08.06.25.e

School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Excerpts From Unofficial Minutes of June 25, 2008 Special Board Meeting The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126. To view a history of changes to the Agenda click here. To view the Speakers Supplemental List click here. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1450 Northeast Second Avenue Miami, Florida 33132 111,660 SP-1 APPROVED A reduction-in-force for Managerial Exempt Personnel [re: the Business Operating Solutions for Schools team], as delineated in the Official Agenda; authorized the Superintendent to implement a separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance); authorized the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees; and authorized the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board. 111,661 SP-2 APPROVED The Superintendent’s downsizing and reorganization of selected district offices; deleted the position of Chief of Accountability & Systemwide Performance, MEP pay grade 26; approved a Reduction-in-Force/Layoff for collective bargaining units and employee organizations.; authorized the Superintendent to implement a separation plan to all impacted employees (which includes outplacement assistance); authorized the Superintendent to provide terminal pay (for accrued sick leave) to all impacted employees; and authorized the Superintendent to make minor personnel adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board. 111,662 SP-3 DETERMINED The funding by the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) is inadequate to support district operations for the 2008-09 fiscal year; approved changes to the School Allocation Plan; authorized an increase in transportation rates charged for field trips from $32 per hour, to $48 per hour; and approved a reduction of $10 million in the proposed budget for health insurance. Adjourned