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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

JULY 25, 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, JULY 23, 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. 18-045 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MR. ROBERT H. BARNETT, JR. (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-045 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Mr. Robert H. Barnett, Jr., for his commitment, dedication and service on the Ethics Advisory Committee of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-046 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE 2017 FLORIDA MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM EXEMPLARY STAFF

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-046 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Florida Migrant Education Program 2017 Exemplary Staff.

B-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-050 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING TAWANA AKINS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-050 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Ms. Tawana Akins.

B-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-049 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING STATE REPRESENTATIVEJEANETTE M. NUÑEZ SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE

ACTION PROPOSED BY LUBBY NAVARRO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 18-049 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing State Representative Jeanette M. Nuñez Speaker Pro Tempore.

B-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 18-048 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. JUAN DEL BUSTO

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No.18-048 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Juan Del Busto.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS:

• June 7, 2018

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:

• June 20, 2018 School Board Meeting

• June 27, 2018 Special 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

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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

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

C. ACADEMICS, EVALUATION AND TECHNOLOGY

C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH SIX COMMUNITY AGENCIES TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,232,914 EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019, CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE 2018-2019 DISTRICT BUDGET

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with six community agencies to operate programs for children with disabilities in an amount not to exceed $5,232,914 effective August 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, contingent upon approval of the 2018-2019 District Budget, as follows:

• Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida, Inc., dba The ARC of South Florida in an amount not to exceed $1,523,963;
• Easter Seals South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,099,396;
• Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $636,032;
• University of Miami Debbie Institute, in an amount not exceed $1,128,073 (B-2 contract in an amount not to exceed $679,870 and PK-2nd grade contract in an amount not to exceed $448,203);
• University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center/ Department of Psychology, in an amount not to exceed $480,050;
• United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., dba United Community Options, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $365,400 (B-2 contract in an amount not to exceed $268,944 and K-12 contract in an amount not to exceed $96,456); and

2. utilize an exception stated within School Board Policy 6320, based on the provision of educational and health related services to support students with significant disabilities.

D. PERSONNEL SERVICES AND STUDENT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT

D-20 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the Personnel Action Listing 1109 for Instructional and Non-Instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, separations, retirements and resignations from May 18, 2018 through June 21, 2018.

D-21 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2018-2019 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendation for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective July 26, 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 TO ENTER INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC.

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement between the School Board and Teach For America, Inc., for the 2018-2019 school year not to exceed $629,000, excluding teacher salaries and benefits;

2. extend the exception previously granted to Teach For America, Inc., for specific expertise in field, in accordance with School Board Policy 6320 and under the Board’s authority to make further exceptions on a case-by-case basis;

3. renew this contractual agreement annually for up to two additional years, at a cost not to exceed:

a. $680,000 for the 2019-2020 school year;

b. $680,000 for the 2020-2021 school year.

D-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRONGE AND ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, LLC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement between M-DCPS and Stronge & Associates Educational Consulting, LLC for resource materials and calibration assessments in an amount not to exceed $786,711 from the iHEAT Initiative grant.

D-24 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT’S REALIGNMENT, RESTRUCTURING, AND REORGANIZATION (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed realignment, reorganization and restructuring of select District offices effective July 26, 2018, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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 employee.

A) Gloria E. Garces: suspension without pay from her position as Custodian at Linda Lentin K-8 Center, for ten (10) calendar days, effective July 26, 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 8700, Anti­Fraud. 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 ONE NEW CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT, SIX CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT
AMENDMENTS, AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWAL (revised)

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

A. Approve one new charter school contract with Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy Sunset, to (a) approve an initial charter contract for a 5-year term and, (b) change the school’s name from Somerset Academy Sunset to Somerset Academy Kendall commencing July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2023.

B. Approve five charter school contract amendments with:

1. New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., d/b/a C.G. Bethel High School (MSID 7062), to approve (a) the merger of New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., New Alternative Education High School of Broward County, Inc., and New Alternative Education High School of Palm Beach County, Inc., and, (b) the name change of the legal entity from New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., to NorthStar Academies, Inc., d/b/a C.G. Bethel High School commencing July 26, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019;

2. New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., d/b/a Chambers High School (MSID 7065), to approve (a) the merger of New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., New Alternative Education High School of Broward County, Inc., and New Alternative Education High School of Palm Beach County, Inc., and, (b) the name change of the legal entity from New Alternative Education High School of Miami-Dade, Inc., to NorthStar Academies, Inc., d/b/a Chambers High School commencing July 26, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019;

3. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy (MSID 0520), to (a) for the satellite campus, modify the grade level
configuration and enrollment to Kindergarten and First Grade only, with a maximum enrollment of 216 students, for
the 2018-19 School Year (thereby increasing the overall maximum enrollment to 1,021 students) and Kindergarten to Second Grade with a maximum of 305 students only, during the 2019-20 school year (thereby increasing the overall maximum enrollment to 1,110 students); (b) close and cease operations of the satellite campus by June 30, 2020 and revert the enrollment back to the maximum capacity of 805 students; (c) for students enrolled and attending the Satellite campus, establish an additional administrative fee to be paid to the Sponsor in the same manner as the fee paid for the Main Campus; (d) require the School to execute and maintain documentation of the Satellite Campus Parent Acknowledgement Form; and (e) require the School to maintain documentation of student registration, student daily attendance, and class schedules for students housed at the satellite campus

4. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) (MSID 0332), under Section 1002.331(2), F.S., High-Performing Charter Schools, to increase the student enrollment by 735 students a maximum enrollment of 2,000
students, commencing July 26, 2018, and ending June 30, 2032;

5. Somerset Academy, Inc., d/b/a Somerset Preparatory Academy at Silver Palms (MSID 4012), to (a) relocate to a permanent facility located at 13355 S.W. 248th Street (Folio No. 30-6923-001-0090); 13390 S.W. 248th Street (Folio No. 30-6926-000-1180); 13395 S.W. 248th Street (Folio No. 30-6923-001-0100); and Physical Address TBD for Folio Nos. 30-6923-001-0020 and 30-6923-001-0082, and (b) change the school’s name from Somerset Preparatory Academy at Silver Palms to Somerset Academy Silver Palms at ton commencing July 26, 2018 and ending June 30, 2030; and,

6. The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., d/b/a The Charter School at Waterstone (MSID 1010), to approve (a) the
merger of The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., and Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., and, (b) the name change of the legal entity from The Charter School at Waterstone, Inc., to Advantage Academy of Miami, Inc., d/b/a The Charter School at Waterstone commencing July 26, 2018, and ending June 30, 2025.

C. Approve one charter school contract renewal with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., d/b/a Miami Community Charter School (MSID 0102), to renew the charter contract for a 5-year term, commencing August 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.

D-66 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 5500, STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5500, Student Conduct and Discipline, and pages to the documents, Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and made part of this policy.

D-67 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT, TO CONTINUE OPERATING AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR K-8 CENTER, JESSE J. MCCRARY, JR., AND RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, from The Miami HEAT to continue operating an after-school academic program, entitled, The HEAT Academy, at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, Jesse J. McCrary, Jr., and Riverside Elementary Schools during the 2018-2019 school year.

D-68 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF DISTRICTS MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE ALLOCATION PLAN (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the M-DCPS Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan and the submittal to the Florida Department of Education.

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

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

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

E-14 PARTNERSHIPS WITH MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL SAFETY (revised 2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the allocation of $6M in available funding in FY 2018-19 per the method laid out in this item to municipalities and/or law enforcement agencies across Miami-Dade County who have signed or will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to provide officers to our schools and will provide assurances that funding will be used to meet State mandated requirements.

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

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

E-87 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 14 OF 128 CHARTER SCHOOLS OPERATING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file Review of Audited Financial Statements for 11 of 128 Charter Schools Operating During the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017.

E-88 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AUDIT PLAN AND AU 260 COMMUNICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 (revised)

RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Audit Plan and AU 260 Communication for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

E-111 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THROUGH WLRN AND FRIENDS OF WLRN, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the contract between The School Board through WLRN and Friends of WLRN, Inc.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the May 2017 through May 2018 auctions of surplus/obsolete items and vehicles results.

E-142 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-17-005-MT – ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT FIRM SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. RFP-17-005-MT – ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT FIRM SERVICES, to permit rebidding.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: REJECT INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-17-012-HR – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, SERVICE CONTRACT, to permit rebidding.

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

1. AWARD INVITATION TO BID NO. ITB-16-077-HR – SANITATION AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM, to provide a comprehensive sanitation and cleaning supply system including a staff training program, with an initial effective date of July 25, 2018 through July 24, 2021, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the successful bidders, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods thereto, as follows:

PRIMARY

PORTION-PAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
400 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622
OWNER/OFFICER: CHUCK AINSWORTH, DIRECTOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ALTERNATE

SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
4033 HOLDEN ROAD
LAKELAND, FLORIDA, 33811
OWNER/OFFICER: GREGORY GUICE, PRESIDENT

E-201 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIFTEEN PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANT (revised)

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

1. accept fifteen grant awards from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs, in the approximate amount of $138,257,979, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part C, Education of Migratory Children, in the approximate amount of $1,245,376, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through August 31, 2019;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, Part D, Prevention and Intervention Programs, in the approximate amount of $428,326, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title II, Part A, Supporting Effective Instruction, in the approximate amount of $12,468,690, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs), in the approximate amount of $8,137,720, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title III, 2018-2019 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth (IY), in the approximate amount of $2,398,615, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the approximate amount of $76,851,212, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $1,260,451, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System – Associate Centers (FDLRS-AC), Part B, in the approximate amount of $1,746,887, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

j. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Associate Centers (FDLRS-AC), Part B, Preschool, in the approximate amount of $270,468, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019;

k. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $12,772,159, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

l. Miami-Dade County for funding under the Early Head Start Program, in the approximate amount of $2,519,636, for the grant period of August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019;

m. Florida Department of Children and Families for funding under the Skills for Academic, Vocational and English Studies (SAVES) Adult Refugee Program, in the approximate amount of $6,600,000, for the grant period of August 13, 2018, through August 12, 2021;

n. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adults with Disabilities (AWD) Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $1,125,208, for the grant period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019; and

o. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 2017-2020 Public Charter School Program (CSP) Planning, Program Design, and Implementation – Mater Academy Bay Middle School (formerly Mater Academy Cutler Bay Middle School), in the approximate amount of $289,999, for the grant period of May 19, 2017, 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;

a. City Year, in the approximate amount of $1,296,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

b. Cloud9World, in the approximate amount of $150,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

c. Big Brothers Big Sisters, in the approximate amount of $80,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

d. Embrace Girls, in the approximate amount of $75,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

e. Self-Enhancement, Inc. (Overtown Youth Center, Inc.), in the approximate amount of $250,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

f. Communities in School, in the approximate amount of $90,000, in support of the Title I, Part A, Improving Basic Programs grant program;

h. Ellevation, in the approximate amount of $878,852, in support of the Title III, Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners (ELLs) and the Title III, 2018-2019 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth grant programs;

i. Close Up, in the approximate amount of $559,000, in support of the Title III, 2018-2019 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth;

k. The School Board of Monroe County, Florida, in the approximate amount of $78,000, in support of the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources Systems (FDLRS) Associate Centers, Part B, Preschool grant program;

l. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $12,772,159, in support of the Head Start Program; and

m. Miami-Dade County, in the approximate amount of $2,519,636, in support of the Early Head Start Program.

n. Best Buddies, in the approximate amount of $69,500, in support of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B;

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

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

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 (“Agreement”) by and among Florida City 70 Acres, LLC, a Florida limited liability Company, and Ambar Key, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (collectively, the “Applicant”), the School Board, and City of Florida City, in connection with a new 172-unit residential development located at 350 N.E. 5 place, City of Florida City, providing for monetary proportionate share mitigation pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County;

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 (“Agreement”) by and among Mountain Cove Homes at TBT, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Applicant”), the School Board, and Miami-Dade County, in connection with a 42-unit residential development located at approximately 12400 S.W. 248 Street, 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-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY PROPORTIONATE SHARE MITIGATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG SFI PALM TREE FARMS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, (“APPLICANT”), LENNAR HOMES, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“DEVELOPER”), 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, 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

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 (“Agreement”) by and among SFI Palm Tree Farms, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Applicant”), Lennar Homes , LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Developer”), 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, 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-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (“FIU”) SETTING FORTH THE GENERAL PARAMETERS UNDER WHICH JOINT USE OF SCHOOL BOARD AND FIU FACILITIES WOULD BE REVIEWED AND FACILITATED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS

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

1) execute an Amended and Restated Master Joint Use Agreement with Florida International University (“FIU”), setting forth the general parameters under which joint use of School Board and FIU facilities would be reviewed and facilitated on an as needed basis, and under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted above;

2) execute amendments to the Amended and Restated Master Joint Use Agreement within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the School Board in the Amended and Restated Master Joint Use Agreement; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the Amended and Restated Master Joint Use Agreement, including renewing, extending, cancelling or terminating the Amended and Restated Master Joint Use Agreement, approving Site Specific Use Request Form(s) and placing FIU in default, as may be applicable.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT AN AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS PROFFERED BY PASADENA AT THE CALIFORNIA CLUB, LLC, IN CONNECTION WITH ZONING AND LAND USE APPLICATIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE SET-ASIDE OF APPROXIMATELY SIX ACRES OF VACANT LAND AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept an amendment to the Declaration of Restrictions proffered by Pasadena at the California Club, LLC, in connection with zoning and land use applications, providing for the set-aside of approximately six acres of vacant land as a contribution in-lieu-of educational facilities impact fees, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-7 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR COUNTY-OWNED LAND, LOCATED AT 945 S.W. 3 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130, IN ORDER TO AMPLIFY EDUCATIONAL CAPACITY IN THE BRICKELL AREA GENERALLY SOUTH OF THE MIAMI RIVER, AND TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE AND/OR WORKFORCE HOUSING

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

1) finalize negotiations and execute:

a. a Ground Lease Agreement by and between the School Board and Miami-Dade County for County-owned land, located at 945 S.W. 3 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33130, to amplify educational capacity in the Brickell area generally south of the Miami River, and facilitate development of Affordable and/or Workforce Housing, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, and

b. other related documents, including but not limited to a Project Work Letter and a Sublease Agreement.

2) execute amendments to the Ground Lease Agreement and Ancillary Agreements and take all other actions within the authority granted to the Superintendent by the School Board in the Ground Lease Agreement; and

3) grant or deny all approvals required under the Ground Lease Agreement and Ancillary Agreements, including, canceling or terminating the Ground Lease Agreement and Ancillary Agreements, and placing the County in default, as may be applicable.

F-27 COMMISSION OF THE FOLLOWING FIRMS AS ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SHELTERED MARKET FOR SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS UP TO $2 MILLION EACH, FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM:

• GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, L.L.P.
• M. HAJJAR & ASSOCIATES, INC.
• ALLEGUEZ ARCHITECTURE, INC.
• SILVA ARCHITECTS, L.L.C.
• RODRIGUEZ ARCHITECTS, INC.
• JORGE A. GUTIERREZ ARCHITECT, L.L.C.
• KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A.
• SR ARCHITECTS, P.A.
• DESIGN2FORM, L.L.C.
• NYARKO ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC.
• JSA GROUP, INC.
• KEITH MARTIN ARCHITECT, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the following firms as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultants (Sheltered Market for Small/Micro Business Enterprises) for Miscellaneous Projects with Construction Budgets up to $2 Million each, for a four-year term:

• Gili-McGraw Architects, L.L.P
• M. Hajjar & Associates, Inc.
• Alleguez Architecture, Inc.
• Silva Architects, L.L.C.
• Rodriguez Architects, Inc.
• Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, L.L.C.
• KVH Architects, P.A.
• SR Architects, P.A.
• Design2Form, L.L.C.
• Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc.
• JSA Group, Inc.
• Keith Martin Architect, Inc.

1) With percentage fees, rates and multipliers as negotiated and set forth in the body of the agenda item; and

F-41 AWARD TO E.L.C.I. CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED BUILDING ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01509506

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to E.L.C.I. Construction Group, Inc., the General Obligation Bond funded building addition and renovations at Norland Middle School, located at 1235 N.W. 192 Terrace, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169; Project Number 01509506; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $3,173,456.26.

F-42 AWARD TO THORNTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUNDED PARTIAL REPLACEMENT AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL; PROJECT NUMBER 01516900

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. the General Obligation Bond funded partial replacement and renovations project at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, located at 7460 S.W. 118 Street, Pinecrest, Florida 33156; Project Number 01516900; on the basis of the lowest adjusted Base Bid in the amount of $39,344,821.46.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification certificates for six (6) new applications, for educational facilities, as listed on Attachment ”A” of the agenda item.

G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Proposed Board Member Initiatives

H-3 PENDING BID PROTESTS (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MARIA TERESA ROJAS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent, with the assistance of the School Board Attorney to recommend Board policy amendments to include language that when a Notice of Protest is filed, a copy will be forwarded to the Board by the Board Clerk; when there is no formal written protest filed, the Board will be notified as well. If a formal written protest is filed, the Board will be notified upon receipt; and the Board will also be informed of the final resolution of the formal written protest.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STEVE GALLON III: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, directs the Superintendent to review Priority 2 of Pillar I of the 2015-2020 M-DCPS Vision 2020 Strategic Blueprint to support the District’s continued effort to close the achievement gap.

H-6 DIGITAL DIVIDE ANALYSIS (withdrawn)

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

1. review the accessibility of connectivity in low-income and high-poverty communities;

2. review the accessibility of computer devices to MDCPS students in low-income and high-poverty schools;

3. and explore the feasibility of identifying additional opportunities, resources and partnerships that can be offered to MDCPS students’ families to bridge any digital divide and enhance their access to a device and to the internet when students are not in school; and

4. report the findings regarding this review, and, if feasible, develop a plan of action to increase the availability of computer devices and internet access for MDCPS students who attend schools with low-income and high poverty levels at the September 5, 2018 Board meeting

H-9 CYBER SECURITY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (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 realistic recommendations to enhance cyber security in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and report back to the Board by October 10, 2018.

H-10 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M‑DCPS) SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE GOVERNOR’S STERLING AWARD FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE (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 Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) submitting an application for the Governor’s Sterling Award for Performance Excellence, 2019 cycle, and report back to the Board by September 5, 2018.

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL “WALK TO SCHOOL DAY”, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE “WALKSAFE” PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM CURRICULUM, DURING THE WEEK OF THE EVENT (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2018 International “Walk to School Day”, and implement the “WalkSafe” pedestrian safety program curriculum during the week of the event.

H-12 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 2018 WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY FLYER FOR DISTRIBUTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (revised)

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the 2018 Welcome Back to School Safety Flyer for distribution during the first week of school.

H-13 CHILDCARE BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES (revised)

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

1. explore the feasibility of implementing high quality childcare at Miami-Dade County Public Schools sites at a reduced cost for district personnel; and

2. report findings and suggestions to the Board by October 10, 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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