CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 01-17-01

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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST,
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (ADULT/DENTAL PROGRAMS)

The following recommendation is made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.

G-63 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

Authorization is requested to utilize other entity bid for purchases over $100,000.

G-69 AWARD BID #078-AA03 - VENDING MACHINE SERVICE - ACCESS FEE BASED

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 4, 2001, is to establish a contract, at a firm annual access fee per senior high school location, paid to Miami-Dade County Public Schools, to provide vending machine service at all senior high school locations.

G-70 A W A R D B I D #056-AA03 - F O O D I T E M S : FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 14, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various frozen and refrigerated food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

G-91 AWARD BID #057-AA09 - SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM (REBID)

The purpose of this bid, opened on November 16, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation and cleaning supply services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.

In 191.5, National Black History Theme Month was initiated by Harvard-trained historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson as a a week-long observance, and it was expanded to the entire month of February in 1976, in conjunction with the 200th birthday of the United States.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-03 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing February 2001 as National Black History Theme Month, to be celebrated with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
EDDIE L. JACKSON - CUSTODIAN
MIAMI SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

On January 11, 2001, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Eddie L. Jackson:

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 17, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eddie L. Jackson, Custodian, at Miami Springs Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-93 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID #004-2203 - ARMORED CAR SERVICES

This bid was awarded by the Board on July i4, 1999, and renewed on June 21, 2000, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of armored car services, for various locations.

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Items 1A through 6A on Bid #004-2203 - ARMORED CAR SERVICES, effective January 17, 2001, as follows:

K-4 AUTHORIZATION TO SETTLE THE CASE OF MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS, INC. V. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ET AL., U.S.D.C. CASE NO. 99-3258 CIV GRAHAM

On December 7, 1999, the School Board was sued in the above-referenced case. The federal court trial in this matter was scheduled to commence on January 16,200l.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Board Attorney to settle the case of Marist Brothers of the Schools, Inc. v. The School Board ofMiami-Dade Countv, Florida, et al., U.S.D.C. Case No. 99-3258 CIV GRAHAM, without payment ofmoney by the School Board. The settlement releases the School Board from all claims made by Plaintiff including damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

K-5 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. OUECHELL KING - CASE NO. DH 99-013 MORALES

At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 12, 2000, the School Board took action to terminate Respondent Quechell King’s employment due to her alleged violence in the workplace and conduct unbecoming a School Board employee.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Quechell King in DH Case No. 99-013.

National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) was founded by Michigan school principal Dr. Joseph Dulin and ratified at the 23rd National Conference of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) in 1995.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-01 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing the sixth annual National African American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID), Monday, February 12, 200l.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-02 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., FOR HIS PROFOUND IMPACT ON THE CML RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE

Dr. Martin Luther Ring, Jr., a well-educated man, was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. After graduating from Morehouse College, he attended Crozer Theological Seminary, where he formed his belief that peaceful, nonviolent protest against unjust laws was the way to bring about change.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution NO. 01-02 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, honoring Dr. Martin Luther Ring, Jr., for his profound impact on the civil rights of all people.

C-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND TECHWORLD PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, INC., EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 200l

A contractual agreement with Techworld Public Charter School, Inc., was approved by the School Board on June 24, 1999, for a five-year period, from June 24, 1999 through June 30, 2004. Pursuant to Section 228.056(10)(a)(d), F.S., and pursuant to the charter school contractual agreement, a charter may be terminated if the sponsor determines that good cause has been shown or if the health, safety, or welfare of the students is threatened.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the charter school contractual agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Techworld Public Charter School, Inc., effective January 11, 200l.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2000-2001

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective January 18,2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-10 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the January 4, 2001, notification to Mr. P. A. Shuler, from the Superintendent of Schools, that he would be recommended for dismissal on January 1, 2001, for just cause, including, but not limited to, conduct unbecoming a School Board employee, misconduct in office, lack of good moral character, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties.

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 17, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of
Mr. P. A. Shuler, Custodian, at Building Operations.

E-11 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the January 11, 2001, notification to Mr. Eddie L. Jackson, from the Superintendent of Schools, that he would be recommended for dismissal on January 17, 2001, for just cause, including, but not limited to, excessive absenteeism, abandonment of position, deficient performance of job responsibilities, and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.01, Absences, Leaves, and Vacations.

RECOMMENDED: That effective January 17, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Eddie L. Jackson, Custodian, at Miami Springs Middle School

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval of a supplemental award on the following term bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires.

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

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

The following "Superintendent Authorized Requisitions" (SARI have a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board due to safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions with closing dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale.

G-68 PARTIAL AWARD BID #227-ZZ06 - PIANOS

The purpose of this bid, opened on November 7, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pianos, for various locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #227-ZZ06 - PIANOS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be .required, of pianos, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001 through January 16, 2002, as follows:

G-85 AWARD B A L A N C E O F B I D #003-AA04 - COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS

The purpose of this bid is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of classroom/administrative computers and servers, for various locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #003-AA04 - COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of classroom/administrative computers and servers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2000, through December 31, 2001, as follows:

Item 1 - Computer Systems:

A. 1 through 49 computer units - % of discount.
B. 50 through 99 computer units - % of discount.
C. 100 plus computer units - % of discount.

Item 2 - Servers:

A. 1 through 4 servers - % of discount.
B. 5 through 9 servers - % of discount.
C. 10 plus servers - % of discount.

K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PRISCILLA G. STEPHENS KRUIZE- DOAH CASE NO. 00-1114

On March 15, 2000, the School Board suspended teacher Priscilla G. Stephens Kmize from her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and instituted dismissal proceedings against her.

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

(1) grant or deny Respondent’s request to late file Respondent’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order, resulting in the pulling of this agenda item so that the record can be prepared for Board review; or added

The Multilingual Task Force was convened in order to design and present a plan to improve the delivery of bilingual programs districtwide. The Task Force presented ‘recommendations to be phased-in over a three-year period.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to submit a Request for Proposals to conduct an external evaluation of international education programs at a cost not to exceed $25,000.

B-11 PROPOSAL THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DESIGNATE A DATE IN NOVEMBER PRIOR TO VETERANS’ DAY TO HONOR AND MEMORIALIZE PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

Since the birth of our nation in 1776, the members of the United States armed forces have served with patriotism, dignity and pride.

ACTION PROPOSED BY BETSY H. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to designate a date in November prior to Veterans’ Day to honor and memorialize past and present members of the United States armed services.

E-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #090-AA10, GROUP MEDICAL BENEFITS

Pursuant to the direction of the Board at its meeting of October 11, 2000, staff has created RFP #090-AA10, Group Medical Benefits, to solicit proposal from companies for group medical benefits, to be effective January 1, 2002.

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal #090-AAl0, Group Medical Benefits; and

E-5 AMENDMENTTOTRANSlTlONALRETlREMENTlNCENTlVEPROGRAM (TRIP) FOR DR. RICHARD HINDS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dr. Richard Hinds, Chief Financial Officer, is a participant in the TRIP and is scheduled to participate in the Transition Leave July 1, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the amendment to the Transitional Retirement Incentive Program (TRIP) and execution of a contract through June 30, 2003, for Dr. Richard Hinds, Chief Financial Officer, effective December 14, 2000.

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF AUDITOR II (2)

The following recommendations are made in accordance with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.

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

1. Ms. Nelly Fuentes, to the open budgeted position of Staff Auditor II, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, effective January 18, 2001; and

G-67 AWARD BID #070-AA10 - AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 12, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm prices, air-conditioning equipment, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #070-AA10 - AIR-CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm prices, air-conditioning equipment, for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, effective 
January 17, 2001, as follows:

1. ADDISON PRODUCTS
C/O JOHN GRAVES AND ASSOCIATES
4610 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 $34,580
OWNER: JOHN GRAVES, PRESIDENT

G-71 AWARD BID #109-AA11 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 4, 2001, is to establish a contract, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance and Operations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #109-AA11 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT III, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems, at various locations, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2001, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

G-73 AWARD BID #031-AA10 - ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 7, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of asphalt paving, resurfacing and drainage, for Maintenance and Operations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #031-AA10 - ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of asphalt paving, resurfacing and drainage, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001, through January 16, 2002, as follows:

1. SOUTHEASTERN ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
12054 N.W. 98 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 ESTIMATE $715,932
OWNER: VIVIAN DOMINGUEZ (HF)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

G-74 AWARD BID #032-AA10 - REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 7, 2000, is to establish a contract, to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance and Operations.

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

Bid #032-AA10 - REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001, through January 16, 2002, as follows:

G-76 RENEW BID #l00-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 6, 2000, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered submarine sandwiches, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #l00-2203 - FRESH DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered submarine sandwiches, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2001, through February 8, 2002, as follows:

G-77 AWARD BID #259-2210 - IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID)

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 7, 2000, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the installation, repair and/or modification of irrigation systems and related components, for Maintenance and Operations.

G-78 AWARD BID #035-AA10 - AIR CONDITIONERS - WINDOW AND WALL

The purpose of this bid, opened on December 7, 2000, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #035-AA10 - AIR CONDITIONERS - WINDOW AND WALL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of window and wall air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001, through January 16, 2002, as follows:

G-88 RENEW BID #142-VV01M/WBE - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES III

The purpose of this bid, opened on October 30, 1997, was to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed security guards, at various locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #142-VV01M/WBE - ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES Ill, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed security guards, at various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 1, 2001, through April 30, 2001, as follows:

 

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