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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MAY 16, 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, MAY 14, 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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-032 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING FITKIDS OF AMERICA (revised replacement)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-032 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Fit Kids of America for its contributions to our community.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE doral academy preparatory school 2017-2018 boys varsity basketball team (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. SUSIE V. CASTILLO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 18-036 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Doral Academy Preparatory School 2017-2018 Boys Varsity Basketball Team.

B-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-033 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM AND MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS TEAMS AS STATE CHAMPIONS (revised 2)

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 19-25, 2018

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 18-035 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing National Safe Boating Week May 19 – 25, 2018.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HAITIAN AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (H.A.N.A.) OF FLORIDA (replacement)

B-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-031 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE YOUNG WOMEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, WINNER OF THE 2018 SECONDARY MAGNET SCHOOL OF MERIT AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.18-031 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, winner of the Secondary Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence.

B-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-034 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HARPERSMILES, INC. FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SPREADING AWARENESS ABOUT CHILD SAFETY HAZARDS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE HOME (withdrawn)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-034 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing HarperSmiles, Inc. for their commitment to spreading awareness about child safety hazards both inside and outside of the home.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

• M-DCPS Retiree Recognition Day

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

• Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Chorus

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• April 25, 2018 ABC Conference session
• April 25, 2018 School Board Meeting

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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

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

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

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

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Program Middle Schools
• 2017-2018 NAF Award Recipients
• Summer School Services
• 2018-2019 Budget Presentation
• M-DCPS Retiree Recognition Day

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 1. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FROM MARCH 23, 2018 THROUGH APRIL 26, 2018

2. ACCEPTANCE OF DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) PARTICIPANTS - LISTING 40

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

1. Approve the Personnel Action Listing 1107 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from March 23, 2018 through April 26, 2018.

2. Accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 40, as of the dates indicated.

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 May 17, 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 INITIAL READING: PROMULGATE NEW POLICY 1130.02, SUCCESSION MANAGEMENT (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 initiate rulemaking proceedings to promulgate new Policy 1130.02, Succession Management.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN WAIVERS AND SECONDARY SCHOOL REFORM INITIATIVES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Improvement Plan Waivers and Secondary School Reform Initiatives on May 16, 2018, effective for the 2018-2019 School Year.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for:

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) Alexander Bell: suspension without pay from his position as School Security Monitor at Miami Senior High School, for twenty-five (25) workdays, effective May 17, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: violation of School Board Policies 4210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 4210.01, Code of Ethics; and 4213, Student Supervision and Welfare. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

B) Aladino J. Serrano: suspension without pay from his position as Custodian at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, for eight (8) calendar days, effective May 17, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: gross insubordination; non­performance and poor performance of job responsibilities; 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).

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) Linda O. Campfield: suspension without pay and initiation of dismissal proceedings from her position as Teacher at South Dade Middle School, effective May 17, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: misconduct in office; gross insubordination; failure to correct noted performance deficiencies; and violation of School Board Policies 3210, Standards of Ethical Conduct; 3210.01, Code of Ethics; and 3220, Evaluation of Instructional Staff. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 1001.32(2), 1012.22(1)(f), 1012.33, 1012.34, and 447.209, Florida Statutes; and State Board Rules 6A-5.056 and 6A-10.081, FAC.

B) Jimmy L. Fuller: demotion from his position as Head Custodian at Young Men's Preparatory Academy to Lead Custodian, effective May 17, 2018, for just cause, including, but not limited to: gross insubordination; and 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-66 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOLS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE HOURS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves the opening and closing hours of schools for the 2018-2019 school year and accept the listed exceptions to those hours.

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

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

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

E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY DELETIONS AND RECOVERIES REPORT FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY and mARCH 2018

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions and Recoveries Report containing 1,628 deletions with a depreciated cost of $268,615 and 10 recoveries with a depreciated cost of $4,295 to update the records for January, February and March 2018.

E-14 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2017-18 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2017-18 General Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and reserves by $3,885,960; and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 4 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 9 of the agenda item).

E-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2017-18 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2017-18 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review, accepting donations, increasing revenues, appropriations, and reserves by $8,085,405 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described on page 4 and summarized on page 5 of the agenda item.

2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No.2, FY 2017-18 Capital Outlay Funds Spring Budget Review.

E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2017-18 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2017-18 Debt Service Funds Spring Budget Review increasing (1) revenue, other financing sources, and fund balance from prior year, and (2) appropriations, other financing uses, and year end fund balance by the amount of $840,615.

E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2017-18 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS - OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2017-18 Special Revenue Funds - Other Federal Programs (Contracted Programs) Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $5,068,153 and

2. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item).

E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2017-18 INTERNAL SERVICE (HEALTH INSURANCE) FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

1. adopt Resolution No. 2, FY 2017-18 Internal Service Fund Spring Budget Review, decreasing revenues net position and expenses by $59,000; and

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

E-66 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO POLICY 6144.01, SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMS (revised)

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 6144.01, Supplemental Retirement Investment Programs.

E-67 PROPERTY INSURANCE

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

1. confirm placement of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019 consisting of total insurance limits of $250,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurers and annual premiums, inclusive of all state-required fees and assessments:

2. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000 property damage, $10,000,000 bodily injury from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., effective May 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019 with an annual premium of $85,500;

3. confirm renewal of flood insurance coverage with National Flood Insurance Program, (NFIP), through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for all properties required by the Federal Government to be covered with estimated premiums not to exceed $2.1 million for coverages effective for the 12-month period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019;

4. confirm the payment of the annual installment (3 of 3) for the “STORM” Parametric Property Insurance Policy, bound for three-year period effective May 1, 2016 through May 1, 2019, through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. with North American Capacity Insurance Company (Swiss Re)., annual installment of $800,000, part of the total insured premium of $2,400,000 inclusive of state fees and surcharges;

5. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to Siver Insurance Consultants to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of the annual consultant’s report to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, NA, and other required technical services with such fees to be paid at $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the policy year with funding for such expenses to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund;

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

7. authorize the use of any of the SPC/AEPC firms under contract to the District, with associated fees, to access firms to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, with expenditures for these services not to exceed $50,000 to be paid from the District’s self-insured property fund.

E-68 COMPREHENSIVE FIDELITY BONDS AND RELATED PROGRAMS

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

1. confirm renewal of The Blanket Employee Dishonesty Bond Program with coverage provided by Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland (A.M. Best A+, XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for the second year of a three-year term effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2020 with limits of $25 Million per occurrence and a $100,000 deductible with annual premium of $100,367 including all fees subject to an annual re-rate or non-renewal if any losses are incurred with any changes in premiums, terms or conditions to be brought back to the Board for further authorization;

2. authorize the renewal of the named Position Bond Program at the expiring rates with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AM Best A+, XV) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.; covering two (2) stipulated employees in the Office of Treasury Management, with limits of $15 million per occurrence and a $0 deductible with an annual premium of $121,725 including all fees, with coverage provided for a one-year term, effective June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019.

3. authorize renewal of the following ancillary Public Official Bonds: Notary Bonds, Board Member Bonds, Superintendent’s Bond and JROTC Bonds, at expiring rates of up to $100 per bond plus applicable state fees and surcharges, with coverage provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AM Best A+, XV) and Universal Surety of America (AM Best A, XIV) (for Notary Bonds only) through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., for a one-year term effective June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2019.

E-86 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS/CENTERS (revised 2)

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

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 29 OF 128 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Review of Audited Financial Statements for 29 of 128 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-88 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. and Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-89 EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida - Financial Report September 30, 2017.

E-90 AUDIT OF COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTS AT WLRN TV/FM LICENSED TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Community Service Grants at WLRN TV/FM licensed to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015, Report No. ASJ1705-1803.

E-91 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MAGNET EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ASSOCIATION (MECA), INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements of Magnet Educational Choice Association (MECA), Inc., for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-92 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF DESIGNATED ELEMENTS OF SELECTED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of Designated Elements of Selected Construction Projects.

E-117 INITIAL READING: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 6320.02, SMALL/MICRO, MINORITY/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro, Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Programs.

E-143 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT

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 Procedure Act to amend School Board Policy 6320.02, Small/Micro, Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise Programs.

Approve the supplemental award by $500,000 and amend the total contract award to $1,350,000, on Contract Invitation to Bid (ITB) No.16-017-CV – AIR CONDITIONERS – WINDOW AND WALL to purchase at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, for stock items for the Maintenance Materials Management department with an initial effective date of December 14, 2016 through December 13, 2018. This supplemental award is necessary to provide air conditioners for the schools. This supplemental amount requested is based on the next eight (8) months usage.

Fund Source
300000 Capital

FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO., LTD
10001 REUNION PLACE, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216-4139
OWNER/OFFICER: CHUCK CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $850,000.00
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $500,000.00

E-145 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP-17-017-CH - EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SERVICES (good cause)

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

1. AWARD Request for Proposal No. RFP-17-017-CH -External Independent Auditing Services for the General Obligation Bond Services is to obtain external independent auditing services for the General Obligation Bond Services, with an initial effective date of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidder, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

S. Davis & Associates, P.A.       MBE/MWBE
2521 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Owner/Officer: Shaun Davis, Managing Partner
AFRICAN AMERICAN

SUB-CONTRACTOR:

Verdeja, De Armas & Trujillo, LLP
255 Alhambra Circle, Suite 560 ·
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Owner/Officer: Alejandro Trujillo, Partner

2. AUTHORIZE Procurement Management Services to award the contract up to the total estimated amount of $200,000 for the contract term.

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR TWO PROGRAMS FROM A FUNDING SOURCE 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 two grant awards from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Secondary Programs, Section 131, in the approximate amount of $4,218,820, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019; and

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Carl D. Perkins, Career and Technical Education Postsecondary Programs, Section 132, in the approximate amount of $1,032,659, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

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:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PARKING PERMIT AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI PARKING AUTHORITY (“MPA”), FOR USE OF A PARKING GARAGE, LOCATED AT 40 N.W. 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128, TO PROVIDE STAFF PARKING FOR NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, LOCATED AT 25 N.E. 2 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132; AND

2) EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITHIN THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT BY THE BOARD IN THE AGREEMENT, AND TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement, and PLACING MPA IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a Parking Permit Agreement (“Agreement”) between the School Board and Miami Parking Authority (“MPA”), for use of a parking garage, located at 40 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, Florida 33128, to provide staff parking for New World School of the Arts, located at 25 N.E. 2 Street, Miami, Florida 33132, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) execute any amendments to the Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Agreement, and to grant or deny all approvals required under the Agreement, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement, and placing MPA in default, as may be applicable.

F-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD (“CITY”) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD, FOR USE OF A PORTION OF TOM J. HARRIS FIELD, LOCATED AT 1034 N.E. 8 STREET, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, FOR DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AND SOCCER GAMES; AND

2) EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITHIN THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT BY THE BOARD IN THE AGREEMENT, AND TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AMENDING THE EXHIBITS TO THE AGREEMENT, RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING THE CITY IN DEFAULT, AS MAY BE APPLICABLE

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) Between the City of Homestead and the School Board, for use of a portion of Tom J. Harris Field, located at 1034 N.E. 8 Street, Homestead, Florida, for District high school football and soccer games, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) execute any amendments to the Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Agreement, and to grant or deny all approvals required under the Agreement, including amending the exhibits to the Agreement, renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement, and placing the City in default, as may be applicable.

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

1) FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ACCESS A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED ATHALIE RANGE PARK (“PARK”), LOCATED AT 525 N.W. 62 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEMOLISHING AND REMOVING THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6101 N.W. 5 COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127, TO THE PARK; AND

2) EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO FACILITATE TEMPORARY ACCESS TO THE PARK FOR THE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE; AND

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

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

1. finalize negotiations and execute an Access Agreement with the City of Miami (“City”), to allow the Board to access a portion of the City-owned Athalie Range Park (“Park”), located at 525 N.W. 62 Street, Miami, Florida, 33127 for the purpose of demolishing and removing the pedestrian bridge connecting Miami Edison Senior High School, located at 6101 N.W. 5 Court, Miami, Florida 33127, to the Park, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item;

2. execute any other documents that may be required to facilitate temporary access to the Park for the demolition and removal of the pedestrian bridge; and

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

F-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH INFINITY ESPANOLA HOTEL VENTURE LLC (“INFINITY”), FOR TEMPORARY USE BY INFINITY OF A PORTION OF THE FIENBERG FISHER K-8 CENTER CAMPUS (“SCHOOL”), LOCATED AT 1420 WASHINGTON AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, 33139, TO FACILITATE INFINITY’S CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNED BY INFINITY, AND FOR INFINITY TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE SCHOOL AT NO COST TO THE DISTRICT; AND

2. EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITHIN THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT BY THE BOARD IN THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS, AND TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING MODIFYING THE EXHIBITS UNDER THE AGREEMENT, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING INFINITY IN DEFAULT

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute a Construction Access Agreement (“Agreement”) with Infinity Espanola Hotel Venture LLC (“Infinity”), for temporary use by Infinity of a portion of the Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center campus (“School”), located at 1420 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, to facilitate Infinity’s construction of improvements within adjacent property owned by Infinity, and for Infinity to construct improvements within the School at no cost to the District, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2) execute any amendments to the Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Agreement, including extending the Agreement for a period not to exceed six months, and to grant or deny all approvals required under the Agreement, including modifying the exhibits under the Agreement, cancelling or terminating the Agreement, and placing Infinity in default.

F-5 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO:

1. EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”), FOR THE CITY’S USE OF SPACE AT LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, LOCATED AT 750 N.W. 20 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO OPERATE A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER; AND

2. EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITHIN THE AUTHORITY GRANTED TO THE SUPERINTENDENT BY THE BOARD IN THE AGREEMENT, AND TO GRANT OR DENY ALL APPROVALS REQUIRED UNDER THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION BY THE CITY WITHIN THE LEASED SPACE, RENEWING, EXTENDING, CANCELLING OR TERMINATING THE AGREEMENT, AND PLACING THE CITY IN DEFAULT

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

1. execute a lease agreement (“Agreement”) with the City of Miami (“City”), for the City’s use of space at Lindsey Hopkins Technical College, located at 750 N.W. 20 Street, Miami, Florida, to operate a Workforce Development Center, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and

2. execute any amendments to the Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the Board in the Agreement, and to grant or deny all approvals required under the Agreement, including authorizing construction by the City within the leased space, renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Agreement, and placing the City in default.

1. EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG FS PARADISE GARDENS, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (THE "APPLICANT"), THE SCHOOL BOARD, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN CONNECTION WITH A 143-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT S.W. 256 TERRACE AND S.W. 139 AVENUE, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, 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;

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 FS Paradise Gardens, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company (the "Applicant"), the School Board, and Miami-Dade County, in connection with a 143- unit residential development located at S.W. 256 Terrace and S.W. 139 Avenue, Unincorporated Miami-Dade County, 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;

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-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MODIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH NKMIA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN CONNECTION WITH A FASHION AND DESIGN COMPLEX ALIGNED WITH THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FASHION DESIGN PROGRAM, TO BE LOCATED ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND, AT 1175 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, modify certain provisions of the Sublease Agreement and Cooperation Agreement with NKMIA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, in connection with a fashion and design complex aligned with the Design And Architecture Senior High School fashion design program, to be located on County-owned land, at 1175 N.W. South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33136, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above

F-26 COMMISSION OF LAURA M. PEREZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED ADDITION & RENOVATIONS AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 FOURTH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139, PROJECT NUMBER 01530400

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 Addition & Renovations at South Pointe Elementary School, located at 1050 Fourth Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, Project Number 01530400, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $20,500 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-27 COMMISSION OF D. STEPHENSON CONSTRUCTION, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED ADDITION & RENOVATIONS AT SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1050 FOURTH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139, PROJECT NUMBER 01530400

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission D. Stephenson Construction, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond Funded Addition & Renovations at South Pointe Elementary School, located at 1050 Fourth Street, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, Project Number 01530400, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $36,000 for CMR Pre-construction Services;

2) Project scope, support fee of $9,000 during programming; and

3) All terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-28 COMMISSION OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 650 N.W. 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030, PROJECT NUMBER 01528900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Homestead Middle School, located at 650 N.W. 2 Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, Project Number 01528900, as follows:

1. A lump sum fee of $20,000 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 COMMISSION OF THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 650 N.W. 2 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33030, PROJECT NUMBER 01528900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Thornton Construction Company, Inc., as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Homestead Middle School, located at 650 N.W. 2 Avenue, Homestead, Florida 33030, Project Number 01528900, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $28,500 for CMR Pre-construction Services;

2) Project scope, support fee of $7,500 during programming; and

3) All terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-30 COMMISSION OF M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER FOR PART 1 SERVICES (PROGRAM/MASTER PLAN) FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6350 N.W. 188 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33015, PROJECT NUMBER 01529000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc., as Architect/Engineer for Part 1 Services (Program/Master Plan) for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Joella C. Good Elementary School, located at 6350 N.W. 188 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33015, Project Number 01529000, as follows:

1) A lump sum fee of $19,900 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 COMMISSION OF STATE CONTRACTING & ENGINEERING CORP. AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED RENOVATIONS AT JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 6350 N.W. 188 TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33015, PROJECT NUMBER 01529000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission State Contracting & Engineering Corp. as Construction Management at-Risk firm for General Obligation Bond Funded Renovations at Joella C. Good Elementary School, located at 6350 N.W. 188 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33015, Project Number 01529000, as follows:

1) Lump sum fee of $26,000 for CMR Pre-construction Services;

2) Project scope, support fee of $5,000 during programming; and

3) All terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement and the body of the agenda item.

F-32 COMMISSION OF WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD (A/E), FOR PART 2 (FULL A/E) SERVICES FOR A NEW SMALL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROTOTYPE FOR MARINE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AT FIU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS (PHASE I), located in North Miami, Florida 33181, PROJECT NUMBER 01654500

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E), for Part 2 (Full A/E) services for a New Small Senior High School Prototype for Marine Academy of Science and Technology at FIU Senior High School Biscayne Bay Campus (Phase I), located in North Miami, Florida 33181, Project Number 01654500, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $880,000 for Part 2 services; and

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

F-33 COMMISSION OF SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 450 BIRD ROAD, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146 (A REUSE OF DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL I-PREP), PROJECT NUMBER 01847600

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects, L.L.C., as Architect/Engineer of Record for Partial Replacement Project at Coral Gables Senior High School, (a reuse of Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School I-Prep) located at 450 Bird Road, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, Project Number 01847600, as follows:

1) a lump sum fee of $375,000 for A/E Basic Services; and

2) supporting services and fees, 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 THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SHELTERED MARKET FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES) AGREEMENTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS UP TO $1 MILLION EACH, AS FOLLOWS:

1) JSA GROUP, INC. – REPLACE MEGPE ENGINEERS, INC., WITH MAQUEIRA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC., AS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT;

2) EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP COMPANY – REPLACE LIVS ASSOCIATES WITH HAMMOND & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SUB-CONSULTANT; AND

3) MAX WOLFE STURMAN ARCHITECT, INC. – NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS TO 107 NORTHEAST 96 STREET, MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA 33138.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize amendments to the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant (Sheltered Market for Small Business Enterprises) Agreements for miscellaneous projects with construction budgets up to $1 Million each, as follows:

1) JSA Group, Inc. – Replace MEGPE Engineers, Inc., with Maqueira Engineering Consultants, Inc., as Mechanical Engineer sub-consultant;

2) Eastern Engineering Group Company – Replace LIVS Associates with Hammond & Associates, Inc., as Mechanical Engineer sub-consultant; and

3) Max Wolfe Sturman Architect, Inc. – change of address to 107 Northeast 96 Street, Miami Shores, Florida 33138.

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 5 on Project Number 01439300, General Obligation Bond funded, New K-8 Center In Doral (Phase 1), Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy for an additional cost of $29,644.75.

F-42 AWARD TO H.A. CONTRACTING, CORPORATION, THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT NORWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19810 N.W. 14 COURT, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 33169; PROJECT NUMBER 01423800

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to H.A. Contracting Corporation, the General Obligation Bond funded classroom addition and renovations at Norwood Elementary School, located at 19810 N.W. 14 Court, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169; Project Number 01423800; on the basis of the lowest Base Bid in the amount of $1,561,140.00.

F-60 1. AWARD JOB ORDER CONTRACTS FOR M-DCPS MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS:

a. LEE CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
CONTRACT #JOC18O-A (OPEN MARKET)

b. D2 CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT #JOC18O-B (OPEN MARKET)        

c. HARBOUR CONSTRUCTION, INC CONTRACT #JOC18S-D (SHELTERED MARKET)

2. REJECT JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR M-DCPS
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
CONTRACT #JOC18-M-C (SHELTERED MARKET)

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

1) Award for Facilities Operations, Maintenance, on the basis of the weighted factor to the low bidders as follows:

a) Contract/Project No. JOC18O-A on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7790 to the low bidder:

Lee Construction Group, Inc.
9485 NW 12^th Street
Doral, FL 33172

Certified SBE & M/WBE (Hispanic American)

b) Contract/Project No. JOC18O-B on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7885 to the low bidder:

D2 Construction, Inc.
12485 SW 137^th Avenue
Miami, FL 33186

Certified SBE & M/WBE (African American)

c) Contract/Project No. JOC18S-D on the basis of the weighted factor of 0.7854 to the low bidder:

Harbour Construction, Inc.
7340 SW 48^th Street, Suite 102
Miami, FL 33155

Certified SBE & No M/WBE Certification

2) Reject Contract # JOC18M-C Sheltered Market Micro Job Order.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: approve six (6) delineated applications for contractor prequalification for a period of one (1) year.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. MARIA HERRERA, DOAH Case No. 17-5798

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Agreement in the case of THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. MARIA HERRERA, DOAH Case No. 17-5798, suspending Respondent for seven (7) workdays without pay.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-2 RECOMMENDATION FROM THE AUDIT AND BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE HIRING OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR (revised 2)

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

a. select and appoint a Chief Auditor; and

b. authorize the School Board Chair to negotiate and execute an employment agreement with the Chief Auditor on behalf of the Board, with the salary range set at $150,000 – $165,000; and

c. to allow for an extension of the current Interim Chief Auditor’s contract through the School Board Meeting of June 20, 2018, if necessary.

d. conduct a workshop to provide additional guidance to the School Board Chair regarding terms and conditions to be included in the Chief Auditor’s contract.

H-3 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018 AS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the month of June 2018 as National Safety Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-4 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO UTILIZE THE DISTRICT’S COMMUNICATION RESOURCES TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF FLORIDA’S SALES TAX HOLIDAY (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to utilize the District’s communication resources to raise community awareness of Florida’s upcoming sales tax holiday scheduled for August 3-5, 2018.

H-5 BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE “CLICK IT OR TICKET” NATIONAL SEAT BELT ENFORCEMENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 14 THROUGH JUNE 3, 2018 (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” National Seat Belt Enforcement Safety Campaign, May 14 through June 3, 2018, and encourage a year-round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-6 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE FOR EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY DURING THE YEAR (revised)

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

1. Observe a moment of silence at the June Board meeting, in remembrance of the employees and students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools who have passed away during the year; and,

2. Accept the donations of highly-acclaimed books to be placed in Miami-Dade County Public School media centers with a bookplate signifying their collective memory.

H-7 E-CIGARETTE SENSORS ON SCHOOL CAMPUSES (withdrawn)

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

1. Review current data on the effectiveness of e-cigarette sensors; and,

2. If deemed worthy of this District’s consideration based on the review of current data, determine whether outside funding exists for the purchase and installation of e-cigarette sensors; and,

3. Provide a response before the August 15, 2018 School Board Meeting.

H-9 ENSURING STUDENT SAFETY DURING STUDENT WALKOUTS (revised)

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

1. review the School Board Policies, specifically, School Board Policy 2240- Controversial Issues and Student Expression, in relation to recent student walkouts in Miami-Dade County Public Schools;

2. review recent incidents of student walkouts in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the nexus to student safety and school security;

3. establish a Task Force, devoid of any political affiliations, which is comprised of students, teachers, principals, school police, parents, and community members to review policies and practices for student expression, including but not limited to student walkouts to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, and security of schools;

4. work with School Board Attorney to review School Board Policies for student expression, attendance, conduct, and employee participation to ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and standards, and make policy recommendations and/or amendments, as deemed appropriate; and

5. provide update to the Board on the abovementioned no later than the School Board Meeting of October 10, 2018.

H-10 REQUEST REVISION TO GUIDELINES FOR MEDIA RELATIONS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, requests the Superintendent to revise the Guidelines for School Board Resolutions, Ceremonial Proclamations, Press Releases, Photo Releases, and Media Advisories to better assist Board members with media relations and report back to the Board no later than June 20, 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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