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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA APRIL 18, 2012 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, APRIL 16, 2012. * 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 APRIL 18, 2012

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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 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, AND AFSCME EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

H-4 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ELLEN HALEY AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ARTS PROGRAMS

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-056 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY

H-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-067 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JOHN ESCOBAR

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

approve Resolution No. 12-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Escobar.

H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL

BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY

H-9 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-058 OF THE SCHOOL

BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY


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DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’

BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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

Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.


BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELLERY TAYLOR-SANDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as National Foster Care Month.

H-13 COMMEMORATION OF THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2012 ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, join the Cuban-American community


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as it commemorates May 20, 2012 as the 110th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (SALAD)

ACTION PROPOSED BY

MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD).


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 15-22, 2012 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS


approve Resolution No. 12-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, recognizing April 15-22, 2012 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTA FLORES FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY

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

Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-061 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marta Flores for her outstanding commitment and dedication to our community.


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H-21 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-069 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AT&T’S ASPIRE PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,

Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing AT&T’s Aspire Program.

H-22 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-063 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2012 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 8, 2012 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.


BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION’S ‘MARCH FOR BABIES’ WALK ON APRIL 28TH, 2012

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

County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the March of Dimes Foundation’s ‘March for Babies’ Walk on April 28, 2012, and direct the

Superintendent to encourage student and staff participation in this event.


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


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H-28 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS THE NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIELA PELAEZ FOR CREATING THE WE ARE HERE FOUNDATION TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN LEGALIZE THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES

H-33 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VERNON CAREY FOR HIS POSITIVE IMPACT TO EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY

1:00 P.M. (MEETING RECONVENED)

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

- Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School Singer

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

- Magnet Schools of America

- Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED/WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

DISCLOSURE OF VOTING CONFLICTS

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: February 23 and 28; March 1, 6, 8, 20, and 27, 2012

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: March 7, 2012 School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS (11:45 A.M.)


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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.)

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.


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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: Changes in Student Assessment and School Accountability E-Rate Report

B. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS C. INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT C-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF

SCHOOLS TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015

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

the Superintendent of Schools to:

1. enter into cooperative agreements with selected business sites to facilitate the operation of Project Victory School-to-Work programs for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2015; and

2. add additional business sites as needed.


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C-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF A PROJECT SEARCH SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015


the Superintendent to:

1. enter into cooperative agreements at selected business sites

to facilitate the operation of a Project SEARCH school-to-work program for students with disabilities, effective July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2015; and

2. add additional sites as needed.

C-11 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 028-MM10 –

COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH

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

Request For Proposals No. 028-MM10 – COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE C.O.P.E. CENTER SOUTH, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

C-30 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF ONE CHARTER SCHOOL

APPLICATION AND ONE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

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

1. the charter school application and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract reflecting the contents of the application as approved by the School Board for The SEED School of Miami, Inc., on behalf of The SEED (Public Charter) School of Miami; and

2. the contractual agreement with Alpha Charter of Excellence,

Inc., on behalf of Alpha Charter of Excellence (ACE) for a


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term of five years, commencing with the 2012-2013 school year and ending on June 30, 2017.

C-31 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO NOTIFY BALERE, INC.,

ON BEHALF OF BALERE LANGUAGE ACADEMY, OF THE PROPOSED TERMINATION OF ITS CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT


the Superintendent to notify Balere, Inc., on behalf of Balere Language Academy of the proposed termination of the charter

school contract. C-32 REQUEST SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO NOTIFY LAWRENCE

ACADEMY, INC., ON BEHALF OF LAWRENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE PROPOSED NON-RENEWAL OF THEIR CHARTER SCHOOL AGREEMENT


the Superintendent to notify Lawrence Academy, Inc., on behalf of Lawrence Academy Elementary Charter School of the proposed non-renewal of the charter school contract.

C-70 PROPOSED RENAMING OF PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rename

Perrine Elementary School, Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts.

C-71 DISMISSAL TIMES FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL, (JUNE

5, 6, AND 7, 2012)

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

1. approve dismissal times for the last three days of school, (June 5, 6, and 7, 2012);

2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special

adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

C-100 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD POLICY: FINAL READING:

POLICY 2460, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION


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1. adopt amended School Board Policy 2460, Exceptional Student Education, and authorize the Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective April 18, 2012; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the document,

Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) Effective Dates: 2009-2010 through 2011-2012, to

the Florida Department of Education. D. SCHOOL SUPPORT ACCOUNTABILITY D-20 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-

INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – MARCH 8, 2012

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 1034.

D-23 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL

ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 22, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 26, 2012

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

instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field for the period of February 22, 2012 through March 26, 2012.

D-55 DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR EMPLOYEES E. INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS

E-1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING

FEBRUARY 2012


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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending February 2012.

E-25 APPROVE RESOLUTION 12-066 AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF UP TO

$200,000,000 REFUNDING COP SERIES 2012A TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION OF COP SERIES 2003D, 2004A, & 2005A

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

Resolution 12-066 authorizing the issuance of up to $200,000,000

Refunding COP Series 2012A to refund all or a portion of COP Series 2003D, 2004A, and 2005A.

E-41 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION – FEBRUARY, 2012 RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive

the report of the February 2012 auction, surplus/obsolete vehicles results.

E-86 REVIEW OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FIFTY-THREE

CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011

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

file the Review of Audited Financial Statements of Fifty-Three Charter Schools for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011.

E-87 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-88 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – DISTRICT CENTRAL OFFICES

NETWORK AND INFORMATION SECURITY – OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER

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

file the Internal Audit Report – District Central Offices Network and Information Security – Office of the Controller.

E-89 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – CONTROLS OVER FOOD AND NUTRITION CAFETERIA CASH RECEIPTS


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RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Controls Over Food and Nutrition Cafeteria Cash Receipts.

E-96 RECEIVE REPORT AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING

MARKETING SCHOOL MERCHANDISE AND ENSURING THAT OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE BENEFIT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR TALENTS AND EFFORT

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

report and policy recommendations on marketing of school merchandise and the exposure of Miami-Dade County Public Schools students to ensure that students receive the appropriate benefits and opportunities for their talents and effort.

E-141 AWARD BID NO. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES – IN AND OUT

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

Bid No. 051-LL08 – CHARTER-BUS SERVICES – IN- AND OUT- OF-COUNTY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of charter-bus services for in- and out-of-county travel, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2012, through April 17, 2014, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AMERICAN EDUCATION TOURS, INC. 9582 S.W. 40 STREET, #4

MIAMI, FL 33165 OWNER: LISSET HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI

3595 N.W. 110 STREET MIAMI, FL 33167 OWNER: ROBERT FINKE, PRESIDENT

3. BUS ONE (PREFFERED VENDOR), LLC

4332 HOLLY DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410 OWNER: THOMAS L. ALBRITTON II

4. CPF ARROWS, INC.


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5313 NORMAN H CUTSON DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32821 OWNER: PAULA FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

5. GATORTRAX ADVENTURE TOURS, INC.

71 N.E. 97 STREET MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138 OWNER: BUDDY NOVAK, PRESIDENT

6. HEAVENLY CHARTER, INC.

P.O. BOX 470881 MIAMI, FL 33247 OWNER: DANIEL GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT 7. KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC.

13320 N.W. 18 COURT MIAMI, FL 33167 OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O. M/WBE Eligible

8. SAFEGUARD AMERICA, INC. D.B.A. AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION CO. 3935 N.W. 26 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: STEVEN MASDEU, PRESIDENT

9. TRAVEL BY BUS! LLC 1171 S.E. 10 AVENUE HIALEAH, FL 33010 OWNER: GUNTHER J. MEYER, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

1. 7 STAR TRANSPORTATION, INC.

10730 S.W. 172 STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: NORMAN DACOSTA, PRESIDENT

2. AMERICAN EDUCATION TOURS, INC. 9582 S.W. 40 STREET, #4

MIAMI, FL 33165 OWNER: LISSET HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. AMERICAN COACH LINES OF MIAMI


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3595 N.W. 110 STREET MIAMI, FL 33167 OWNER: ROBERT FINKE, PRESIDENT

4. ATLANTIC CHARTERS, INC. 5440 N. STATE ROAD 7, SUITE 205 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33319 OWNER: BARRINGTON SAMUELS, PRESIDENT

5. AVENTURA LIMO AND BUS SERVICE

D.B.A. A-1 LUXURY COACH 20251 N.E. 15 COURT MIAMI, FL 33179 OWNER: NEIL GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

6. BUS ONE (PREFFERED VENDOR), LLC

4332 HOLLY DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410 OWNER: THOMAS L. ALBRITTON II

7. CLASSIC BUS LINES, INC.

1900 PRESTON TRAIL CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071 OWNER: JOYCE LAPOINTE, PRESIDENT

8. CPF ARROWS, INC.

5313 NORMAN H CUTSON DRIVE ORLANDO, FL 32821 OWNER: PAULA FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

9. DAVIS TOURS, INC.

P. O. BOX 16147 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33318 OWNER: JIM DAVIS, PRESIDENT

10. EMPIRE COACH LINE, INC.

965 W. TAFT-VINELAND ROAD ORLANDO, FL 32824 OWNER: PATRICIA FONTALVO, PRESIDENT

11. EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION, INC.

9572 SIDNEY HAYES ROAD, #103


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ORLANDO, FL 32824 OWNER: MARCELLO MACHADO, PRESIDENT

12. FLORIDA COLLEGE EXPRESS, LLC P.O. BOX 970997 MIAMI, FL 33197 OWNER: JONATHAN DOTSON, C.E.O. M/WBE Eligible

13. FLORIDA TRAILS, INC.

D.B.A. ANNETT BUS LINES 130 MADRID DRIVE SEBRING, FL 33876 OWNER: BRIAN ANNETT, PRESIDENT

14. GATORTRAX ADVENTURE TOURS, INC. 71 N.E. 97 STREET MIAMI SHORES, FL 33138 OWNER: BUDDY NOVAK, PRESIDENT

15. HEAVENLY CHARTER, INC.

P. O. BOX 470881 MIAMI, FL 33247 OWNER: DANIEL GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT

16. HIGHWAY CHARTER BUS SERVICE P. O. BOX 1872 POMPANO BEACH, FL 33061 OWNER: RALPH GRISSETT

17. KING’S COLLEGE TOURS, INC. 13320 N.W. 18 COURT MIAMI, FL 33167 OWNER: ANTONIO KING, C.E.O.

18. SAFEGUARD AMERICA, INC. D.B.A. AMERICAS TRANSPORTATION CO. 3935 N.W. 26 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: STEVEN MASDEU, PRESIDENT

19. SALUD SERVICES, INC. D.B.A. ENDEAVOR BUS LINES


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7915 N.W. 5 COURT MIAMI, FL 33150 OWNER: MICHAEL AMADOR, PRESIDENT

20. SOUTHERN BUS LINES, INC. 815 N. HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD, #418 HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 OWNER: THOMAS E. FRYER, JR., PRESIDENT

21. TRAVEL BY BUS! LLC

1171 S.E. 10 AVENUE HIALEAH, FL 33010 OWNER: GUNTHER J. MEYER, PRESIDENT

22. TRAVEL LYNX, INC. OF BREVARD COUNTY

3975 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: LEANARDO LEDAIN, PRESIDENT

23. UNIQUE CHARTERS, INC. 160 N.W. 176 STREET, SUITE 200-1 MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33169 OWNER: RANDY SMITH

24. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase

up to the estimated amount of $350,000, for the initial term and extension period(s). Board approval of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

E-142 REJECT BID NO. 013-MM03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUSHI RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT

Bid No. 013-MM03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUSHI, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

E-143 REJECT BID NO. 022-MM03 – BREAD AND ROLLS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT

Bid No. 022-MM03 – BREAD AND ROLLS.


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E-145 CORRECT AWARD CONTRACT NO. 001-MM04 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES

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

AWARD Contract No. 001-MM04 – AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE AND SPECIALIZED REPAIRS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLES, to purchase, at firm labor rates, parts, discounts and/or markups, quantities, as may be required, of automotive repair services and specialized repairs, for School Board vehicles, for the

Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2012, through December 5, 2013, as follows:

1. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC. D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI 4181 S.W. 8 STREET MIAMI, FL 33134 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. ARROW MUFFLER CO., INC. 14545 N.W. 7 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33168 OWNER: GEORGE M. DEJACOMO, PRESIDENT

3. AUTONATION DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC. D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE 13601 PINES BOULEVARD PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

4. BEACON AUTO CARE

8701 N.W. 13 TERRACE MIAMI, FL 33172 OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT

5. BULL MOTORS, LLC D.B.A. MAROONE FORD MIAMI 16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33015 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR


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6. ELIOS AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. 3251 N.W. 28 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

7. MAROONE CHEVROLET, LLC

D.B.A. MAROONE AUTO PLAZA 8600 PINES BOULEVARD PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

8. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

10375 S.W. 187 STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

9. SMUTNY & ROSS 9970 BANYAN STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: STEPHEN P. SMUTNY, PRESIDENT

10. ABRAHAM CHEVROLET MIAMI, INC. D.B.A. MAROONE CHEVROLET MIAMI 4181 S.W. 8 STREET MIAMI, FL 33134 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

11. AUTONATION DODGE OF PEMBROKE PINES, INC. D.B.A. MAROONE DODGE 13601 PINES BOULEVARD PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

12. BEACON AUTO CARE 8701 N.W. 13 TERRACE MIAMI, FL 33172 OWNER: DAVID PEREZ, PRESIDENT

13. BULL MOTORS, LLC D.B.A. MAROONE FORD MIAMI 16800 N.W. 57 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33015 OWNER MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR


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14. MAROONE CHEVROLET, LLC

D.B.A. MAROONE AUTO PLAZA 8600 PINES BOULEVARD PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024 OWNER: MICHAEL MAROONE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

15. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

10375 S.W. 187 STREET MIAMI, FL 33157

OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

16. ARROW MUFFLER CO., INC. 14545 N.W. 7 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33168 OWNER: GEORGE M. DEJACOMO, PRESIDENT

17. R & J AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES 10375 S.W. 187 STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: JOSE IRAZABAL, PRESIDENT

18. ELIOS AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. 3251 N.W. 28 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 OWNER: ELIO AVILA, PRESIDENT

19. SMUTNY & ROSS 9970 BANYAN STREET MIAMI, FL 33157 OWNER: STEPHEN P. SMUTNY, PRESIDENT

20. PLAZA AUTO GLASS, INC. 4540 S.W. 75 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33155 OWNER: WALTER J. PLAZA, PRESIDENT

21. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC. 7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33166 OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT PRIMARY


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22. ABC RADIATOR & AIR, INC.

13007 N.E. 14 AVENUE NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161 OWNER: JOHN CHURCHILL, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

23. 3 STAR ATLANTIC RADIATOR, INC. 4358 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY

OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 OWNER: MICHAEL CROSS, PRESIDENT

24. Authorize Procurement Management Services to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,600,000. Board authorization of this recommendation does not mean the amount shown will be expended.

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

POLICY 6220.01, FUND BALANCE RESERVE 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 6220.01, Fund Balance Reserve.


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F. FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION REFORM F-1 RECEIPT OF THE 2011 CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL

REPORT, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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

2011 Citizens Oversight Committee Annual Report, under the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning in Miami-Dade County.

F-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE

NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH

NOTICE

MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The “Foundation”) will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 immediately following the “E” items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order B. Close Agenda C. Purpose of Meeting

1) Consideration of Resolution 12-02 authorizing the issuance of up to $200 million Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2012A to refund all or a portion of the Certificates of Participation Series 2003D, 2004A, & 2005A

D. Other Business and Adjournment


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FLORIDA AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC., FOR THE OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL AT 13835 NW 97 AVENUE, HIALEAH

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

the Superintendent to finalize negotiations and execute a lease agreement with South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc., for the operation of a charter school at 13835 NW 97 Avenue, Hialeah, under, substantially, the terms and conditions noted in the agenda item.

F-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FURTHER

EXPLORE WITH THE CITY OF DORAL AND CM DORAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC (DDC), A PARTNERSHIP THROUGH WHICH THE SCHOOL BOARD WOULD DESIGN AND BUILD AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON PROPERTY TO BE CONTRIBUTED BY DDC TO THE BOARD, IN LIEU OF IMPACT FEES, TO SERVE PRIMARILY THE DOWNTOWN DORAL PROJECT


the Superintendent to further explore with the City of Doral and CM Doral Development Company, LLC (DDC), a partnership through which the School Board would design and build an elementary school on property to be contributed by DDC to the Board, in lieu of impact fees, to serve primarily the Downtown Doral project.

F-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,

AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE:

A. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (ILA) WITH THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY TO ESTABLISH A FUNDING COLLABORATION FOCUSING ON THE RECONFIGURATION OF CUTLER RIDGE MIDDLE AND CENTENNIAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS INTO A GRADE 6-12 ACADEMY, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN iPREP ACADEMY, SELECTED PROGRAMMATIC ENHANCEMENTS, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF EFFORT, UNDER SUBSTANTIALLY

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ENUMERATED HEREIN; AND B. ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO

EFFECTUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ILA RECOMMENDED: That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize

the Superintendent to finalize and execute:

a. an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Town of Cutler Bay to


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establish a funding collaboration focusing on the reconfiguration of Cutler Ridge Middle and Centennial Middle Schools into a grade 6-12 academy, including establishment of an iPrep academy, selected programmatic enhancements, and sustainability of effort, under substantially the terms and conditions enumerated in the agenda item; and

b. any other documents that may be required to effectuate the

implementation of the ILA.

F-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXPLORE A

COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEST HOMESTEAD ELEMENTARY FACILITY, INCLUDING ITS POSSIBLE CONVERSION TO A K-8 CENTER WITH A PROGRAMMATIC FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM), AND A FUNDING PARTNERSHIP UNDER MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS


the Superintendent to explore a collaboration with the City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to make improvements to the West Homestead Elementary facility, including its possible conversion to a K-8 with a programmatic focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and a funding partnership under mutually acceptable terms and conditions

F-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO

EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH KINETIK INDUSTRIAL GROUP AND/OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT IN-KIND SERVICES FOR RENOVATION WORK OF THE LOCKER ROOMS AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


the Superintendent to execute a letter of agreement with Kinetik Industrial Group and/or any other documents that may be required to accept in-kind services for renovation work of the locker rooms at Coral Gables Senior High School, substantially as described in the agenda item.


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F-20 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET


the Superintendent to:

1. adjust the capital budget in the amount of $3,872,746; 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 APPROVAL OF UPDATED “PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION OF

GEOTECHNICAL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING & ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES” RELATED TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: 6330 - ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL, LAND SURVEYING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES


updated “Procedures for the Selection of Geotechnical, Construction Materials Testing & Environmental Assessment Services” related to School Board Policy: 6330 - Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management and Inspection Services.

F-22 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE OF EMPLOYMENT OF THE

CONTRACTOR, ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. – NEW THREE-STORY ADDITION CLASSROOM BUILDING AT BOB GRAHAM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, PROJECT NO. 00731700, AWARDED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD TO ZURQUI CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. ON MAY 11, 2011


1. terminate for cause the employment of the Contractor, Zurqui Construction Services, Inc., for the New Three-Story


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Addition Classroom Building at Bob Graham Educational Center, Project No. 00731700; and

2. authorize the Superintendent to pursue all remedies

available pursuant to the Contract and Surety Bonds. F-34 CHANGE ORDER CONFIRMATION OR APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: That The School of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm:

B-1 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00731700, Classroom

Building Addition, Bob Graham Education Center for a credit of $6,735.

B-2 Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 00254300, International

Studies Senior High School, S/S “LLL1” for a credit of $82,648 and a time extension of 19 days.

B-3 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 1 on Project No.

00254302, Structural Upgrades, S/S “LLL1” for a credit of $6,157 and a time extension of 57 days.

B-4 Change Order No. 2 on Project No. 00373300, New Medical

Technologies Senior High School, Medical Technologies Senior High School - “SSS1” for an additional cost of $86,953.

B-5 Change Order No. 17 on Project No. 00176800, Addition,

Remodeling, Renovation, Historical Restoration, Miami Senior High School for an additional cost of $114,947.


A0101501, Pull Out for Demolition and Soil Package, North Miami Senior School for a credit of $170,000.


A0101506, Pull Out for Demolition of Old Campus, North Miami Senior High School for a credit of $1,819.

. B-8 Final Change Order, Change Order No. 3 on Project No.

00253900, New Elementary at Southside Elementary School Site, S/S “K1” for a credit of $145,711.


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G. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY G-1 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD v. ROSA M. ALMOND, DOAH

Case No. 11- 4810TTS RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve

the Settlement Agreement in the case of Miami-Dade County School Board v. Rosa M. Almond, DOAH Case No. 11- 4810TTS,

rescind Respondent’s fifteen (15) workdays and issue the Respondent fifteen (15) days of backpay for the period of her suspension.

G-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.

CARIDAD VALDES, DOAH CASE NO. 11-1010 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. Caridad Valdes, DOAH Case No. 11-1010:

(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-3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES: FINAL

READING: POLICY 9140, CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES, POLICY 6840, AUDIT & BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE, POLICY 9142, DIVERSITY EQUITY & EXCELLENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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

Florida, adopt amended Board Policies 9140, Citizens’ Advisory Committees, Policy 6840, Audit & Budget Advisory Committee, and Policy 9142, Diversity Equity and Excellence Advisory Committee, and authorize the

Superintendent to file the policy with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to be effective April 18, 2012.


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G-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY- RISK MANAGEMENT/LITIGATION AND ASSISTANT SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY – BUSINESS OPERATIONS/CONTRACTS/REAL ESTATE


employment contracts for Ms. Sara M. Marken, Esq. to the positions of Assistant School Board Attorney – Risk Management/Litigation and Simona Popova to the position of

Assistant School Board Attorney – Business Operations/Contracts/Real Estate.

H. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING PRINCIPAL, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, AND AFSCME EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MS. ELLEN HALEY AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ARTS PROGRAMS

H-5 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-056 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP SIGNING DAY


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA,

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

approve Resolution No. 12-067 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing John Escobar.


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H-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY


BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-058 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as Haitian Heritage Month and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE FHSAA CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-059 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Miami Norland Senior High School boys’ basketball team for winning the FHSAA Class 6A state championship.


BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING ELLERY TAYLOR-SANDS FOR HER COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

ACTION PROPOSED BY


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DR. WILBERT “TEE” HOLLOWAY: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-060 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 2012 as National Foster Care Month.

H-13 COMMEMORATION OF THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE

INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA - MAY 20, 2012 ACTION PROPOSED BY CHAIR

PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join the Cuban-American community as it commemorates May 20, 2012 as the 110th anniversary of the Independence of Cuba from Spain.

H-14 HISTORICAL FCAT DATA ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

direct the Superintendent to conduct a workshop in order to engage in a discussion on how data drives what eventually happens in our schools, how instructional tools impact student learning and the data we receive, and how the data in turn is used to further enhance the curriculum.

H-15 KHAN ACADEMY ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,

direct the Superintendent to organize an awareness campaign to help ensure that students, parents, and teachers know about the resources available to them through the Khan Academy and direct staff to continue highlighting the resource when working with teachers, students, and parents.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE SPANISH AMERICAN LEAGUE AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (SALAD)

ACTION PROPOSED BY


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MR. CARLOS L. CURBELO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-068 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD).

H-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO POST ONLINE A STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE ON TECHNOLOGY FOR THE UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT


direct the Superintendent to:

1. Create an online technology survey for students; 2. Post the technology survey online; and, 3. Provide the results at the upcoming technology

summit. H-18 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-057 OF THE

SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL 15-22, 2012 AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS


approve Resolution No. 12-057 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, recognizing April 15-22, 2012 as Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MARTA FLORES FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO OUR COMMUNITY


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-061 of The


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School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Marta Flores for her outstanding commitment and dedication to our community.

H-20 REQUEST THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT AMEND THE MIAMI-DADE

COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN-COUNTY TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY TO ADHERE TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INSTEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE


Florida, direct the Superintendent to amend the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in-county travel reimbursement policy to adhere to the State of Florida’s mileage reimbursement rate instead of the federal government’s mileage reimbursement rate.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AT&T’S ASPIRE PROGRAM


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-069 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing AT&T’s Aspire Program.


SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2012 AS NATIONAL TEACHER DAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-063 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing May 8, 2012 as National Teacher Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

H-23 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF THE NATIONAL “CLICK IT OR

TICKET” SAFETY CAMPAIGN, MAY 21-JUNE 3, 2012


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Florida, endorse the U. S. Department of Transportation’s “Click It or Ticket” Safety Campaign, May 21 – June 3, 2012, and encourage a year round habit for students, parents and District employees to always buckle up when in a vehicle.

H-24 SCHOOL BOARD ENDORSEMENT OF WLRN RADIO AND

TELEVISION INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS


County, Florida, endorse the WLRN Radio and Television Internship Program for high school students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.


BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION’S ‘MARCH FOR BABIES’ WALK ON APRIL 28TH, 2012


County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 12-062 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing the March of Dimes Foundation’s ‘March for Babies’ Walk on April 28, 2012, and direct the Superintendent to encourage student and staff participation in this event.


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE MIAMI HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING APRIL AS THE NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH


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H-29 PROPERTY TAXES H-30 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DANIELA PELAEZ FOR CREATING THE WE ARE HERE FOUNDATION TO HELP UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN LEGALIZE THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES

H-31 SUPPORT THE STUDYING TOWARD ADJUSTED RESIDENCY

STATUS (STARS) ACT, TO ALLOW UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA TO ADJUST THEIR RESIDENCY STATUS IF THEY EARN A DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED FOUR YEAR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

H-32 CONTRACT RENEWALS H-33 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF THE SCHOOL

BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VERNON CAREY FOR HIS POSITIVE IMPACT TO EDUCATION AND OUR COMMUNITY

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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