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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 2011 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 11:45 A. M.

REGULAR PUBLIC HEARING * 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., MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2011. * 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.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Any law enforcement authority or a sergeant-at-arms designated by Chair shall remove any person ordered removed pursuant to this section §1001.372 (3), Fla.Stat.

The published agenda is also available for review on the Internet [http://www.dadeschools.net].

11:45 A. M. CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

OFFICIAL AGENDA OCTOBER 19, 2011

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Pursuant to its Policies, proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:45 a.m.. 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 APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RYDER

SYSTEMS INC. H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ENFAMILIA

INC. H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 5TH ANNUAL YOUTH

TOBACCO PREVENTION SUMMIT, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF HIALEAH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, endorse the 5th Annual Youth Tobacco Prevention Summit, sponsored by the City of Hialeah in partnership with the Florida Department of Health and the Miami-Dade County Health Department.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-110 ENDORSING

THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A DRIVE TO COLLECT FOOD ON A MUTUAL DAY SUPPORTING “STOP HUNGER, INC.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”


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H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-111 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 14-20, 2011, AS SPEARHEADED BY THE DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION


Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-111 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 14-20, 2011, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE

SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND HOSTING THE HISPANIC BUSINESS EXPO/FESTIVAL

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOSE PEPE

CANCIO FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-115 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VERIZON FOUNDATION FOR AWARDING $48,000 IN S.T.E.M. GRANTS TO ENHANCE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

approve Resolution No. 11-115 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Verizon Foundation for awarding $48,000 in S.T.E.M. grants to enhance school programs.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALICE

PENA FOR HER ACHIEVEMENT IN BEING ELECTED THE FIRST HISPANIC WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU


FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE PROGRAM OF FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP


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H-21 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CLUB

DE ARTE DRAMATICO, POESIA Y ORATORIA OF GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR PROMOTING HISPANIC LITERATURE

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING

OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


STANLEY K. SHAPIRO, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-118 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OBSERVING OCTOBER 2011 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade

County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-118 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, observing October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

H-25 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS”

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL

H-28 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP

FUND’S “SCHOLARSHIP TOWN HALL AND COLLEGE EXPO”, ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011, AT MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (NORTH CAMPUS)

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, endorse the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s “Scholarship Town Hall and College Expo” on November 5, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to work in conjunction with Miami-Dade College to help promote the event among M-DCPS students.


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EMERGING YOUNG LEADERS INITIATIVE OF PI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER, ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Hialeah Senior High School Thoroughbred Singers - Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center Student

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

- Five Star Schools

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 30, September 8, 13, 20, and 27, 2011 APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 7, 2011 Regular School Board

Meeting and September 7, 2011 Second Budget Public Hearing

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:45 A.M.) 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 A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS (ITEMS WILL BE HEARD AT

APPROXIMATELY 5:00 P.M.)


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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 (11:45 a.m.) - 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


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A-1 SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS TO THE BOARD ON SELECTED TOPICS

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A DISTRICT

INTERINSTITUTIONAL ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI DADE COLLEGE (MDC) TO MAKE AVAILABLE COURSES FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize

the Superintendent to enter into a District Interinstitutional Articulation Agreement Between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Miami Dade College.

C-11 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 061-LL10 – IN-SCHOOL

NURSING SERVICES (REGISTERED NURSING AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT

Request For Proposals No. 061-JJ10 – IN-SCHOOL NURSING SERVICES (REGISTERED NURSING AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING), to permit rebidding.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD DENIAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL

APPLICATION FOR PARAGON ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI, INC., ON BEHALF OF PARAGON ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida deny the

charter school application submitted by Paragon Elementary Charter School of Miami, Inc., on behalf of Paragon Elementary Charter School of Miami.


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C-50 EXPULSION AND ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO ALTERNATIVE

SCHOOL PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-01, furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2011-2012 school year, the 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

2. expel the student specified in supplemental material SM-02

furnished under separate cover to School Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign to alternative school/programs for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2011-2012 school year, the 2012 summer session, and the 2012-2013 school year;

3. provide educational services in alternative school/programs

during the term of the expulsion; and 4. following the term of the expulsion, permit the students to be

returned to regular school programs in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, if approved by District/School Operations.

C-70 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER

INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS TO LEASE FACILITIES FOR THE 2011-2012 GRADUATION EXERCISES AND TO PAY FOR ANCILLARY SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRADUATION


the Superintendent to:

1. enter into contractual agreements with the following sites for graduation rehearsals and exercises, June 1, 2012, through June 8, 2012:

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Coral Gables Women’s Club

Florida International University Graham Center


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Florida International University U.S. Century Bank Arena

Florida International University Wertheim Center

Gusman Center for the Performing Arts

Joseph Caleb Community Center

Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom

Manuel Artime Theater

Miami Beach Convention Center

Miami-Dade County Auditorium

Shephard and Ruth K. Broad Auditorium, Barry University

The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

University of Miami BankUnited Center

University of Miami James L. Knight Center-Ashe Auditorium

2. enter into agreements for indemnification of the graduation sites

listed above; and 3. authorize payment for charges incurred to lease the facilities

and to pay for ancillary services associated with graduation, e.g., stagehands, electricians, ushers, parking and parking attendants, and the rental of audio-visual equipment, plants, chairs, pianos, and crowd control dividers, at a total cost not to exceed $348,050.00.

The appropriation for these items is included in the General Fund of the 2011-2012 Adopted Budget.

C-71 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 Dublin, Ireland; London, England; and Paris, France for the students at G.W. Carver Middle School.

C-80 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FOR NINE

PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCES AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AGENCIES PRESCRIBED IN THE GRANTS


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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to:

1. accept grant awards for nine programs from:

a. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education) in the approximate amount of $952,381, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

b. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts) in the approximate amount of $952,381, for the grant period of July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012;

c. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21st CCLC) for Hialeah Gardens Senior High School in the approximate amount of $692,925, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012;

d. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21st CCLC) for Miami Gardens Elementary School in the approximate amount of $274,320, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012;

e. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Center program (21st CCLC) for Holmes Elementary School in the approximate amount of $217,495, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012;

f. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21st CCLC) for Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School in the approximate amount of $340,926, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012;

g. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21st CCLC) for Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics Enhancement (SECME) Stars II in the approximate amount of


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$560,000, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012;

h. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (21st CCLC) for Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School in the approximate amount of $325,151, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 2012; and

i. Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for funding under the Public Charter Schools Planning, Design, and Implementation Grant – Ben Gamla (Miami Beach) in the approximate amount of $250,000, for the grant period of August 1, 2011, through July 31, 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: a. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the

approximate amount of $799,984, to support the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Physical Education/Health Education);

b. American Institutes for Research (AIR), in the approximate amount of $799,984, to support the Race to the Top District-Developed Assessments for Hard-to-Measure Content Areas (Visual Arts);

c. City of Miami, in the approximate amount of $54,414, to support the 21st CCLC program at Holmes Elementary School;

d. YMCA, in the approximate amount of $72,374, to support the 21st CCLC program at Holmes Elementary School; and

e. YMCA, in the approximate amount of $98,644, to support the 21st CCLC program at Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School.

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;


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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: FINAL READING:

POLICY 5410, STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize

the Superintendent to adopt Board Policy 5410, Student Progression Plan 2011-2012, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective on October 19, 2011.

C-101 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICIES: INITIAL READING

POLICY 9800, CHARTER SCHOOLS AND POLICY 0133, QUASI-JUDICIAL


the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Policies 9800, Charter Schools, and 0133, Quasi-Judicial.

D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-

INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: AUGUST 5, 2011 – SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the

instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments,


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leaves and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 1028.

D-21 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL

EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2011-2012


recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective October 20, 2011, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

D-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION SCHOOLS FOR IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT


proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade to implement the Education Transformation Model for the 2011-2012 school year.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL

ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2011 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2011

ADDED SALARY RANGE

MEP DCSAA

21 $ 75,669 - $ 95,626 42 $ 55,532 - $100,050 20 $ 70,133 - $ 88,133 17 $ 54,858 - $ 68,955

*MEP salary ranges are adjusted for the 250 day calendar, approved June 17, 2009 by Board Agenda Item D-26


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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve

instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of May 24, 2011 through October 17, 2011.

D-55 RECOMMENDED ACCEPTANCE OF AGREED UPON DISCIPLINARY

ACTIONS – SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF EMPLOYEES

20 WORKDAYS OLGA I. ACEBO – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 20 CALENDAR DAYS SHARON Y. BYRD – PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER II MIAMI CAROL CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 15 CALENDAR DAYS SILVERIO RIOS-ROSADO – CUSTODIAN FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 5 WORKDAYS SABRINA I. ARCE – SECRETARY/TREASURER WHISPERING PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 30 WORKDAYS JORGE GOMEZ – MEDIA SPECIALIST DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 20 WORKDAYS DIONNE M. JAMES – TEACHER NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5 WORKDAYS RODOLFO A. SERNA – TEACHER MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL 30 WORKDAYS JOANN TOMAS – TEACHER DR. WILLIAM A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL


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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. Olga I. Acebo, Elementary School Assistant, Lakeview

Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays.

2. Ms. Sharon Y. Byrd, Part-time Food Service Worker, Miami Carol City Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) calendar days.

3. Mr. Silverio Rios-Rosado, Custodian, Felix Varela Senior High School – suspension from employment without pay for fifteen (15) calendar days.

4. Ms. Sabrina I. Arce, Secretary/Treasurer, Whispering Pines Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays.

5. Mr. Jorge Gomez, Media Specialist, Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

6. Ms. Dionne M. James, Teacher, Nathan B. Young Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for twenty (20) workdays

7. Mr. Rodolfo A. Serna, Teacher, Miami Lakes Middle School – suspension from employment without pay for five (5) workdays

8. Ms. Joann Tomas, Teacher, Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School – suspension from employment without pay for thirty (30) workdays.

The above-listed suspensions shall be effective at the close of the workday on October 19, 2011.

D-56 RECOMMENDED SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY AND INITIATE

DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL QUENTIN M. COLLIER – CUSTODIAN

HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2011, at the close of the workday, the

School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Quentin M. Collier, Custodian, at Homestead Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.


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DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ROBERT WILLIAMS – HEAD CUSTODIAN

IRVING & BEATRICE PESKOE K-8 CENTER RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2011, at the close of the workday, the

School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert Williams, Head Custodian, at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.


DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL ALFONSO HINES – CUSTODIAN

HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2011, at the close of the workday, the

School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Alfonso Hines, Custodian, at Homestead Middle School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.


DISMISSAL PROCEEDINGS OF EMPLOYEE PENDING APPEAL THOMAS C. WHITES – HEAD CUSTODIAN

SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That effective October 19, 2011, at the close of the workday, the

School Board suspend without pay and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Thomas C. Whites, Head Custodian, at South Hialeah Elementary School pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

D-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize


1. enter into a contractual agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami to enroll 100 students and mentors in a one-to-one school-based mentoring program in an amount not to exceed $80,000.00, effective October 20, 2011 through June 8, 2012; and


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2. grant an exception to Board Policy 6320, for Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Greater Miami based on specific expertise.

The appropriation for this item is included in School Improvement Grant (SIG 1003 (g)).

E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING JULY

AND AUGUST 2011 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the Monthly Financial Reports for July and August 2011. E-66 RENEWAL OF STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS WITH CLINICAL SETTINGS


the purchase of Student Professional Liability Insurance coverage through Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. from Chicago Insurance Company (A.M. Best A XV) with coverage limits of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million annual aggregate, with the District to be named as an additional insured, to cover students enrolled in a program through the Health Science Education Division of Career & Technical Education where proof of coverage is required, with total premiums of $54,795.50 for such coverage including all premiums and state required fees, with additional students added during the year to be at no additional cost, effective October 17, 2011 to October 16, 2012.

E-67 AWARD OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #040-LL10, GROUP

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS FOR MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIREES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award

Request For Information (RFI) #040-LL10, Group Healthcare Benefits for Medicare Eligible Retirees to Humana, Group Medicare Advantage program effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, with the ability to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the following monthly rates for calendar year 2012:

HUMANA - Miami-Dade/Broward/Palm Beach Counties

Mo. Rate


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HMO 076-939 $ 0.00 HMO 076-152 $ 68.00

HUMANA PPO 076-060 $ 71.00

The above monthly rates are per retiree and per eligible dependent over 65 and/or Medicare Eligible.

E-68 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize

the Superintendent of Schools to remove outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $4,428.00 owed by individuals.

E-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH

FBMC BENEFITS MANAGEMENT, INC. (FBMC) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1. authorize extension of its existing contract with FBMC Benefits Management, Inc., formerly Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC), subject to the revised scope of services, effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, with a fee of $4.69 per employee/per month, representing a 25% reduction in annual fees from calendar year 2011; and

2. authorize staff to begin work on a comprehensive Request

For Proposal (RFP) for third party benefit services effective January 1, 2013, based upon the revised scope of services, to be brought back to the Board prior to issuance.

E-86 2011 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2011-2012 ANNUAL AUDIT PLAN AND

BUDGET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the 2011 Annual Report and 2010-2011 Annual Audit Plan and Budget.


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E-87 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the Financial Statements of The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2010.

E-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- SELECTED SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the Internal Audit Report- Selected Schools. E-89 AGREED – UPON PROCEDURES PERFORMED PURSUANT TO

AGENDA ITEM H-27 OF THE MARCH 9, 2011 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: FINANCIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive

Agreed – Upon Procedures Performed Pursuant to Agenda Item H-27 of the March 9, 2011 School Board Meeting: Financial Costs Associated with District Administration of Charter Schools.

E-90 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT- NETWORK AND INFORMATION

SECURITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INFRASTRUC-TURE AND SYSTEMS SUPPORT AREA II – SELECTED SCHOOL SITES


file the Internal Audit Report – Network and Information Security, Information Technology Services Infrastructure and Systems Support Area II – Selected School Sites.

E-91 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW REPORT OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS,

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PURCHASES AND USE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the Follow-up Review Report of Maintenance Materials, Equipment and Supplies Purchases and Use.

E-92 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FOUR CHARTER SCHOOLS

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010


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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file Audited Financial Statements of Four Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-93 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CUBAN AMERICAN

NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010


file the Audited Financial Statements of the Cuban American National Council, Inc. for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010.

E-94 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and

file the Annual Report of the Ethics Advisory Committee for Fiscal Year 2010-2011.

E-95 FOLLOW-UP REVIEW OF STATE OF FLORIDA AUDITOR GENERAL

REPORTS: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONAL AUDIT AND FEDERAL SINGLE AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010


file Follow-up Review of State of Florida Auditor General Reports: Miami-Dade County District School Board Operational Audit and Federal Single Audit for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 058-LL08 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER

AQUARIUM SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD

Bid No. 058-LL08 – MAINTENANCE OF SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS, for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the seawater aquarium system, located at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Inc., Key Biscayne, Florida, for the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Advanced Academic Programs, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2011, through June 30, 2013, as follows:

1. CAPO CONSULTING, INC.


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798 CRANDON BLVD., SUITE 37 KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 OWNER: THOMAS R. CAPO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up

to the total estimated amount of $84,000. E-142 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TRUENORTHLOGIC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 062-LL10 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

AUTHORIZE the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual services agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Truenorthlogic, pursuant to Request For Proposals No. 062-LL10 – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AUTOMATED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, to obtain a professional development and automated performance evaluation system that will facilitate the evaluation of staff within the various bargaining units of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective October 19, 2011, through October 18, 2014, as follows:

1. TRUENORTHLOGIC 8180 SOUTH 700 EAST, SUITE 250 SANDY, UT 84070 JEANETTE HAREN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the budgeted amount of $2,560,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Race to the Top (RTTP) grant.

E-200 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING:

POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt

amended Board Policy 9140, Citizens’ Advisory Committees, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School


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Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective October 19, 2011.

E-201 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW BOARD POLICY: FINAL

READING: POLICY 6320.05, LOCAL-VENDOR PREFERENCE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new

Board Policy 6320.05, Local-Vendor Preference, and authorize the Superintendent to file the new policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective October 19, 2011.

F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM F-1 RENEWAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FDG FLAGLER

STATION II, LLC, FOR 25 FACULTY PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 4001 NE 2 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA


the renewal of the lease agreement with FDG Flagler Station II, LLC, at an annual rate of $14,150.59, for 25 faculty parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School. The renewal period will commence December 18, 2011 and end December 17, 2012. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

F-2 AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND SECRETARY TO EXECUTE THE

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO DEDICATE TWO PARCELS OF BOARD-OWNED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF THE SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ALONG NE 14 STREET, TOTALING 3,146 SQUARE FEET, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES


the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to dedicate two parcels of Board-owned land located south of the School Board Administration Building along NE 14 Street, totaling 3,146 square feet, to the City of Miami for right-of-way purposes.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION TO DONATE FOUR BOARD-OWNED MODULAR

UNITS, BEARING FISH NUMBERS 61-0018, 35-B051, 63-0190 AND 63-


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0189, TO MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., LOCATED AT 4300 ALTON ROAD, MIAMI BEACH, AT NO COST


the donation of four Board-owned modular units, bearing FISH numbers 61-0018, 35-B051, 63-0190 and 63-0189, to Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami, Inc., located at 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, at no cost. The modular units shall be donated to and accepted by Mount Sinai in their “where-is, as-is” condition, with no representations or warranties by the Board as to their current condition.

F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize


1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $1,376,590; 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 COMMISSIONING OF EE&G ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC, AND

AIRQUEST ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL/ ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING SERVICES; AND FLORIDA AIR QUALITY SOLUTIONS, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL/ ASBESTOS CONSULTING & TESTING QUALITY CONTROL/ ALTERNATE SERVICES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission

EE&G Environmental Services, LLC (EE&G) and AirQuest to provide Environmental/Asbestos Consulting & Testing (E/ACT) services, and FAQS to provide Environmental/Asbestos Consulting & Testing Quality Control/Alternate (E/ACT QC/Alternate) services for a four-year term, as follows:

1. The term of each Agreement commences on October 19,

2011, and expires on October 18, 2015, with extension years at the option of the Board;


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2. Fee Schedule as set forth in Attachment “A” (E/ACT

services) for EE&G; 3. Fee Schedule as set forth in Attachment “B” (E/ACT

services) for AirQuest; 4. Fee Schedule as set forth in Attachment “C” (for E/ACT

QC/Alternate services) for FAQS; and 5. The scope of services and all the terms and conditions as

set forth in the body of the agenda item, and in the Agreement.

F-22 AUTHORIZATION TO:

1. ADD AVART AMMANN & WHITNEY, INC., AS DESIGNATED SPECIALIST - CIVIL ENGINEERING AND PLANNING TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CORZO CASTELLA CARBALLO THOMPSON SALMAN, P.A., AS ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS LESS THAN $1.0 MILLION EACH; AND

2. ADD LIVS ASSOCIATES AS DESIGNATED SPECIALIST - ARCHITECTURAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CSA CENTRAL, INC., AS ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS LESS THAN $1.0 MILLION EACH


the addition of:

1. Avart Ammann & Whitney, Inc., as Designated Specialist - Civil Engineering and Planning - to the Agreement with Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for Miscellaneous Projects less than $1.0 million each; and

2. LIVS Associates as Designated Specialist - Architectural,

Electrical and Mechanical - to the Agreement with CSA Central, Inc., as Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant for Miscellaneous Projects less than $1.0 million each.


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All other fees, terms and conditions of the Agreements remain unchanged.

F-24 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING

PROJECTS CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH EDWARDS AND KELCEY, INC., TO REFLECT THE FIRM’S NAME CHANGE TO JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC.; AND CHANGE IN PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLE TO THE BOARD


an amendment to the Architectural/Engineering Projects Consultant Services Agreement with Edwards and Kelcey, Inc., to reflect the company’s name change and transfer all contractual obligations to Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.; and to change the Principal responsible to the Board to Thanyapat Cholvibul.

F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: That The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm:

B-1 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00731700, Classroom Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for a credit of $91,036.

B-2 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00709400, Selective

Buildings Replacement (Modular Addition), Florida City Elementary School for a credit of $46,448.

B-3 Change Order No. 12, on Project No. 00176800, Addition,

Remodeling, Renovations, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $37,302.

F-60 TERMINATE AWARD TO LMH PAINTING CORPORATION ON

CONTRACT NO. 008-KK06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

TERMINATE AWARD to LMH Painting Corporation on Contract No. 008-KK06 – PAINTING AND INCIDENTAL WORK, effective October 19, 2011, as follows:

LMH PAINTING CORPORATION 2440 N.W. 67 STREET

MIAMI, FL 33147 OWNER: LATONYA M. HARRIS, PRESIDENT


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F-61 AWARD BID NO. 065-KK09 – BLEACHERS REPAIR AND

REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD

Bid No. 065-KK09 – BLEACHERS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, to establish a list of vendors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to repair and replace bleacher systems and related items, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2011, through October 18, 2014, as follows:

1. CHARRON SPORTS SERVICES, INC. 8533 LIBERTY HIGHWAY

LIBERTY, SC 29657 OWNER: MAURICE A. PURCELL, PRESIDENT

2. HUFCOR/ORLANDO, INC.

D.B.A. HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP 3600 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1

BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426 OWNER: J. MICHAEL BORDEN, PRESIDENT

3. MIAMI GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

2330 WEST 79 STREET HIALEAH, FL 33016

OWNER: FELIPE A. PERDOMO, PRESIDENT 4. SEATING CONSTRUCTORS USA, INC.

2347 CIRCUIT WAY BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604

OWNER: C. PHILLIP VANDERHIDER, JR., PRESIDENT 5. SSE & ASSOCIATES, INC.

D.B.A. SOUTHEASTERN SURFACES & EQUIPMENT, INC. 569 CANAL STREET NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 M/WBE ELIGIBLE OWNER: SONYA S. EGGERTON, C.E.O.


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6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000.

F-62 AWARD BID NO. 066-KK09 – ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE AND

SCOREBOARDS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD

Bid No. 066-KK09 – ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE AND SCOREBOARDS, to establish a list of pre-qualified electrical contractors, to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment and materials necessary, to install and repair electrical signage, scoreboards, and related items, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools facilities, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2011, through October 18, 2014, as follows:

1. ANIMATED DISPLAY SYSTEMS, INC.

D.B.A. AD SYSTEMS 14580 GLOBAL PARKWAY, SUITE 110

FORT MYERS, FL 33913 OWNER: JAMES C. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

2. ECONOMY SIGN CORP. 7220 N.W. 1 COURT MIAMI, FL 33150 OWNER: ROLDAN ISERN, JR., PRESIDENT

3. IN HOC SIGNO, LLC

D.B.A. MODERN DISPLAY 15337 W. DIXIE HIGHWAY

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 OWNER: PHILIP P. MARAVILLA, MANAGING MEMBER

4. PUNKY ENTERPRISES, INC.

D.B.A. INTERSTATE SIGN & LIGHT 1460 NORTH GOLDENROD ROAD, SUITE 100 ORLANDO, FL 32807 OWNER: JOHN R. INGRAM, PRESIDENT

5. ROBSON CORPORATION 2231 WHITFIELD PARK LOOP

SARASOTA, FL 34243 OWNER: GARY F. DINSDALE, PRESIDENT


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6. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $500,000.

F-63 AWARD BID NO. 056-LL09 – EPOXY FLOORING: FURNISH AND

INSTALL (DISTRICTWIDE) RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD

Bid No. 056-LL09 – EPOXY FLOORING: FURNISH AND INSTALL (DISTRICTWIDE), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, to furnish and install seamless epoxy flooring, for schools and facilities, through Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 19, 2011, through April 18, 2013, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. DURA FLOOR, INC. D.B.A. DURA BOND COMPANY 142 N.W. 29 STREET MIAMI, FL 33127

OWNER: WILLIAM CANARY, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2. A AFFORDABLE CARPET & MAINTENANCE, INC. 297 N.W. 23 STREET MIAMI, FL 33127 OWNER: IVETTE NARANJO, PRESIDENT M/WBE Eligible

3. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up

to the total estimated amount of $587,224. G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY G-1 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HADP

ARCHITECTURE, INC., f/k/a HARPER PARTNERS, INC., CASE NO. 11-07574 CA 23 (ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS TO GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL, PROJECT A0793


approve the proposed Settlement Agreement in the case of


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The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. HADP Architecture, Inc. f/k/a Harper Partners, Inc., Case No. 11-07574 CA 23.

G-2 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN SKANSKA USA BUILDING, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN LITIGATION RELATED TO MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN CASE NOS. 09-69567 CA 24 [Phase I]; 09-83110 CA 15 [Phase II]; 10-18691 CA 08 [Phase III]; AND IN THIRD PARTY CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE SCHOOL BOARD IN CASE NOS. 10-36078 CA 23; 10-52616-CA 02; 52612 CA 08; 09-45001 CA 15; 10-00665 CA 15

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the

proposed settlements referenced above between and among the parties on the following cases relating to Miami Central Senior High School:

Case No. 09-69567 CA 24 [Phase I]; Case No. 09-83110 CA 15 [Phase II]; Case No. 10-18691 CA 08 [Phase III) and Third party claims filed against the School Board in Case Nos.10-36078 CA 23; 10-52616-CA 02; 10-52612 CA 08; 09-45001 CA 15; and 10-00665 CA 15.

G-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: FINAL

READING POLICY 6835 - Office of Management and Compliance Audits, and 6840 - Audit and Budget Advisory Committee


adopt the amendments to Board Policies 6835, Office of Management and Compliance Audits and 6840, Audit and Budget Advisory Committee and authorize the Superintendent to file the amended policies with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective October 19, 2011.

G-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LUIS G.

GUERRERO - DOAH CASE NO. 10-9452


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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. Luis G. Guerrero - DOAH Case No. 10-9452

(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 by

the Respondent and enter a Final Order consistent with those Exceptions.

G-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PRE-EXISTING OUTSIDE

COUNSEL CONTRACT TO NEW LAW FIRM PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 049-KK10 – LEGAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, pursuant to

the authority granted at the June 16, 2010 School Board meeting and in accordance with the RFP No. 049-KK10-Legal Services, further authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to contract on behalf of the Board for legal services with the law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard, & Smith, LLP, will be compensated in tort cases at the rate of $140 per hour for partners, $120 per hour for associates, and on employment cases at the rate of $75 per hour for paralegals and $200 per hour for partners, $175 per hour for 3rd and 4th year associates, $135 per hour for 1st and 2nd year associates, and $90 per hour for paralegal.

G-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT

FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize

the School Board Attorney to issue a two-year professional service contract to Ms. Ileana Licea to fill the existing paralegal position that will become vacant as of December 1, 2011.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Resolutions and Recognitions (11:45 a.m.) Proposed Board Member Initiatives


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H-3 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RYDER

SYSTEMS INC. H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ENFAMILIA

INC. H-5 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE 5TH ANNUAL YOUTH

TOBACCO PREVENTION SUMMIT, SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF HIALEAH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT


Florida, endorse the 5th Annual Youth Tobacco Prevention Summit, sponsored by the City of Hialeah in partnership with the Florida Department of Health and the Miami-Dade County Health Department.

H-6 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-110 ENDORSING

THE PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN A DRIVE TO COLLECT FOOD ON A MUTUAL DAY SUPPORTING “STOP HUNGER, INC.”

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-110 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the participation of Miami-Dade County Public Schools in a drive to collect food on a mutual day supporting “Stop Hunger, Inc.”

H-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-111 OF THE SCHOOL

BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS WEEK, NOVEMBER 14-20, 2011, AS SPEARHEADED BY THE DARRELL GWYNN FOUNDATION


Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-111 of The School


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Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week, November 14-20, 2011, as spearheaded by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation.

H-8 GUN SAFETY ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County

endorse the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to promote gun safety and the prevention of accidents with firearms.

H-9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, direct the Superintendent to prepare a technology summit for Board Members, senior staff, industry experts, vendors, and members of the public.

H-10 AUDIT OF BOARD MEMBERS’ OFFICE ACCOUNTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct

the Chief Auditor to arrange for an audit of the Board Members’ office accounts, to be conducted no later than January 2012.

H-11 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE CHILDREN’S TRUST ALL

ABOARD FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. RAQUEL A. REGALADO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, endorse The Children’s Trust All Aboard Family Literacy Program.


SOUTH FLORIDA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND HOSTING THE HISPANIC BUSINESS EXPO/FESTIVAL


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H-13 REQUEST TO DISALLOW FORM 5005, GRANTING WAIVERS TO

TEACHERS NOT CERTIFIED IN SPANISH TO TEACH THAT LANGUAGE

H-14 ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO ENSURE PROPER NUTRITION OF

CHILDREN WHILE IN SCHOOL H-15 ALLOW MAGNET SCHOOL TEACHERS TO APPLY FOR HARDSHIP

TRANSFER TO PERMIT THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THEY TEACH

H-16 REQUEST FOR SCHOOLS TO BE RANKED IN RELATION TO

PRESIDENT OBAMA’S AMERICAN JOBS ACT TO ENSURE PROPER ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS

H-17 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOSE PEPE

CANCIO FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-115 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE VERIZON FOUNDATION FOR AWARDING $48,000 IN S.T.E.M. GRANTS TO ENHANCE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTIN KARP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

approve Resolution No. 11-115 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Verizon Foundation for awarding $48,000 in S.T.E.M. grants to enhance school programs.

H-19 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALICE

PENA FOR HER ACHIEVEMENT IN BEING ELECTED THE FIRST HISPANIC WOMAN PRESIDENT OF THE DADE COUNTY FARM BUREAU


FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE PROGRAM OF FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN FOR ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP

H-21 REQUEST THE APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CLUB

DE ARTE DRAMATICO, POESIA Y ORATORIA OF GEORGE


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WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR PROMOTING HISPANIC LITERATURE


OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


STANLEY K. SHAPIRO, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE

H-24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 11-118 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OBSERVING OCTOBER 2011 AS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL: That The School Board of Miami-Dade

County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 11-118 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, observing October 2011 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

H-25 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF “NO MORE BROKEN HEARTS”

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL

H-26 SUPPORT FOR STATE LEGISLATION BANNING TEXTING WHILE

DRIVING IN SCHOOL ZONES ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, support legislation banning texting while driving in school zones by including it in the district’s legislative program for 2011-2012.

H-27 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ANALYZE AND IDENTIFY

FUNDING ALTERNATIVES TO THE DISCRETIONARY CAPITAL OUTLAY PROPERTY TAX

H-28 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP

FUND’S “SCHOLARSHIP TOWN HALL AND COLLEGE EXPO”, ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011, AT MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE (NORTH CAMPUS)


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ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, endorse the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s “Scholarship Town Hall and College Expo” on November 5, 2011, and direct the Superintendent to work in conjunction with Miami-Dade College to help promote the event among M-DCPS students.

H-29 ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR PLAN FOR TRANSPORTATION DETAILING

THE STATE OF THE FLEET INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROJECTION ON REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE


EMERGING YOUNG LEADERS INITIATIVE OF PI DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER, ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

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.


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