MEETING AGENDA

February 14, 2001

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PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2001.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: November 21, 28, 30 and December 7, 19, 2000; January 4 and 9, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: January 17, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 RATIFICATION OF NEW THREE YEAR LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

A-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-04 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 15, 2001, AS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR AND EXPOSITION DAY, TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-04 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 15, 2001, as Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Day, to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

A-3 REVIEW OF THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OPERATION BY THE PROFIT RECOVERY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the review of the Accounts Payable Report by The Profit Recovery Group International, Inc.

A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2000-01 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

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 CONVERSION OF STATE SCHOOL "C" TO A K-8 CENTER

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to convert State School "C" to a K-8 center.

B-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO CHANGE THE ELEMENTARY SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM TO ELEMENTARY WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to change the name of the program from Elementary Spanish as a Second Language Program to Elementary World Languages Program. No local funds are required.

B-4 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY AND DISCUSS THEIR PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES AT THE JUNE 20, 2001 BOARD MEETING

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, exercise its right to review the performance of duties of the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board Attorney and discuss their performance at the June 20, 2001 Board meeting.

B-5 STUDY TO DETERMINE NEED FOR NEW BOND ISSUE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to conduct a study to determine the need for and uses of a new bond issue, to be available for review at the Board meeting of June 20, 2001.

B-6 CREATION OF TARDY POLICY FOR STUDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to review the student tardy policy and initiate rulemaking to adopt a school-wide policy governing student tardies, if appropriate.

B-7 CONSERVATION OF OUR FRESH WATER

B-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE TITLE I PROGRAM TO IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES AND DEVELOP SIX PILOT PROGRAMS FOR TITLE I STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County direct staff to conduct a review of the Title I Program to identifying best practices and develop six pilot programs for Title I students.

B-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT THE AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY/HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with the City of Hialeah for use of a portion of the playfield area at the Amelia Earhart Elementary/Hialeah Middle School campus, at an annual rate of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-05 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-05 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March as Women’s History Month to be celebrated in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-08 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 12-16 AS "YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WEEK" TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B-12 EXTENSION OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CONTRACT

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIRECT INSTRUCTION CURRICULUM GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals in order to select the outside consultants to provide educational services and materials in order to implement the Direct Instruction Curriculum Grant; and
2. approve the establishment of a Selection Committee which will review the proposals.

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA THINKING SKILLS CONFERENCE, MARCH 20-23, 2001, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $47,000

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 facilities and services for the 2001 South Florida Thinking Pre-conference and Conference, from March 20-23, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $47,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Trust and Agency Special Events Fund of the 2000-01 Adopted Budget.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS AND AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO LOW PERFORMING SCHOOLS

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals in order to select the outside consultants to provide educational consultation services to low performing schools; and
2. approve the establishment of a Selection Committee which will review the proposals.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO REIMBURSE SPECIFIED OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO SERVICES RENDERED BY THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $844,229, FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Community College to reimburse specified operating expenses related to services rendered by the New World School of the Arts, in an amount not to exceed $844,299, from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.

The appropriations for this item are included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE 14 EXISTING CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS BEGINNING WITH 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 14 existing charter school contractual agreements beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, as amended, to:

1. add language outlining the district’s procedures for distributing Charter School Capital Outlay funds; and
2. ensure that all the charter school contractual agreements contain the legislative changes as well as procedures established and/or revised by the district.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: 063AD(00-01) DOB: 11/29/76

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material BAVADPP Case No., 063AD(00-01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-38 (2000/2001) DOB: 01/09/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-38 (2000/2001), furnished under separate 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-78(2000/2001) DOB: 08/07/85

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-78 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-107(2000/2001) DOB: 12/13/85

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-107 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-111(2000/2001) DOB: 08/24/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-111 (2000/2001), 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: 10
CASE NO.: SM-112(2000/2001) DOB: 07/26/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-112 (2000/2001), 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: 10
CASE NO.: SM-113(2000/2001) DOB: 12/08/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-113 (2000/2001), 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-116(2000/2001) DOB: 07/24/85

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-116 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-125(2000/2001) DOB: 01/09/85

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-125 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-129(2000/2001) DOB: 02/15/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-129 (2000/2001), 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-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-135(2000/2001) DOB: 02/22/88

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-135 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-138(2000/2001) DOB: 02/17/88

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-138 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-147(2000/2001) DOB: 01/23/87

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-147 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-148(2000/2001) DOB: 11/29/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-148 (2000/2001), 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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-154(2000/2001) DOB: 01/12/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-154 (2000/2001), 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-155(2000/2001) DOB: 02/01/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-155 (2000/2001), 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: 06
CASE NO.: SM-158(2000/2001) DOB: 12/25/86

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-158 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-159(2000/2001) DOB: 09/10/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-159 (2000/2001), 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-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-165(2000/2001) DOB: 08/30/85

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

1. expel the student specified in supplement material SM-165 (2000-2001), 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 2000/2001 school, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 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 and Dropout Prevention Programs.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2001-2002 school year; and
2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of schools (Pre-K-12) for the 2001-2002 school year.

D-2 PROPOSED OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL–JUNE 11, 12, AND 13, 2001

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

1. approve for June 11, 12 and 13, 2001, a reduction of the school day in all elementary schools to five hours and 15 minutes; in all middle schools to five hours and 30 minutes; and in all senior high schools to four hours and 30 minutes, except at Charles R. Drew, Opa-locka, Toussaint Louverture, North Miami, Henry E. S. Reeves elementary schools and the Juvenile Justice Center, which are operating on the extended school year calendar; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to make any special adjustments necessary due to unique circumstances in particular schools.

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-county field trip to Quebec and Montreal, Canada, for students at North Dade Middle School, from March 31, 2001 through April 5, 2001.

D-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-county field trip to Paris, Versailles, St. Malo, and Rouen, France, for students at Arvida Middle School, March 30, 2001 through April 8, 2001.

D-5 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 Florence and Rome, Italy, for students at New World School of the Arts, from March 29, 2001 through April 5, 2001.

D-6 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 Azerbaijan, Baku, and Russia for students at MAST Academy, Miami Northwestern and Southwest Miami senior high schools, March 21, 2001 through April 19, 2001.

D-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Irvington , New Jersey for students at Hibiscus Elementary School, from April 27, 2001 through April 29, 2001.

D-8 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 France, Monaco and Rome, Italy for students at Miami Senior High School, from March 30, 2001 through April 8, 2001.

D-9 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 Madrid, Spain, French Riviera, France and Monaco, and Rome, Italy, for students at George Washington Carver Middle School, from March 29, 2001 through April 8, 2001.

D-10 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 San Francisco, California, for students at West Miami Middle School, from March 30, 2001 through April 4, 2001.

D-11 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 Paris, France and Barcelona and Madrid, Spain for students at Miami Senior High School, from March 29, 2001 through April 7, 2001.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: DECEMBER 5, 2000 – JANUARY 10, 2001

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 900.

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective February 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, USI QUALITY ASSESSMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Sanjie H. Sanjurio, currently a Specialist, Assessment, MEP pay grade 19, to the open budgeted position of Executive Director, USI Quality Assessment, MEP pay grade 22, 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Elementary, Secondary and Workforce Development, effective February 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER III,
PLANT OPERATIONS

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUSINESS MANAGER,
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT SUPERVISOR,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
ARCHITECT-MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION PLANNER

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT MANAGER,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMS

E-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC K-12 PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES FOR THE 2000-2001 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Out-of-Field Teachers for instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field in the Basic K-12 Program, the Exceptional Student Education Program, the K-12 Vocational Education Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, for the 2000-2001 school year, FTE Survey 3.

E-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO UPDATE THE DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR INSERVICE EDUCATION 1999-2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to update the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education, 1999-2004, by adding 49 new components and revising 133 components.

E-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS TO EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN READING EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide an advanced degree program in reading education for 30 elementary teachers beginning in May 2001 through August 2003 for a total cost of $149,678.10. The appropriation for this item is included in the District Tuition Reimbursement Fund and the Title II-Eisenhower Professional Development Program budget.

E-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #117-AA10, FOR OUTSIDE AGENCIES THAT CAN PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRADES PEOPLE SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals #117-AA10, for "Outside Agencies That Can Provide Temporary Trades people Services"; and
2. approve the Selection Committee.

E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROY S. GIBBS – CUSTODIAN
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Roy S. Gibbs, Custodian, at South Dade Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-16 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TRACY FENN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective February 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Tracey Fenn, School Bus Driver, North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-17 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO REMEDIATE PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAY DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

E-18 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
EDP AUDITS DIRECTOR I

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE READING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: DECEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $553,293, for funding the Reading Enhancement Program; Project Cycle: December 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001:
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. 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 ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE YMCA OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., FOR FUNDING TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES AND ABSTINENCE EDUCATION; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the YMCA of Greater Miami, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $18,000, for funding Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services and Abstinence Education; Project Cycle: January 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING FIVE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $249,971, for funding five Family Literacy projects under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; Project Cycle: July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOR FUNDING THE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 30, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $1,042,991, for funding the English Literacy and Civics Education Project; Project Cycle: November 30, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT THE FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $37,150 for funding under the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program and enter into a contractual agreement with Ryder Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $37,150, to implement the Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL; DORAL ACADEMY; ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL; AND RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 7, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $277,036, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with ASPIRA Youth Leadership Charter School, in the amount of $67,243; Doral Academy, in the amount of $66,500; Rosa Parks Community, in the amount of $67,848; and Ryder Elementary Charter School, in the amount of $68,516; Project Cycle: November 7, 2000 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend these grant awards and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the projects; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY/ HIGHER EDUCATION/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR FUNDING THE INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY STUDIES ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $29,403, under the Community/Higher Education/School Partnership, for funding the Intergenerational Community Studies Oral history Program; January 1, 2001 through August 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNDER THE READING EXCELLENCE ACT AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE HELPING ONE STUDENT TO SUCCEED CORPORATION, AND MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; PROJECT CYCLE: JUNE 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $338,190, for funding the Tutorial Assistance Program under the Reading Excellence Act and enter into contractual agreements with the Helping One Student to Succeed Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $146,190, and Miami-Dade County Community College, in an amount not to exceed $84,000; Project Cycle, June 1, 2000 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONGRESSIONAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING EARMARKED TO ESTABLISH INDUSTRY-FOCUSED CAREER ACADEMIES FOR THE KEY INDUSTRIES OF ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL®; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $638, 000, for funding earmarked to establish industry-focused career academies for the key industries of One Community One GOAL®; Project Cycle: October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2000-01 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2000-01 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 1, 2000-01 Debt Service Funds Mid-Year Budget Review, (1) recognizing changes in revenue and transfers in from other funds, and (2) amending appropriations.

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for December 2000.

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 2,653 items in the amount of $8,453,768 and Recoveries containing 90 items in the amount of $138,027 to update the records as indicated in October, November and December 2000 reports.

G-13 KPMG LLP – CONTRACT TO PARTICIPATE AND PERFORM ACCOUNTING RELATED ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GASB STATEMENT NO. 34

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish a contract, at fixed fees, with KPMG LLP to participate and perform accounting-related activities.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

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Bid #240-ZZ10 – AIR CONDITIONERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air conditioners, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 10, 2000, through September 9, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage on this bid. The increase is due to replacement of obsolete and worn-out units and a major renovation of portable classrooms at G. Holmes Braddock Senior, Miami Killian Senior, and Howard D. McMillan Middle Schools. Last contract usage averaged $2,839.75 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $21,941.34 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	- 0100
M/WBE Eligibility	- General Hispanic Male - $203,960

1.	WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION 7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33138 OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 65,824.00 $ 0 $ 203,960.00

Bid #162-ZZ02 – COARSE AGGREGATES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2000, through May 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the use of asphalt on unplanned projects for Maintenance and Operations. Last contract usage averaged $5,724.17 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $10,409.35 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	- 0100
M/WBE Eligibility	- General None

Bid #178-ZZ06 – INFANT CAR SEATS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of infant car seats, for the Teenage Parent Program, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001. This supplemental award is requested, in order to bring the District into compliance with new guidelines published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Florida Department of Education. Child safety seats are required for all Pre-K students transported on school buses.

Fund Source	- 0100
M/WBE Eligibility	- General None

Request For Proposals #221-ZZ10 – APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased value of FTE. The 2000 Legislature passed House Bill 2145, General Appropriations Act FY 2000-2001, specifying that "From the funds provided in Specific Appropriation 78, all juvenile justice students in juvenile justice education programs shall receive no less than the funds per student in 1998-1999". Upon review of the information regarding the PACE Center for Girls, Inc., it is necessary to amend the contract to accommodate the increased allocation of funds. PACE is a Department of Juvenile Justice program, which operates on a 240-day schedule. At the time the contract was negotiated in July, the PACE Center for Girls, Inc., was not designated as a Department of Juvenile Justice program, therefore, it is necessary to amend the contract for PACE Center for Girls, Inc.

Fund Source	- 0100
M/WBE Eligibility	- General None

Bid #170-XX07 – VEHICLE TOWING, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm prices, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle towing, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective March 19, 2000, through March 18, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the size of the fleet being maintained by the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance. The EST. on the bid was based on an average usage of $3,664.49 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $4,397.28 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source	- Various
M/WBE Eligibility	-  None

1.	A-1 REDLAND ECONOMY TOWING OF HOMESTEAD, INC. 111 S.W. 2 STREET HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 OWNER: SANDRA VANDERFORD, PRESIDENT
2.	EXCALIBUR TOWING SERVICE CORPORATION 14294 S.W. 142 AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33186 OWNER: MARIA CREGO, TREASURER
3.	GOLD COAST WORLD MOTOR SPORTS CENTER, INC. D.B.A. GOLD COAST TOWING 2890 N.W. 127 STREET OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 OWNER: KAREN L. FLIPPEN, SECRETARY/TREASURER
	ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL THIS SUPPLEMENTAL	$ 43,973.82 $ 0 $ 8,795.57

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE WITHIN GUIDELINES OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 3C-1.10

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
12/07/00	K00686573	AMERICAN STANDARD, INC. D.B.A. THE TRANE COMPANY 7415 N.W. 19 STREET, SUITE C MIAMI, FL 33126 OWNER: JOHN P. TIGHE, DISTRICT MANAGER	$ 15,420.00

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE	P.O. NO.	VENDOR	AMOUNT
12/13/00	B00681610	MALLARD SYSTEMS 1395 N.W. 17 AVENUE, SUITE 115 DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445	$ 17,774.00
12/13/00	B01873401	MERCURY TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LP 4317-L FORTUNE PLACE WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904	$ 12,000.00
12/19/00	D01877907	COMPUTER AID, INC. 1390 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE ALLENTOWN, PA 18104	$ 58,000.00
12/19/00	D01877920	MODIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ONE INDEPENDENT DRIVE JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202-5060	$ 69,000.00
12/21/00	D01878312	FLORIDA STORAGE 7523 ALOMA AVENUE, #109 WINTER PARK, FL 32793	$ 49,999.00
12/14/00	G01855331	GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER 3045 N.W. 119 STREET MIAMI, FL 33167	$ 10,215.60
12/19/00	J01847055	VENICE SALES AND INVESTMENTS, INC. D.B.A. SOUTHERN PRECISION 76 ISLE OF VENICE, SUITE D FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301	$ 19,001.00

G-64 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS, FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the State of Florida Contract #070-001-99-1 – AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase various types of vehicles, for Maintenance and Operations, for a total amount of $230,544.

G-65 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment, to Port of Miami Medical Clinic, for the administration of physicals, for the Department of Asbestos Management, for a total amount of $22,960.

G-66 AWARD BID #054-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT/MARKUP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #054-AA06 – MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT/MARKUP, to purchase, at firm educational discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of musical instruments and related equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

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

2. B & H PHOTO-VIDEO, INC.
420 NINTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10001
OWNER: HERMAN SCHREIBER

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

4. ESAU PRODUCTS, INC.
1107 WEST 24 AVENUE
HUTCHINSON, KS 67502
OWNER: LEROY ESAU, PRESIDENT

5. INTERSTATE MUSIC SUPPLY
13819 WEST NATIONAL AVENUE
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: MICHAEL CASCIO, PRESIDENT

6. KEYBOARD WORLD
941 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

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

8. PANMAN INTERNATIONAL
P.O. BOX 523782
MIAMI, FL 33152-3782
OWNER: COLIN CLARKE, MARKETING DIRECTOR

9. WASHINGTON MUSIC SALES CENTER, INC.
11151 VIERS MILL ROAD WHEATON, MD 30902-2597
OWNER: CHARLES L. LEVIN, PRESIDENT

10. WENGER CORPORATION
555 PARK DRIVE
OWATONNA, MN 55060
OWNER: JERRY A. WENGER

11. WHITTAKER MUSIC
2222 BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
OWNER: KEVIN M. MULVEY, VICE PRESIDENT

12. Reject Items 14, 18, 19, 25, 27, 37, 39 and 45.

13. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $553,846.23. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-67 RENEW BID #151-XX02 – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, SOUTH OF FLAGLER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #151-XX02 – LOT CLEARING/DEBRIS REMOVAL, SOUTH OF FLAGLER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lot clearing and debris removal service, for various locations, south of Flagler Street, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2001, through May 11, 2002, as follows:

1. ARMENTEROS ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 652724
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 50,000.00
OWNER: LAZARO ARMENTEROS, PRESIDENT

2. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $50,000.

G-68 RENEW BID #132-ZZ10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #132-ZZ10 – CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS, to provide, at firm unit prices, all labor, material and equipment, to furnish monthly air-conditioning chiller maintenance service, including water treatment, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2001, through February 28, 2002, as follows:

1. COOL-BREEZE AIR CONDITIONING CORPORATION
13120 S.W. 130 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $ 373,372.00
OWNER: FRANK CROWLEY, PRESIDENT

2. MCQUAY SERVICE
3540 WEST PROSPECT ROAD, SUITE 201
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 EST. $ 199,188.00
OWNER: JOE HUNTER, C.E.O.

3. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 112,716.00
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

4. YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3300 CORPORATE AVENUE, SUITE 114
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33412 EST. $ 229,673.00
OWNER: J. R. TUCKER, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $914,949. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-69 RENEW BID #044-ZZ02 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #044-ZZ02 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire suppression system inspections and additional services, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 1, 2001, through May 31, 2001, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $ 16,751.13
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,751.13.

G-70 RENEW BID #122-ZZ02 – BUILDING MATERIAL: LUMBER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #122-ZZ02 – BUILDING MATERIAL: LUMBER, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to participate in spot market purchases of lumber, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. A & B HARDWARE AND LUMBER, INC.
2851 N.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MARIA B. LLERENA, PRESIDENT

2. ARCH CREEK LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
15255 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: WILLIAM C. ROSE, PRESIDENT

3. CAUSEWAY LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
2601 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: ANGELYN S. WHIDDON, CHAIRPERSON

4. DECO TRUSS COMPANY, INC.
25475 S.W. 142 AVENUE
PRINCETON, FL 33032
OWNER: MARIO RAUL ESPINEIRA, SR., PRESIDENT

5. JAVAN LUMBER, INC.
12721 N.W. 7 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: ALIREZA HAGHAYEGH, PRESIDENT

6. MCR LUMBER AND MATERIALS SUPPLY, INC.
26140 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
NARANJA, FL 33032
OWNER: JOSE M. ROMERO, JR., PRESIDENT (HM)

7. MIRON BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
19400 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33180
OWNER: J. MIRON, CHAIRMAN

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $392,756.10.

G-71 AWARD BID #059-AA06 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #059-AA06 – PEST CONTROL SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest control supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 9,592.00
OWNER: VIVIAN CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 110,822.50
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $120,414.50. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-72 AWARD BID #168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #168-ZZ09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. ABC PAPER AND GROCERIES, INC.
165 WASHINGTON AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 11205 EST. $ 9,806.72
OWNER: ABE FRANKL, PRESIDENT

2. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 140,791.45
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

3. BIKO, INC.
P.O. BOX 522
HERNANDO, FL 34442 EST. $ 2,779.49
OWNER: RUBIN MYERS, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE EST. $ 13,197.02
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

5. COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 310
SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34489 EST. $ 39,525.42
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT

6. DIAMOND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC.
UNION AVENUE AND DUBOIS STREET
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073 EST. $ 30,761.50
OWNER: HAROLD DIAMOND, PRESIDENT

7. EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 29,405.64
OWNER: ELIZABETH FERNANDEZ (HF)

8. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162 EST. $ 33,703.56
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

9. GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 10,296.00
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, C.E.O.

10. IDEAL SUPPLY, INC.
4321 N.E. 12 TERRACE
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334 EST. $ 300,630.93
OWNER: JORGE F. MANRESA, PRESIDENT (HM)

11. JANEICE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 821
CLEARWATER, SC 29822-0821 EST. $ 2,178.00
OWNER: WILLIAM KELLY, PRESIDENT (AM)

12. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610 EST. $ 50,338.59
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

13. RELIABLE CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES
8034 WILES ROAD, SUITE 146
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067 EST. $ 83,966.02
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE (AF)

14. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 29,260.00
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA BERUVIDES, PRESIDENT (WF)

15. RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
P.O. BOX 126506
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 13,341.92
OWNER: JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

16. TROY INDUSTRIES, INC.
1038 N.W. 21 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $ 22,233.75
OWNER: BERNICE SHAPIRO, PRESIDENT

17. UNISOURCE
3501 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 4,889.50
OWNER: CHARLES C. TUFANO, PRESIDENT

18. Reject items 14, 18 through 23, 33, 35, 37, 40, 41, 44, 46, 62 and 68.

19. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $817,105.51. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-73 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEM 58 ON BID #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Item 58 on Bid #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES, effective February 14, 2001, as follows:

STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL, 60090 EST. $ 14,216.40
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, TREASURER

2. RE-AWARD Item 58 on Bid #144-ZZ06 – ART SUPPLIES, effective February 14, 2001, through April 11, 2001, to the second tie low bidder, as follows:

SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 28,274.40
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $430.80 (check on file), from Standard Stationery Supply Company, of Wheeling, Illinois, for item 58.
4. Retain Standard Stationery Supply Company, of Wheeling, Illinois, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid #144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES.

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,274.40. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-74 AWARD BID #052-AA02 – PANELING, WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #052-AA02 – 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 14, 2001, through February 28, 2002, as follows:

1. DECO TRUSS COMPANY, INC.
25475 S.W. 142 AVENUE
PRINCETON, FL 33032 EST. $ 8,345.80
OWNER: MARIO RAUL ESPINEIRA, SR., PRESIDENT

2. UNION CITY BUILDING SUPPLY
1170 WEST 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 31,045.44
OWNER: ELIO PEREZ, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $39,391.24. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-75 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #048-AA11 – TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals #048-AA11 – TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract, to provide travel agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the proposal, effective February 14, 2001 through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. LORRAINE TRAVEL BUREAU, INC.
377 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-5003
OWNER: JACK R. GUITERAS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HM)

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

G-76 AWARD BID #055-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #055-AA06 – 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 February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

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

2. ATLANTIC COAST SPORTS, INC.
1825 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, #444
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: HARRY VON SUSKIL, PRESIDENT

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

4. BOB’S ATHLETIC WEAR
323 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY
MOULTRIE, GA 31768
OWNER: BOB EUNICE

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

6. COLLEGIATE PACIFIC, INC.
13950 SENLAC, #200
DALLAS, TX 75209
OWNER: MICHAEL BLUMENFELD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. DELSPORTS, INC.
2639 WEST 79 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: RALPH DEL GUIDICE

8. FIRST TO THE FINISH, INC.
1325 NORTH BROAD
CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
OWNER: FRAN VIANO, VICE PRESIDENT

9. GILL ATHLETICS
201 COURTESY ROAD
URBANA, IL 61801
OWNER: VINCE ATKINS, CHAIRMAN

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

11. HL CLASSIC CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3327
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
OWNER: DAVID LEVIN

12. JAYPRO SPORTS, INC.
976 HARTFORD TURNPIKE
WATERFORD, CT 06385
OWNER: MARK FERRARA, PRESIDENT

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

14. MAJESTIC SALES
20 PEQUOT TRAIL
WESTPORT, CT 06880
OWNERS: MELVIN ZIMMERS/HERB PODEL

15. MIAMI LAKES SPORTS SHOP
6763 MAIN STREET
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: ROSALYN M. HAMILTON, PRESIDENT

16. ORLANDO TEAM SPORTS
21011 JOHNSON STREET, SUITE 103
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33029
OWNER: CARMINE MCWEENEY, PRESIDENT

17. PROMAXIMA MANUFACTURING LTD.
5325 ASHBROOK
HOUSTON, TX 77081
OWNER: BOB LEPPKE, PRESIDENT

18. PUERTO CYCLERY, INC.
D.B.A. MIAMI SPRINGS CYCLERY
157 WESTWARD DRIVE
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: CARLOS PUERTO, PRESIDENT

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

20. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1994
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

21. RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS
669 SUGAR LANE
ELYRIA, OH 44035
OWNER: ROBERT E. NEDERLANDER

22. S & S WORLDWIDE, INC.
P.O. BOX 513
COLCHESTER, CT 06415
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

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

24. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046
OWNER: GEOFFREY JURICK, PRESIDENT
EMERSON RADIO, INC.

25. SPORTIME
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

26. SPORTMASTER
P.O. BOX 5000
PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
OWNER: LUCIEN BROMBERGER, PRESIDENT

27. USA GYMNASTICS AND SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 844
GREAT BEND, KS 67530
OWNER: MARK BALL, PRESIDENT

28. VARSITY SPIRIT FASHIONS AND SUPPLIES
2525 HORIZON LAKE DRIVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38133
OWNER: ROBERT NEDERLANDER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

29. WEBSTER SPORT CENTER
3560 WEST PROSPECT ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WILLIAM L. WEBSTER, PRESIDENT

30. WORLD SPORTING GOODS, INC.
P.O. BOX 579
STAPLETON, AL 36578-0579
OWNER: CHARLES P. FORREST, SR., PRESIDENT

31. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
P.O. BOX 432700
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

32. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $334,072.72. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-77 CORRECT AWARD ITEMS 1 AND 2 ON BID #003-AA04 – COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD of items 1 and 2 on Bid #003-AA04 –COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of classroom and administrative computers and servers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through December 31, 2001, as follows:

1. COMARK GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION SALES, INC.
218 EAST ORANGE AVENUE
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
OWNERS: PHIL CORCORAN
CHUCK WOLANDE

G-78 RENEW BID #153-XX03 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #153-XX03 – SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, to provide, at firm unit prices, solid waste collection service, at various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 1, 2001, through April 30, 2002, as follows:

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT OF DADE COUNTY
A DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. OF FLORIDA
2125 N.W. 10 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $3,467,518.58
OWNER: JAMES E. O’CONNOR, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,467,518.58.

G-79 REJECT BID #042-AA01 – BOOKCASE, WOOD

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #042-AA01 – BOOKCASE, WOOD, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-80 AWARD BID #034-AA07 – REPAIR OF HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #034-AA07 – REPAIR OF HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS AND SCHOOL BUSES, to purchase, at firm unit labor rates and parts markups/discounts, quantities, as may be required, of repairs of heavy-duty trucks and school buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. ATLANTIC TRUCK CENTER
2565 WEST STREET ROAD 84
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
OWNER: JOSEF A. LUCK, PRESIDENT

2. DADE TRUCK, INC.
7250 N.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ANTHONY S. IERNA, JR., PRESIDENT

3. FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
17151 N.W. 7 AVENUE EXT.
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: FREIGHTLINER MARKET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

4. HOMESTEAD DIESEL PARTS
200 N.W. 12 STREET, BAYS 7 AND 8
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
OWNER: RIGOBERTO VALDES, PRESIDENT

5. MURPHY’S TRUCK REBUILDING SERVICE, INC.
2916 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DONALD A. MURPHY, C.E.O.

6. PALM TRUCK CENTERS, INC.
2441 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33317-6999
OWNER: VICTOR WEIGER, C.E.O.

7. PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: H. W. GRANT, PRESIDENT

8. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, DEALER/PRINCIPAL

9. TRUCKMAX, INC.
6000 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: STEFAN LUND, PRESIDENT

10. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $70,122.33. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-81 AWARD BID #039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of industrial/technology education equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES CONSULTANTS, INC.
110 WEST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 905
NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
OWNER: THOMAS S. CLOSE, PRESIDENT

2. ADVANCED MICRO SERVICES
12455 S.W. 42 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ALAIN AGRAMONTE, PRESIDENT

3. ATLANTIC AUTO SUPPLIERS, INC.
141 N.E. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: JOSE SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

4. BRODHEAD GARRETT
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
P.O. BOX 8101
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY OWNED

5. D.C. JAEGER CORPORATION
135 NORTH KNOWLES AVENUE
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
OWNER: DONALD C. JAEGER, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. FLORIDA TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
BUSHNELL, FL 33513-1805
OWNER: DANIEL D. WHITE, PRESIDENT

7. HAMPDEN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
99 SHAKER ROAD
P.O. BOX 563
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028-0563
OWNER: JOHN M. FLYNN, PRESIDENT

8. HEARLIHY AND COMPANY
714 WEST COLUMBIA STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504
OWNER: PATRICK HEARLIHY, PRESIDENT

9. HOLMQUIST EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS, INC.
3315 SILVERPOND DRIVE
PLANT CITY, FL 33567-2722
OWNER: STEPHANIE KAYE HOLMQUIST, PRESIDENT

10. INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLY COMPANY
5724 WEST 36 STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
OWNERS: LESLIE J. RAYMOND, PRESIDENT

11. MLCS, LTD.
P.O. BOX 4053
RYDAL, PA 19046
OWNER: MERLE LEVY, PRESIDENT

12. MEDICAL PLASTICS LABORATORY, INC.
P.O. BOX 38
GATESVILLE, TX 76528-0038
OWNER: LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION PARENT COMPANY

13. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

14. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 958
HARTFORD, CT 06143
OWNER: ALVIN SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

15. PITSCO, INC.
1002 EAST ADAMS STREET
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: HARVEY R. DEAN, PRESIDENT

16. RCR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2650
MELBOURNE, FL 32902-2650
OWNER: LUCIE H. BONVILLE, PRESIDENT

17. R. T. JOHNSON COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 963
ORANGE PARK, FL 32067
OWNER: RICHARD T. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

18. RAZOR TECH, INC.
101A DUNBAR AVENUE
OLDSMAR, FL 34677
OWNER: JAMES ZERILLO, PRESIDENT

19. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

20. TECHNICAL TRAINING AIDS, INC.
1791 BLOUNT ROAD, SUITE 905
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: LARRY BAGGETT, PRESIDENT

21. ZOOM TECHNOLOGY, INC.
1003 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD
WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091
OWNER: CHARLES C. HANSEN, SR., PRESIDENT

22. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,722,194.34. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-82 REJECT BID #086-AA01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid #086-AA01 – ARMED AND UNARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES I, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-83 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEM 1 ON BID #058-ZZ09 – PAPER, LASER PRINTER

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

1. TERMINATE the award of Item 1 on Bid #058-ZZ09 - PAPER, LASER PRINTER, effective February 14, 2001, as follows:

STANDARD REGISTER
1551 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY, #100
SUNRISE, FL 33323 EST. $ 296,450.00
OWNER: PETER REDDING, C.E.O.

2. RE-AWARD Item 1 on Bid #058-ZZ09 - PAPER, LASER PRINTER, effective February 14, 2001, through December 7, 2001, as follows:

UNISOURCE
3501 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 EST. $ 302,500.00 
OWNER: CHARLES C. TUFANO, PRESIDENT

3. Require that Standard Register, of Sunrise, 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 February 14, 2001.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $302,500. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-84 AWARD BID #057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid #057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY PROGRAM (REBID), 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, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001, through January 16, 2002, as follows:

1. SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
PLANT CITY, FL 33564 EST. $ 497,038.00
OWNER: GREGORY A. GUICE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $497,038. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-85 PARTIAL AWARD OF BID #056-AA03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, AWARD Bid #056-AA03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. CONSOLIDATED FOOD BROKERS OF FLORIDA, INC.
1437 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
PLANTATION, FL 33324 EST. $ 14,490.00
OWNER: ALBERT D. PIERSANTI, PRESIDENT

2. ECHO LAKE FARM PRODUCE COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 279
BURLINGTON, WI 53105-0729 EST. $ 163,758.75
OWNER: LYNN THORNHILL

3. EMBER FARMS
C/O HOPCO FOODSERVICE
3111 DELEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609 EST. $ 1,752.00
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT 
HOPCO FOODSERVICE

4. FERNANDO'S
C/O HOPCO FOODSERVICE
3111 DELEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609 EST. $ 12,372.00
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT  
HOPCO FOODSERVICE

5. FOSTER FARMS
C/O HOPCO FOODSERVICE
3111 DELEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609 EST. $ 132,861.00
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT
HOPCO FOODSERVICE

6. HOTPIE, INC.
1821 S.W. 31 AVENUE
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009 EST. $ 13,310.00
OWNER: DENNIS CHUNG, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. INSTITUTIONAL FOOD BROKERS
12402 NORTH 56 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33617 EST. $ 7,670.00
OWNERS: FRANCIS J. RAKOCY, PRESIDENT
GEORGE J. PRYBIS, VICE PRESIDENT

8. J.D.F. FOOD SPECIALIST AND ASSOCIATES
12108 NORTH 56 STREET, SUITE C
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617 EST. $ 458,994.50
OWNER: JIM DEFRANCESCO, PRESIDENT

9. JUST ANOTHER FOOD BROKER, INC.
12132 N.W. 24 STREET
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 EST. $ 58,367.30
OWNER: JACK LEWIS, PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/
TREASURER/DIRECTOR

10. LEON’S TEXAS CUISINE
P.O. BOX 1850
MCKINNEY, TX 75070 EST. $ 4,320.00
OWNER: BOB L. CLEMENTS, PRESIDENT

11. M.D. FOOD BROKERS, INC.
7310 WEST MCNAB ROAD, SUITE 105
TAMARAC, FL 33321 EST. $ 20,130.00
OWNER: STUART MAROWITZ, PRESIDENT

12. MCCAIN FOODS, INC.
C/O DULIN FOOD SERVICE, INC.
3850 NORTH 29 TERRACE, #105
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 220,850.50
OWNER: BARBARA SARTINI, PRESIDENT
DULIN FOOD SERVICE, INC.

13. O’PELLE ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. BAGELAND
1501 S.W. 5 COURT, "C"
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 EST. $ 110,992.00
OWNER: JORGE S. FIDEL, PRESIDENT

14. PRAWN SEAFOODS, INC.
6894 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 95,185.00
OWNER: JEFFREY WINE, PRESIDENT

15. RICH SEAPAK
C/O HOPCO FOODSERVICE
3111 DELEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609 EST. $ 83,655.00
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT
HOPCO FOODSERVICE

16. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICES SYSTEMS
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $5,018,067.08
OWNER: STEPHEN GREENE, PRESIDENT

17. SMG, INC.
29 ROCK MEADOW DRIVE
BROCKTON, MA 02301 EST. $ 860,000.00
OWNER: JOSEPH MCLOSKEY, C.E.O.

18. STAR MARKETING OF MIAMI, INC.
11151 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33167 EST. $1,126,400.00
OWNER: PAUL E. LATCH, PRESIDENT

19. TABATCHNICK FINE FOODS, INC.
1230 HAMILTON STREET
SOMERSET, NJ 08873-3343 EST. $ 17,846.28
OWNER: BEN TABATCHNICK, C.E.O.

20. TRIDENT SEAFOODS CORPORATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 69
SALEM, NH 03079 EST. $ 6,500.00
OWNER: CHARLES H. BUNDRANT, PRESIDENT

21. TYSON FOODS
C/O INNOVATIVE CONCEPT GROUP, INC.
P.O. BOX 30719
TAMPA, FL 33630-3719 EST. $ 708,462.50
OWNER: JAMES PLESS, C.E.O.
INNOVATIVE CONCEPT GROUP, INC.

22. VIKING SEAFOODS
C/O HOPCO FOODSERVICE
3111 DELEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609 EST. $ 257,631.00
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT
HOPCO FOODSERVICE

23. ZARTIC, INC.
438 LAVENDER DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165 EST. $ 663,204.50
OWNER: JAMES E. MAUER, CHAIRMAN

24. Reject items 1, 15, 17, 20, 30A, 31, 33, 37, 41, 44, 45, 46, 49, 50, 51, 65, 90, 105, 124, 131 and 135.

25. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,056,819.41. The award shall be made subject to the resolution of bid protests, if any.

G-86 AWARD OF BID #078-AA03 – VENDING MACHINE SERVICE – ACCESS FEE BASED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida AWARD Bid #078-AA03 – VENDING MACHINE SERVICE – ACCESS FEE BASED, 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 thirty-five (35) senior high and vocational schools, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. AAAA VENDING COMPANY, INC.
8390 N.W. 53 STREET, SUITE #201
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEES $21,008.00
OWNER: JULIO BERTEMARI, PRESIDENT

2. B & C VENDING, INC.
9348 S.W. 146 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33186 ACCESS FEE $19,770.00
OWNER: WILLIAM GONZALEZ, JR., PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177 ACCESS FEE $100,600.00
OWNER: DOUGLAS DAFT, CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.

4. G & P VENDING SERVICE, INC.
1338 NORTH VENETIAN WAY
MIAMI, FL 33139 ACCESS FEE $16,000.00
OWNER: MEYER GODUR, PRESIDENT

5. GILLY VENDING, INC.
3530 MYSTIC POINT DRIVE, BLDG 500, #512
ADVENTURA, FL 33180 ACCESS FEE $255,101.00
OWNER: GILDA ROSENBERG, PRESIDENT

6. GREAT AMERICAN VENDING, INC.
10337 NORTH COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ACCESS FEE $171,692.00
OWNER: SCOTT M. BOYNTON, PRESIDENT

7. THE MTJ GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. ONE STOP VENDING
4800 S.W. 51 STREET
DAVIE, FL 33314 ACCESS FEE $ 44,500.00
OWNER: MICHAEL HELFT, PRESIDENT

8. NONSTOP VENDING CORPORATION
18383 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33179 ACCESS FEE $161,650.00
OWNER: JOHN BIZZARRO, PRESIDENT

9. PAN-AM VEND-TRONICS CORPORATION
605 WEST 17 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010 ACCESS FEE $ 12,100.00
OWNER: JEFF STUBINS, C.E.O.

10. PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP – MIAMI
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ACCESS FEE $2,154,487.00
OWNER: CRAIG WEATHERUP, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

11. SUPREME VENDING CORPORATION
1745 CLEVELAND ROAD
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141 ACCESS FEE $ 16,150.00
OWNER: ALBERTO LORENZO, PRESIDENT

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

G-87 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #155-TT10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals #155-TT10 – PROCUREMENT CREDIT CARD PROGRAM, to establish a procurement credit card program, that would allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools employees to charge authorized expenditures to assigned credit card accounts, during the term of the proposal, effective March 5, 2001, through March 4, 2002, as follows:

1. FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF GEORGIA
1525 WEST W. T. HARRIS BOULEVARD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
OWNER: SUSAN M. WALKER, PRESIDENT

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

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT SCHOOL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY, MAY 14, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Radisson Mart Plaza to provide services related to the District School Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, on May 14, 2001. There will be no cost to the district.

I-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED ADULT EDUCATION CENTERS, JANUARY 2001, 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 Adult Education Centers, January 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000, 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 Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 SELECTED AUDITS OF 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 of the charter schools and the other organizations listed above, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-5 AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF KPMG LLP FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS TO PERFORM THE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 AND JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a two-year contract with KPMG LLP for yearly financial and compliance audits at a cost not to exceed $522,000 for the two-year contract, with the right of the School Board to cancel this arrangement upon sixty (60) days written notice;
2. authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contract with KPMG LLP to perform a financial and compliance audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $259,000;
3. express its intent to have a financial and compliance audit performed by KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002, at a cost not to exceed $263,000;
4. express its intent to have the Single Audit performed by KPMG LLP for any of the two fiscal years ending June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2002 at a cost not to exceed $56,000 and $57,000, respectively; and
5. forward fund the budget for each of the two fiscal years being audited.

I-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 22, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks for participants in the after school care program form February 20, 2001 through August 22, 2001.

I-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-06 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 5-9, 2001, AS NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Resolution No. 01-06 proclaiming March 5-9, 2001, as National School Breakfast Week.

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND NECESSARY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 99-221 CELOMADING, S. A., FOR THE PROVISION OF LAND FOR A FUTURE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE WITH A PORTION AS A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

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

1. negotiate a Declaration of Restrictions in connection with Miami-Dade County Application No. 99-221, Celomading, S. A. for the provision of an approximate 16.6-acre site within the proposed development, of which 5.1 net acres will be donation over and above educational facilities impact fees; and
2. negotiate any necessary agreements making available the balance of the acreage (approximately 11.5 net acres) for purchase by the District, by or before December 31, 2004, based on the fair market value of the property at the time of property purchase, as established by the District-commissioned appraisals. Prior to property transfer, an agenda item for the purchase agreement will be presented to the Board for its consideration.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH LUCKY START, LTD., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER "U" AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the Agreement and to support a companion amendment to the Declaration of Restriction with Lucky Start, Ltd., as may be needed, to provide for a reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $324,427, under terms and conditions set forth.

J-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION FOR THE USE OF 25 BOARD-OWNED PARKING SPACES FOR ITS EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with South Florida Educational Credit Union, for use of a 25 parking spaces for its employees, at an annual rental amount of $9,000, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-4 LEASE EXTENSION WITH MCCRORY DESIGN ASSOCIATES, LTD., FOR THE USE OF PARKING SPACES FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with McCrory Design Associates, Ltd., for the use of 25 parking spaces for the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at a monthly rental rate of $625 and an annual rental amount not to exceed $7,500, for the period of May 10, 2001 through May 9, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH G. D. ROSS PROPERTIES FOR A PHYSICAL EDUCATION ANNEX, MULTI-PURPOSE CLASSROOM AND EXHIBIT GALLERY FOR THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with G. D. Ross Properties for a physical educational annex, multi-purpose classroom and exhibit gallery for the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $133,853.28. The term of the renewal option period will commence May 1, 2001, and will end April 30, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF THE TROPICAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FOR SPACE FOR THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI ADULT EDUCATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a permit agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the Tropical Park Community Center, at an hourly rental rate of $12.15, and an annual rental amount not to exceed $13,000, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-7 USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF PARKING FOR NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute use agreement with the City of Miami Beach for 48 parking spaces for use by North Beach Elementary School staff and visitors, at an annual rental rate of $4,320, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-8 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI PARKING, INC., FOR USE OF PARKING FACILITIES AT FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a lease agreement with Omni Parking, Inc., for the use of parking facilities at Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, at an annual rental amount of $115,001.50, and under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-25 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FROM CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE ASBESTOS LABORATORY AND CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals for the selection of three (3) firms for asbestos laboratory and technical consultant 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-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE COST ESTIMATING 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 estimating services; and
2. approve the selection committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

J-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FROM CONSULTANTS TO PERFORM HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) TEST AND BALANCE SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request for Proposals for the selection of one or more firms for HVAC Test and Balance Service Consultant; and
2. approve the selection committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

J-28 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL

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

1. approve the exception to the existing site size for the educational facilities referenced herein; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions for the educational facilities referenced herein.

J-29 AWARD TO NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0458
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
KELSEY L. PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2000 NW 46 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education; and
b) award Project No. A-0458, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $944,000 to the low, compliant bidder: NAC Construction, Inc., 12177 S.W. 131 Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33186.

J-30 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. 0026-KS (REBID)
ROOF REPLACEMENT
TRANSPORTATION CENTER NORTHEAST
5901 NW 27 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. 0026-KS (Rebid), Roof Replacement, Transportation Center Northeast, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $462,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

J-31 AWARD TO VEITIA PADRON, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0738
STATE SCHOOL "CC1" AT WEST MIAMI MIDDLE
7525 SW 24 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A-0738, Addition and Renovations, State School "CC1" at West Miami Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $4,138,000 to the low bidder: Veitia Padron, Inc., 4444 SW 71^st Avenue, Suite 101B, Miami, Florida 33155.

J-32 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 11
PROJECT NO. A-0426
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1536 N.E. 179 STREET, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 11 on Project No. A-0426, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Greynolds Park Elementary School for a credit of $14,870.

J-33 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
PROJECT NO. A-0512
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1025 WEST 56 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 7 on Project No. A-0512, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Palm Springs Middle School for an extra of $35,659.

J-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0530
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
6425 MIAMI LAKEWAY NORTH, MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0530, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Miami Lakes middle for an extra of $30,672.

J-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0534
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
550 EAST 8 STREET, HIALEAH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. A-0534, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Hialeah Elementary School for an extra of $128,556 and a time extension of 22 days.

J-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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 Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0548, Additions and Renovations, Greenglade Elementary School for an extra of $60,651.

J-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0656
LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (S/S "X")
NW 117 STREET AND 3 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0656, Lease Purchase Agreement, Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School (S/S "X") for a credit of $220,493.

J-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0679
ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1050 NW 195 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0679, Roof Repair and Replacement, Miami Norland Senior High School for a credit of $113,754 and a time extension of 91 days.

J-39 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0692
DESIGN BUILD
DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
NW 50 STREET AND 112 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0692, Design Build, Doral Middle School for an extra of $42,791.

J-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0705
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "MM" @ KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4340 NW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No.A-0705, Design Build, S/S "MM" @ Kinloch Park Middle School Site for an extra of $14,154.

J-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0706
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "NN" @ G.W. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4901 LINCOLN DRIVE, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3, Project No. A-0706, Design Build, S/S "NN" @ G.W. Carver Middle School Site for an extra of $42,108.

J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO A-0711
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "JJ-1" @ PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
5801 AUGUSTO STREET, CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0711, Design Build, S/S "JJ-1" @ Ponce De Leon Middle School Site for an extra of $42,953.

J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0051-BB
DESIGN BUILD
MAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL
11700 SW 216 STREET, GOULDS, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design Build, Mays Middle School for an extra of $498,806.

J-44 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A0592B
NEW TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
JOHN H. SCHEE TRANSPORTATION CENTER
12525 NW 28 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Priscilla G. Stephens Kruize, accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 00-1114 or accepting the exceptions set forth in Respondent’s Exceptions to Recommended Order, filed on behalf of the employee on January 16, 2001.

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. GREGORY E. PAYNE – DOAH CASE NO. 00-2668

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as its final order, adopt the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 00-2668, sustaining the termination of Gregory E. Payne’s employment, effective June 21, 2000.

K-3 CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE FIRM FOR SPECIFIC EMINENT DOMAIN MATTERS

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx113-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

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 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel by amending the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a 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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