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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 21, 2018, 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., MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018.

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 FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-015 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE APRIL 9 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2018 INCLUDING THE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE KNOWN AS YOM HASHOAH, APRIL 12, 2018, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-015 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be April 9 through April 13, 2018 including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah, April 12, 2018, to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-020 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING BEATRIZ MARTINEZ-PEÑALVER (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 18-020 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Beatriz Martinez-Peñalver.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-021 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2017-18 ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE NO PLACE FOR HATE DESIGNATION SCHOOLS (replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 18-021 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing, the 2017-18 Anti-Defamation League No Place for Hate Designation Schools.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-017 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY OF MIAMI NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM (NET) DIRECTOR VONCAROL KINCHENS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.18-017 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Director vonCarol Kinchens.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-019 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2018 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MIAMI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: MS. TELKEVIA MACKEY, MS. ANDREA LLAMAS SANCHEZ, MS. LOURDES TATEM AND MS. CHRISTY CURRAS

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-019 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2018 Junior League of Miami scholarship recipients: Ms. Telkevia Mackey, Ms. Andrea Llamas Sanchez, Ms. Lourdes Tatem and Ms. Christy Curras.

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-018 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2018 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME) SUPPORT PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR IN MIAMI-DADE COUTNY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.18-018 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the 2018 AFSCME Support Personnel of the Year:

1. Food & Nutrition: Ms. Angela Johnson, Food Service Manager III, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center and the 2018 AFSCME Support Personnel of the Year;

2. Maintenance: Mr. Treadwell Smith, Head Custodian, Facilities Operations-Maintenance Service Center 1;

3. Transportation: Mr. Timothy Jones, School Bus Driver Trainer, Department of Transportation; and

4. Plant Operations: Ms. Portia Williams, Head Custodian, Fulford Elementary School.

B-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-016 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2018 AS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-016 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2018 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Hialeah Gardens Middle School Jazz Band

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• March 1, 2018 Emergency Board Meeting

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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

A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION'S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY'S ITEMS

A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• Proposed Board Member Initiatives
• Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD POLICY.

THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised 3)

• Magnet Schools of America
• Sandy Hook Promise Presentation
• Recognition of M-DCPS Crisis Response Team for their service in response to the shooting at
      Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

A-2 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-16-027-MT – SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 N.E. SECOND AVENUE

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. RFP-16-02-MT SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1370 N.E. SECOND AVENUE, to offer for sale and/or development an existing parking lot (with a lot size of approximately 49,075 square feet) owned by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida with the highest ranked proposer, as follows:

1370 NE 2^nd, LLC
2200 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER/OFFICER: MICHAEL SHEITELMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

2. AUTHORIZE the Superintendent to finalize all required documents and agreements with Proposer and the Omni CRA and present to the Board for approval.

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

None

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FROM JANUARY 19, 2018 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1105 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from January 19, 2018 through February 22, 2018.

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 March 22, 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 this item.

D-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE 2018 GLAZER AND LORTON WRITING INSTITUTE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the delivery of the 2018 Glazer and Lorton Writing Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

D-23 REQUEST TO ADD POSITION TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICE CLASS (SMSC) OF THE FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the inclusion of the Economic Equity & Diversity Compliance Officer position in the SMSC of FRS effective March 22, 2018.

D-24 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DAVID A. DOOLEY AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 1184 (AFSCME)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of David A. Dooley and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and David A. Dooley and The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 1184.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: 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) Clifford A. Jackson: suspension without pay from his position as Lead Custodian at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, for seven (7) calendar days, effective March 22, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 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), 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) Gregory Jones: suspension without pay from his position as Custodian at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, for fifteen (15) calendar days, effective March 22, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 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), 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).

C) Kennard E. Moore: suspension without pay from his position as School Security Monitor at Morningside K-8 Center, for twenty (20) workdays, effective March 22, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; 4213, Student Supervision and Welfare; and 5630, Corporal Punishment and Use of Reasonable Force. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1 )(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

D) Lillian M. Orozco: suspension without pay from her position as ESE Placement Specialist at Pre-Kindergarten Special Education, for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective March 22, 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, FAG.

E) Kelvin S. Richards: suspension without pay from his position as Lead Custodian at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, for seven (7) calendar days, effective March 22, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 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), 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).

D-65 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF TWO NEW CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS, TWO CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT AMENDMENTS, AND TWO CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWALS

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

A. Approve two new charter school applications and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the applications as approved by the School Board with:

1. AcadeMir Charter School, Inc., d/b/a AcadeMir Charter School East K-5 (High Performing Replication of AcadeMir Charter School West, MSID 0410); and,

2. Miami-Dade Foundation for Educational Innovation, Inc., d/b/a. Academy of International Education Upper School for Science and Technology.

B. Approve two charter school contract amendments with:

1. AcadeMir Charter Schools, Inc. d/b/a AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory (MSID 1015), to increase student enrollment by 50 students to a maximum of 850 students commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021; and,

2. Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, Inc., (Downtown Doral Charter Upper School), to increase maximum student enrollment by 280 students as follows: (i) in year 2 from 766 to 900 students; (ii) in year 3 from 976 to 1,100 students; and (iii) in years 4 and 5 from 1,070 to 1,300 students commencing July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2023.

C. Approve two charter contract renewals with:

1. Archimedean Academy, Inc., d/b/a Archimedean Upper Conservatory (MSID 7265), to renew the charter contract for a 15-year term commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2033; and,

2. Excelsior Academies, Inc., d/b/a Excelsior Language Academy of Hialeah (MSID 5029), to renew the charter contract for a 5-year term commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2023.

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

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

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending January 2018.

E-51 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 5112, ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings for Initial reading in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 5112, Entrance Requirements.

E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE WLRN TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of WLRN Television and Radio Stations for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 26 OF 128 CHARTER SCHOOLS AND 3 COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOs) 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 26 of 128 Charter Schools and 3 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-88 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-141 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-16-044-MT– IN-SCHOOL NURSING (RN AND LPN) AND RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SERVICES

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

1. AWARD Request For Proposals No. RFP-16-044-MT–IN- SCHOOL NURSING (RN AND LPN) ND RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SERVICES, to provide registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, and respiratory therapy services for various Miami-Dade County Public School locations during the term of the bid, with an initial effective date of June 11, 2018 through June 10, 2020 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. EDU HEALTHCARE, LLC
7930 WEST KENTON CIRCLE, SUITE 220
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
OWNER/OFFICER: MATTHEW LEWIS, VICE PRESIDENT

B. NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. MWBE
111 NW 183^RD STREET, SUITE 420
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169
OWNER/OFFICER: PURIFICACION F. OVIASOGIE, PRESIDENT
ASIAN AMERICAN

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract to provide registered nursing, licensed practical nursing, and respiratory therapy services, subject to the availability of funding, for the initial contract term, and for each subsequent extension period. Board authorization of this recommendation does not guarantee any estimated quantities will be purchased.

E-144 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6320, PURCHASING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings for Initial reading in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to amend School Board Policy 6320, Purchasing.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR THREE 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 from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under The Florida Best and Brightest Teacher and Principal Scholarship Program, in the approximate amount of $23,124,800, for the grant period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018;

b. University of Miami for funding under the Supporting Educators’ Academic Literacies and Enhanced Discourse (SEALED), in the approximate amount of $585,946, for the grant period of October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2020; and

c. CareerSource South Florida for funding under the Summer Youth Internship Program, in the amount of $1,500,000, for the grant period of April 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018.

2. enter into contractual service agreements with the agencies 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-1 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE A POSSIBLE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE BOARD AND THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, COLLECTIVELY THE PARTIES, FOR THE JOINT DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF BOARD-OWNED LANDS FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE PARTIES, AND BRING BACK AN ITEM TO THE BOARD AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore a possible collaboration between the Board and the Town of Miami Lakes, collectively the Parties, for the joint development and use of Board-owned lands for the mutual benefit of the Parties, and bring back an item to the Board at the appropriate time.

F-2 RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF A REQUEST FROM MARCIA GARDENS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR EXEMPTION FROM EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY KNOWN AS MARCIA GARDENS APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 10301 SW 127 AVENUE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 33186

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommend approval to Miami-Dade County of a request from Marcia Gardens, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, for exemption from educational facilities impact fees in connection with a housing project for the elderly known as Marcia Gardens Apartments, located at 10301 SW 127 Avenue, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida 33186.

1) EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG CEDAR PARC ALLIANCE, LLC, PARC VENTURES, LLC, AND CORAL BAY COVE, LLC, EACH A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE “APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A 224-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 14201 S.W. 260 DRIVE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 33032, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND

2) EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT; AND

3) GRANT OR DENY ANY APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUANCE OF REPORTS AND RELEASES, AND PLACING THE APPLICANT IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1. execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among Cedar Parc Alliance, LLC, Parc Ventures, LLC, and Coral Bay Cove, LLC, each a Florida Limited Liability Company (collectively, the “Applicant”), the School Board, and Miami-Dade County, in connection with a 224-unit residential development located at 14201 S.W. 260 Drive, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida 33032, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement For Public School Facility Planning Between Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

2. execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and

3. grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

1. EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SFI PALM TREE FARMS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“APPLICANT”), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A 283-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 11406 S.W. 248 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 33032, PROVIDING FOR MONETARY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND

2. EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT; AND

3. GRANT OR DENY ANY APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ISSUANCE OF REPORTS AND RELEASES, AND PLACING THE APPLICANT IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) execute a Public School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Development Agreement by and among SFI Palm Tree Farms, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Applicant”), the School Board, and Miami-Dade County, in connection with a 283-unit residential development located at 11406 S.W. 248 Street, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida 33032, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement For Public School Facility Planning Between Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

2) execute any other documentation that may be required to effectuate implementation of the Agreement; and

3) grant or deny any approvals required under the Agreement, including, without limitation, issuance of Reports and Releases, and placing the Applicant in default, as may be applicable.

F-27 AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS AGREEMENTS FOR SHELTERED MARKET, MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FIRMS, FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $200,000 EACH, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENTS, AS AMENDED, WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS:

• FANJUL & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.
• JORGE A. GUTIERREZ ARCHITECT, L.L.C.

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a one-year extension of the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants agreements for Sheltered Market, Micro Business Enterprise firms, for miscellaneous projects with construction budgets up to $200,000 each, under the same terms, conditions and fees, as the original Agreements, as amended, with the following firms:

• Fanjul & Associates, L.L.C.
• Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, L.L.C.

F-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK (SHELTERED MARKET FOR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $200,000 EACH, FOR ONE YEAR, UNDER THE SAME TERMS, CONDITIONS AND FEES AS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT, WITH LLORENS CONTRACTING L.L.C.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize to extend the Construction Manager at-Risk (Sheltered Market for Micro Business Enterprise) for Miscellaneous Projects up to $200,000 each, for one year, under the same terms, conditions and fees as the current agreement, with Llorens Contracting L.L.C.

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 00223200, General Obligation Bond funded school replacement, Miami Norland Senior High School for a credit of $7,772.61

B-2. Final Change Order, Change Order Number 6 on Project Number A0821, Addition, Remodeling Renovation, Ojus Elementary for a credit of $11,438.91

B-3. Change Order Number 1 on Project Number 01534700, New K-8 Center School, located at S.W. 167 Avenue and S.W. 95 Street, Miami, Florida 33196 for an additional cost of $5,802.87

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 MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE; PROJECT NUMBER 01516900

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 facility at the Miami Palmetto Senior High School Site; Project Number 01516900

F-42 AWARD TO LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC, THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT RUTH K. BROAD/ BAY HARBOR K-8 CENTER, LOCATED AT 1155 93 STREET, BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154; PROJECT NUMBER 01439400

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Link Construction Group, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded classroom addition and renovations at Ruth K. Broad/ Bay Harbor K-8 Center, located at 1155 93 Street, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154; Project Number 01439400; on the basis of the lowest Base Bid in the amount of $6,743,285.00.

F-60 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED NEW POLICY 8420.01, SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PREPAREDNESS

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings for Initial reading in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act to promulgate new Board Policy 8420.01. Severe Weather Emergency Management and Preparedness.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve three (3) delineated applications for contractor prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BYLAW 0156, LEGAL COUNSEL; POLICY 6835, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND BYLAW 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to initiate rulemaking proceedings to amend Board Bylaw 0156, Legal Counsel; Policy 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits; and Bylaw 0165, Public Meetings.

G-2 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (revised)

SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS BY JCON GROUP CORP. AND THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY AS SURETY AGAINST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and execute the Settlement Agreement with The Hanover Insurance Company.

G-3 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: accept the December 2017 Report of the School Board Attorney

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-1 PARTNERSHIPS WITH MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL SAFETY (revised)

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

(a) Review current mutual aid agreements and memorandum of understanding agreements with municipalities and/or law enforcement agencies across Miami-Dade County and as appropriate, enter into agreements with additional entities for the purpose of deploying police officers to support increased safety in and around our schools; and

(b) Provide an update to the Board no later than April 25, 2018.

H-3 GRIEF SENSITIVE SCHOOLS (revised 2)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to work with The Coalition to Support Grieving Students to explore implementing the Grief Sensitive Schools initiative in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and report back to the Board by the April 25, 2018 School Board Meeting.

H-4 CLEAR BACKPACKS PROGRAM

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

1) Initiate rulemaking procedures to amend Board Policy 5511, Dress Code and School Uniforms to add language that would provide schools the option to participate in a mandatory clear backpack program including:

a) The EESAC at each school determines that a vote should be taken during the spring of any given year as to whether a school should establish a mandatory clear backpack program or not.

b) Voting shall occur on a specific, advertised date(s) that do not conflict with testing dates to be effective the following school year.

c) At least fifty (50%) plus one (1) of the parents in that school who vote must vote in favor of establishing a mandatory clear backpack program for it to be implemented.

d) This vote will stand for a minimum of three (3) school years, at which time the EESAC may determine if a subsequent vote is warranted.

2) Provide schools the option to participate in a mandatory clear backpack program before the conclusion of the 2017-2018 school year to be implemented in the 2018-2019 school year.

H-6 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE COLLABORATIONS TO STUDY AND ENHANCE THE RATE OF REFERRAL AND IDENTIFICATION OF FEMALE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to explore collaborations to enhance the identification of female students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

H-7 AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6840

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: 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 School Board Policy 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee, to delete the requirement that the Audit and Budget Advisory Committee consult the Superintendent when it makes its recommendations with respect to the filling of the position of Chief Auditor.

H-8 COUNTYWIDE YOUTH SAFETY ROUNDTABLE WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County authorize the Superintendent to collaborate with Miami-Dade County and all 34 municipalities to reconvene the Joint Roundtable on Youth Safety.

H-9 LOCKDOWN DRILLS (revised 2)

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

1. expedite the review and updating of lockdown protocols for an active shooter scenario, ensuring best practices are utilized, to include consideration of students with special needs, and subsequently reflected in the Critical Incident Response Plan (CIRP)/Emergency Operations Plan;

2. ensure standardized and updated training on lock down protocols for an active shooter scenario is provided to all personnel and made continuously available to new hires and substitute teachers and staff;

3. increase the number of drills implementing lockdown protocols for an active shooter scenario to equal the current emergency evacuation drill requirement, as soon as possible, but no later than May 1, 2018; and

4. communicate to parents and community stakeholders that updated lockdown protocols for an active shooter scenario have been implemented.

H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 11TH ANNUAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, HORSE & CATTLE SHOW ON APRIL 13-15, 2018 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami Dade County, Florida endorse the 11th Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show on April 13-15, 2018.

H-11 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO REVIEW CURRENT PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND POLICIES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND PROGRAM AWARENESS FOR STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to review current practices, procedures, and policies related to mental health services, including evaluation procedures and timelines, program awareness, and professional development, and report back to the Board by June 20, 2018.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF MARCH 21, 2018, AS WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY (WDSD) IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse March, 21, 2018 as World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-13 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF APRIL 22-28, 2018 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEK AND APRIL25, 2018 AS ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the endorsement of April 22-28, 2018 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 25, 2018 as Administrative Professionals Day.

H-14 COMMITTEE SCHEDULES (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, institute a process for rotating the order of the monthly committee meetings on a four-month trial basis.

H-15 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING THE SCHOLAS CITIZENSHIP MIAMI PROJECT DURING THE SUMMER OF 2018 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to explore the feasibility of implementing the Scholas Citizenship Miami Project during the summer of 2018 and report back to the Board by May 16, 2018.

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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