THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida
OFFICIAL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 12:00 NOON
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING
(Following the conclusion of the regular agenda,
but no later than approximately 6:30 P.M.)
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011.
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 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010.
* The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.
Citizens who wish to speak on matters not on the agenda, or on agenda items that appear on the consent agenda, will be heard at the public hearing. The total time allotted for the public hearing shall not exceed one and one-half hours.
Pursuant to Board Policy 0169.1, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit, either before or during the regularly scheduled meeting, a written request to the Chair. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a majority for the person to be heard.
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12:00 NOON
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 12:00 noon. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited.
The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with Policies of the Board, at 1:00 p.m.
H-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY”
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:
1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,
2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 5, 2011 in conjunction with the International “Walk Our Children to School Day.”
H-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LEON MEDICAL CENTERS ON THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Leon Medical Centers on the 15th Anniversary of service to our community.
H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CLOSE UP FOUNDATION FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Close Up Foundation for its contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. EUGENE BUTLER, JR., PRINCIPAL OF NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE RECIPIENT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTAs/PTSAs 2010-2011 PAUL BELL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Eugene Butler, Jr., Principal of Norland Middle School, the recipient of the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs 2010-2011 Paul Bell Principal of the Year Award.
H-8 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. ANGELICA DELGADO, FOR REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN LONDON IN 2012
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Angelica Delgado for representing the United States at the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
H-9 Request approval of resolution no. 11-104 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing OCTOBER 3-14, 2011 AS DISABILITY HISTORY AND AWARENESS WEEKS
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 3-14, 2011 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.
H-10 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF UNITED STATES MARINE BAND PERFORMANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
ACTION PROPOSED BY
MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Unites States Marine Band performance at the University of Miami on October 14, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to help promote the event among M-DCPS students.
H-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID RAMSEY, OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING QUEEN ANNETTE K. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT OF CLASSY GIRLFRIENDS FOREVER, FOR HER SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-14 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ARTHUR E. WOODARD FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-15 request for approval of resolution no. of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the adrienne Arsht Center of performing arts for hosting and producing aILEYCAMP MIAMI
H-16 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER’S PRESENTATION OF ‘ROCK ODYSSEY’ FROM SEPTEMBER 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2011 AND ITS AFFILIATED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)
AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 26, July 28, August 2, 4, 18, 2011
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 27, 2011 Special Board Meeting
July 27, 2011 First Budget Public
August 1, 2011 Attorney-Client Session
August 3, 2011 Regular School Board Meeting
BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (12:00 NOON)
B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS (ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE HEARD AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE “H” ITEMS)
A., C. THROUGH G. ADMINISTRATION’S NEW BUSINESS ITEMS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S ITEMS
6:00 P.M. SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS E-14, E-15 and E-16 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE SECOND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
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 ATTORNEY
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 noon)
- Proposed Board Member Initiatives
- Board Member Discussion Issues/New Business
I. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
- Correspondence, Reports and Other Information (Pre-Taped Items)
REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKERS AND/OR SPEAKERS TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE HEARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD POLICY.
THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. THE CHAIR MAY BEGIN CALLING SPEAKERS WHO ARE PRESENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. THE PUBLIC HEARING SHALL NOT CONCLUDE BEFORE 4:30 P.M., UNLESS ALL OF THE SPEAKERS SIGNED UP TO SPEAK ARE PRESENT AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK.
A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS
A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS
• Special Recognition to the Council for Educational Change
A-2 REVISIONS TO DISTRICT PURCHASING PROCEDURES TO PROMOTE EQUALITY OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AS PART OF THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ECONOMIC EQUITY & EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive information regarding revisions to District purchasing procedures to promote equality of economic opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises, as part of the Superintendent’s Economic Equity & Empowerment Initiative.
B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND INSTITUTE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, INC. AND MARCOS E. CINTRON, M.D., PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 059-LL10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 51 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES
RECOMMENDED That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into contractual services agreements between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Institute for Child and Family Health, Inc. and Marcos E. Cintron, M.D., pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 059-LL10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 51 PROGRAMS WITH SELF-CONTAINED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISABILITIES, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation, to assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to self-contained classes for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities, for the Division of Special Education (SPED), effective October 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, as follows:
1. INSTITUTE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33169
DR. ROBERT D. NOLAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
2. MARCOS E. CINTRON, M.D.
8540 DUNDEE TERRACE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
MARCOS E. CINTRON, M.D.
3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the estimated amount of $244,000.
C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic for the students at Young Women’s Preparatory Academy, March 12 through March 21, 2012.
C-71 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AWARD WITH TROY ACADEMY, INC.; ASPIRA OF FLORIDA; FAMILY LIFE CENTER; FANM AYISYEN NAN MIYAMI, INC.; READ 2 SUCCEED; INNER CITY YOUTH; MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE; FLORIDA VENTURES; ROCK FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER; ADULT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATORS (ACE) OF FLORIDA; PSAV PRESENTATION SERVICES, INC.; MIAMI DADE COLLEGE; IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $274,000
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. enter into separate contractual agreements pursuant to an Adult Education and Family Services grant award in the total amount of $274,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012 with:
a. ASPIRA of Florida, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;
b. Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc., in the total amount of $24,000;
c. TROY Academy, Inc.; in the total amount of $14,000;
d. Miami Beach Police Athletic League, in the total amount of $24,000;
e. Inner City Youth, in the total amount of $5,000;
f. Florida Ventures, in the amount of $24,000;
g. Family Life Center, in the amount of $24,000;
h. Read 2 Succeed, in the amount of $24,000;
i. The Rock Family Community Center, in the amount of $24,000;
j. Miami Dade College, in the amount of $26,000;
k. ACE of Florida, in the amount of $55,000;
l. PSAV Presentation Services, Inc. Audio/Visual Services, in the amount of $6,000;
2. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the programs; 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-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR FIVE PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. accept grant awards for five programs from:
a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant, in the approximate amount of $2,220,779, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;
b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, in the approximate amount of $12,205,788, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;
c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Title I, School Improvement Grant, in the approximate amount of $6,225,000, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;
d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $4,347,515, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012; and
e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Adult Education and Family Literacy, English Literacy & Civics Education Adult General Education, in the approximate amount of $2,779,629, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012.
2. enter into contractual services agreements with the agencies prescribed in the grant, with whom the School Board must contract, pursuant to Board Policy 6320 - Purchase Approval and Competitive Bidding Process Requirements;
3. extend these programs and contractual agreements as authorized through official notification from the granting agency in order to complete the goals of the program;
4. retain funds from the grants in an amount not to exceed the annually negotiated indirect cost rate, as allowed and approved by the FLDOE;
5. direct Financial Services to establish appropriations in the amounts approved or as amended by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board; and
6. authorize travel out-of-state as required by the grant parameters.
C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan.
D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY
D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 15, 2011 – AUGUST 4, 2011
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 1027.
D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2011-2012
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 8, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the agenda item.
D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE (UTD) TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED RACE TO THE TOP (RTTT) SCOPE OF WORK
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the M-DCPS Race to the Top Scope of Work. UTD will be presenting the MOU to its bargaining unit members for a ratification vote. If ratified, the MOU will be presented to the Board for approval at its September 7, 2011 meeting.
D-24 CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, contractually employ Ms. Ana Herrera, as Administrative Assistant to Member, Ms. Raquel Regalado, effective September 8, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
D-45 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING 4120.01, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 4120.01, Confidential Exempt Personnel, and the document, Classification and Compensation Plan for Confidential Exempt Personnel, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this policy, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 7, 2011.
D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES
5 WORKDAYS
THERESA M. BAKER - TEACHER
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
30 WORKDAYS
TRAMAINE MORGAN – SECURITY MONITOR
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the disciplinary actions, which have been agreed to by each listed employee in the following manner:
1. Ms. Theresa M. Baker, Teacher, Barbara Goleman Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.
2. Mr. Tramaine Morgan, Security Monitor, North Miami Beach Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.
The above-listed suspensions shall be effective at the close of the workday on September 7, 2011.
D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 30 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
LASAUNDRA D. DASHER– SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Lasaundra D. Dasher, School Bus Driver at South Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-57 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
PATRICIA M. GONZALEZ – TEACHER
SOUTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Patricia M. Gonzalez, Teacher, South Dade Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-58 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL HENRY R. MATTHEWS – PARAPROFESSIONAL
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry R. Matthews, Paraprofessional, at Ponce de Leon Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-59 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
MICHAEL O. MOSAKU – TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Michael O. Mosaku, Teacher, Miami Coral Park Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-60 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
RASI G. SAMUELS – LEAD CUSTODIAN
SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Rasi G. Samuels, Lead Custodian, at South Pointe Elementary School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-61 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL MOLINA M. MCINTYRE – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Molina M. McIntyre, School Security Monitor, at Crestview Elementary School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-62 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ERICKA K. PATTERSON – CHIEF DATA INPUT SPECIALIST
MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Ericka K. Patterson, Chief Data Input Specialist, at Miami Lakes Educational Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-63 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
JEANNETTE T. YASSIN – TEACHER
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Jeannette T. Yassin, Teacher, South Miami Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-64 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
WALITA C. MCBRIDE – TEACHER
OLINDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Walita C. McBride, Teacher, Olinda Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-65 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEE FOR 7 CALENDAR DAYS PENDING APPEAL
JOHNSON LUBIN – CUSTODIAN
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Johnson Lubin, Custodian at Madison Middle School, for 7 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.
D-66 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSORTIUM ON READING EXCELLENCE
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Consortium on Reading Excellence (CORE) to provide professional development services and onsite support, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, effective September 30, 2011 through June 8, 2012; and
2. grant an exception to Board Policy 6320, for CORE based on as otherwise determined by the committee.
The appropriation for this item is included in School Improvement Grant (SIG 1003 (g)).
D-67 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
HOWARD L. GLASS – TEACHER
JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Howard L. Glass, Teacher, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-68 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL
WALESKA M. VELASQUEZ – TEACHER
MIAMI JACKSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Waleska M. Velasquez, Teacher, Miami Jackson Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-69 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ANTHONY M. FISHER – SCHOOL SECURITY MONITOR
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That effective September 7, 2011, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Anthony M. Fisher, School Security Monitor, at Homestead Senior High School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
D-70 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEE
D-71 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEE
E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
E-1 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2010-11 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2010-11; 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, JUNE 2011
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 1,828 items with a depreciated cost of $399,494 and Recoveries containing 18 items with a depreciated cost of $27,093 to update the records for April, May and June 2011.
E-14 ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR FY 2011-12
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:
1. adopt the millage rates below:
a) locally levied Discretionary Operating millage levy of .472 mills and Capital Outlay millage levy of 1.600 mills;
b) state established and Required Local Effort millage levy of 5.693 mills; and
c) Debt Service levy of .240 mills.
2. adopt the millage resolution for FY 2011-12 for a total of 8.005 mills.
E-15 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.1013.35, FLORIDA STATUTES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida do the following:
1. Adopt the Educational Facilities Plan and the Five-Year Facilities Work Program for fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16.
2. Authorize the Superintendent to make minor budget, project and schedule adjustments, if necessary, and report in writing to the Board.
E-16 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2011-12 BUDGET
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the FY 2011-12 Annual Budget by approving changes from the Tentative Adopted Budget as enumerated on pages 2 through 14 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 7, 2011.
E-17 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY2010-11 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2010-11 General Fund Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues and appropriations by $9,949,011; and
b. adopt Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.
E-18 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2010-11 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. adopt Resolution No. 3, FY 2010-11 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, appropriations, and Fund Balance by $12,599,828 and documenting estimated changes in object codes, as described in the agenda item and summarized on page 5.
2. authorize changes to the Five-Year Facilities Work Program which result from Resolution No. 3, FY 2010-11 Capital Outlay Funds Final Budget Review.
E-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2010-11 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2010-11 Debt Service Funds Final Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue, non-revenue sources, and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations by the amount of $7,186,230.
E-20 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2010-11 OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS (CONTRACTED PROGRAMS) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a. adopt resolution No. 3, FY 2010-11 Contracted Programs Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,427;828 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-21 RESOLUTION NO. 3, FY 2010-11 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE - AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
c. adopt resolution No. 3, FY 2010-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund Special Revenue Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $4,719,105 as follows: ARRA - Targeted Stimulus Funds $198,443, ARRA - State Fiscal Stabilization $1,047,164, ARRA - Other Stimulus Funds $3,473,498; and
d. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (pages 2, 5, 8 and 10) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (pages 4, 7, 9 and 12 of the agenda item).
E-22 RESOLUTION NO. 2, FY 2010-2011 SPECIAL REVENUE - FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 2, FY 2010-2011 Food Service Fund Final Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations and ending fund balance by $4,299,259.
E-23 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2010-11 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND AND SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2010-11 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Law Enforcement Trust Fund – Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by $18,624 as shown on the schedule on page 3 of 4 of the agenda item; and
2. adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2010-11 Miscellaneous Special Revenue – School Board Special Events Trust Fund - Final Budget Review, reducing revenues, appropriations and ending fund balance by ($181,430) as shown on the schedule on page 4 of 4 of the agenda item.
E-24 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2010-11 Internal Service Fund – FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2010-11 Internal Service Fund - Final Budget Review, decreasing revenues, expenses and net assets by $1,051,798 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.
E-25 RESOLUTION NO. 1, FY 2010-11 FIDUCIARY FUND – PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt Resolution No. 1, the FY 2010-11 Fiduciary Fund - Pension Trust - Final Budget Review, increasing revenues, appropriations and fund balance by $1,796,797 as shown on the schedule on page 2 of 2 of the agenda item.
E-26 FINAL RESOLUTION ON THE USE OF FY 2010-11 CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Final Resolution to provide flexibility for the selected FY 2010-11 Categorical Programs as shown on the attached form in the amount of $15,779,803.34.
E-28 RESOLUTION No. 2, FY 2010-11 EDUCATION JOBS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW
E-36 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-099 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 10-14, 2011, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 11-099 proclaiming the week of October 10-14, 2011, as National School Lunch Week.
E-76 ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED 2012 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. adopt the proposed 2012 State and Federal Legislative Programs; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to advocate for the best interest of the District on issues at both the state and federal levels that may have impending fiscal, local control, and/or governance impact on Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ District operations, but does not have major policy implications, provided such issues are reported to the Board.
E-141 REJECT BID NO. 065-LL06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 065-LL06 – PLASTIC CAN LINERS, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.
E-142 AWARD BID NO. 066-LL05 – PAPER, LASER-PRINTER ROLL (ITS)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-LL05 – PAPER, LASER-PRINTER ROLL (ITS), to establish an approved pool of vendors, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of laser-printer roll paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 15, 2011, through October 14, 2013, as follows:
1. BEST FORMS & LABEL PRINTING, INC.
8970 TAFT STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
OWNER: JAMES J. OLDER, PRESIDENT
2. OCE NORTH AMERICA, INC.
55600 BROKEN SOUND BLVD.
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: JOSEPH SKRZYPCZAK, PRESIDENT
3. NEELD PAPER & SUPPLIES, INC.
D.B.A. JANITOR’S SUPPLY OUTLET
3395 LAKE WORTH ROAD
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461
OWNER: SANDRA M. NEELD, PRESIDENT
4. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
7016 AC SKINNER PARKWAY
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
OWNER: ALLAN R. DRAGONE, JR., C.E.O.
5. WESUPPLYYOU, LLC
16375 N.E. 18 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: SHLOMO FRIEDMAN, MANAGER
6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.
E-143 AWARD BID NO. 038-LL03 – MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 038-LL03 – MISCELLANEOUS CAFETERIA SUPPLIES, to purchase and deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of miscellaneous cafeteria supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 2011, through September 6, 2013, as follows:
1. DISTRICT HEALTHCARE & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES DIV.
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 16
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: KENNETH HOPKINS, PRESIDENT
2. DADE PAPER & BAG CO.
9601 N.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: LEONARD GENET, PRESIDENT
3. FAYCROFT INTERIOR & PURCHASING, INC.
15037 S.W. 141 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33196 M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: NORMA BANCROFT, PRESIDENT
4. FORM PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
3825 STERN AVENUE
ST. CHARLES, IL 60174
OWNER: JAMES PAPPAS, PRESIDENT
5. INTERBORO PACKAGING CORP.
114 BRACKEN ROAD
MONTGOMERY, NY 12549
OWNER: EDITH JEREMIAS, PRESIDENT
6. LACE FOODSERVICE CORP.
P.O. BOX 652953
MIAMI, FL 33265 M/WBE Eligible
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
7. WALLACE PACKAGING, LLC
820 E. 47 STREET, SUITE B6
TUCSON, AZ 85713
OWNER: PAUL TOMEH, PRESIDENT
8. Reject Items 1 through 3, 10 through 12, 20, 23 through 26, and 29 through 34.
9. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,000,000.
E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 0165, PUBLIC MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt amended Board Policy 0165, Public Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective September 7, 2011.
E-201 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING: POLICY 9125, NOTICE OF DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 9125, Notice of District Advisory Committee Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective September 7, 2011.
E-202 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policy 9140 Citizens’ Advisory Committees.
E-203 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: INITIAL READING: POLICY 6320.05, LOCAL-VENDOR PREFERENCE
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 promulgate new Board Policy 6320.05, Local-Vendor Preference.
F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM
F-1 1) AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE APPROXIMATELY 158 SQUARE FEET OF BOARD-OWNED LAND AT THE CORNER OF NW 37 AVENUE AND NW 191 STREET, ADJACENT TO BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 19010 NW 37 AVENUE, TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; AND
2) AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AT THE SCHOOL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1. authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate approximately 158 square feet of Board-owned land at the corner of NW 37 Avenue and NW 191 Street, adjacent to Barbara Hawkins Elementary School, located at 19010 NW 37 Avenue, to Miami-Dade County, for right-of-way purposes; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a Construction Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to facilitate construction activities at the School, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.
F-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE A GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS TO ALLOW THE CITY TO INSTALL A PUBLIC BUS SHELTER ADJACENT TO SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1160 NW 175 STREET, MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with the City of Miami Gardens to allow the City to install a public bus shelter adjacent to Scott Lake Elementary School, as described in the agenda item.
F-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH TO FACILITATE CITY FINANCING AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARED FUNDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BOARD FOR A FACILITY EXPANSION AT THE NORMAN S. EDELCUP SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, AND TO BRING BACK TO THE BOARD AN ITEM WITH PROPOSED FINAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to further explore an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sunny Isles Beach to facilitate City financing, as well as opportunities for shared funding between the City and the Board, for a facility expansion at the Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach Community School, and to bring back to the Board an item with proposed final terms and conditions.
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 $2,458,885; and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and
2. make the changes to the five-year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.
F-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THROUGH FEBRUARY 2012 AND AMEND THE AGREEMENTS WITH BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC., RONALD E. FRAZIER & ASSOCIATES, P.A. AND CAP GOVERNMENT, INC., TO PROVIDE BUILDING CODE CONSULTANT SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend until February 29, 2012 and amend the Agreements with Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc., Ronald E. Frazier & Associates, P.A. and CAP Government, Inc., to provide Building Code Consultant services, as follows:
1) with selected fee reductions and eliminations as outlined in the body of the item; and
2) all other terms and conditions of the original Agreements remain unchanged, except as amended on August 4, 2010.
F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO EXERCISE THE FOURTH-YEAR OPTION OF THE FOUR-YEAR AGREEMENTS WITH BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA, INC.; MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC.; NODARSE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; NUTTING ENGINEERS OF FLORIDA, INC.; AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to exercise the fourth-year option of the four-year Agreements with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.; MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; Nodarse & Associates, Inc.; Nutting Engineers of Florida, Inc.; and Professional Services Industries, Inc., to provide Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing and Environmental Assessment Consulting Services with all terms and conditions of the original Agreements, except as amended August 4, 2010 and December 15, 2010.
F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED: That The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm or approve:
B-1 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00168001, Renovations and Improvements to Existing Buildings, Citrus Grove Middle School for a credit of $30,548.
B-2 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00395800, Modular Addition, Coral Way K-8 Center for a partial credit of $97,143.
B-3 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00395803, Pull Out for Site Package, Coral Way K-8 Center for a partial credit of $32,832.
B-4 Change Order No. 11 on Project No. 00176800, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $160,101.
F-60 AWARD BID NO. 061-KK01 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-KK01 – CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 2011, through September 6, 2012, as follows:
1. AARON INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
6871 N.W. 37 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: OMAR PARETS, PRESIDENT
2. GENESIS II, INC.
1051 ALBRIGHT ROAD, SUITE 219
ROCKHILL, SC 29730-6219
OWNER: WILLIAM COX, VICE PRESIDENT
3. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible
4. JANEICE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
1084 WILLISTON ROAD, SUITE B
AIKEN, SC 29803-6982
OWNER: WILLIE A. KELLY, PRESIDENT
5. Reject Items 3, 5 through 8, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 24.
6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,254.
F-61 AWARD BID NO. 044-LL10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 044-LL10 – RELOCATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, the relocation, assembly and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for new schools, renovated projects, existing offices, and media centers, and the discard of all shipping materials and disposal of surplus equipment, as required, for Capital Improvements and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 7, 2011, through September 6, 2013, as follows:
1. ALS VAN LINE SERVICES, INC.
1003 PARK CENTRE BLVD.
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT
2. BELTMANN RELOCATION GROUP
3039 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE EXTENSION
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: DANN BATTINA, C.E.O.
3. WITHERS/SUDDATH RELOCATION SYSTEMS, INC.
6900 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: STEPHEN M. SUDDATH, CHAIRMAN
4. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $950,000.
F-62 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 046-LL10 – TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (REBID)
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 046-LL10 -TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (REBID).
F-80 AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE THE PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve new prequalification of contractors for Educational Facilities as indicated on Attachment A of the agenda item.
G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY
G-1 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS – DEPUTY ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY, SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEYS, OFFICE MANAGER, PARALEGALS, AND LEGAL ASSISTANT PERSONNEL
G-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (“DERM”) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-7(15)(C), MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO SANITARY SEWER EVALUATION SURVEY AT 78 BOARD-OWNED SITES
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to complete negotiations and execute a Consent Agreement by an between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management relating to Sanitary Sewer evaluation Survey at several Board-owned sites, providing for the extension of delivery of results through November 12, 2015, or as it may be further extended by applicable law or by mutual agreement of the parties to the Consent Agreement, and to further authorize the Superintendent to execute any and all documentation which may be required to effectuate the said Consent Agreement, including without limitation, requesting and executing further extensions, if any.
G-3 PROVISION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE FOLLOWING MATTER: Sandra Acebo v. Miami Dade County School Board and Jose Bueno, Case No. 11- 22426-CIV-Lenard/O’Sullivan
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 current School Board employee who is individually named as a defendant in the above-captioned matter.
G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA v. PRISCILLA PARRIS, DOAH Case No. 11-1009
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. Priscilla Parris, DOAH Case No. 11-1009 as its Final Order rescinding the suspension of Respondent and awarding her the back pay for the period of the suspension.
G-6 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING POLICY 0156, LEGAL COUNSEL
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Policy 0156, Legal Counsel, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective September 7, 2011.
G-7 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: INITIAL READING POLICY 6835 - Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6840 - Audit and Budget Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Policies 6835 - Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6840 - Audit and Budget Advisory Committee.
H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and Recognitions (12:00 Noon)
Proposed Board Member Initiatives
H-3 (12:00 noon) REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PROMOTE THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN CONJUNCTION WITH “WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY”
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to:
1. continue encouraging student participation in the School Breakfast Program at all Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and,
2. encourage adult participation, if feasible, in the School Breakfast Program on October 5, 2011 in conjunction with the International “Walk Our Children to School Day.”
H-4 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE DEVELOPING A BOARDING SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN OR CHILDREN FROM FOSTER CARE, NEGLECTFUL OR HOMELESS FAMILIES
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to explore for future years the possibility of Miami-Dade County Public Schools opening residential educational programs.
H-5 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-100 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING LEON MEDICAL CENTERS ON THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR
PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-100 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Leon Medical Centers on the 15th Anniversary of service to our community.
H-6 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-103 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE CLOSE UP FOUNDATION FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-103 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Close Up Foundation for its contributions to the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
H-7 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-101 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. EUGENE BUTLER, JR., PRINCIPAL OF NORLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL, THE RECIPIENT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTAs/PTSAs 2010-2011 PAUL BELL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-101 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Eugene Butler, Jr., Principal of Norland Middle School, the recipient of the Miami-Dade County Council of PTAs/PTSAs 2010-2011 Paul Bell Principal of the Year Award.
H-8 (12:00 noon) REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-102 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING MS. ANGELICA DELGADO, FOR REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN LONDON IN 2012
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. MARTA PÉREZ: that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-102 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Angelica Delgado for representing the United States at the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
H-9 (12:00 noon) Request approval of resolution no. 11-104 OF the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing OCTOBER 3-14, 2011 AS DISABILITY HISTORY AND AWARENESS WEEKS
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-104 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing October 3-14, 2011 as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.
H-10 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF UNITED STATES MARINE BAND PERFORMANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
ACTION PROPOSED BY
MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorse the Unites States Marine Band performance at the University of Miami on October 14, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to help promote the event among M-DCPS students.
H-11(12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMEMORATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11
H-12 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DAVID RAMSEY, OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-13 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING QUEEN ANNETTE K. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT OF CLASSY GIRLFRIENDS FOREVER, FOR HER SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-14 (12:00 noon) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. ARTHUR E. WOODARD FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION
H-15 (12:00 noon) request for approval of resolution of the school board of miami-dade county, florida, recognizing the adrienne Arsht Center of performing arts for hosting and producing aILEYCAMP MIAMI
H-16 (12:00 noon) SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER’S PRESENTATION OF ‘ROCK ODYSSEY’ FROM SEPTEMBER 19 TO SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2011 AND ITS AFFILIATED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS
H-17 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY M-DCPS EMPLOYEES
H-18 PROPOSED 2012 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS
ACTION PROPOSED BY
DR. LAWRENCE S. FELDMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the proposed draft 2012 Legislative Program.
H-19 ROTATION OF SCHOOL BOARD VICE CHAIR POSITION
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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09.07.11
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SALARY RANGE
| |MEP | |DCSAA |
|P3 |$107,927 - $128,927 | | |
|P2 |$ 98,852 - $118,852 | | |
|P1 |$ 94,530 - $114,530 | | |
|AP |$ 71,854 - $ 91,854 | | |
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