UPCOMING MEETING AGENDA

December 8, 1999

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA
DECEMBER 8, 1999 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING

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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. §230.173, Fla.Stat.

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1:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

Recognitions:

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Awards

1999 New American High Schools National Award
 
 

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: November 16 and 17, 1999

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 RECOGNITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1999 NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the 1999 National Board Certified Teachers and honor them for their achievement.


B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

Individual Board members may present any new business for information and/or discussion.

B-2 THAT TEACHER TRAINING SEMINARS BE SCHEDULED AFTER SCHOOL, ON WEEKENDS, OR DURING NON-TEACHING PERIODS OF THE SUMMER

B-3 STUDY EFFECTIVENESS OF EXISTING LOOPING SCHEDULE PROGRAMS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND REPORT TO THE BOARD THE FEASIBILITY OF EXPANDING THESE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE PERSONALIZATION OF EDUCATION

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to study the effectiveness of existing looping schedule programs in M-DCPS and report to the Board the feasibility of expanding these program.

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

After consideration of the B agenda items, the School Board will recess temporarily. During the recess, the Board members will convene in the Board Auditorium to conduct the annual meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. It is expected that the Board of Directors will take action with respect to the following:

1. Election of Officers;
2. Approval of annual budget; and
3. Such other business as may come before the meeting.

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S HOLISTIC EDUCATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY IN SCHOOL (H.E.A.R.T.S.) PROJECT TO PROVIDE SPECIALLY TRAINED RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS TO WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, DECEMBER 9, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 14,2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Florida International University's Holistic Education for the Advancement of Recreational Therapy in School (H.E.A.R.T.S.) Project, to provide specially trained recreational therapists to work with Miami-Dade County Public Schools students with disabilities, December 9,1999 through June 14, 2000. No local funds are required.

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WHEREBY FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WILL ASSIST IN DEFRAYING THE COST OF HIRING ONE TEACHER/TRAINER TO WORK ON THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM DECEMBER 9, 1999 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement whereby Florida international University will assist in defraying the cost of hiring one teacher/trainer to work on the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement project, in the amount not to exceed $60,000, from December 9, 1999 through August 30, 2000. The appropriation for Miami-Dade County Public Schools' portion of this item is included in the General Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE PAYMENT FOR PROVIDING WELFARE-TO-WORK SERVICES TO 100 PARTICIPANTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $393,250 BASED ON PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES, FROM DECEMBER 9, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium for Miami-Dade County Public Schools to receive payment for providing Welfare-to-Work services to 100 participants, in an amount not to exceed $393,250 based on performance outcomes, from December 9, 1999 through June 30, 2000. No local funds are required.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-383 (98/99) DOB: 03/30/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 383 (98/99), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1998/99 school year, the 1999 summer session, and the 1999/2000 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-07 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/30/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-07 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-08 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/25/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 08 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-12 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/22/83

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 12 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-13 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/13/83

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-13 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-16 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/22/80

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-16 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-18 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/14/81

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-18 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-23 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/08/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-23 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-26 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/18/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-26 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-27 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/11/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 27 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-29 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/10/83

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-29 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-34 (1999/2000) DOB: 09/03/83

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-34 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-36 (1999/2000) DOB: 05/17/83

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-36 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-40 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/06/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 40 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-41 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/22/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-41 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-45 (1999/2000) DOB: 06/06/83

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-45 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11

CASE NO.: SM-47 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/15/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-47 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-49 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/17/84

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 49 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 1999/2000 school year, the 2000 summer session, and the 2000/2001 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative Education and Dropout Prevention.

C-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-50 (1999/2000) DOB: 10/03/79

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-50 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-51 (1999/2000) DOB: 03/18/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-51 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-54 (1999/2000) DOB: 11/16/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-54 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-60 (1999/2000) DOB: 12/26/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-60 (1999/2000), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OATACE CASE NO.: 059AD (99/00) DOB: 10/03/82

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material 059AD (99/00), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OATACE CASE NO.: 060AD (99/00) DOB: 06/07/78

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material AD (99/00), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.


D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FROM DECEMBER 9, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Miami Behavioral Health Center, Inc., to provide mental health services for students enrolled at G. W. Carver and Riverside elementary schools, Kinloch Park and Allapattah middle schools and Miami Coral Park Senior High School, from December 9, 1999 through June 30, 2000. There is no exchange of funds for these services.

D-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-state field trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for students at Miami Sunset Senior High School, February 5, 2000 through February 12, 2000.

D-3 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 England, France, and Italy for students at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, March 30, 2000 through April 10, 2000.


E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUC-TIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: OCTOBER 20 - NOVEMBER 2, 1999
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 886.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS, LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 1999-2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective December 9, 1999 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR, COMMUNITY EDUCATION

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Lissette Gonzalez to the open, budgeted position of Coordinator, Construction Management, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to Facilities Planning and Construction, effective December 9, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I,
CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE (2)

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II, FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT MANAGER, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

E-10 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
NETWORK ANALYST I

E-11 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SYSTEMS ANALYST I

E-12 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST I (3)

E-13 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT SUPERVISOR I,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

E-14 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR AUDITOR

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Tamara G. Wain to the open, budgeted position of Senior Auditor, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to Management and Compliance Audits, effective December 9, 1999, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LESTER H. KINNON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED:
That effective December 8,1999, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Lester H. Kinnon, School Bus Driver at Northwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing if requested.

E-16 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

E-17 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LEROY FIELDS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED:
That effective December 8, 1999, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Leroy Fields, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation Center, for five workdays, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CARL SANON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED:
That effective December 8, 1999, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Carl Sanon, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, for five workdays, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR FUNDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS UNDER PROJECT SUCCEED, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, OCTOBER 1, 1999 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami, in the amount of $2,784,525, over a five-year period, for funding Professional Development Schools under Project SUCCEED, reimbursable cost period, October 1, 1999 - September 30, 2004;2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR FUNDING THE ACHIEVEMENT MATTERS PROJECT, DECEMBER 9, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., in the amount of $22,000, for funding the Achievement Matters Project, December 9, 1999-June 30, 2000.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JOBS FOR FLORIDA'S GRADUATES FOR CONTINUATION FUNDING, REIMBURSABLE COST PERIOD, JULY 1, 1999 -JUNE 30, 2000

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

1. accept a grant award from and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Jobs for Florida's Graduates, in the amount of $90,000, for continuation funding, reimbursable cost period, July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000; and
2. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-20 REQUEST FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO CONFIRM THE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE COUNTYWIDE EDUCATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, OCTOBER 1, 1999 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the renewal of a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, in the estimated amount of $522,000, to continue to provide countywide educational cable television services from October 1, 1999 -September 30, 2000, with the provision that the agreement may be cancelled by either party with 90 days prior written notice.

F-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR COMPANIES DESIRING TO LEASE SPACE ON WLRN’S PLANNED TELEVISION/RADIO TRANSMISSION TOWER

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for companies desiring to lease space on WLRN's planned television/radio transmission tower.


G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 1999

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for October 1999.

G-12 APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 1998-99

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

1. approve the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 1998-99; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved report to the Florida Department of Education.

G-21 INTEREST RATE SWAP AND FLOATING RATE DEBT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, determine whether the options enumerated below should be explored, in whole or in part, with a recommendation in due time to be presented to the Board for its consideration:

a. Interest rate swap on existing COP debt, fixed to floating
b. Interest rate swap on existing COP debt, floating to fixed
c. Interest rate swap on new COP debt, fixed to floating
d. Interest rate swap on new COP debt, floating to fixed
e. Issuance of new COP debt as floating rate

There are no costs involved in exploring any or all of these options and presenting a recommendation to the Board, except staff time.

G-61 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires:

(1)


Bid #180-XX02 – COARSE AGGREGATES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 1999, through May 11, 2000. This supplemental award is requested due to unplanned projects requiring asphalt to be installed at various portable locations throughout the district. Last contract usage averaged $3,595.46 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $8,625.56 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure amount, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source - 0100-General

M/WBE Eligibility
- None

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. METRO TRUCKING
2225 WEST 78 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: GREGORY A. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

3. OVERLAND CARRIERS, INC.
12145 N.W. 99 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016
OWNER: RENE ARENCIBIA, PRESIDENT

4. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3004
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
OWNER: STEVE TORCISE, JR., PRESIDENT

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $ 62,352.84
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $ 41,153.88

G-62 REPORT OF PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR

AMOUNT

08/24/99

A01755402

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

$51,367.02

09/17/99

A00490498

PRIDE ENTERPRISES
POLK FURNITURE SUPPORT GROUP
10800 EVANS ROAD
POLK CITY, FLORIDA 33868-9000 $

44,750.00

09/17/99

A00490579

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72033

$ 11,205.00

09/17/99

A00490656

PRIDE ENTERPRISES
POLK FURNITURE SUPPORT GROUP
10800 EVANS ROAD
POLK CITY, FLORIDA 33868-9000

$ 17,900.00

09/21/99

A00490467

THOMAS W. RUFF & COMPANY OF
FLORIDA, INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FLORIDA 33025

$ 81,395.60

09/21/99

A00490484

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72033

$ 16,995.00

09/21/99

A00490496

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72033

$ 38,844.00

09/21/99

A00490546

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72033

$ 26,892.00

09/21/99

A00490712

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORP.
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72033

$ 11,080.00

09/22/99

A01759414A

KNOLL, INC.
3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137

$ 17,331.04

09/22/99

A01759466

KNOLL, INC.
3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137

$ 15,431.88

10/08/99

A01759448

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

$ 33,154.83

10/08/99

A01759449

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
0125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

$ 7,808.40

10/22/99

A01759328

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

$ 11,508.47

10/22/99

A01765792

J.C. WHITE OFFICE FURNITURE
10125 N.W. 19 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33172

$ 16,338.39

10/08/99

C01763742

BUSINESS TRAVEL ADVISORS, INC.
3750 N.W. 87 AVENUE, SUITE 100
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33178

$ 69,356.00

09/01/99

D01758182

DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
DELL COMPUTER K-12 DIVISION
ONE DELL WAY RR8, BOX 16
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78682-0326

$ 13,705.30

09/29/99

D01749928R

COMARK GOVERNMENT AND
EDUCATION SALES
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3734

$ 11,242.56

08/24/99

D01756998

DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
DELL COMPUTER K-12 DIVISION
ONE DELL WAY RR8, BOX 16
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78682-0326

$ 16,650.00

09/29/99

D01760576

ABC COMPUTERS, INC.
8145 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33122

$ 11,071.40

10/27/99

E00092309

A MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC
8550 N. W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33166

$ 14,894.00

10/22/99

G01760124

COASTAL REFINING AND MARKETING
P.O. BOX 025500
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33102-5500

$ 25,000.00

10/28/99

G01768390

DON REID FORD, INC.
P.O. BOX 940005
MAITLAND, FLORIDA 32794-0005

$ 33,065.00

11/03/99

G01733219

MAROONE DODGE
21151 N.W. 2 AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33169

$ 19,834.00


G-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO MAKE PURCHASES, OVER $100,000, UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-64 TERMINATE AWARD OF BID #228-VV02M/WBE – HERBICIDE

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 1 - on Bid #228-VV02M/WBE – HERBICIDE, effective December 8, 1999, as follows:

BIKO ENGINEERING
P.O. BOX 522
HERNANDO, FL 34442 EST. $ 52,972.33
OWNER: RUBEN MYERS (AM)

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on BIKO Engineering, of Hernando, Florida.


G-65 RENEWAL OF BID #051-XX04 – COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED
: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #051-XX04 – COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of computer network integration services, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000, as follows:

1. C & C INTERNATIONAL
7777 NORTH DAVIE ROAD, EXT. B100
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
OWNER: BILL JAMES, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. COMP USA
14951 NORTH DALLAS PARKWAY
DALLAS, TX 75240
OWNER: JIM HALPIN, CEO

3. DALY COMPUTERS, INC.
7-1 METROPOLITAN COURT
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

4. WYSIWYG ENTERPRISES
7270 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-66 RENEWAL OF BID #085-XX05 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #085-XX05 – METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal products, sheets, angles and bars, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 9, 1999, through December 8, 2000, as follows:

1. MCKINSEY STEEL & SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 72,917.06
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $72,917.06. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-67 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEM 13 ON BID #158-XX09M/WBE – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL I

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 13 - on Bid #158-XX09M/WBE –TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL I, effective December 8, 1999, as follows:

OCEAN CROWN ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
1031 N.W. 202 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 2,207.26
OWNER: LARRY KOLAPO (AM)

2. Require that Ocean Crown Environmental, Inc., of Miami, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 - Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, and Bonding Company, Qualifications, effective December 8, 1999.

G-68 RENEWAL OF BID #177-XX04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #177-XX04 – NETWORK CONNECTIVITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of network connectivity devices, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001, as follows:

1. ADVANCE MICRO SERVICES
3610 S.W. 138 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

2. ALLTEL SUPPLY, INC.
6625 THE CORNERS PARKWAY
NORCROSS, GA 30092
OWNER: SCOTT CHESBRO, PRESIDENT

3. AZARAT MARKETING GROUP
1750 TIGERTAIL AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: TONY OPARA, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. COMARK
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
OWNER: PHIL CORCORAN AND CHUCK WOLANDE

5. GRAYBAR
2125 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: CARL HALL

6. IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
1903 WELBY WAY
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308
OWNER: JIM FORESE, PRESIDENT

7. JDL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
5555 WEST 78 STREET, SUITE E
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55439-2702
OWNER: TOM LAPPING, PRESIDENT

8. L&K MICRO SUPPLY, INC.
580 CHARCOT AVENUE
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
OWNER: KRISTA KAAN, PRESIDENT

9. LOGICAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
6840 S.W. 28 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: BENNETT A. TAVAN

10. R.S. COMPUTER SALES, INC.
2700 S.W. 3 AVENUE, SUITE 2F
MIAMI, FL 33129
OWNER: RICHARD SHELLOW

11. SCANTRON SERVICE GROUP
2020 SOUTH 156 CIRCLE
OMAHA, NE 68130-2585
OWNER: DAVID CONWAY, PRESIDENT

12. SOUTHERN OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4424 NORTH LOIS AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33614
OWNER: JOANNE MILLER, PRESIDENT (WF)

13. THE PRESIDIO CORPORATION
1215 N.E. 171 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: CHRISTINE CRUIKSHENK

14. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GERALD AMARO

15. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,000,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-69 AWARD OF BID #209-XX01 – CABINETS, METAL STORAGE

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #209-XX01 – CABINETS, METAL STORAGE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal storage cabinets, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:

1. S. T. TAYLOR
D/B/A ADAPTO
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010-4641 EST. $ 18,685.00
OWNER: RICHARD F. ELLIOT, PRESIDENT

2. W. W. GRAINGER, INC.
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI FL 33172 EST. $ 990.00
OWNER: DAVID W. GRAINGER, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,675. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-70 AWARD OF BID #026-ZZ09 – MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #026-ZZ09 – MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of maintenance service for printing equipment, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:


1. A. B. DICK COMPANY
7400 CALDWELL AVENUE
NILES, IL 60714 EST. $ 1,391.00
OWNER: GERALD J. MCCONNELL, C.E.O.

2. KENS GRAPHIC REPAIR
10151 N.W. 46 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351 EST. $ 6,584.00
OWNER: MARY L. PAOLETTI, PRESIDENT

3. MULTIGRAPHICS, INC.
1205 SARAH STREET, 101
LONGWOOD, FL 32750 EST. $ 6,880.00
OWNER: MARK DUCHESNE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $24,855. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-71 AWARD OF BID #034-ZZ02M/WBE – CEILING TILE SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #034-ZZ02M/WBE – CEILING TILE SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ceiling tile and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through November 30, 2000, as follows:

1. SUPERIOR INTERIOR SYSTEMS, INC.
20328 N.E. 16 PLACE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179 EST. $ 70,512.80
OWNER: MARY COOPER, CEO (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $70,512.80. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-72 AWARD OF BID #041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to establish a contract, with a maximum of two (2) vendors as providers/managers of software licensing agreements for comprehensive educational software, to various school locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2001, as follows:

1. CCV SOFTWARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 5388
VERA BEACH, FL 32961
OWNER: CATHERINE C. CHANDLER, PRESIDENT

2. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
1550 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
ELGIN, IL 60123
OWNER: JOHN CROWLEY

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,000,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-73 AWARD OF BID #058-ZZ09 – PAPER, LASER PRINTER

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #058-ZZ09 – PAPER, LASER PRINTER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of laser printer paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:


1. STANDARD REGISTER
1551 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, #100
SUNRISE, FL 33323 EST. $ 269,500.00
OWNER: PETER REDDING, CEO

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $269,500. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-74 AWARD OF BID #059-ZZ09 – WASHER/DRYER FOR VARSITY ATHLETICS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #059-ZZ09 – WASHER/DRYER FOR VARSITY ATHLETICS, to purchase, at firm prices, washer/dryer, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, as follows:

1. BELCO ATHLETIC LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
P.O. BOX 241655
CHARLOTTE, NC 28224-1655 $ 65,434.00
OWNER: WILLIAM BEALL

2. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-75 AWARD OF BID #066-ZZ01 – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I

G-76 AWARD OF BID #073-ZZ02 – PANELING, WOOD

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #073-ZZ02 – PANELING WOOD, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wood paneling, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2000, through January 31, 2001, as follows:

1. CRAFTOWN, INC.
D/B/A PLYWOOD CITY U.S.A.
2500 S.W. 56 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023 EST. $ 1,777.20
OWNER: DOUGLAS T. ALLEN, PRESIDENT

2. UNION CITY BUILDING SUPPLY OF FLORIDA
1170 W. 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 18,015.08
OWNER: ELIO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,792.28. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

 

G-77 AWARD OF BID #077-ZZ06 - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #077-ZZ06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments and related equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:

1. ALL COUNTY MUSIC, INC.
8136 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
TAMARAC, FL 33321
OWNER: FREDERICK R. SCHIFF, PRESIDENT

2. BOBB’S PIANO SALES & SERVICE, INC.
2512 S.W. 30 AVENUE
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: ROBERT MESSINGSCHLAGER, PRESIDENT

3. KEYBOARD WORLD
941 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415
OWNER: JERRY REPKA, GENERAL MANAGER

4. M & M MUSIC, LTD.
P.O. BOX 2277
VALDOSTA, GA 31605
OWNER: T. R. WARREN, PRESIDENT

5. MUSIC ARTS ENTERPRISES, INC.
3301 DAVIE BOULEVARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: KEN KATZ, PRESIDENT

6. THE WOODWIND & BRASSWIND
4004 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9772
OWNER: DENNIS BAMBER, PRESIDENT

7. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD
WHEATON, MD 20902-2597
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

8. Reject Items 2, 5, 23, 25 and 26.

9. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-78 AWARD OF BID #078-ZZ06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #078-ZZ06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of physical education/athletic equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:

1. ADVANCED FITNESS EQUIPMENT
1181 SOUTH ROGERS CIRCLE, #29
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNERS: DAVE MCMANUS

2. ALUMINUM ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY
4 PORTLAND ROAD
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
OWNER: TIMOTHY W. DRISCOLL, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

3. AMERICAN NETTING
D/B/A SUPER-NET
3209 AIR PARK ROAD
FUQUAY-VARINA, NC 27526
OWNER: GLEN H. PASSNER, PRESIDENT

4. BIGGER FASTER STRONGER, INC.
805 WEST 2400 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119
OWNER: GREG SHEPARD, PRESIDENT

5. CANNON SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 11179
BURBANK, CA 91510-1179
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

6. COLLEGIATE PACIFIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 7087
DALLAS, TX 75209
OWNER: MICHAEL BLUMENFELD, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

7. FIRST TO THE FINISH, INC.
1325 NORTH BROAD
CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
OWNER: MIKE J. VIANO, PRESIDENT

8. GILL SPORTS EQUIPMENT
201 COURTESY ROAD
URBANA, IL 61801
OWNER: DAVID HODGE, PRESIDENT

9. GREGG-UNITED SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 970008
BOCA RATON, FL 33497-0008
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

10. H L CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3327
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
OWNER: DEAN SCHOPPE, PRESIDENT

11. M-F ATHLETIC COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 8090
CRANSTON, RI 02920
OWNER: WILLIAM FALK, PRESIDENT

12. MAJESTIC SALES
20 PEQUOT TRAIL
WESTPORT, CT 06880
OWNER: MELVIN ZIMMERS, PARTNER

13. MIAMI SPRINGS CYCLERY
157 WESTWARD DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: CARLOS J. PUERTO, PRESIDENT

14. PHARMED GROUP CORPORATION
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE DE CESPEDES, PRESIDENT (HM)

15. PROPHET CORPORATION
D/B/A GOPHER SPORT
P.O. BOX 998
OWATONNA, MN 55060-0998
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS, PRESIDENT

16. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1994
OWNER: LAWRENCE A. MILLER, PRESIDENT

17. RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS
669 SUGAR LANE
ELYRIA, OH 44035
OWNER: DON GLEISNER, PRESIDENT

18. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPORTS, INC.
1898 SOUTH FLATIRON COURT
BOULDER, CO 80301
OWNER: C. D. BODAM, PRESIDENT

19. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEVEN SCHWARTZ

20. SCHOOL SPORT HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60103
OWNERS: ROBERT AND NANCY CORMACK

21. SPORTMASTER
DIVISION OF RECREATION EQUIPMENT UNLIMITED, INC.
P.O. BOX 5000
PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
OWNER: LUCIEN BROMBERGER, PRESIDENT

22. SPORTIME LLC
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340
OWNER: PETER SAVITZ, PRESIDENT

23. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
P.O. BOX 432700
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

24. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $226,364.10. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-79 AWARD OF BID #079-ZZ06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #079-ZZ06 – MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm educational discounts, quantities, as may be required, of medical equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:

1. AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
D/B/A AMERICAN LA FRANCE MEDIC MASTER
P.O. BOX 1707
SANFORD, FL 32772-1707
OWNER: SCOTT BARNES, PRESIDENT

2. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PARKWAY
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: WARREN G. ARMSTRONG, C.E.O.

3. COMMUNITY PRODUCTS LLC
D/B/A COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS AND RIFTON EQUIPMENT
P.O. BOX 255, RT. 381N
FARMINGTON, PA 15437-0255
OWNER: CHRISTIAN DOMER, PRESIDENT

4. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FONTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, SUITE 1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOHN M. FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

5. CRITIKON LTD
461 S.W. 178 WAY
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: GORDIE NYE, PRESIDENT

6. F & R MEDICAL SALES
18505 S.W. 104 AVENUE, BAY 10
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: FELIX SCAVELLA, PRESIDENT

7. GE MARQUETTE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
8200 WEST TOWER AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53223
OWNER: FRED ROBERSTON, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

8. GEORGIA FIRST AID COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 666024
MARIETTA, GA 30066
OWNER: PAUL MARKLEY, PRESIDENT

9. MEDCO SCHOOL FIRST AID
MASUNE FIRST AID & SAFETY
500 FILLMORE AVENUE
TONAWANDA, NY 14151
OWNER: JOHN GREENBERGER, PRESIDENT & C.E.O.

10. MEDICAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
6000 FRUITVILLE ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34232
OWNER: LOU ORBERNDORF, PRESIDENT

11. MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
ONE MEDLINE PLACE
MUNDELEIN, IL 60060-4486
OWNERS: CHARLIE MILLS AND ANDY MILLS

12. MICRO BIO-MEDICS, INC.
SOUTHERN DIVISION
8930 WESTERN WAY, SUITE 5
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
OWNER: BRUCE HABOR, PRESIDENT

13. NATIONAL HEALTH SUPPLY COMPANY
P.O. BOX 737-2 SOUTH STREET
GARDEN CITY, NY 11530
OWNER: STANLEY SAFT, PRESIDENT

14. NEVADA CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
2200 DICKERSON ROAD
RENO, NV 89503
OWNER: MARNI B. EDGE, PRESIDENT

15. NO LIMIT MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC.
1808 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
PLANTATION, FL 33322
OWNER: LOUBORTHA NALLS

16. OMEGA GROUP, INC.
7875 S.W. 40 STREET, SUITE 211
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARCEL LECOURS, PRESIDENT

17. PHARMED GROUP CORPORATION
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JORGE DE CESPEDES, PRESIDENT (HM)

18. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEVEN SCHWARTZ

19. SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION
865 MUIRFIELD DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60103
OWNERS: ROBERT AND NANCY CORMACK

20. SURVIVALINK CORPORATION
5420 FELTL ROAD
MINNETONKA, MN 55343
OWNER: MARK WAGNER, PRESIDENT

21. WENOC MEDICAL RESOURCES
20022 N.W. 62 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: WILLIE J. CONE JR., PRESIDENT (AM)

22. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $228,776. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-80 AWARD OF BID #083-ZZ10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

G-81 AWARD OF BID #086-ZZ06 – WRESTLING MATS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #086-ZZ06 – WRESTLING MATS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wrestling mats, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2000, as follows:

1. ACME UTILITY PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 880007
BOCA RATON, FL 33488-0007 EST. $ 285.00
OWNER: PEARL LADIN, PRESIDENT

2. CHEAP CHARLIE’S WRESTLING SUPPLIES
5355 S.W. 99 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33165-7132 EST. $ 47,723.00
OWNER: CHARLES S. ZIES, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $48,008. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 AWARD OF BID #093-ZZ03 – VENDING MACHINE PILOT PROGRAM – EIGHT (8) SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #093-ZZ03 – VENDING MACHINE PILOT PROGRAM – EIGHT (8) SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, to establish a contract, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school location, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to implement a vending machine pilot program, at eight (8) senior high schools, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2000, through January 31, 2001, as follows:

1. BOTTLING GROUP, LLC
D/B/A THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 NW 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEES $ 559,300.00
OWNER: CRAIG WEATHERUP, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

2. GILLY VENDING, INC.
1717 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, #2740
MIAMI, FL 33132 ACCESS FEES $ 62,233.00
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT (HF)

3. GREAT AMERICAN VENDING, INC.
10337 NORTH COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ACCESS FEE $ 47,506.00
OWNER: SCOTT M. BOYNTON, PRESIDENT

4. ICE CREAM VENDOR, INC.
5256 NW 163 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 ACCESS FEE $ 37,200.00
OWNER: MILTON KORDISH, PRESIDENT

5. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-83 AWARD OF BID #095-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID)

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #095-ZZ02 – PLASTIC LAMINATE SHEETS I (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plastic laminate sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through September 30, 2000, as follows:

1. WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1331 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $ 21,248.00
OWNER: WILLIAM R. REEB, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,248. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.


I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the list of contractors for pre-qualification, and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying pre-qualification for a period of one (1) year.
I-2 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,1999 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County.

I-3 KPMG LLP’S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MANAGEMENT LETTER, JUNE 30, 1999

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP’s Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Management Letter, June 30,1999.

I-4 KPMG LLP'S AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SINGLE AUDIT REPORTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB (OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET) CIRCULAR A-133, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida receive and file KPMG LLP's Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Single Audit Reports in Accordance With OMB Circular A-133, Year Ended June 30, 1999.

I-5 SHARPTON, BRUNSON & COMPANY, P.A., CPAs & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS AUDIT REPORT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE FUND, ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, JUNE 30, 1999

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Sharpton, Brunson & Company, P.A., CPAs & Business Consultants Audit Report: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Educational Facilities lmpact Fee Fund, Annual Financial Statements, June 30,1999.

I-6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED VOCATIONAL/ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS, NOVEMBER 1999, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Vocational/Adult Education Centers. November 1999, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-7 AUDIT REPORT OF THE TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Report of the Television and Radio Stations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1999, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-8 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS, OCTOBER 1999, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Review of Construction Chance Orders October 1999, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-9 AUDITS RECEIVED FROM CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 of the charter schools and the organization listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION VALUED AT $369,000.00, FOR COMPUTERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, SNACKS, SUPPLIES, CURRICULUM MATERIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA INNER CITY GAMES FOR USE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT (MSE) AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation valued at $369,000.00, for computers and related equipment, software, snacks, supplies, curriculum materials, and professional artists from South Florida Inner City Games for use in Middle School Enrichment (MSE) after- school programs. No local funds are required.

I-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT DADE PARTNERS RECOGNITION CEREMONY AND RECEPTION ON MARCH 14, 2000

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Dade Partners Recognition Ceremony and Reception on March 14, 2000. The appropriations for this item is included in the Trust and Agency Fund of the 1999-2000 Adopted Budget. There will be no cost to the district.

I-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,595.00 FROM THE "TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN" FOUNDATION, TO DEFRAY THE COST OF HIRING ONE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS' INTERIM SENIOR SECRETARY (PAY GRADE 21) TO SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE MENTORING INITIATIVE

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept funds in the amount of $34,595.00 from the "Take Stock in Children" Foundation to defray the cost of hiring one Miami-Dade County Public Schools' interim senior secretary (pay grade 21) to support the statewide mentoring initiative.

I-13 REPORT: STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2000-2005

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the Strategic Planning Goals and Objectives for 2000-2005.


J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 PROPOSAL TO RESCIND THE BOARD ACTION OF JULY 14, 1999 ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 99-21, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN BOARD-OWNED LAND (THE FORMER MIRAMAR SCHOOL SITE) IS UNNECESSARY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE ACTION FOR THE SITE'S DISPOSAL

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

1. rescind the actions taken at the July 14, 1999 meeting which adopted Resolution No. 99-21, determining that certain Board-owned land (the former Miramar Elementary School site) is unnecessary for educational purposes and authorized the Superintendent to initiate action for the disposal of this property pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.092, Disposal of Surplus Land and Other Real Property; and

2. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Temple Israel of Greater Miami, Inc., for the use of the Miramar property at an annual rental rate of $1, and under terms and conditions acceptable to the Superintendent.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN M. SIEGFRIED, TRUSTEE, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $1,600,000 for the Central West Transportation Center, under the terms and conditions set forth; and
2. the payment of environmental assessments and surveys related to the purchase of the subject property.

J-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A NEW K-8 EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute the Elementary-Middle School Educational Facility Ground Lease Agreement with the City of North Miami, for the construction and operation of a new K-S educational facility, at a rate of $1.00 per year, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-4 RENEWAL AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PARKING AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Florida East Coast Railway Company for 25 parking spaces at the Design and Architecture Senior High School at an annual rental amount of $3,700, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR LAND FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT THE REDLAND LABOR CAMP

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Homestead Housing Authority for the use of vacant land for the placement of Board-owned portable classrooms, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal period will commence March 23, 2000, and will end March 22, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-6 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMESTEAD HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR LAND FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT THE SOUTH DADE LABOR CAMP

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Homestead Housing Authority for the use of vacant land for the placement of Board-owned portable classrooms, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal period will commence March 23, 2000, and will end March 22, 2001. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-7 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR SPACE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for space for telecommunications equipment, at an annual rental rate of $3,153.96. The term of the renewal period will commence April 1, 2000, and will end March 31, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-8 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute grant of easement agreements with Florida Power and Light Company, for the installation of two easements as described above, on the Christina M. Eve Elementary School site.

J-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for approximately 9,985 square feet of office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building for District staff at a rental rate of $18 per square foot (approximately $179,730 annually), and under the terms and conditions set forth above.

J-10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH HARRY SPEIZER, FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR STATE SCHOOL "MM1"

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

1. the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $130,000 per acre for the proposed site for State School "MM1," under the terms and conditions set forth; and

2. the payment of an updated abstract or title commitment, environmental assessments, survey, and the requisite documentary stamps/surtax on the deed related to the purchase of the subject property.

J-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATING, SCHEDULING AND DOCUMENT COORDINATION SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for cost consulting, scheduling and document coordination services; and

2. approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

J-27 COMMISSIONING OF THE RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A PROTOTYPE MEDIA CENTER AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY, LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY, AND AIR BASE ELEMENTARY, PROJECT #A-0705C; A-0750B; A-0750A

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of The Russell Partnership to perform architectural/engineering services for a prototype media center at the following schools: Mae Walters Elementary, Lorah Park Elementary, and Air Base Elementary combined estimated construction cost of $2,248,488 for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $213,000, which represents 9.47% of the construction cost;
2. an additional lump sum fee of $21,390 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents;
3. an additional lump sum fee of $9,000 was negotiated for program validation and assessment of existing systems at the three facilities;
4. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work;
5. the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the A/E will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $16,300; and
6. for each future re-use of the plans, the following will apply and all other conditions will be per basic contract: 1) site adaptation, building changes, code upgrade and construction administration, will be compensated by a lump sum fee negotiated at time of re-use; 2) a lump sum fee of $5,000 will be paid for each re-use of the design drawings and specifications.

J-28 COMMISSIONING OF LUDOVICI & ORANGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., TO PERFORM SITE INVESTIGATION OF SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS (PHASE I)

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Ludovici & Orange Consulting Engineers, Inc. to perform site investigation of sanitary sewer connections (Phase I) at the following sites: Sabal Palm Elementary School, Hibiscus Elementary School, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School, Miami Agricultural School North, Madison Middle School, West Little River Elementary School, Miami Park Elementary School, Miami Shores Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $15,900 for providing site investigation of sanitary sewer connections to validate the scope and budget at the ten (10) assigned facilities (Phase I);
2. a separate fee of $700 per facility was agreed to prepare final documentation report at those facilities that the sanitary sewer system is already tied-in into a sewer system in compliance with the governing agency; and
3. Professional Liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-29 COMMISSIONING OF FORTIN, LEAVY, SKILES, INC., TO PERFORM SITE INVESTIGATION OF SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS (PHASE I)

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc. to perform site investigation of sanitary sewer connections (Phase I) at the following sites: Bunche Park Elementary School, J.C. Good Elementary School, West Laboratory Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School, Silver Bluff Elementary School, Shenandoah Middle School, Miami Dougas McArthur North, North Beach Elementary School, North Miami Beach Senior High School, for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $14,400 for providing site investigation of sanitary sewer connections to validate the scope and budget at the nine (9) assigned facilities (Phase I);
2. a separate fee of $650 per facility was agreed to prepare final documentation report at those facilities that the sanitary sewer system is already tied-in into a sewer system in compliance with the governing agency; and
3. Professional Liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-30 COMMISSIONING OF WILLIAMS-RUSSELL AND JOHNSON, INC., TO PERFORM SITE INVESTIGATION OF SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS (PHASE I)

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Williams-Russell and Johnson, Inc. to perform site investigation of sanitary sewer connections (Phase I) at the following sites: Vineland Elementary School, Coral Terrace Elementary School, Ludlam Elementary School, Cutler Ridge Middle School, South Central Maintenance, David Fairchild Elementary School, Palmetto Elementary School, Miami Agricultural School South, Olympia Heights Elementary School,. for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $15,300 for providing site investigation of sanitary sewer connections to validate the scope and budget at the nine (9) assigned facilities (Phase I);
2. a separate fee of $1000 per facility was agreed to prepare final documentation report at those facilities that the sanitary sewer system is already tied-in into a sewer system in compliance with the governing agency; and
3. Professional Liability insurance will be required for the second phase of the project.

J-31 COMMISSIONING OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC., AS MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL/ CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Professional Service Industries, Inc., to perform geotechnical/construction materials testing and consulting services for a term of two (2) years, commencing December 8, 1999 through December 7, 2001, based on the negotiated unit price as included in Fee Schedule "A".

J-32 COMMISSIONING OF ATC ASSOCIATES, INC., AS MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY TO PERFORM GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of ATC Associates, Inc., to perform geotechnical/construction materials testing and consulting services for a term of two (2) years, commencing December 11, 1999 through December 10, 2001, based on the negotiated unit price as included in Fee Schedule "A".

J-33 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PAYMENT TO WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC. FOR THE RENTAL OF MOBILE OFFICE AND INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,000 for the period January 1, 2000 through August 31, 2000 for the utilization of 11 mobile office and instructional units, with the lease term for the two units previously authorized through December, 2001 remaining unchanged.

J-34 FINAL RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
C.W. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC98-SITE/CIVIL)
(1st RENEWAL CONTRACT NO JOC98-A-SITE/CIVIL)
FINAL RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC98-B-SITE/CIVIL

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with C.W. Construction, Inc., Contract No. JOC98-B-SITE/CIVIL, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on January 13, 2000, whichever occurs first.

J-35 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CONTRACT NO. JOC99-AI
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS/DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
ALL AREAS OF THE MDCPS DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. JOC99-AI, Job Order Contract/Design & Construction, on the basis of the weighted factor of .9903 to the second low bidder: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 W. 21st Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

J-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0335
NEW CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS
MYRTLE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3125 NW 176 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0335 , New Construction and Renovations, Myrtle Grove Elementary School, for an extra of $52,587.

J-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0350
RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
7525 SW 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0350, Renovations and Remodeling, West Miami Middle School for a credit of $65,100.

J-38 CHANGE ORDER NO. 13
PROJECT NO. A-0408
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4375 NW 173 Drive, Carol City, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 13 on Project No. A-0408, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Carol City Elementary School for a credit of $1,500.

J-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
PROJECT NO. A-0412
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
HIBISCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
18701 NW First Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 9 on Project No. A-0412, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Hibiscus Elementary for an extra $76,132.

J-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0416
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
ROYAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4200 SW 112 Court, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0416, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Royal Palm Elementary School, for an extra of $187,185 and a time extension of 61 days.

J-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0423
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2201 NW 187 St., Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0423, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Crestview Elementary School, for an extra of $12,646.

J-42 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0427
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
2375 NE 203 Street, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0427, Additions and Renovations, Highland Oaks Middle School, for an extra of $39,200 and a time extension of 4 days.

J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT NO. A-0459
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
MIAMI SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
51 Park Street, Miami Springs, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0459, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Miami Springs Elementary School, for an extra of $13,785.

J-44 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0522
ADDITIONS, REMODELING, AND RENOVATIONS
NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14120 NW 24 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0522, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Nathan B. Young Elementary School, for an extra of $37,791.

J-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0548
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
GREENGLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3060 SW 127 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED
: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0548, Additions and Renovations, Greenglade Elementary School, for an extra of $54,878 and a time extension of 29 days.

J-46 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0648
ADDITION, RENOVATION AND REMODELING
HOWARD DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7750 SW 136 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0648, Addition, Renovation and Remodeling, Howard Drive Elementary School, for an extra of $6,149.


K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 TOM GALLAGHER, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION v. RICHARD V. POWELL, DOAH CASE NO. 97-5828, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. RICHARD V. POWELL, DOAH CASE NO. 98-2357

RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Richard V. Powell, DOAH Case No. 98-2357, accepting the recommendations of the Administrative law Judge or accepting the exceptions set forth in Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommended Order, filed on November 24, 1999.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENTS

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 Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, by amending the document, Amendment to the Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Effective Dates: 1999-2000, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.


L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

L-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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