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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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting. PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. BPH-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:
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 26 and 31, 2007, August 14 and 21, 2007 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 1, 2007 BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS 6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
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)
A-2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.08, MAINTENANCE OF APPROPRIATE STUDENT BEHAVIOR (revised) PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, STANDARDS FOR STUDENT CONDUCT 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: 1. amend School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.08, Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior; 2. repeal the Code of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary, which are incorporated by reference and are a part of this rule; and 3. promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5D-1.081, Standards for Student Conduct, and the documentsCode of Student Conduct Elementary and Code of Student Conduct Secondary which will be incorporated by reference and made part of this rule. A-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF2007-2008 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS REPEATING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F,” FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS FIRST TIME SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F,” AND FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “D” WHICH WERE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” IN A FOUR YEAR WINDOW, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2007-2008 School Improvement Plans for schools designated as repeating School Performance Grade “F,” for schools designated as first time School Performance Grade “F,” and for schools designated as School Performance Grade “D” which were School Performance Grade “F” in a Four Year Window,as required by the Florida Department of Education. B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT C-1 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE CITY OF HIALEAH, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HIALEAH CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the charter school application for the City of Hialeah, Florida, on behalf of The City of Hialeah Charter School; and 2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a charter school contractual agreement for a term of five years, commencing with the 2008-2009 school year and through the conclusion of the 2012-2013 school year, which reflects the contents of the application as approved by the School Board. C-2 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL PROJECT, INC., ON BEHALF OF THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF THE LIBERTY CITY CHARTER SCHOOL TO THE CAMPUS OF LILLIE C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the sixth amendment to the charter school contractual agreement with The Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc., on behalf of The Liberty City Charter School, to temporarily relocate the charter school to the campus of Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, effective September 6, 2007, through June 30, 2008; and 2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with The Liberty City Charter School Project, Inc., on behalf of The Liberty City Charter School, pursuant substantially to the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, to accommodate the School in unused portable space at Lillie C. Evans Elementary School, through June 30, 2008. C-3 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO RELOCATE STUDENTS AT EXCEL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (0302) AND EXCEL MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL (6044) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, grant approval of the temporary relocation of EXcel Academy Charter School and EXcel Academy Middle Charter School to 3650 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128, commencing with the 2007-2008 school year. C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DADE COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $844,299 FROM JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Dade College to fund an agreed-upon share for the New World School of the Arts, in an amount not to exceed $844,299, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Tentative Budget recommended for adoption in August 2007. C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF A FAÇADE (FENCE) FROM CRAIG ROBINS, PRESIDENT OF DACRA, FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (DASH) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept a donation of a façade (fence) from Craig Robins, president of DACRA, for the Design and Architecture Senior High School (DASH). No local funds are required. C-23 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-23 - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR HISTORY EDUCATION TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $428,978 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. C-24 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-24 - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNERS ONLINE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AN ONLINE LEARNING TOOL SYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $119,000 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. C-25 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM C-25 - AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTED FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SCIENTIFIC LEARNING TO PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES TO 40 SCHOOL SITES IMPLEMENTING FAST FORWORD AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $290,500 C-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VOX COMMUNICATIONS GROUP LLC, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007 FOR WHWY-FM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with Vox Communications Group LLC, for the use of its tower located at MM 27, Monroe County, FL, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. the initial rental period will be for five years effective October 1, 2007 with an annual payment of $40,800 each year; 2. there will be three five-year term automatic renewals at a 15 percent increase in the annual rent;and 3. the lease agreement shall be for 20 years and will terminate on September 30, 2027, unless renewed prior to that date. C-27 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FROM JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into 22 contractual agreements with the following organizations, from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008: 1. Actor’s Playhouse at a total cost of $52,000; 2. Art Center/South Florida at a total cost of $10,000; 3. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., at a total cost of $67,000; 4. Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., at a total cost of $49,000; 5. City Theatre, at a total cost of $11,500; 6. Cleveland Orchestra, at a total cost of $56,000; 7. Concert Association of Florida, at a total cost of $34,200; 8. Florida Film Institute, Inc., at a total cost of $19,000; 9. Florida Grand Opera, at a total cost of $75,000; 10. GableStage Educational Program, at a total cost of $27,000; 11. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, at a total cost of $85,000; 12. Inner City Children’s Touring Company, at a total cost of $22,500; 13. Leisure Access Foundation, at a total cost of $10,000; 14. Miami Book Fair International, at a total cost of $22,500; 15. Miami City Ballet, at a total cost of $25,000; 16. Miami-Dade Art in Public Places, at a total cost of $16,000; 17. Miami Museum of Science, at a total cost of $38,500; 18. Playhouse Theatre, at a total cost of $21,000; 19. Teatro Avante, at a total cost of $20,600; 20. The Alternative Programs, Inc., at a total cost of $72,000; 21. The Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project of South Florida, at a total cost of $35,000; and 22. Zoological Society of Florida, at a total cost of $24,500. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Adopted Budget. C-28 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE BAYVIEW FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION (AVID) PROGRAM RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Bayview Foundation for: 1. Mr. David Rodriguez for the AVID program from September 6, 2007, through June 6, 2008; 2. full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to be provided by the Bayview Foundation; and 3. renewal, upon mutual agreement, for one additional year. C-29 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH PEARSON EDUCATION, INC., PUBLISHING AS SCOTT FORESMAN TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE K-5 SCIENCE TEXTBOOK (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award through a contractual agreement with Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Scott Foresman in the approximate amount of $360,000 for the grant period of September 5, 2007, through June 30, 2009; 2. extend this contractual agreement and program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 3. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. C-31 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-51 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING OCTOBER 18, 2007, AS “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!” AND NOVEMBER 13, 2007, AS “NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY” RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution 07-51 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing October 18, 2007, as “Lights On Afterschool!” and November 13, 2007, as “National Community Education Day” to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools. C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BERLITZ LANGUAGE CENTER TO PROVIDE SPANISH INSTRUCTION AT PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM AUGUST 20, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 5, 2008 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Berlitz Language Center to provide Spanish instruction at Palmetto Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $134,000 from August 20, 2007, through June 5, 2008; 2. extend the contract, upon mutual agreement, for three (3) additional one-year periods, at a cost not to exceed $134,000 annually; and 3. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021 based on specific expertise. The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2007-2008 Budget recommended for adoption in August 2007. C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (FLDOE) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PLUS ONE PILOT PROGRAM FOR LOW PERFORMING SCHOOLS AT NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Plus One Pilot Program for Low Performing Schools in the approximate amount of $161,102, for the grant period of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; 2. retain funds from the grant in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE; 3. extend this program as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program; and 4. direct Financial Operations to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board. C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13‑ 6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 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- 6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, and to amend the document,Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2004-2005 through 2006-2007, which is incorporated by reference and a part of this rule. D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR IN-SERVICE EDUCATION 2004-2009 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for In-Service Education 2004-2009 by adding 60 new components and revising 11 existing components. D-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE THE 2006-2007 ANNUAL FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT (FEEA) UPDATE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2006-2007 Annual Florida Educational Equity Act Update, as required by law. D-9 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-9 - REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INCORPORATED FOR EVALUATION SERVICES AND ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008 D-10 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION AND APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JAD ABDO AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184 - - AAA CASE NO: 32 390 00199 07 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Jad Abdo and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AFSCME and Jad Abdo to resolve in its entirety AAA Case No. 32 390 00199 07. D-11 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) PERSONNEL PLAN (PHASE1) (revised) D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 13 – AUGUST 2, 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 979. D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2007-2008 (revised 2) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective September 6, 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) D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 27, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 27, 2007 through August 27, 2007. D-24 JOB DESCRIPTIONS UPDATE FOR MEP AND/OR PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve changes to minimum qualifications and title change for the following MEP positions: 1. Executive Director, Center for Professional Learning, MEP pay grade 22, Professional Development; and 2. Instructional Supervisor, Teacher Incentive/Retention, MEP pay grade 21, Professional Development. D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, SCREENING CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.024, Screening Criteria for Contracted Personnel in Accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 5, 2007. D-55 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL RAIMUNDO DIAZ – MATERIAL ACQUISITION TRANSPORT SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Raimundo Diaz, Material Acquisition Transport Specialist at the Department of Food and Nutrition, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS JOHN L. ROE, JR. - TEACHER MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. John L. Roe, Jr., Teacher at Miami Northwestern Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay. D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL TERRY A. SMITH – LEAD CUSTODIAN CHARLES R. DREW MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Terry A. Smith, Lead Custodian at Charles R., Drew Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. D-58 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL DANIEL FORMAN - SERGEANT NORTH OPERATIONS STATION (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the retirement of Ms. Sally M. Cooper, Teacher at Lake Stevens Elementary School. D-60 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL LENSY A. ZUNIGA – MATERIAL HANDLER II STORES AND MAIL DISTRIBUTION RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lensy A. Zuniga, Material Handler II at Stores and Mail Distribution, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS ALEXANDER D. BOXLEY - TEACHER HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Alexander D. Boxley, Teacher at Homestead Senior High School, for 30 workdays. D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 WORKDAYS PENDING APPEAL LORI WASCO - TEACHER PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective September 5, 2007, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lori Wasco, Teacher at Parkway Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested. E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AGENDA ITEMS E-13, E-14 and E-15 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE 6:00 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2006-07 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2006-2007; and 2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education. E-2 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 5,298 items with a depreciated cost of $2,574,075 and Recoveries containing 50 items with a depreciated cost of $40,883 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2007 reports. E-13 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2007-08 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the millage resolution for 2007-08 for a total of 7.948 mills. E-14 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES RECOMMENDED: That TheSchool Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the attached Five-Year Facilities Work Program. E-15 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2007-08 BUDGET (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the 2007-08 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget enumerated on pages 2 through 12 in the agenda item and the revenues and appropriations delineated on the official state budget forms and including any amendments approved by the Board following the Public Hearing on September 5, 2007. E-16 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2006-07 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 General Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, and appropriations by $46,439,926; and b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function. E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2006-07 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations. E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2006‑07 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Capital Outlay Budget Final Budget Review, (a) recognizing new revenues and other sources, (b) amending appropriations, and (c) documenting changes in object codes, as described on page 6 and summarized on page 7 of the agenda item. 2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program, which result from Resolution No. 2, 2006-07 Capital Outlay Funds Budget Final Review. E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2006-07 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: a. adopt resolution No. 3, 2006-07 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $1,004,840; and b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2 of the agenda item) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 4 of the agenda item). E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2006-07 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 3, 2006-07 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations/ending fund balance by $448,117. E-21 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2006-07 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $8,736 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2. E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2006-07 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues and appropriations by $10,102 as reflected on the schedule, page 2 of 2. E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2006-07 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 1, the 2006-07 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $3,772,049 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2. E-25 DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY FOR THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the designation of Colonial Bank as a Board-approved depository in accordance with and as provided by law. E-26 RESOLUTION 07-33 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $220 MILLION TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2007 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: 1. approve Resolution 07-33 authorizing the issuance of up to $220 million Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2007 to provide interim funds for the operation of the District; such Notes to be retired from proceeds of ad valorem taxes for operating purposes; and 2. authorize payment of cost of issuance fees and expenses not to exceed $100,000. E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-47 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 15-19, 2007, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 07-47 proclaiming the week of October 15-19, 2007, as National School Lunch Week. E-37 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH COOL KIDS LEARN, INC., FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION, TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACILITIES, FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 2007, THROUGH AUGUST 20, 2008 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contractual agreement with Cool Kids Learn, Inc., for the Department of Food and Nutrition, to provide snacks for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, from September 6, 2007, to August 20, 2008. E-141 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 066-FF03 – CAFETERIA REFRIGERATION AND WARMING EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 066-FF03 – CAFETERIA REFRIGERATION AND WARMING EQUIPMENT, to purchase and deliver, atfirm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cafeteria refrigeration and warming equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during theterm of the bid, effective September 5, 2007, through August 29, 2008, as follows: 1. FESCO FOOD EQUIPMENT SALES COMPANY 17852 N.E. 5TH AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $1,127,103 OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT 2. GREAT LAKES HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY 1961 GRAND RIVER AVENUE DETROIT, MI 48226 ESTIMATE $774,978 OWNER: MARC ISRAEL, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,902,081. E-142 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 029-GG05 – MARKER BOARDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, BALANCE AWARD Bid No. 029-GG05 – MARKER BOARDS, to purchase, ata firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of marker boards, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during theterm of the bid, effective September 5, 2007, through December 31, 2008, as follows: PRIMARY 1. POLYVISION CORPORATION 3970 JOHNS CREEK COURT, SUITE 325 SUWANEE, GA 30024 ESTIMATE $194,900 OWNER: MICHAEL H. DUNN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. SECONDARY 2. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC. 7436 S.W. 48 STREET MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $217,242 OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $217,242. E-143 AWARD BID NO. 074-GG07 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARDBid No. 074-GG07 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, to purchase,at firm labor rates, parts discounts and/or markups, quantities, as may berequired, of automotive repair services and specialized repairs, for School Boardvehicles, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid,effective September 5, 2007, through September 4, 2008, as follows: 1. WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION 2100 N.W. 25 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: JORGE LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT 2. ON-SITE SERVICE, INC. 7561 N.W. 77 TERRACE MEDLEY, FL 33166 OWNER: MELVIN S. SHIFKE, PRESIDENT 3. R. & J. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 18190 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: RODERICK SMILEY, VICE PRESIDENT 4. OK TRANSMISSION, INC. 10508 S.W. 185 TERRACE MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: OMAIDA MORERA, PRESIDENT 5. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET OF MIAMI 4181 S.W. 8 STREET MIAMI, FL 33134 OWNER: MICHAEL E. MAROONE, PRESIDENT 6. TRANSMISSION EXPRESS, INC. 145 N.E. 183 STREET NORTH MIAMI, FL 33179 OWNER: DANIEL J. FAJARDO, PRESIDENT 7. WIWI TRANSMISSION & COMPANY, INC. 2105 S.W. 32 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33145 OWNER: LUIS ZABALA, PRESIDENT 8. ON-SITE SERVICE, INC. 7561 N.W. 77 TERRACE MEDLEY, FL 33166 OWNER: MELVIN S. SHIFKE, PRESIDENT 9. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC. 7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33166 OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT 10. ON-SITE SERVICE, INC. 7561 N.W. 77 TERRACE MEDLEY, FL 33166 OWNER: MELVIN S. SHIFKE, PRESIDENT 11. R. & J. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC. 18190 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: RODERICK SMILEY, VICE PRESIDENT 12. ELIO’S AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. 3251 N.W. 28 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT 13. WORLD MOTOR CORPORATION 2100 N.W. 25 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: JORGE LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT 14. GATOR AUTO GLASS 7959 WEST 28 STREET HIALEAH, FL 33016 OWNER: JORGE A. LOPEZ, PRESIDENT 15. 3 STAR ATLANTIC RADIATOR, INC. 4358 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 OWNER: MICHAEL CROSS, PRESIDENT E-144 AWARD BID NO. 075-GG07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARDBid No. 075-GG07 – AUTOMOTIVE/INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive/industrial batteries, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid,effective September 5, 2007, through September 4, 2008, as follows: PRIMARY 1. MAC BATTERIES OF FLORIDA, INC. 8113 N.W. 68 STREET MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $96,965 OWNER: JUAN F. SIERRA, PRESIDENT ALTERNATE 2. GENUINE PARTS COMPANY D.B.A. NAPA AUTO PARTS 9250 N.W. 58 STREET MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $116,516.40 OWNER: SANTY LOPEZ, DISTRICT MANAGER 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $233,000. E-145 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 076-GG01 – STUDENT DESKS AND CHAIRS: SPECIAL PROJECTS RECOMMENDED: Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, PARTIAL AWARD Bid No. 076-GG01 – STUDENT DESKS AND CHAIRS: SPECIAL PROJECTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of classroom furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 5, 2007, through September 4, 2009, as follows: 1. VIRCO, INC. HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH CONWAY, AR 72032 Estimate $571,076 Owner: ROBERT A. VIRTUE, PRESIDENT 2. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC. P.O. BOX 818 BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Estimate $755,520 Owner: RONALD MORRIS, PRESIDENT 3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,326,596. E-146 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD ON TERM CONTRACT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award on the following term contract, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the contract term expires. (1) Contract No. 021-FF04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES, is to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of network connectivity devices, including bridges, routers, repeaters, switches, gateways, multiplexers, hubs, concentrators, network adapter cards, etc., for all current network topologies and bus architectures, for Information Technology Services (ITS), during the term of the contract, effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2008. The pre-qualified vendors are solicited for quotations on each job exceeding the quotation threshold, insuring best pricing for the District. The initial award and previous supplemental amount have been exhausted. The funding for these devices was not included in the original estimated award amount, inasmuch as E-Rate funding for Years 9 and 10 had not been received. On an annual basis, the District applies for E-Rate funding; however, the approval may take as long as three years. The E-Rate funding approval for Years 9 and 10, amounting to $5.5million, was recently received and is included in this supplemental request. In addition, connectivity upgrades totaling $5.6 million, to be funded by the 07-08 Capital budget are required. This supplement will support expenditures required to provide a more robust infrastructure, enabling schools to communicate with ITS through WAN, LAN, and the Internet. New student and staff portals, as well as enhanced on-line instruction, require a technological backbone, which allows these programs to run. The supplemental amount reflects these amounts, plus 10 percent for unanticipated expenditures.
1. ADVANCED BUSINESS COMPUTERS, INC. 1523 N.W. 89 COURT MIAMI, FL 33172 OWNER: VIVIAN KLEIN, C.E.O. 2. BELL SOUTH 7650 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE 600 MIAMI, FL 33126 OWNER: F. DUANE ACKERMAN, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. 3. CDWG 230 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE VERNON HILLS, IL 60061 OWNER: JAMES R. SHANKS, PRESIDENT 4. COLEMAN TECHNOLOGIES 20 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE ORLANDO, FL 32801 OWNER: BENJAMIN PATZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 5. COMPUTER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. 7418 S.W. 48 STREET MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: DANIEL SCIPIONE, PRESIDENT 6. GRAYBAR 11250 N.W. 91 STREET MEDLEY, FL 33178 OWNER: ROBERT REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. 7. INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. 218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE LAKES WALES, FL 33853 OWNER: RICHARD FENNESSY, C.E.O. 8. IT SOLUTIONS (WYSIWYG) 7276 N.W. 58 STREET MIAMI, FL 33166 OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT 9. OFFICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. D.B.A. LOGISTA 750 SOUTH NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD, SUITE 1012 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701 OWNER: RON HARPER, C.E.O./PRESIDENT 10. PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 13876 S.W. 119 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33186 OWNER: MICHELLE CLERY, PRESIDEN 11. SECURIANT, INC. 6190 POWERS FERRY ROAD, SUITE 290 ATLANTA, GA 30339 OWNER: RICHARD CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT 12. SOLUTIONS4SURE.COM, INC. D.B.A. TECH DEPOT 6 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE TRUMBULL, CT 06611 OWNER: KARIM HADCHITI, C.O.O. 13. STORSOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED COMPANY 2120 BAHIA LANE FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33327 OWNER: JONATHAN EVANS, PRESIDENT 14. THE PRESIDIO CORPORATION 7601 ORA GLEN DRIVE, SUITE 100 GREENBELT, MD 20770 OWNER: RUDY CASASOLA, PRESIDENT 15. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES D.B.A. UDTPROTIA 8825 N.W. 21 TERRACE DORAL, FL 33172 OWNER: ENRIQUE FLECHES, PRESIDENT 16. VIRTUCOM, INC. 2060 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 228 TUCKER, GA 30084 OWNER: JENNY TANG, C.E.O. 17. ONEAC CORPORATION 27944 NORTH BRADLEY ROAD LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048-9700 OWNER: CHLORIDE GROUP, PLC 18. SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SUPPLY D.B.A. REXEL 2131 PARK CENTRAL BOULEVARD POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064 OWNER: DICK WATERMAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, C.O.O. ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $2,415,369.19 PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $5,000,000.00 THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $12,210,000.00 E-200 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 2C-1.141, EXTERNAL AUDITING FIRMS, ROTATION POLICY RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13- 2C-1.141, External Auditing Firm, Rotation Policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 5, 2007. E-201 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6GX13-3F-1.025, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSINESS CODE OF ETHICS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.025, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Business Code of Ethics, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 5, 2007. F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM F-1 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A.A. HOLDINGS, LLC, FOR THE SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, LOCATED AT 225 NE 34 STREET, MIAMI RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement with A.A. Holdings, LLC, for the School for Applied Technology, to extend the term from September 23, 2007, to September 22, 2010, under the terms detailed in the agenda item, including a combined annual rental and electrical reimbursement rate of $314,789, for the period of September 23, 2007, to September 22, 2008; $330,484 for the period of September 23, 2008, to September 22, 2009; and $346,944 for the period of September 23, 2009, to September 22, 2010. All other terms and conditions of the Lease Agreement will remain unchanged. F-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR A PARKING LOT FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 7460 SW 118 STREET, PINECREST RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest, for 166 parking spaces for Miami Palmetto Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $91,657.80. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 7, 2008, and will end January 6, 2009. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged. F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO: 1. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW STUDIES, HOMELAND SECURITY AND FORENSIC SCIENCES, TO BE CO-LOCATED WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED NEW COLLEGE OF POLICING FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI; AND 2. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY FOR JOINT USE OF PORTIONS OF THE OVERALL FACILITY; AND 3. FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE ANY OTHER RELATED AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THE SCHOOL (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida: F-4 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 EXECUTE A PRE-SUIT AGREEMENT WITH MADRUGA RB-GEM, LLC, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECUTATE THE ACQUISITION OF THE SITE; AND 2. ASSUME THE AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES LEASE AGREEMENT FOR ROOFTOP AND INTERIOR SPACE AT THE SITE, AND EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, by extraordinary vote (majority present plus one): 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, and substantially in conformance with the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item, in order 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 authorize the Superintendent to execute a pre-suit 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; and 2. authorize the assumption of the AT&T Wireless Services lease agreement for rooftop and interior space at the Site, and the execution of a lease amendment with AT&T Wireless Services, as reviewed and approved by the School Board Attorney’s Office and the Office of Risk and Benefits Management. Such amendment will be held in escrow until such time as title to the Site is transferred to the District. F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to: 1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $6,487,612; and 2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments. F-21 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 900 NE 23 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,PROJECT NO. A0709 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Campbell Drive Middle School site, Project No. A0709, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHASE II SITE AT 6801 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00177900 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Coral Terrace Elementary School Phase II site, Project No. 00177900, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-23 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT EUGENIA B. THOMAS K-8 SCHOOL SITE AT 5950 NW 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,PROJECT NO. A0851 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Eugenia B. Thomas School site, Project No. A0851, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE AT 1175 NW 67 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. 00223400 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Holmes Elementary School site, Project No. 00223400, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-25 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT GOULDS ELEMENTARY (FORMERLY STATE SCHOOL A-1) SCHOOL SITE AT 11150 SW 236 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A01125 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Goulds Elementary (formerly State School A-1) School site, Project No. A01125, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-26 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT COUNTRY CLUB MIDDLE (FORMERLY STATE SCHOOL NN1) SCHOOL SITE AT 18251 NW 75 PLACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0726 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Country Club Middle (formerly State School NN1) site, Project No. A0726, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-27 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE AT 15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,PROJECT NO. A01019 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School site, Project No. A01019, in favor of Miami-Dade County. F-28 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE MADISON MIDDLE AND BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES, PROJECT NO. A0767A RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Madison Middle and Broadmoor Elementary School sites, Project No. A0767A, at an approximate cost of $1,205,117. F-30 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR THE MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION, STATE SCHOOL “RR-1,” AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, (K-8 CONVERSION) TO RELIEVE HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL,PROJECT NO. A0729 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Zyscovich, Inc., as Architect/Engineer of Record for the Middle Learning Center Addition, State School “RR-1,” at Madie Ives Elementary School, (K-8 Conversion) to relieve Highland Oaks Middle, Project No. A0729, as follows: 1. without cause; 2. with no further compensation due to Zyscovich, Inc.; and 3. with written notification of this action to Zyscovich, Inc. F-31 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH COASTAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR THE MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER ADDITION, STATE SCHOOL “RR-1” AT MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, (K-8 CONVERSION) TO RELIEVE HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0729 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the Agreement with Coastal Construction Company, as the Construction Management (CM) at-Risk firm for the Middle Learning Center Addition, State School “RR-1” at Madie Ives Elementary School, (K-8 Conversion) to relieve Highland Oaks Middle, Project No. A0729, as follows: 1. without cause; 2. with no further compensation due to the CM at-Risk firm; and 3. with written notification of this action to the CM at-Risk firm. F-32 COMMISSIONING OF LIVS ASSOCIATES AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS AT NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. 00362703 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission LIVS Associates as Architect/Engineer of Record for Structural Repairs and Renovations at North Dade Middle School, Project No. 00362703, as follows: 1. a lump sum fee of $352,620 for A/E Basic Services; and 2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item. F-34 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR RE-ROOFING TERM BID PROJECTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission KVH Architects, PA as Architect/Engineer of Record for Re-Roofing Term Bid Projects at Various Locations, as follows: 1. A/E Services as listed in the Fee Schedule herein; and 2. the Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item. F-35 COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS AT MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER, PROJECT NO. 00140105 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission The Architectural Partnership, Inc. as Architect/Engineer of Record for Additions, Remodeling and Renovations at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Project No. 00140105, as follows: 1. a lump sum fee of $410,000 for A/E Basic Services; and 2. the Project Scope and all the Terms and Conditions as set forth in the agenda item. F-36 COMMISSIONING OF VEITIA PADRON INCORPORATED AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING AT MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER, PROJECT NO. 00140105 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Veitia Padron Incorporated, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for Additions, Renovations and Remodeling at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Project No. 00140105, as follows: 1. a total lump sum fee of $43,000 for pre-construction services; and 2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7 as set forth in the agenda item. F-39 APPROVE THE ADDITION OF DESIGNATED SPECIALISTS TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WOLFBERG ALVAREZ & PARTNERS, ARCHITECT OF RECORD FOR SINGLE AND MULTI-STORY PROTOTYPE BUILDINGS TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO RELIEVE OVERCROWDING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Addition of Designated Specialists to the Agreement with Wolfberg Alvarez & Partners, Inc. as Architect/Engineers for Single and Multi-story Prototype Buildings to Increase Capacity to Relieve Overcrowding at Various Locations. F-40 COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRM FOR A SHARED FACILITY WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI COLLEGE OF POLICING & THE M-DCPS SCHOOL OF LAW STUDIES, HOMELAND SECURITY & FORENSIC SCIENCES, PROJECT NO. 00362800 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company, as Construction Management at-Risk firm for new City of Miami College of Policing & the M-DCPS School of Law Studies, Homeland Security & Forensic Sciences, Project No. 00252700, contingent upon the execution of the Interlocal Agreement F-3, as follows: 1. a total lump sum fee of $91,000 for pre-construction services; and 2. the Project Scope and the Terms and Conditions, items 1 through 7, as set forth in the agenda item. F-41 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH ALL APPROPRIATE PARTIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE DONATION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF A +/- 35-ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT SW 328 STREET, BETWEEN SW 157 AND 162 AVENUES, WITHIN THE HOMESTEAD EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES BENEFIT DISTRICT, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN APPROXIMATE 1,600 STUDENT STATION K-8 FACILITY ON THE TRACT'S WESTERNMOST +/- 16 ACRES, SUBSTANTIALLY IN CONFORMANCE WlTH SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS ENUMERATED HEREIN(replacement) F-42 RE-COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. AS ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO RELIEVE CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE PROJECT NO. A01106 (replacement) F-43 RE-COMMISSIONING OF JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION INC. (D/B/A PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) AS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO RELIEF CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE PROJECT NO. A01106 (replacement) F-44 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. d/b/a PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PROJECT NO. A01106 SITE DEVELOPMENT PHASE FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “TT-1” (TO RELIEVE CAMPBELL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) A RE-USE OF THE K-8 PROTOTYPE SW 328 STREET AND 160 AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA (replacement) F-46 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. PROJECT NO. A01087 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AT MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2450 SW 1 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement) F-47 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) G.T. McDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC. PROJECT NO. 00305807 EARTHWORK, FOUNDATION & STRUCTURAL PACKAGE FOR NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING NO. 2 YOUNG MEN’S PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT BUENA VISTA COMPLEX 3001 NW 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (revised replacement) F-48 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) VEITIA PADRON, INC. PROJECT NO. 00140105 ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING AT MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER 14250 NW 67 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement) F-49 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. d/b/a PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PROJECT NO. 00408200 MODULAR CLASSROOM ADDITION JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 15900 SW 56 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (replacement) F-50 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 PROJECT NO. 00147003 SITE PACKAGE FOR 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. 4 on Project No. 00147003, Site Package for Modular Classroom Addition, Kensington Park Elementary School, for an additional cost of $15,681. F-51 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 PROJECT NO. A01019 NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL (S/S "YY1") 15735 SW 144 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A01019, New Middle School, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School (S/S "YY1") for an additional cost of $83,888. F-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 00178100 MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS PINECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10250 SW 57 AVENUE, PINECREST, FLORIDA RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 00178100, Modular Classroom Buildings, Pinecrest Elementary School, for an additional cost of $205,855. F-60 AWARD BID NO. 068-GG06 – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 068-GG06 – TREE, PALM AND SHRUB PRUNING/REMOVAL, to pre-qualify vendors and establish a term contract for tree trimming, tree, palm and shrub removal, for Maintenance Operations, during theterm of the bid,effective September 5, 2007, through September 4, 2008, as follows: 1. A NATIVE TREE SERVICE, INC. 15733 S.W. 117 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33177 OWNER: ANGELA TOMASETTI, CORPORATE OFFICER 2. ARBORCARE, INC. 2658 WEST 68 PLACE HIALEAH, FL 33016 OWNER: JOE R. RODRIQUEZ , PRESIDENT 3. CRODON, INC. 11767 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, #429 MIAMI, FL 33156 OWNER: RODGER CROUSE, PRESIDENT 4. FLORIDA COAST SERVICES, INC. 6664 SWEET MAPLE LANE BOCA RATON, FL 33433 OWNER: DONNA MULGREW, PRESIDENT 5. OCEAN CROWN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 1031 N.W. 202 STREET MIAMI, FL 33169 OWNER: LARRY KOLAPO, PRESIDENT 6. LUKE’S LANDSCAPING, INC. D.B.A. SHERWOOD FOREST ARBORCARE 16400 S.W. 172 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33187 OWNER: LUKE FACARAZZO, JR., PRESIDENT 7. SFM SERVICES, INC. 9700 N.W. 79 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33016 OWNER: JOSE INFANTE, PRESIDENT 8. STILES CORPORATION D.B.A. STILES LANDSCAPE COMPANY 300 S.E. 2 STREET, SUITE 620 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 OWNER: DON T. WINSETT, PRESIDENT 9. T.T.C. ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. 3310 N.W. 178 STREET MIAMI, FL 33056 OWNER: PAT JOSHUA, VICE PRESIDENT 10. TROMPEX CORPORATION 13380 S.W. 131 STREET, SUITE 126 MIAMI, FL 33186 OWNER: TIM OKOINYAN, PRESIDENT 11. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000. F-61 AWARD BID NO. 079-GG06 – STAGE CURTAINS: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 079-GG06 – STAGE CURTAINS: REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, SUPPLY AND/OR INSTALL, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to purchase services, for the removal and installation of stage curtains and curtain tracks, for Maintenance Operations, during theterm of the bid, effective September 5, 2007, through September 4, 2008, as follows: 1. AMERICANA, INC. 7040 WEST PALMETTO PARK ROAD BUILDING 4, SUITE 430 BOCA RATON, FL 33433 OWNER: ALAN DEUTSCH, PRESIDENT 2. BARBIZON FLORIDA 2254 N.W. 93 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33172 OWNER: JONATHAN RESNICK, PRESIDENT 3. HERITAGE PRODUCT RESOURCES, INC. 207 N.W. 1ST AVENUE MULBERRY, FL 33860 OWNER: J. DONNA BRYAN, PRESIDENT 4. INTERAMERICA STAGE, INC. 4300 ST. JOHNS PARKWAY SANFORD, FL 32771 OWNER: MARK T. BLACK, PRESIDENT 5. SCENICWORKS, INC. 1701 DIRECTORS ROW ORLANDO, FL 32809 OWNER: VALERIE HACKWORTH, PRESIDENT F-70 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION (revised) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the prequalification of new applicants and renewal of existing certification for contractors, as indicated in the agenda item. G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY G-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ROBERT KUSE, DOAH CASE NO. 06-2398 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. Robert Kuse, DOAH Case No. 06-2398, suspending Mr. Kuse for 30 days without pay and thereafter reinstating Mr. Kuse as a teacher with back pay and benefits. G-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. EDDIE WALKER - DOAH CASE NO. 07-1469 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. Eddie Walker, DOAH Case No. 07-1469. G-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ELAINE MASSON v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 02-23163 CA 27 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of Elaine Masson v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Circuit Court Case No.: 02-23163 CA 27, and approve the payment of $24,500 as full and final settlement of this case. G-4 WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEM G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. NESTOR VARONA - DOAH CASE NO. 06-1072 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. Nestor Varona - DOAH Case No. 06-1072: 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-5 PROPOSED PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. F&L CONSTRUCTION, INC., PEREZ ASSOCIATES, ET AL., CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 04-25048-CA-02 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement with Perez Associates as described herein (and more specifically in the Settlement Agreement) for the settlement of all claims against this party in the case known as The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. F&L Construction, Inc., Perez Associates, et al., Circuit Court Case No. 04-25048 CA 02, excluding any third party claims that might be filed against the School Board relating to design defects at the subject school. G-6 PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to the authority granted at the July 11, 2007 School Board meeting and in accordance the RFI (numbers 061-GG10 and 081-GG10), further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Ferri LLP, up to the maximum rates quoted in the RFI, for the respective practice areas for a term of up to three years, with an additional two-year contract extension subject to further Board approval. G-7 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. CHEVAS CLEMENTS, DOAH Case No. 07-0676 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. Chevas Clements, DOAH Case No. 07-0676, reinstating Respondent to his position as a teacher and awarding back pay for the period of the suspension. G-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF A LAWSUIT AGAINST M.A.P. CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, INC., GILI-MCGRAW ARCHITECTS, L.L.P. AND SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM FOR CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND INSPECTION DEFECTS ON THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT, A0433 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the filing of a lawsuit against M.A.P. Construction Enterprises, Inc., Gili-McGraw Architects, L.L.P., and Spillis Candela DMJM, for Construction, Design and Inspection Defects on the Southwest Miami Senior High School Project, A0433. H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Resolutions and Recognitions (Immediately following Consent Agenda) Proposed Board Member Initiatives H-2 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA(withdrawal) H-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) TO JOINTLY DEVELOP A SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH A $25,000 GRANT AWARDED BY THE MPO FOR THIS PURPOSE ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization for the joint development of a Senior High School Student Safety Campaign in accordance with a $25,000 grant awarded by the MPO for this purpose. H-4 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOL FOR BOARD-PAID LOBBYISTS ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: Direct the Superintendent to develop a performance evaluation tool for Board-paid lobbyists and report back to the Board at the October 17, 2007 School Board meeting. H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-49 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING HERBERT A. AMMONS AND LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOR BECOMING AUTHORIZED INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAM (MYP) ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-49 recognizing the commitment and dedication of the leadership, educators, parents and students at Herbert A. Ammons and Lamar Louise Curry Middle Schools for having successfully completed the rigorus evaluation processes and obtaining authorization to provide the International Baccalaureate IB Middle Years Programs in their schools. H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-50 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AT THE NATIONAL SECME SCIENCE COMPETITION (revised) ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 07-50 honoring the outstanding achievement of students and teachers at the National SECME science competition. H-7 SCIENCE EDUCATION REFORM (revised) ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to enter into discussions with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to reach a consensus regarding the comprehensive science plan. H-8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: 6Gx13-8C-1.15, AGENDA – REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. ANA RIVAS LOGAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings, at its October 17, 2007 School Board meeting, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.15, Agenda – Regular & Special Meetings, to provide guidelines for the submission of proposed Board member items. H-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPROVING JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK, SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6, 2007, AND DISABILITY MENTORING DAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007 ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of improving job training and employment opportunities for students with disabilities in recognition and support of Exceptional Student Education Week, September 30 - October 6, 2007, and Disability Mentoring Day, October 17, 2007. H-10 LAPTOPS FOR ALL STUDENTS ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore the feasibility of contacting and working with Mr. Nicholas Negroponte and Intel Corporation and give this District the opportunity to give every student a laptop and report to the Board on or before the December Board meeting. Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education-related information of interest to the public. This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT |
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