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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JANUARY 17, 2018 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., FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018. (revised)

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 here.

* 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. 18-001 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GLORIA AND EMILIO ESTEFAN (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.18-001 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-006 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-006 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-002 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE LISTENERS/OYENTES PROGRAM (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-002 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing The Listeners/Oyentes Program for over forty years of outstanding commitment to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-007 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. FEDERICK A. GONZALEZ AND MR. GABRIEL S. GONZALEZ FROM TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-007 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Federick A. Gonzalez and Mr. Gabriel S. Gonzalez from TERRA Environmental Research Institute.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-003 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. DALE ADAMSON (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-003 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Dale Adamson for receiving the Milken Educator Award.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-004 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. BENY RUB (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-004 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Beny Rub.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-005 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DISTRICT 1 ADOPT-A-SCHOOL COMMUNITY PARTNERS (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-005 The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing District 1 Adopt-a-School Community Partners.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Southwood Middle School Orchestra    (added)

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• December 12 and 14, 2017

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• November 15, 2017 School Board Meeting
• December 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

• 2017 Graduation Rates

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 AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to adopt School Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2017-2018, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective January 17, 2018.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1103 for Instructional and Non- Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from November 17, 2017 through December 7, 2017.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments, lateral transfers to be effective January 18, 2018, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item and authorize compensation adjustments upon appointment and thereafter as stipulated in the agenda item.

D-22 RATIFICATION OF THE 2017-2018 TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM TO THE 2015-2018 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (good cause)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ratify the 2017-2018 Tentative Agreement Addendum to the AFSCME labor contract effective July 1, 2015 through June-30, 2018.

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 by the employees.

A) Enrique I. Baloyra: suspension without pay from his position as Teacher at North Miami Middle School, for thirty (30) workdays, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1 )(f), 1012.33, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

8) Roosevelt M. Berrick, Jr.: suspension without pay from his position as Teacher at Miami Carol City Senior High School, for seven (7) workdays, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.32, 1012.33, and 435.04, 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

C) Ronald A. Dennis: suspension without pay from his position as Teacher at Gratigny Elementary School, for three (3) workdays, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation of School Board Policies 3121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 3210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1 )(f), 1012.32, 1012.33, 435.04, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

D) Thomas D. Hunter: suspension without pay from his position as Sound & Communication Technician II at Maintenance Service Center 1, for thirty (30) calendar days, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: gross insubordination; excessive absenteeism; and violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 4430, Leaves of Absence. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.67, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles IV and XI, Section 4 of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Dade County Schools Maintenance Employee Committee (DCSMEC).

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.

A) William L. Alexander: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as Custodian at Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 4210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.32, 1012.40, 435.04, 435.06 and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

B) Raymundo Guerra: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from his position as Part-Time Food Service Worker I at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, effective January 18, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4121.01, Employment Standards and Fingerprinting of All Employees; 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; and 4210.01, Code of Ethics. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.32, 1012.40, 435.04, 435.06 and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and Articles II and XI of the Contract between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, certify the 2018-2019 Class Size Compliance Plan.

D-67 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SCHOOL CALENDARS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR:

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2018-2019, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2018

ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2018-2019, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2018

JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR – 2018-2019, WITH A START DATE OF JULY 6, 2018 (withdrawn)

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

1. the Elementary and Secondary School Calendar – 2018 - 2019, with a start date of August 20, 2018;

2 the Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar – 2018 - 2019, with a start date of August 20, 2018; and

3. the Juvenile Justice Education School Calendar – 2018 - 2019, with a start date of July 6, 2018.

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 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 – AUDIT OF YEAR END INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Year End Inventories as of June 30, 2017

E-88 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 21 OF 128 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 21 of 128 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

F-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) EXECUTE A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (SUBLEASE AGREEMENT) AND A COOPERATION AGREEMENT (COOPERATION AGREEMENT) WITH NKMIA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (NKMIA), IN CONNECTION WITH A FASHION AND DESIGN COMPLEX ALIGNED WITH THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH) FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM, TO BE LOCATED ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND, AT 1175 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136;

2) EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT, AND TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITHIN THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT BY THE SCHOOL BOARD; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, RENEWING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENTS, AND PLACING NKMIA IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) execute a Sublease Agreement (Sublease Agreement) and a Cooperation Agreement (Cooperation Agreement) with NKMIA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (NKMIA), in connection with a fashion and design complex aligned with the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH) fashion design program, to be located on County-owned land, at 1175 N.W. South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33136;

2) execute any other documents that may be required to effectuate the Sublease Agreement and Cooperation Agreement, and to execute amendments to the Agreements within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the School Board; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the Sublease Agreement and Cooperation Agreement, including without limitation, renewing, canceling or terminating the Agreements, and placing NKMIA in default, as may be applicable.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD:

1) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT (EASEMENT) WITH THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY (TOWN) TO ALLOW THE TOWN TO INSTALL A PUBLIC BUS SHELTER ADJACENT TO CUTLER BAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 8601 S.W. 212 STREET, CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA 33189; AND

2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO GRANT OR DENY ANY APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE EASEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELING OR TERMINATING THE EASEMENT, AND PLACING THE TOWN IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement (Easement) with the Town of Cutler Bay (Town) to allow the Town to install a public bus shelter adjacent to Cutler Bay Senior School, located at 8601 S.W. 212 Street, Cutler Bay, Florida 33189, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to grant or deny any approvals required under the Easement, including, without limitation, renewing, extending, canceling or terminating the Easement, and placing the Town in default, as may be applicable.

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

1. TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH (CITY) TO FACILITATE INITIATION OF LAND USE AND ZONING CHANGES FOR THE NORTHERNMOST APPROXIMATE 9.9 ACRES OF THE HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 6027 EAST 7 AVENUE (SITE), INCLUDING ASSOCIATED COSTS ;

2. TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE PLATTING, AS WELL AS LAND USE AND ZONING MODIFICATIONS;

3. TO OBTAIN APPRAISALS FOR THE SITE, TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED LAND USE AND ZONING MODIFICATIONS; AND

4. IF THESE PROCESSES PROVE SUCCESSFUL, TO BRING FORTH AN ITEM TO THE BOARD AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING WITH RECOMMENDED ACTION PRIOR TO ISSUING AN INVITATION TO BID FOR THE SITE, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE

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

1. to work collaboratively with the City of Hialeah (City) to facilitate initiation of land use and zoning changes for the northernmost approximate 9.9 acres of the Hialeah Middle School campus, located at 6027 East 7 Avenue (Site), including associated costs; and

2. to execute any documents necessary to facilitate platting, as well as land use and zoning modifications; and

3. to obtain appraisals for the Site, to reflect the proposed land use and zoning modifications; and

4. if these processes prove successful, to bring forth an item to the Board at a subsequent meeting with recommended action prior to issuing an Invitation To Bid for the Site, including establishment of Fair Market Value.

F-26 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (SHELTERED MARKET-SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED, PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES, FOR RENOVATIONS, ADDITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) SHELTER REPLACEMENT AT M. A. MILAM K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 6020 W. 16 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33012, PROJECT NUMBER 01423600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record (Sheltered Market-Small Business Enterprise) for General Obligation Bond funded Part 2 (Full A/E) services for Renovations, Addition and P.E. Shelter Replacement at M. A. Milam K-8 Center, located at 6020 W. 16 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33012, Project Number 01423600, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $518,000 for Part 2 services; and

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

F-27 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33133, PROJECT NUMBER 01423000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at George Washington Carver Middle School, located at 4901 Lincoln Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33133, Project Number 01423000, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $17,500 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-28 COMMISSIONING OF T&G CORPORATION DBA T&G CONSTRUCTORS, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33133, PROJECT NUMBER 01423000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission T&G Corporation dba T&G Constructors, as the Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at George Washington Carver Middle School, located at 4901 Lincoln Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33133, Project Number 01423000, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $28,000 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-29 COMMISSIONING OF RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6425 MIAMI LAKEWAY NORTH, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014, PROJECT NUMBER 01529300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Rodriguez Architects, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Miami Lakes Middle School, located at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, Project Number 01529300, 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-30 COMMISSIONING OF LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6425 MIAMI LAKEWAY NORTH, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014, PROJECT NUMBER 01529300

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Link Construction Group, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations at Miami Lakes Middle School, located at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, Project Number 01529300, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $26,500 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-31 COMMISSIONING OF SALTZ MICHELSON ARCHITECTS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) SHELTER AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6027 EAST 7 AVENUE, FLORIDA 33013, PROJECT NUMBER 01528800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and New Physical Education (P.E.) Shelter at Hialeah Middle School, located at 6027 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project Number 01528800, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $17,000 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-32 COMMISSIONING OF H.A. CONTRACTING CORP. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) SHELTER AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6027 EAST 7 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA 33013, PROJECT NUMBER 01528800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission H.A. Contracting Corp. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations and New Physical Education (P.E.) Shelter at Hialeah Middle School, located at 6027 East 7 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33013, Project Number 01528800, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $25,000 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-33 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 10900 S.W. 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186, PROJECT NUMBER 01527700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations (Phase I) at Arvida Middle School, located at 10900 S.W. 127 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186, Project Number 01527700, 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-34 COMMISSIONING OF JCI INTERNATIONAL, INC. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS (PHASE I) AT ARVIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 10900 S.W. 127 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33186, PROJECT NUMBER 01527700

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission JCI International, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond funded Renovations (Phase I) at Arvida Middle School located at 10900 S.W. 127 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186; Project Number 01527700, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $25,000 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-35 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT (BCC) AGREEMENTS FOR TWO YEARS, UNDER THE SAME FEES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENTS, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

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

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the Building Code Consultant Agreements for two years under the same fees, terms and conditions as the current Agreements, with the following firms:

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

F-36 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WSP USA INC., BY THE ADDITION OF THE BOSCH GROUP, INC., AND PROGRAM CONTROLS, INC., AS SUB-CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE SCHEDULING SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to amend the Program Management Support Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., by the addition of The Bosch Group, Inc., and Program Controls, Inc., as Sub-consultants to provide Scheduling Services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement

F-40 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL

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

B-1. Change Order Number 2 on Project Number, General Obligation Bond funded partial Repacement/Renovations, Cutler Bay Middle School for an additional cost of $36,600.23

F-41 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT, EASEMENTS, CONVEYANCES, AND ANY OTHER AGREEMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE PROPOSED NEW BUILDING ADDITION AT THE CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE; PROJECT NO. 01542800

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 service the proposed new building addition at the Coral Park Elementary School Site; Project Number 01542800

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 two (2) delineated applications.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 FINAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD BYLAWS 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS, AND 0164, NOTICE OF MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed amendments to Board Bylaws 0165, Public Meetings, and 0164, Notice of Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended Bylaws with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective January 17, 2018.

G-2 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 0158, ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; 6460, BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS; AND 8150, LOBBYISTS (withdrawn)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Policies 0158, Ethics Advisory Committee, 6460, Business Code of Ethics, and 8150, Lobbyists.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MARTA L. ZAYAS - DOAH CASE NO. 17-2163TTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Marta L. Zayas, DOAH Case No. 17-2163TTS, and awarding Respondent back pay for the period of her suspension, fifteen (15) workdays.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 POSITION OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. direct the Chief Auditor to provide an Exit Report on matters relative to the role and scope of the Chief Auditor’s position, including his concerns, if any, with respect to the budget, and any other fiscal issues of the school district;

2. request the Audit and Budget Advisory Committee call a special meeting as soon as practicable to recommend an Interim Chief Auditor and to formulate recommendations for a search process for the position of Chief Auditor to be provided to the School Board by February 21, 2018; and

3. provide guidance to Audit and Budget Advisory Committee related to the selection of the next Chief Auditor as the Board deems appropriate.

H-4 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9140-CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES TO INCLUDE ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER, NEWLY REVISED, AS THE PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES FOR CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to:

1) amend School Board Policy 9140 – Citizens’ Advisory Committees to include language that the parliamentary authority governing advisory committees shall be the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised; and

2) provide appropriate training to members of identified advisory committees on the most recent edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, every two years, or as needed or requested; and

3) provide that the School Board Attorney assign a designee(s) from the School Board Attorney’s Office to serve as parliamentarian for Citizens’ Advisory Committees that fall under the purview of Board Policy 9140.

H-5 AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY 6320 (revised 2)

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

1. to initiate rulemaking procedures to require that all purchases that exceed $100,000.00, except those delineated in Board Policy 6320 - - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements, Responsibilities A, B, C, D, F, H, I, J, K, M, Q, and R, meet the requirements of the competitive bid process; and

2. to provide written notification of purchases made through such exemptions that exceed $100,000.00 to the Board including date of purchase, vendor, amount, funding source, and purchasing authority.

H-6 EXPLORATION AND EXAMINATION OF ALTERNATE FUNDING SOURCES AND SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE TEACHER SALARIES (revised 2)

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

1. establish a Task Force comprised of School Board Member appointees, district administrators, principals, teachers, UTD representatives, parents, and community/business leaders/stakeholders to review and discuss the challenges and issues of teacher salaries in M-DCPS;

2. establish a process to solicit input and feedback and gather both qualitative and quantitative data regarding the challenges and issues of teacher salaries in M‑DCPS from UTD and teachers in M-DCPS;

3. identify and assign designated staff to support, guide, define, and facilitate the work and related deliverables and timelines of the Task Force and collect, analyze, and report both qualitative and quantitative data regarding the challenges and issues of teacher salaries in M-DCPS from UTD and teachers in M-DCPS;

4. present findings, recommendations, and proposed local solutions to the Board by the Board Meeting of July 18, 2018; and

5. schedule a Board Workshop to review findings and Task Force recommendations made to the Board by November 30, 2018.

H-7 EXPLORE AVAILABLE SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE SOURCES TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct the Superintendent to:

1. explore available supplemental revenue sources to support educators and public education; and

2. hold a workshop to present recommendations and afford the Board an opportunity to discuss these options by June 30, 2018.

H-8 SCHOOL BOARD CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE MIAMI-DADE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the Chair’s appointments and elect: i) Ms. Lubby Navarro to represent the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; and (ii) Ms. Perla Tabares Hantman as the alternate representative of the School Board on the Value Adjustment Board; and (iii) Mr. Hani M. Jardack as the School Board’s citizen member on the Value Adjustment Board.

H-9 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 2018 AS ARTS IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March 2018 as Arts in Our Schools Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-10 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES ANALYSIS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to conduct an analysis with the purpose of:

1) ensuring Educational Impact Fees collected are appropriate as compared to the cost of mitigating capital educational facilities impacts; and

2) ensuring that procedures for administering the Educational Impact Fees process remains efficient.

H-12 CENSUS 2020 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to collaborate with the NALEO Education Fund for the upcoming 2020 Census Education Roundtable scheduled to be held in Miami on February 6, 2018.

H-13 AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND THE CHIEF AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICES (revised)

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

1. provide a Succession Management Plan for the School Board Attorney’s Office and the Chief Auditor’s Office by February 21, 2018; and

2. include these two offices in the proposed School Board policy for Succession Management as approved by the School Board at the meeting of October 11, 2017, Agenda Item H-19 Revised.

H-14 DISTRICT-WIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County authorize the Superintendent to undertake a study of the effectiveness of current recycling programs, as outlined in Policy 7460 and provide a report to the Board by the April 25, 2018 School Board meeting to include:

a) data citing collections for all currently recycled materials (e.g. paper, aluminum) by school site and district facility generated during SY 2014-15, 15-16, 16-17, as available;

b) obstacles and challenges faced by District and school sites to operate successful recycling programs;

c) the feasibility of establishing targets and incentives for school sites, similar to the Energy Rebate program utilizing savings from waste-hauling fees, recycling rebates, or other opportunities; and

d) recommendations to increase accountability and participation in recycling efforts at each school site and district facilities.

H-15 VITA – VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE TRAINING AGENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County authorize the Superintendent to evaluate the feasibility of the Dan Marino Foundation’s offer to utilize the ViTA software and its applicability to students, particularly in Exceptional Student Education, Autism and vocational programs and to bring back recommendations to the Board by the April 25, 2018 School Board meeting.

H-16 ELIMINATION OF ALL EXPANDABLE POLYSTYRENE FOAM/STYROFOAM PRODUCTS (revised 2)

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

a) initiate a feasibility study to eliminate, due to identifiable health concerns, the use and purchase of all Expandable Polystyrene Foam products at school sites and district facilities by July 2019; and
b) report back recommendations to the Board by the April 25, 2018 School Board meeting.

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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