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 AGENDA SECTION THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Miami, Florida OFFICIAL AGENDA
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, scheduled for approximately 6:30 P.M., should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. 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 held at approximately 6:30 p.m. during the regularly scheduled Board meeting. Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, 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. The request must state the person's name, address and subject. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.
1:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS STUDENT PERFORMANCE: - Homestead Middle School Jazz EnsembleSPECIAL RECOGNITION: - Magnet Schools of Excellence and DistinctionAGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 3, 10, 12, 17, 19, and 26 , 2007 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 18, 2007 BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNE H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS - Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda)- Proposed Board Member Initiatives- Board Member Discussion Issues- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS (revised)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, advocate that school district funding should not be negatively impacted regardless of the tax structure ultimately passed by the Florida Legislature ensuring public education funding is stable, recurring, and long-term. A-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, CODE OF ETHICS 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 School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.213, Code of Ethics. B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT C-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO SERVE AS THE DISTRICT’S A BUSINESS-COMMUNITY (ABC) SCHOOL EVALUATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Citizens’ Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning In Miami-Dade County to serve as the District’s A Business-Community (ABC) School Evaluation Committee. C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF RIVER CITIES COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the first amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with River Cities Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of River Cities Community Charter School, to add an additional campus at 301 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida, 33166, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year. C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH A CHILD’S JOURNEY, INC., ON BEHALF OF A CHILD’S JOURNEY CHARTER SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with A Child’s Journey, Inc., on behalf of A Child’s Journey Charter School, to change the school location from 14560 NE 6 Avenue, North Miami, Florida, 33161, to 780 Fisherman Street, Opa-Locka, Florida, 33054, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year. C-4 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., ON BEHALF OF MIAMI COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the third amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with Miami Community Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Miami Community Charter School to decrease the grade levels from kindergarten through grade six to kindergarten through grade five, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and throughout the term of the contract, which expires on June 30, 2009, and concludes in the 2008-2009 school year. C-5 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., ON BEHALF OF EARLY BEGINNINGS ACADEMY – CIVIC CENTER RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the consolidation of the two existing contractual agreements with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center and Early Beginnings Academy – North Shore, effective June 30, 2007; and 2. grant approval of the second amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Early Beginnings Academy – Civic Center, commencing the 2007-2008 school year, as described below: a. add two campuses (North Shore – 985 NW 91 Street, Miami, Florida, 33150 and Hialeah – 2700 W 81 Street, Hialeah, Florida, 33016); b. increase overall maximum enrollment capacity from 80 students to 150 students; and c. increase the grade level configuration from pre-kindergarten through kindergarten to pre-kindergarten through grade one. C-8 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE SKILLS CENTER – LIBERTY CITY AREA, INC., ON BEHALF OF LIFE SKILLS CENTER – LIBERTY CITY AREA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the charter school contractual agreement with Life Skills Center – Liberty City Area, Inc., on behalf of Life Skills Center – Liberty City Area for a term of five years, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year and continuing throughout the term of the contract, which ends on June 30, 2012, and concludes in the 2011-2012 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board. C-21 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THEMULTILINGUAL TASK FORCE 2007 REPORT AND AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT YEAR ONE RECOMMENDATIONS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $335,000 (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, 1. receive the Multilingual Task Force 2007 Report; and 2. authorize the Superintendent to implement Year 1 recommendations at a cost not to exceed $335,000. C-40 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.; DADE MARINE INSTITUTES; LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.; METRO MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST; OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD.; RECAPTURING THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC.; AND RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-GG10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, and Cuban American National Council, Inc.; Dade Marine Institutes; Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc.; Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust; Ombudsman Educational Services, Ltd.; Recapturing The Vision International, Inc.; and Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 028-GG10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to provide educational services to children at-risk and/or adjudicated youth for grades 6-12, within Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the Office of Special Programs, Alternative Outreach and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, as follows: 1. CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC. 1223 S.W. 4 STREET MIAMI, FL 33135-2407 ESTIMATE $1,942,978.80 OWNER: GUARIONE M. DIAZ PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HM) 2. DADE MARINE INSTITUTES 2701 N.E. 151ST STREET NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160 ESTIMATE $1,037,779.20 OWNER: CASANDRA ALPERT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3. LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC. 904 S.W. 23 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33135 ESTIMATE $1,700,792.00 OWNER: TATJANA MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT (HM) 4. METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST 19 WEST FLAGLER STREET, SUITE M106 MIAMI, FL 33130 ESTIMATE $869,105.00 OWNER: MILTON VICKERS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 5. OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LTD. 1585 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE, SUITE 2 LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 ESTIMATE $2,387,097.60 OWNER: ALLISON O’NEILL VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS 6. RECAPTURING THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC. 9950 HIBISCUS STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $775,900.10 OWNER: JACQUELINE DEL ROSARIO PRESIDENT/C.E.O 7. RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC. 9955 WEST INDIGO STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 ESTIMATE $693,921.00 OWNER: DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the approximate amount of $10,332,801.70. C-41 AWARD BID NO. 066-GG09 – DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-GG09 – DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price and firm percentage discounts, dry cleaning and laundry equipment, for Miami Northwestern Senior High School and school athletics locker rooms, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2009, as follows: 1. COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. 1114 53RD COURT SOUTH WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407 OWNER: ROBERT J. HENSEL, PRESIDENT/TREASURER 2. STEINER ATLANTIC CORPORATION 290 N.E. 68 STREET MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE: $42,136 OWNER: MICHAEL S. STEINER PRESIDENT/TREASURER 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $150,000. C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 CASE NO: SM-40 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-27-90 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-40 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10 CASE NO: SM-44 (2006-2007) DOB: 12-08-89 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-44 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07 CASE NO: SM-47 (2006-2007) DOB: 04-10-92 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 school year; 2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations. C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09 CASE NO: SM-48 (2006-2007) DOB: 01-02-91 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-48 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. C-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06 CASE NO: SM-49 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-11-93 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-49 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 school year; 2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations. C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11 CASE NO: SM-51 (2006-2007) DOB: 12-02-87 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-51 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12 CASE NO: SM-55 (2006-2007) DOB: 11-12-87 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-55 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. C-57 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08 CASE NO: SM-56 (2006-2007) DOB: 06-22-93 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-56 (2006-2007), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2006-2007 school year, 2007 summer session, and the 2007-2008 school year; 2. provide educational services in an opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and 3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by School Operations. C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT REVENUE FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL)TRAINING, REVENUE WILL NOT EXCEED $50,000 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept revenue from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for Commercial Driver License (CDL) training, revenue will not exceed $50,000. No additional funds will be required to implement this program. C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ) IN THE DELIVERY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS UNDER JURISDICTION OF DJJ RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State Department of Juvenile Justice, effective July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2011. C-72 REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE COMPOSITION OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS TO STUDY THE INHERENT ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH OUTDOOR SUSPENSION (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed composition of a Task Force to study and review the inherent issues associated with outdoor suspension. C-73 PROPOSED NAMING OF STATE SCHOOL MMM-1, AN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN GRADES 6-12 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, name State School MMM-1 Young Women’s Preparatory Academy. C-74 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ZONE SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR, WITH A START DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2007 (replacement) D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY D-10 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS - - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 18 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 18, as of the dates indicated. D-11 PERFORMANCE PAY PLAN RECOMMENDATION (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. Rescind the previously imposed STAR plan: 2. Develop and submit a 2006-2007 MAP plan to the Commissioner of Education to determine compliance with the law and if the MAP plan is found to be in compliance with the law, obtain approval from the Board and negotiate with the UTD; or 3. Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with UTD to utilize the 2002 Memorandum of Understanding for performance pay for instructional personnel for the 2006-2007 school year, if the M-DCPS 2006-2007 MAP plan is determined by the Commissioner not to comply with the law. D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 15 – APRIL 24, 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 975. D-21 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL (MEP) AND DADE COUNTY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ ASSOCIATION (DCSAA) POSITIONS (revised) APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2006-2007 RECOMMENDED: That efective May 16, 2007, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. establish and classify the following DCSAA position: a. Supervisor II, Property Loss Control, DCSAA pay grade 44, Property Loss Control, Office of Risk and Benefits Management b. Coordinator I, Educational Facilities, DCSAA pay grade 40, Educational Facilities Administration and Planning; and 2. approve the recommendations as described in the agenda item for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective May 17, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item. D-22 APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL NEW TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised) RECOMMENDED: That effective May 17, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint: 1. Jeanette M. Hanna to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, DCSAA, pay grade 38. Office of Management and Compliance Audits 2. Maqalv Jeantv-Moatamedi to the open budgeted position of Budget Supervisor, DCSAA, pay grade 44. Financial Operations, Budget 3. Ms. Julia L. Kelleher to the open budgeted position of Senior Systems Analyst I, DCSAA, pay grade 41, Systems and Programming Services 4. Ms. Caroline Lopez to the open budgeted position of Recruiter, MEP, pay grade 18, Staff Recruitment 5. Mr. Doualas F. Powell to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, DCSAA, pay grade 39, Information Technology Services 6. Ms. Carmela V. Villa-Lopez to the open budgeted position of Marketing Coordinator, DCSAA, pay grade 42, Public lnformation D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 27, 2007, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of March 27, 2007, through April 30, 2007. D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS(revised) RECOMMENDED: That effective, May 16, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. Approve changes to minimum qualifications for the following DCSAA positions: a. Supervisor II, Long Range Planning, DCSAA pay grade 44, Performance Improvement b. Supervisor, Performance Improvement, DCSAA pay grade 43, Performance Improvement c. Coordinator III, Systems and Programs, Performance Improvement 2. Approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP position: a. Administrative Director, Office of Accountability and Systemwide Performance, MEP pay grade 24, Accountability and Systemwide Performance D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2007-2008 AND 2008-2009 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2007-2008 and 2008-2009, and the document, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 and Alternate Attendance Boundary Proposals, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective July 1, 2007. D-46 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.082, STUDENT TRANSFERS: LEGISLATED SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS (revised) PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.081, STUDENT TRANSFERS: SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to promulgate a new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5A-1.082, Student Transfers: Legislated School Choice Programs and to repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.081, Student Transfers: School Choice Programs. D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 10 WORKDAYS WILLIAM K. MCCARD – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. William K. McCard, Assistant Principal at John F. Kennedy Middle School, for 10 workdays without pay. E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for March 2007. E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 4,084 items with a depreciated cost of $419,898 and Recoveries containing 17 items with a depreciated cost of $4,880 to update the records as indicated in January, February and March reports. E-3 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $60,300.13 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals. E-13 AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 98-03; REQUESTING ISSUANCE BY THE STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF FLORIDA OF $249,217,537 OF LOTTERY REVENUE BONDS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Amendment to Resolution No. 98-03 that authorized the State Board of Administration to issue lottery revenue bonds in the amount of $249,217,537 on behalf of the Board for purposes of financing the cost of capital outlay projects described in section 1(b) therein and authorize the Superintendent and the School Board Chair to sign the required certification. E-66 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM (revised) 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 & Co., effective May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008, for a total insurance limits of $200,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurance companies and annual premiums, inclusive of all state fees, assessments: Allied World Assurance Co. (CRC) $ 833,254.00 AMRISC (CRC) $1,797,804.00 ARCH Specialty (CRC) $ 555,504.00 Axis Specialty Europe (UK) $ 696,904.00 Axis Surplus Ins. (Domestic)(RPS) $ 676,704.00 National Fire & Marine (BH)(CRC) $2,100,299.00 Commonwealth Ins. Co. (RPS)$1,162,522.00 Continental Casualty (CAN) $ 598,514.00 Essex Insurance Co. (CRC) $ 555,504.00 Great Lakes Re PLC (UK) $ 459,049.00 Great Lakes Re PLC (CRC) $ 464,604.00 James River Ins. Co. (CRC) $ 232,304.00 Landmark American Ins. (RPS) $1,818,008.00 Lexington Ins. Co. (UK) $4,060,204.00 Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. (LMG) $1,693,429.00 Lloyds of London (CRC) $ 435,318.00 Lloyds of London (UK) $7,036,690.00 SR Int’l Business Ins. Co. (UK) $1,479,149.00 Westchester Surplus (RPS) $ 507,529.00 TOTAL $27,163,293.00 2. confirm purchase of terrorism coverage, including domestic and foreign (T-3 form), subject to an aggregate limit of $50,000,000, from Lloyd’s of London, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., with an annual premium of $252,504, effective May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008; 3. authorize staff to negotiate the purchase of $50 million in additional limits of an additional limit of all risk replacement cost property insurance, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., effective May 1, 2007, to May 1, 2008, with total expenditures for that layer not to exceed $3,150,000; 4. authorize the use of F.R. Aleman & Associates Inc., Weidener Surveying & Mapping, P.A., J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc., and E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc. to produce sealed elevation certificates, pursuant to NFIP guidelines, subject to their current contracts with the Board, as approved at the Board meeting of March 14, 2007, with expenditures for these services to be taken from the Board’s self-insured property account in an amount not to exceed $50,000; 5. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract for property adjusting services to be used on an as-needed basis following a loss to real property which would result in a loss to the district’s self-insured property program, with GAB Robins, pursuant to the terms of their proposal to Miami-Dade County school staff and representatives, with adjusting service expense to range between $76.00 - $110 per hour for adjusters and between $133-$195 per hour for Executive/National and General Adjusters with GAB Robins to be named in the Board’s excess property insurance policies as the named adjuster; 6. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to seek a letter of reasonableness of its current property insurance program from the State of Florida Department of Insurance Regulation, or designee, pursuant to the requirements of Section 406 of the Federal Stafford Act; 7. authorize consulting expenses to be paid to the Board’s insurance consulting firm of Siver Insurance Consultants, Inc. to assist in policy review and issuance, preparation of annual consultants report to the Bank of New York, Jacksonville, and other required professional services and advise on the district’s excess property program with consulting fees of $150/hour, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the policy year, with funding for such expenses to be paid from the Board’s self-insured property fund (0100,5320,9112,9999,7900); and 8. authorize staff to continue to meet with current and prospective insurance and financial markets to explore and develop alternative risk financing arrangements which can be used in the future to enhance the Board’s program for future years. E-67 RECOMMENDATION FOR THIRD PARTY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER BASSETT SERVICES, INC. RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract for third party claims administration services with Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., comprised of all referenced services, including, but not limited to, claims establishment; reserving; investigation; settlement; excess reporting; first report of injury; medical case management; bill review services; and Flex Net network PPO; and Risx-Facs Risk Management Information System, inclusive of all reporting requirements, effective July 1, 2007, for an initial three-year contract with a flat annual fee of $5,811,281 for each of the three-year periods including 2007-2008; 2008-2009; and 2009-2010, with the fourth and fifth-year periods including 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 to be subject to a negotiated fee increase of not less than 4%, but not to exceed 6%. 2. Funds for this contract will be included in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Adopted Budget. E-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #065-GG10, DISTRICT HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #065-GG10, District Healthcare Benefit Program; 2. approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and 3. authorize a budget adjustment for the Office of Risk and Benefit Management’s 2007-2008 Professional and Technical Budget in the amount of $300,000 for consulting expenses to be paid to Deloitte Consulting, LLP, the Board’s employee benefits consulting firm. E-86 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR FOUR CHARTER SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for four charter schools listed in the agenda item. E-87 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR TWO COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audited Financial Statements for two Community Based Organizations listed in the agenda item. E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER III ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center III Elementary Schools.E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER III SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center III Secondary Schools and Centers.E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER IV ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center IV Elementary Schools. E-91 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REGIONAL CENTER IV SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND CENTERS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Regional Center IV Secondary Schools and Centers. E-92 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – SELECTED SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report –Selected Schools.E-93 AUDIT OF FUEL INVENTORY, APRIL 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit of Fuel Inventory, April 2007. E-96 PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATES FOR AGENDA ITEMS (revised 2) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, begin a six-month pilot of procedures requiring Cabinet members to review each Board member agenda item and provide cost and staff time estimates associated with the implementation of the recommended action referenced in the item, to be effective as of the June 13, 2007, School Board Meeting. E-141 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contracts, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contracts’ terms expire. (1) Contract No. 111-FF09 – MISCELLANEOUS CARPENTRY, PLUMBING, STRUCTURAL AND GENERAL REPAIRS, was to establish a pool of general building and specialty contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary to perform miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the contract, effective August 2, 2006, through August 1, 2007.This supplement is being requested due to increased usage, as determined by Maintenance Operations, to address fire and safety inspection (FI/SI) deficiencies to be corrected over the summer, and to continue utilizing this contract for other anticipated miscellaneous carpentry, plumbing, structural and general repairs. The pre-qualified vendors are solicited for quotations on each job exceeding the quotation threshold, insuring best pricing for the District. The current contract’s monthly usage has averaged $264,534.59 per month.
6499 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD, #101 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 OWNER: CHRISTOPHER SCOTT BENSCH, PRESIDENT 2. DESIGN BUILD INTERAMERICAN, INC. 6307 BIRD ROAD MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: MANUEL LEO-PETISCO, PRESIDENT 3. INNOVATIVE TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC. 5771 SEA GRASS LANE NAPLES, FL 34116 OWNER: OBDULIO D. GARCIA, PRESIDENT 4. LEADEX CORPORATION 4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, P.E., PRESIDENT (HM) 5. MEXAL CORPORATION 7424 S.W. 48 STREET MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: FRANCISCO LLAMOZAS, PRESIDENT (HM) 6. T & G CORPORATION D.B.A. T & G CONSTRUCTORS 8491 N.W. 17 STREET, SUITE 110 MIAMI, FL 33126 OWNER: RICARDO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT (HM) ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $5,000,000 PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0 THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $3,000,000 Contract No. 092-EE02 – SOLID-WASTE COLLECTION III, was to purchase quantities of solid-waste collection services, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007. This supplement is required due to increased usage identified by the Department of Recycling and Utilities Administration. The services have been handled using two contracts previously awarded by the Board. However, the awardee on one of the contracts chose not to renew. Consequently, those services were purchased using the existing contract, which provides for additional locations to be added as required. The contract’s monthly usage has averaged $472,000 per month.
3315 N.W. 46 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: GLENN MILLER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. 2. WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA 2125 N.W. 10 COURT MIAMI, FL 33127 OWNER: DAVID R. HOPKINS, PRESIDENT ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $6,926,547.12 PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0 THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $1,354,523.00 E-142 REJECT BID NO. 052-GG11 – INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED, FIRE- PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 052-GG11 – INSPECTION, TESTING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED, FIRE-PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to permit rebidding. E-143 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MARCH 14, 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of March 14, 2007, surplus/obsolete equipment results. E-144 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MELLON BANK NA, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 044-GG10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT- CARD PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Mellon Bank NA, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 044-GG10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM, to provide procurement credit cards and services to the District for the procurement of authorized goods and services, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the proposal, effective July 8, 2007, through July 7, 2010, as follows: MELLON BANK NA 500 ROSS STREET, SUITE 154-1360 PITTSBURGH, PA 16262-0001 OWNER: CHARLES M. ELLIOTT, JR. CTP/VICE PRESIDENT E-145 AWARD BID NO. 033-GG07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-GG07 – PETROLEUM PRODUCTS – OIL, LUBES, GREASES AND DERIVATIVES, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum products, oil, lubes, greases and derivatives, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2008, as follows: 1. BV OIL COMPANY 7950 N.W 58 STREET MIAMI, FL 33166 OWNER: ALEX VARAS, PRESIDENT 2. BLAYLOCK OIL COMPANY 3. FLAMINGO OIL CORPORATION724 SOUTH FLAGLER AVENUE HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 OWNER: L. H. BLAYLOCK, CHAIRMAN 205 N.E. 178th STREET MIAMI, FL 33162 OWNER: DALE U. MOSELEY JR., VICE PRESIDENT 4. OSHER OIL CORPORATION D.B.A. COSTA OIL COMPANY 9780 N.W. 115 WAY MEDLEY, FL 33178 OWNER: LUIS COSTA, PRESIDENT 5. Reject Items 4A, 4B and 12. 6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $347,360.70. E-147 AWARD BID NO. 037-GG05 – PAPER: LASER PRINTER RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 037-GG05 – PAPER: LASER PRINTER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of laser printer paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2008, as follows: PRIMARY 1. NEELD PAPER & SUPPLIES D.B.A. JANITOR’S SUPPLY OUTLET 1802 ARAGON AVENUE LAKE WORTH, FL 33461 ESTIMATE $371,004.48 OWNER: SANDRA NEELD SECONDARY 2. BIKO ENGINEERING SERVICE, INC. P.O. BOX 522 HERNANDO, FL 34442 ESTIMATE $375,439.68 OWNER: RUBEN MYERS (AM) 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $375,439.68. E-148 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DD MARKETING, INC., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 009-GG10 – ADVERTISING SALES AND ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to negotiate and enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and DD Marketing, Inc., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 009-GG10 – ADVERTISING SALES AND ADMINISTRATION – EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGE-POURING RIGHTS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VENDING PROGRAM, to secure the services of a marketing agent, to generate new revenues and resources through an exclusive beverage-pouring rights partnership arrangement with a major beverage manufacturer, and to administer revenue-producing sponsorships and advertising, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2012, as follows:DD MARKETING, INC. 504 N. GRAND AVENUE PUEBLO, CO 81003 OWNER: DAN DeROSE, PRESIDENT Highest Rated Proposal E-149 AWARD BID NO. 042-GG04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 042-GG04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of various software and licenses, for schools and administrative departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through September 30, 2009, as follows: PRIMARY 1. COMPUTER INTELLIGENCE ASSOCIATION 104250 DALEBROOKE LANE POTOMAC, MD 20854 OWNER: SHERRY LEATHERMAN ALTERNATE2. DELL MARKETING, L.P. ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06 ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B. PRIMARY 3. CAMPUSTECH, INC. 803 SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204 LEESBURG, VA 20175 OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. ALTERNATE 4. DELL MARKETING, L.P. ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06 ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B. PRIMARY 5. CAMPUSTECH, INC. 803 SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204 LEESBURG, VA 20175 OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. ALTERNATE 6. DESTINATION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC D.B.A. LEARNING SERVICES, INC. 2095 LAURA STREET, SUITE H SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 OWNER: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN PRIMARY 7. SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2 RIVERVIEW DRIVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873 OWNER: THAI LEE, C.E.O. ALTERNATE 8. TORCOMP, INC. 2326 LOCKPORT ROAD SANBORN, NY 14132 OWNER: FRANK NANFARA 9. CAMPUSTECH, INC. 803 SYCOLIN ROAD S.E., SUITE 204 LEESBURG, VA 20175 OWNER: BOBBY FRANK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 10. DELL MARKETING, L.P. ONE DELL WAY, RR8-06 ROUND ROCK, TX 78682 OWNER: MICHAEL DELL, C.E.O./C.O.B. 11. DESTINATION DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LLC D.B.A. LEARNING SERVICES, INC. 2095 LAURA STREET, SUITE H SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 OWNER: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN 12. Reject Items 2, 126 and 127. 13. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $6,000,000. E-150 AWARD BID NO. 030-GG10 – DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 030-GG10 – DISTRIBUTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services for the distribution of furniture, fixtures, equipment and materials throughout the District, as required, by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2009, as follows: PRIMARY1. NJS WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC D.B.A. VENTURE LOGISTICS 7235 N.W. 19 STREET MIAMI, FL 33126 OWNER: JAVIER SALAZAR, PRESIDENT SECONDARY 2. DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC. 5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $439,224.96. E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13- 4C-1.07, TRAVEL EXPENSES--SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS 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 Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Persons, and the document, Travel Policies and Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule. F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM F-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, FOR THE REPLACEMENT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the replacement Miami Beach Senior High School, as described in the agenda item. F-2 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 18600 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate approximately .08 acres of land to Miami-Dade County for a right-of-way adjacent to Ojus Elementary School. F-3 AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE LAND TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG SW 236 STREET, ADJACENT TO STATE SCHOOL “A-1” (RELIEF FOR PINE VILLA AND DR. E. L. WHIGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SW 112 AVENUE AND SW 236 STREET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate land along SW 236 Street to the County for a right-of-way adjacent to State School “A-1”. F-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR LAND LOCATED AT 16300 NW 42 AVENUE, MIAMI GARDENS, IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE DISTRICT, FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for land located at 16300 NW 42 Avenue, Miami Gardens, in connection with a proposed collaboration between the District, Florida Memorial University and the City of Miami Gardens, at an annual rent of $1, and substantially in conformance with the other terms and conditions noted in the agenda item. F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO: 1. EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. PARKING & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR A TOTAL OF 325 PARKING SPACES AT 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI; AND 2. CANCEL THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AT THE SAME LOCATION RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to: 1. execute an amendment to the sublease agreement with U.S. Parking & Associates, Inc., for a total of 325 parking spaces, located at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, for the period of June 1, 2007, through September 30, 2008, at a rental rate of $41.67/space/month ($162,504 annually), and to add three one-year renewal option periods under the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item; and 2. cancel the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation at the same location. F-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO: 1. CONVEY A PARCEL OF LAND APPROXIMATELY .31 ACRES IN SIZE AT LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND RECEIVE THE CONVEYANCE FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OF AN EQUALLY SIZED PARCEL FROM THE ADJACENT SPANISH LAKES PARK, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION BY THE DISTRICT OF A PORTION OF A PARENT DROP-OFF ACCESS ROAD ACROSS THE PARK SITE TO SERVE STATE SCHOOL “U1” (RELIEF FOR JOELLA C. GOOD ELEMENTARY, PALM SPRINGS NORTH ELEMENTARY, SKYWAY ELEMENTARY AND CHARLES D. WYCHE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS), LOCATED AT 7940 NW 194 STREET; AND 2. ALLOW SHORT TERM USE OF SPANISH LAKES PARK BY STATE SCHOOL “U-1” FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute the necessary agreements to: 1. convey a parcel of land approximately .31 acres in size at Lawton Chiles Middle School to Miami-Dade County and receive the conveyance from Miami-Dade County of an equally sized parcel from the adjacent Spanish Lakes Park, to provide for the construction by the District of a portion of a parent drop-off access road across the park site to serve State School “U1”, (Relief for Joella C. Good Elementary, Palm Springs North Elementary, Skyway Elementary and Charles D. Wyche Elementary Schools), located at 7940 NW 194 Street; and2. allow short term use of Spanish Lakes Park by State School “U- 1” for recreational purposes. F-7 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT WITH L.M.D. ASSOCIATES, LTD, PERTAINING TO THE DISTRICT’S ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY .89 ACRES TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “BB1”, A PLANNED K-8 CENTER INTENDED TO RELIEVE RUTH K. BROAD/BAY HARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. L.M.D. ASSOCIATES, LTD., CASE NO. 06-02494-CA-32 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and authorize the final settlement with L.M.D. Associates, Ltd., in the total amount of $6,300,000, which includes all costs pertaining to the District’s acquisition of approximately .89 acres, to situate State School “BB1” (relief for Ruth K. Broad/Bay Harbor Elementary School), in connection with the Eminent Domain proceedings of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. L.M.D. Associates, Ltd., Case No. 06-02494-CA-32, and the resulting final disbursement of $750,000 in connection with the final settlement, with a like amount to be provided by the City of Sunny Isles Beach. F-8 AUTHORIZATION TO:1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 07-25, AUTHORIZING THE INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS UNDER A PRE-SUIT AGREEMENT AS TO VALUE, TO ACQUIRE AN APPROXIMATE .84-ACRE PARCEL IMPROVED WITH A FOUR-STORY OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1570 MADRUGA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, TO SITUATE STATE SCHOOL “LLL1”, A PLANNED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES; AND 2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MADRUGA RB-GEM, LLC, TO ACQUIRE THE SITE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. adopt Resolution No. 07-25, authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings under a pre-suit agreement as to value in the amount of $12,500,000, all inclusive, to acquire an approximate .84-acre site improved with a four-story office building located at 1570 Madruga Avenue, Coral Gables, to situate State School “LLL1”, a planned senior high school for international studies; and 2. authorize the Superintendent to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Madruga RB-Gem, LLC, as well as any other necessary agreements or documents to effectuate the acquisition of the Site, at a purchase price of $12,500,000, subject to the Owner removing all tenants from the premises, at its sole cost and expense, prior to the District filing the condemnation lawsuit, and prior to entering into a Stipulated Order of Taking and Final Judgment and depositing funds into the court registry. F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $2,126,021; and 2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments. F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE SOUTH CENTRAL MAINTENANCE SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0764E-2 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the wastewater facilities at the South Central Maintenance site, Project No. A0764E-2, in favor of the Miami-Dade County. F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT RONALD W. REAGAN/DORAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE AT 8600 NW 107 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADECOUNTY,PROJECT NO. A0744 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School site. Project No. A0744, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. PB9999-13 RECOMMENDED:That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Ponce de Leon Middle School site, Project No. PB9999-13, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00138000 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Seminole Elementary School site, Project No. 00138000, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE OJUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, PROJECT NO. A0821 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Ojus Elementary School site, Project No. A0821, in favor of the City of North Miami Beach. F-27 COMMISSIONING OF SILVA ARCHITECTS AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “YYY-1” (RELIEF FOR MIAMI PALMETTO AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS), A RE-USE OF STATE SCHOOL “SS-1”, SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00254700 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Silva Architects as Architect/Engineer of Record for New State School “YYY-1” (Relief for Miami Palmetto and Miami Killian Senior High Schools), a re-use of State School “SS-1,” South Dade Middle School, Project No. 00254700, as follows: a. a lump sum fee of $1,045,000 for A/E Basic Services; b. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the body of the agenda item. F-28 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-28 COMMISSIONING OF AN ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00140800 F-29 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM F-29 COMMISSIONING OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. 00140800 F-30 COMMISSIONING OF LAURA M. PEREZ & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #33, RENOVATIONS AT LEISURE CITY, CITY K-8 CENTER,PROJECT NO. A01143 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission Laura M. Perez & Associates, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Deferred Maintenance Package #33, Renovations at Leisure City K-8 Center, Project No. A01143, as follows: 1. a lump sum fee of $449,352 for A/E Basic Services; and 2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item. F-31 COMMISSIONING OF BDI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PACKAGE #33, RENOVATIONS AT LEISURE CITY K-8 CENTER,PROJECT NO. A01143 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission BDI Construction Company as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Deferred Maintenance Package #33, Renovations at Leisure City K-8 Center, Project No. A01143, as follows: 1. a lump sum fee of $40,500 for pre-construction services; and 2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 6, as set forth in the agenda item. F-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. A01155 MODULAR ESE TESTING CENTER -1 STORY 14 PACK FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC LEARNING RESOURCE SYSTEM 5555 SW 93 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01155, Modular ESE Testing Center -1 Story 14 Pack, Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource System, for a credit of $206,153.F-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. A01009 MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION - 12 PACK CAROL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 3737 NW 188 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A01009, Modular Classroom Addition - 12 Pack, Carol City Middle School, for a credit of $103,834. F-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. A0825S5481 MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION AND MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENT TREASURE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7540 EAST TREASURE DRIVE, NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0825S5481, Modular Classroom Addition And Miscellaneous Improvement, Treasure Island Elementary School, for a credit of $93,500 and approve a time extension of 120 days. F-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT NO. 00137400 MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION (12-PK) HENRY H. FILER MIDDLE SCHOOL 531 WEST 29 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00137400, Modular Classroom Addition (12-pk), Henry H. Filer Middle School, for a credit of $368 and approve a time extension of 35 days. F-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT NO. A0701 DESIGN-BUILD - A NEW K-8 CENTER STATE SCHOOL "FF" AT KEY BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SITE 150 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDARECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0701, Design-Build - A New K-8 Center, State School "FF" at Key Biscayne Elementary Site for an additional cost of $99,449 and approve a time extension of 23 days. F-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 PROJECT NO. A0811 NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (S/S “WWW”) 4000 WEST 18TH AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0811, New Senior High School, Westland Hialeah Senior High School (S/S “WWW”), for a time extension of 24 days. F-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 PROJECT NO. A0795CM02 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FACILITY MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH 2231 PRAIRIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A0795CM02, Replacement Of Existing Facility, Miami Beach Senior High, for a credit of $1,500,000. F-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 PROJECT NO. AK0043 ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER 39 ZAMORA AVENUE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. AK0043, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Merrick Educational Center, for an additional cost of $59,974 and approve a time extension of 84 days.F-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 00177300 MODULAR ADDITION PALM SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6304 EAST 1 AVENUE, HIALEAH, FLORIDA (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00177300, Modular Addition, Palm Springs Elementary School for additional cost of $96,063. F-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. 00147003 MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION KENSINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 711 NW 30 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00147003, Modular Classroom Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $189,291. F-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 PROJECT NO. 00177400 MODULAR ADDITION SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1160 NW 175TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00177400, Modular Addition, Scott Lake Elementary School, for an additional cost of $385,111. F-60 AWARD BID NO. 001-GG07 – DIESEL-POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATORS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 001-GG07 – DIESEL-POWERED ELECTRIC GENERATORS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of diesel-powered electric generators, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2007, through May 15, 2008, as follows:1. POWER DEPOT, INC. 3553 N.W. 78 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33122-1134 OWNER: JAVIER BAEZA, PRESIDENT 2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $724,072. G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CEDRIC MITCHELL - DOAH CASE NO. 06-1075 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, take one of the following actions in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Cedric Mitchell - DOAH Case No. 06-1075: 1. Adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in its entirety as its Final Order; or 2. Adopt the Exceptions to the Recommended Order filed on behalf of the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions. G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ARTHUR WILLIAMS, DOAH CASE NO. 06-2038 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Arthur Williams, DOAH Case No. 06-2038, concluding that a 30-day suspension was not warranted and awarding back pay for the period of the suspension. G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO CURRENT AND FORMER SCHOOL BOARD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NAMED DEFENDANTS IN SEVERAL MATTERS (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the office of the School Board Attorney to provide or secure legal representation for the defense of the individually named M-DCPS Board Member, employees and former employees in the above- referenced matters. G-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ANGEL NAVARRETE, DOAH CASE NO. 07-1148 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Angel Navarrete, DOAH Case No. 07-1148. G-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ALFREDO REGUEIRA - DOAH CASE NO. 06-4752 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Alfredo Regueira, DOAH Case No. 06-4752, suspending Mr. Regueira for 30 workdays without pay. G-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. G.P. -CASE NO. 06-128-AD (Cain) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. G.P., Case No. 06-128-AD (Cain), adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order sustaining the School Board’s administrative assignment of G.P. to Jan Mann Opportunity School. G-7 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. MICHELLE MURRAY, DOAH CASE NO. 06-4144 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a Final Order accepting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Michelle Murray, DOAH Case No. 06-4144, reinstating Michelle Murray as a teacher with back pay and benefits. G-8 CARLOS BALIDO v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter a Final Order denying Petitioner’s request for a hearing on the grounds that there is no entitlement to a hearing in this case, nor is there a property interest at issue. G-9 PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM THE ACADEMIC POD OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the School Board Attorney’s Office’s Academic Pod. G-10 APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO NEGOTIATE AND DRAFT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize and confirm the retention of Milton L. Petersen, Esquire, and the firm of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, LLP, of which Mr. Petersen is partner, as counsel for the Board for the negotiation of contracts related to the Enterprise Resources Planning project with SAP Public Services, Inc., and Deloitte Consulting LLP, subject to the supervision of the School Board Attorney. Mr. Petersen will be compensated at the rate of $360.00 per hour and the overall cost of this contract shall not exceed $75,000. A report of the costs associated with this matter will be provided to the Board on a regular basis. G-11 MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL (Good Cause) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the School Board Attorney to modify the existing contract for legal services with Reginald Clyne, Esquire and the firm of Clyne & Associates, of which Mr. Clyne is the founding member, to provide payment of a $250.00 hourly fee for cases involving complex civil rights, constitutional claims (including First Amendment claims), and other complex litigation. H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda) Proposed Board Member Initiatives H-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION H-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-29 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. JOSEPH W. UNDERWOOD FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME AND FOR HIS TIRELESS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI SENIOR HlGH SCHOOL AND TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (revised Good Cause) ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR AGUSTIN J. BARRERA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-29 of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Joseph W. Underwood for his induction into the National Teacher Hall of Fame and for his tireless dedication to the students of Miami Senior High School and to the Miami-Dade County School District. There is no cost to the District. H-3 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY REVISING SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 6A-1.46, MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE DISPENSATION PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN OF POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, AND PARAMEDICS IN MAGNET PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS AND BRING FORTH A REPORT ON OR BEFORE THE JULY 11, 2007 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING (revised) ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to bring forth a revision to School Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.46, Magnet Programs/Schools, for initial reading to provide dispensation placement of children of police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in magnet programs/schools to the July 11, 2007 School Board Meeting at a cost not to exceed $875. H-4 E-MAIL SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR PARENTAL NOTIFICATIONS ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools explore the feasibility of doing e-mail blasts for parental notifications and provide the School Board of Miami-Dade County with a report by the August 1, 2007, School Board meeting. H-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE CONTRACTING WITH THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INSTITUTE FOR NON VIOLENCE TO INSTRUCT OUR STUDENTS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS WITHOUT USING VIOLENCE ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent be directed:1. To explore contracting with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for Nonviolence to instruct our students in nonviolent processes for conflict resolution and to develop new techniques to promote nonviolent solutions to economic political, social, and cultural conflicts in our schools. 2. Such activities will be designed to be strengthened by our school system through research, education and training and the provision of information services with respect to nonviolent conflict resolution techniques. 3. To accomplish these public purposes of resolving conflicts among individuals and groups of individuals. An investment in the institute would be an investment in human resources that will not cost but great dividend in saving lives. 4. The costs associated with this item would be the time necessary for staff to explore contracting with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for non-violence, which is approximately 2 hours @ $38 per hour, a total of $76. H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-28OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF JEFFREY MILLER TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-28, recognizing Jeffrey Miller for his outstanding contributions to Miami-Dade County Public Schools. H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-30 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CARNIVAL KIDS PROGRAM ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-30 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the value and importance of the Carnival Kids Program and the benefits of this program for the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. There is no cost to the District. H-9 ONLINE CHECKBOOK REGISTER ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of posting the checkbook register online and report to the Board no later than the July Board meeting. Cost to the district: $160.00 (1 hr @ $64 + 2 hrs @ $48). H-10 POTENTIAL HEALTH RISK AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools provide the School Board of Miami-Dade County a detailed report of the County Health Department findings at Miami-Dade County Public Schools with a corrective action plan that includes informing parents, by the June 13, 2007, School Board meeting. Click here to view school inspection reports. H-11 ATTORNEY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the School Board Attorney discuss the 2007 School Board Attorney Quarterly Report at the June 2007 School Board Meeting. BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION ISSUES CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION (PRE-TAPED ITEMS) ADJOURNMENT |
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