, Inc.
• H.A. Contracting Corp.
• Mexal Corp.
• T&G Corporation (d/b/a T&G Constructors)

F-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order No. 6 on Project Number 01329500, General Obligation Bond funded replacement, Bunche Park  Elementary, for an additional cost of $11,231.00.

B-2. Change Order No. 1 on Project Number 01339200, General Obligation Bond funded partial replacement/ renovations, Cutler Bay Middle, for an additional cost of $11,118.95.

B-3. Change Order No. 8 on Project Number 01138500, General Obligation Bond funded school replacement, Frederick Douglass Elementary, for an additional cost of $11,231.00.

F-59 AWARD TO EPIC CONSTRUCTION, INC., JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR ALL REGIONS FACILITIES MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS CONTRACT NUMBER JOC17O-B1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award to Epic Construction, Inc., Job Order Contract for all Regions Facilities Maintenance Operations Contract Number JOC170-B1, on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7941 to the low bidder:

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

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

1. Approve eight (8) delineated applications for contractor prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

2. Approve the Proposed Single Bid Limit increase for three (3) delineated applications.

3. To correct the Discipline of Superior Electrical Contractors, Inc.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW 0155, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendment to Board Bylaw 0155, School Board Committees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2017.

G-2 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BYLAW 0169.1, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendment to Board Bylaw 0169.1, Public Participation at Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policy with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 11, 2017.

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 Policies 9140, Citizen Advisory Committees, 6320.02, Small/Micro and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Programs, and 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee.

G-4 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ROSE DAVIDSON, DOAH Case No. 16-7495TTS (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. Rose Davidson, DOAH Case No. 16-7495TTS, suspending Respondent without pay from the date of her suspension until the date of her reinstatement to her position as a school teacher on January 8, 2018.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POLICY (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent:

1. To initiate rulemaking proceedings to require that all manuals and procedures concerning preparation and administration of District resources and services related to emergencies and severe weather events are:

a. specifically identified in Board Policy,

b. updated on an annual basis, and

c. transmitted to the School Board, appropriate District personnel and relevant agencies and partners prior to June 1 of each year.

2. To provide that an updated copy of the manual(s) be available upon request at the Citizen Information Center.

H-4 M-DCPS SCHOOL SITES DESIGNATED AS COUNTY SHELTERS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, with the assistance of the School Board Attorney, to review the current contract with Miami-Dade County for the operation of school facilities as hurricane shelters and recommend any appropriate amendments, if any, to ensure that our schools, our personnel, and our community are properly protected and provided under the existing agreement.

H-6 DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATONS TO HELP MOBILIZE AND DEPLOY ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH THE EFFECTS OF HURRICANE IMPACTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to review the feasibility of establishing partnerships with community-based organizations to help mobilize and deploy additional volunteers to assist with the effects of hurricane impacts in Miami-Dade County.

H-7 POST HURRICANE RECOVERY AND CLEANUP EFFORT COMPACTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorizes the Superintendent to explore means of greater collaboration with local governmental entities to assist in post- hurricane recovery and cleanup efforts and report back to the Board no later than the December 6, 2017, School Board meeting.

H-9 ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

a. develop a complete set of administrative organizational charts;

b. provide annually a complete set of organizational charts to the Board; and

c. maintain a current and accurate organizational chart on the District’s website.

H-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO REVIEW THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO DETERMINE IF FEMA WILL REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION BASED ON ADDITIONAL DUTIES PERFORMED BY ESSENTIAL EXEMPT EMPLOYEES DURING THE DECLARED EMERGENCY PERIOD FOR HURRICANE IRMA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the School Board Attorney and the Superintendent of Schools to:

1) review the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program to determine if FEMA will reimburse the school district for supplemental compensation based on additional duties performed by essential exempt employees during the declared emergency period; and

2) recommend, if appropriate, any policy changes to the Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP); and

3) report their findings back to the School Board by November 15, 2017.

H-11 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE FLORIDA COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION REQUESTING CERTAIN RELIEF FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2018 FLORIDA STUDENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM DUE TO THE STATEWIDE IMPACT OF HURRICANE IRMA (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of the School Board, to communicate with the Florida Commissioner of Education, by October 13, 2017, requesting certain relief from the implementation of the 2018 Florida Student Assessment Program due to the statewide impact of Hurricane Irma.

H-12 PROVISION OF MEALS FOR CHILDREN DURING MANDATED EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida directs the Superintendent to:

1. Review School Board Policies governing Emergency Closure of Schools (8420), Critical Incidence/Emergency Response (8410), and Free and Reduced Meals (8531) and their applicability to pre/post-hurricane plans, protocols, and procedures;

2. Examine, in consultation with the School Board Attorney’s Office, all legalities and related liabilities governing M-DCPS’ role in the provision and distribution of meals to students during a state and/or district mandated emergency school closure;

3. Develop a plan, where legally practical and permissible, and with the input of district and school food service staff, to provide and distribute meals to students during a state and/or district mandated emergency school closure;

5. Make recommendations for any newly proposed policies and/or changes to existing School Board Policy that may be required to adopt and implement plans, protocols, and procedures to provide and distribute meals to students during a state and/or district mandated emergency school closure; and

6. provide update to the Board no later than the Board Meeting of January 17, 2018 and which is to be included in any revisions and/or updates to the District’ Critical Incident Response Plan (CIRP)/Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for all schools and the District.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS FOLLOWING A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent, with the assistance of the School Board Attorney, to review School Board Policy 0165(D), Regular Meeting, and recommend a process, and any necessary amendment of said policy or policies, to permit the Board, upon the Superintendent’s recommendation, to cancel and reschedule a Board meeting that is scheduled to take place during or after a declaration of a state of emergency, when holding such a meeting may adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of our employees and of the public.

H-14 FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of disseminating information to all our employees on the services provided by Florida Free Legal Answers.

H-15 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER 9, 2017, AS HOMELESS AWARENESS DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse Homeless Awareness Day, sponsored by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust on November 9, 2018.

H-16 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF NOVEMBER 16, 2017 AS NATIONAL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT DAY, AND ITS GOAL OF INCREASING OVERALL STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH PARENT ENGAGEMENT, WITH YEAR-ROUND ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse November 16, 2017 as National Parent Involvement Day and its goal of increasing overall student achievement through parent engagement, with year-round encouragement throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-17 OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS SUPPORT STAFF (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to develop and distribute to each Board Office protocol guidelines for non-Board Member support staff duties and assignments no later than December 1, 2017.

H-18 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) HURRICANE MARIA RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to provide any assistance or humanitarian aid, as deemed appropriate, to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

H-19 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH AN UPDATED SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) PAY GRADES 22 AND ABOVE, PRINCIPALS, AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:

1. provide an updated Succession Management Plan for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP) Pay Grade 22 and Above, Principals and Assistant Principals by December 6, 2017; and
2. initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to establish a Board policy for Succession Management.

H-20 REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO RECOGNIZE AND OBSERVE OCTOBER 2017 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of October 2017 in Miami-Dade County Public Schools As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

H-21 TRANSITWAY ACCESS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to provide data, as necessary and appropriate, to Miami-Dade County for the purpose of this analysis.

H-22 BOARD MEMBER PRESENTATIONS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

(1) direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend Bylaw 0165, Public Meetings, to reduce the number of Board presentations from two (2) to one (1) and waive the voting and quorum requirements for recognitions, resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations during the 11:00 a.m. portion of the regular meeting; and

(2) approve continuation of the pilot program through the duration of the rulemaking process.

H-23 STUDENT ATTIRE AND PERFORMANCES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, request the Superintendent to:

1. Initiate rulemaking proceedings concerning relevant School Board Policies to reference standards and procedures by which students and advisors must adhere to for appropriate student attire to be worn during school-sponsored performances,
2. Provide the recommendations for Policy and/or Procedure revisions for Board approval by the December 6, 2017 board meeting, and
3. Communicate revised set of standards to District personnel to ensure compliance and disseminate the new standards through appropriate and cost-effective means to community stakeholders.

H-24 PROVIDE RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BY DONATING SURPLUS CLASSROOM CHAIRS AND/OR ANY SCHOOL FURNITURE AVAILABLE (good cause)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to:
1) provide relief efforts for the British Virgin Islands by donating surplus classroom chairs and/or any school furniture, as may be available; and
2) coordinate transport of donated classroom chairs and/or any school furniture, as may be available, with identified willing agencies, at no cost to the District.

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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10.11.17

AGENDA SECTIONS

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