08.10.10e

School Board of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Excerpts From Unofficial Minutes of October 10, 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 111,955 SP-1 AUTHORIZED The issuance of a Request For Bid, and approved Resolution No. 08-89, providing for the issuance of up to $180 million of Tax Anticipation Notes, Series 2008. 111,956 SP-2 RECEIVED* The Special Counsel’s status report, opinion, and recommended resolution with respect to the School Board Attorney’s contract, and agreed to enter into mediation with a six-month offer, plus or minus two months. * Amended, as reflected above. 111,957 SP-3 APPROVED* The Superintendent of Schools’ employment agreement, and employed Mr. Alberto Carvalho as its Superintendent of Schools in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. * Amended the following sections of the contract: 1. Employment and Terms – “...as Superintendent of Schools ... for an initial term of three (3) years two (2) years, commencing on September 12, 2008...” Added a reverter clause, to enable the Superintendent to return to a comparable position held prior to becoming Superintendent [i.e., Associate Superintendent], if his contract is not renewed. After the initial term of two years, the contract will be renewed on a one-year basis, as considered by the Board. 3-B. Salary Increases – The Superintendent agreed not to receive a salary increase until, or if the district’s workforce receives a salary increase, with the average percentage not exceeding that of the district’s workforce. 13. Outside Activities – The Superintendent must disclose to the Board information on any compensation he receives for outside activities. Adjourned