Miami-Dade County School Board: Official Agenda

MEETING AGENDA

March 14, 2001

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

MARCH 14, 2001 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

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, MARCH 12, 2001.

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, seeks public input and participation. However, the public purpose is not served when citizens become disorderly or disrupt the meeting. Accordingly, the Chair may order the removal from any School Board meeting of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting provided the Chair has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. §230.173, Fla. Stat.

The published agenda is also available for review at the following locations: Region Offices; William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School, Miami Coral Park Adult Education Center, Miami High Adult Education Center, Miami Carol City Adult Education Center and South Dade Adult Annex, and the Internet [https://dcps.dade.k12.fl.us].

10:00 A.M.

CONFERENCE SESSION: Attendance Areas for 2001-2002

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITION:	- Hispanic Magazine 2000 School of Excellence Award
	- 2001 Florida Arts Recognition Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: January 11, 16, 23, 30; February 6 and 13, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: February 14, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT'S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO HOST THE NINTH ANNUAL INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND CAREER EXPOSITION ENTITLED PREPARING FOR THE eFUTURE―NOW, OCTOBER 9-11, 2001; AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AND ITS REQUIRED SUBCONTRACTORS WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $100,000 BASED ON THE 2000-2001 EXPENDITURES

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

1. host the Ninth Annual Instructional Technology Conference and Career Exposition entitled Preparing for the eFuture―Now; and
2. enter into contractual agreements with the Miami Beach Convention Center and its required subcontractors for October 9-11, 2001, to provide facilities and services for the conference with an estimated cost of $100,000 based on the 2000-2001 expenditures.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the Trust and Agency Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001. No local funds are required.

A-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-07 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2001 AS SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA MONTH IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-07 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming April 2001 as School Library Media Month in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-11 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF MR. DEMETRIO PÉREZ, JR., M.S. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, ENDORSING PAN AMERICAN DAY, APRIL 14, 2001, AND PAN AMERICAN WEEK, APRIL 9-14, 2001, TO BE CELEBRATED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B-3 REVIEW THE BOARD'S POLICY OF USING AN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR SCHOOLS NO MORE THAN THREE TIMES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to review the Board's policy of using an architectural design for schools no more than three times and return to the Board with recommendation on whether to continue, amend or discontinue the approach.

B-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-12 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH AS CELTIC-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-12 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, designating March 2001 as Celtic-American Heritage Month to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County's public schools.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZE THE FIRST-PLACE WINNERS IN THE ANNUAL YOUTH CRIME WATCH POSTER AND ESSAY CONTEST

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the first-place winners in the annual Youth Crime Watch poster and essay contest.

B-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-13 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ANNUAL PROUD PEACE AWARDS AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROUD PROGRAM IN REDUCING VIOLENCE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-13 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledging the significance of the annual PROUD Peace Awards as well as the importance and effectiveness of the PROUD Program in reducing violence.

B-7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-14 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001, AS "TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY" IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-14 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming Thursday, April 26, 2001 as "Take Our Children to Work Day," in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-15 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING APRIL 18, 2001, AS STOP DAY - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-15 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Endorsing April 18, 2001, as STOP DAY - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

B-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND SCHOOL BOARD RULE "ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL OR ITS ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS" TO ALLOW RAFFLES AT SCHOOLS FOR PURPOSES OF FUND RAISING

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to initiate rule-making to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-1D-1.07, permitting raffles at public schools for purposes of fund raising.

B-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO SCHEDULE A CONFERENCE PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF FOR A REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE NEW STRATEGIC PLAN AND THE THREE GOALS SET BY THE BOARD TO GUIDE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S PROGRESS THROUGH THE YEAR 2005

B-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PLACING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS INSIDE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUSES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The Superintendent investigate the feasibility of placing public service announcements inside Miami-Dade County Public School buses. Such a study should include a fiscal impact analysis.

B-12 REVIEW AND FOLLOW-UP OF DISTRICT'S REMEDIATION OF FIRE SAFETY ISSUES

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-16 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING PARTNERS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE RIGHT OF EVERY CHILD TO ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR WLRN TO PRODUCE A VIDEO TO ILLUSTRATE OUTSTANDING FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT UTILIZING FUNDS GENERATED BY THE 1988 BOND REFERENDUM

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH RANDSTAD USLP (UNITED STATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP), BY WHICH THEIR STAFFING AGENCY WILL PROVIDE MAJOR APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN SERVICES AT ROBERT MORGAN TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,920, FROM MARCH 15, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2001

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Randstad USLP (United States Limited Partnership), by which their staffing agency will provide major appliance technician services at Robert Morgan Technical Arts High School, in an amount not to exceed $13,920, from March 15, 2001 through August 9, 2001; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1021.

The appropriation for this item is derived from revenue generated by the repair and sale of equipment donated by Maytag.

C-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-09 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING MARCH 12-16, 2001, AS SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-09 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing March 12-16, 2001, as School Social Work Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-3 SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR DORAL ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL WITH RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO NEGOTIATE A TEN-YEAR CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

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

1. approve the Doral Academy Charter High School application and authorize the negotiation of a ten-year charter school contractual agreement for the 2001-2002 through 2010-2011 school years; and
2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant the charter school contractual agreement which reflects the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board. Such charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time there will be a public hearing to provide for community input.

C-4 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 2001 SOCIAL STUDIES CONFERENCE, MAY 1, 2001, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $20,000

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 Social Studies Conference, May 1, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $20,000. The appropriation for this item is included in the Trust and Agency Special Events Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY JOBS FOR MIAMI TRAINING ACADEMY, TO OFFER APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $312,000, FROM JANUARY 3, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement for services rendered by Jobs for Miami Training Academy, to offer applied technology programs and basic skills training, in an amount not to exceed $312,000, from January 3, 2001 through June 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FAMILY CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,152, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,428, AND YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,920, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $110,500, TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE SERVICES FOR PREKINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION STUDENTS, FROM MARCH 15, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2001

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

1. enter into contractual agreements with Family Christian Association of America, in an amount not to exceed $35,152; Young Men's Christian Association, in an amount not to exceed $64,428; and Young Women's Christian Association, in an amount not to exceed $10,920, for a total cost not to exceed $110,500, to provide after-school care for prekindergarten children, from March 15, 2001 through June 13, 2001; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

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

C-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM, WHEREBY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICES TO SUMMER YOUTH AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000, FROM MARCH 15, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, whereby Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) will provide educational testing services to Summer Youth Employment and Training Program participants, in an amount not to exceed $17,000, from March 15, 2001 through June 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-8 SCHOOL-TO-CAREER CONFERENCE

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, OFFICE OF YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, TO JOINTLY OPERATE NON-SCHOOL-BASED DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Metropolitan Miami-Dade County, Florida, Department of Human Services, Office of Youth and Family Development, to jointly operate non-school-based day-treatment programs for severely emotionally disturbed students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH STATE AND PRIVATE COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO PLACE STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND STUDENT PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS WITH THERAPISTS SERVING AS CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with state and private colleges, universities, and community colleges to place student physical and occupational therapists and student physical occupational therapist assistants, with therapists serving as clinical instructors, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local Funds are required.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION HEAD START, THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, AND THE HEAD START DIVISION OF THE MICCOSUKEE CORPORATION TO SERVE PREKINDERGARTEN CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with Redlands Christian Migrant Association Head Start, the Head Start Division of the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, and the Head Start Division of the Miccosukee Corporation to serve preschool children with disabilities, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OPERATE A SHORT-TERM TRANSITIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS AT JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL/HIGHLAND PARK, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Public Health Trust/Jackson Memorial Hospital to operate a short-term transitional educational program for severely emotionally disturbed students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH CHILDREN'S REHAB NETWORK AND JACKSON INFANT TODDLER CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the Children's Rehab Network and Jackson Infant Toddler Center to provide services to children with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Facilities, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC., TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Bertha Abess Children's Center, Inc., to provide services to emotionally handicapped and severely emotionally disturbed students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXCEPTIONAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,721, FROM MARCH 15, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Association for the Development of the Exceptional, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $68,721, from March 15, 2001 through June 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

C-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC., TO OPERATE A DAY-TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED ADOLESCENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Children's Psychiatric Center, Inc., to operate a day-treatment program for emotionally handicapped adolescents, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds for this agreement.

C-19 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ADOLESCENT CENTER OF CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DISTRICT 11, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, AND TO HAVE ACCESS TO TWO RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS FOR STUDENTS REFERRED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with the Specialized Adolescent Center of Children's Home Society of Florida and the Florida Department of Children and Families, District 11, to provide educational services to exceptional students in a residential treatment program, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and
2. have access to two residential placements at the Specialized Adolescent Center of Children's Home Society of Florida for students referred by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-20 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE A COOPERATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Blind Services, Florida Department of Education, to provide a cooperative school program for blind and visually impaired students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-92 (2000/01) DOB: 05/15/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-92 (2000/01), 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-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-134 (2000/01) DOB: 08/31/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-134 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-145 (2000/01) DOB: 08/17/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-145 (2000/01), 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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-160 (2000/01) DOB: 06/20/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-160 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-172 (2000/01) DOB: 11/02/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-172 (2000/01), 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: 08
CASE NO.: SM-174 (2000/01) DOB: 04/01/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 174 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-175 (2000/01) DOB: 04/09/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 175 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-180 (2000/01) DOB: 03/27/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 180 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-183 (2000/01) DOB: 02/08/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 183(2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-190 (2000/01) DOB: 09/17/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-190 (2000/01), 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: 08
CASE NO.: SM-193 (2000/01) DOB: 03/12/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 193 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-194 (2000/01) DOB: 01/17/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 194 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-198 (2000/01) DOB: 07/11/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 198 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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: 07
CASE NO.: SM-203 (2000/01) DOB: 11/13/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- 203 (2000/01), 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 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 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-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-206 (2000/01) DOB: 12/23/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-206 (2000/01), 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: 11
CASE NO.: SM-209 (2000/01) DOB: 11/15/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-209 (2000/01), 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: 09
CASE NO.: SM-218 (2000/01) DOB: 10/26/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-218 (2000/01), 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.

D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DADE SCHOOLS ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the newly elected officers and Board of Directors of the Dade Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.

D-2 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 Jamaica for students at Miami Southridge Senior High School, from April 2, 2001 through April 5, 2001.

D-3 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Germany, Austria and Italy for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from March 27, 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-country field trip to France for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from March 22, 2001 through April 3, 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 San Jose, Costa Rica for students at South Dade Senior High School, from March 29, 2001 through April 6, 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 Italy for students at South Dade Senior High School, from March 29, 2001 through April 7, 2001.

D-7 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 Toronto, Canada for students at Whispering Pines Elementary School, from April 26, 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 England, France, Germany, Switzerland and Holland for students at Miami Southridge Senior High School, from March 29, 2001 through April 7, 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 for students at Sunset and Coral Way elementary schools, from April 26, 2001 through May 10, 2001.

D-10 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 Germany for students at Sunset Elementary School, from April 2, 2001 through April 26, 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 Toulouse, France for students at George W. Carver Middle School, from March 17, 2001 through March 29, 2001.

D-12 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 Canada for students at Charles R. Drew Middle School, from March 30, 2001 through April 9, 2001.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JANUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 7, 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 901.

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 March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER,
FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DISTRICT SUPERVISOR,
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT (AGRIBUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Diana E. Collingwood, to the open budgeted position of District Supervisor, Instructional Support (Agribusiness and Public Service), MEP pay grade 21, 12 months, and assign to the Division of Mathematics and Science Education, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
STAFF SPECIALIST,
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (ADULT/DENTAL PROGRAMS)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Dr. David M. Preble to the open budgeted position of Staff Specialist, MEP pay grade 18, Vocational Education (Adult/Dental Programs), 12 months, and assign to the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
DISTRICT SUPERVISOR,
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT (SCIENCE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Cyd C. Heyliger-Browne to the open budgeted position of District Supervisor, Instructional Support (Science), MEP pay grade 21, 12 months, and assign to the Division of Mathematics and Science Education, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
PROJECT SUPERVISOR I,
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Ricardo R. Garcia, currently a Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, Systems and Programming Services, to the open, budgeted position of Project Supervisor I, pay grade 41, Systems and Programming Services, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR III,
REGION FOOD SERVICE (2)

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER III,
FOOD SERVICE QUALITY CONTROL

E-10 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I,
CONSTRUCTION (ROOFING)

E-11 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I,
CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE

E-12 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SYSTEMS ANALYST I (4),
SYSTEMS AND PROGRAMMING

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

1. Mr. Lawrence J. Phelan, currently Senior Programmer Analyst II, pay grade 38, to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Instructional Technology, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
2. Ms. Mary K. Ramos, currently Senior Programmer Analyst II, pay grade 38, to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Instructional Technology, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
3. Ms. Deborah Roca, currently Senior Programmer Analyst II, pay grade 38, to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Instructional Technology, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.
4. Ms. Varinder Sawhney, currently Senior Programmer Analyst II, pay grade 38, to the open budgeted position of Systems Analyst I, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Instructional Technology, effective March 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-13 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR II,
SYSTEMS EDUCATION SENIOR INSTRUCTOR-ANALYST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Lisa C. Castro, to the open budgeted position of Coordinator II, Systems Education Senior Instructor-Analyst, pay grade 41, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Information Technology, effective March 1, 2001.

E-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT-PROJECT EMPLOYEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with selected contracted project employees, effective March 15, 2001 through June 30, 2001.

E-15 CALENDAR FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the personnel appointments calendar for the 2001-2002 school year.

E-16 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT OR EXTENDED ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 231.36(3)(a), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2001, approve nominations of the instructional personnel whose names appear on Appointment List 1 for professional service contract, subject to contract provisions and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-17 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISORS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND PRINCIPALS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 231.23(5)(a), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2001, approve nominations of the instructional supervisors, assistant principals and principals whose names appear on Appointment List 2 for annual contract, subject to the provisions set forth in the annual contract and reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AN ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE COLLECTION AND CERTIFIED LABORATORIES TO CONDUCT APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE DRUG SCREENING SERVICES AND TO APPROVE THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from an organization to provide collection and certified laboratories to conduct applicant and employee drug screening services; and
2. approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the School Board for approval.

The appropriations for this RFP will be included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be approved by the Board in July 2001.

E-19 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CDE RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS FOR RESOURCE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with CDE Research Associates, Inc., from April 14, 2001 through June 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $30,000; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

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

E-20 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT $25,000 FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING 24/7 CUSTOMIZED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to accept $25,000 from the South Florida Annenberg Challenge;
2. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Learning 24/7 Customized Professional Development Consulting Services from March 15, 2001 through June 30, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $25,000; and
3. grant an exception to School Board 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

E-21 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICIA A. YOUNG - DATA INPUT SPECIALIST II
DIVISION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Patricia A. Young, Data Input Specialist II, at Division of Exceptional Student Education, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-22 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-24 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-25 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-26 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-27 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-28 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KIMBERLY HALL - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Kimberly Hall, School Bus Driver, at South Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-29 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
BRETT T. SCANLON - TEACHER
DR. W. A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Brett T. Scanlon, Teacher at Dr. W. A. Chapman Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-30 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GREGORY ADAMS - TEACHER
DR. W. A. CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gregory Adams, Teacher at Dr. W. A. Chapman Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-31 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the above-referenced instructional employee, effective March 14, 2001, the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-32 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE - 30 CALENDAR DAYS
RENEA E. JENKINS - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

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

E-33 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE - 30 CALENDAR DAYS
ALMA P. VEGA - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Alma P. Vega, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-34 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE - 30 CALENDAR DAYS
MARCELIN NAISSANCE - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Marcelin Naissance, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-35 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOYCE M. ANDERSON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective March 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Joyce M. Anderson, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TO REIMBURSE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE PARTIAL COST OF FACILITATING THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHER ENHANCEMENT DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from Florida State University, in the amount of $46,820, to reimburse Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the partial cost of facilitating the Florida State University Teacher Enhancement Distance Learning Program; Project Cycle; July 1, 2000 through August 15, 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 complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA'S LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND UPGRADES FOR REFUGEES IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME PROGRAM UNDER PUBLIC LAW 105-177, SECTION 412c OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: FEBRUARY 16, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 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 $617,118, for funding the Florida's Learning Opportunities and Upgrades for Refugees in School and at Home Program under Public Law 105-177, Section 412c of the Immigration and Nationality Act; Project Cycle: February 16, 2001 through November 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 A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT; 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $110,825, for funding the Even Start Family Literacy Continuation Grant; 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; 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 UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL DISSEMINATION GRANT PROGRAM; AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI SHORES/BARRY UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL TO IMPLEMENT THE DISSEMINATION GRANT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 31, 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 $50,000, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Dissemination Grant Program; and enter into a contractual agreement with Miami Shores/Barry University Charter School, in the amount of $48,211, to implement the Dissemination Grant Program; Project Cycle: August 31, 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-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION FOR FUNDING THE GANG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE; PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 1, 2001 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, in the amount of $150,000, for funding the Gang-Free Schools and Communities Initiative; Project Cycle: April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002;
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-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE WALTON FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC., FOR FUNDING THE CHOICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 1, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Walton Family Foundation, Inc., in the total amount of $300,000, for funding the Choice Public Schools Program; Project Cycle: April 1, 2001 through April 1, 2003;
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.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

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

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2000-01 Contracted Programs Fund Mid-Year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $51,051,696;
b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5).

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR JANUARY 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Monthly Financial Report for January 2001.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

(1)

Bid No. 169-XX07 - GLASS, AUTOMOTIVE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of automotive glass, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 12, 2000, through May 11, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the number of vehicles maintained by the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance. The estimate on the bid was based on an average usage of $1,059.49 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $1,589.24 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.

CHARLIE'S AUTO GLASS, INC.
7051 S.W. 12 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: MIRIAM MARKS, SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$12,713.88
$0
$ 6,356.94

(2)

Bid No. 182-ZZ09 - TOWELS, BATH, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bath towels, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid effective July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. Cafeteria usage increased, whereas previously physical education departments primarily used this product. Last year's contract usage averaged $2,925 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $4,212 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

- African American Male - $10,523

1.

DISTRICT HEALTHCARE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC.
10302 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE, BAY #24
MEDLEY, FL 33178
OWNER: PERNELL J. WILLIAMS, C.E.O./PRESIDENT (AM)

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 42,471.00
$0
$ 10,523.00

(3)

Bid No. 018-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered specialty foods, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2000, through March 14, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. This is a new bid, and the anticipated usage averages $20,276.13 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

- 0410

M/WBE Eligibility

- Food Service None

1.

BIG WILL'S RIBS AND THINGS
762 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: BRENDA C. MILBRY

2.

J & D MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
811 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JEFFREY E. YAGODA, PRESIDENT

3.

SHAKERS CONCH HOUSE, INC.
5330 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: HUDGON MILBRY, PRESIDENT

4.

THE RESTAURANT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC
19501 N.E. 10 AVENUE, BAY C
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD L. OWENS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL

$ 125,427.60
$ 78,886.00
$ 39,000.00

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

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR
AMOUNT

01/25/01

J01883759

PORTIONPAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
400 NORTH ASHLAND AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
OWNER: MARVIN KLEIN, PRESIDENT

$ 54,250.00

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR
AMOUNT

01/26/01

A00492498

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

$ 21,504.00

01/26/01

A01867623

VIRCO MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 5000
CONWAY, AR 72033

$ 11,564.40

01/25/01

D01884161

MODIS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ONE INDEPENDENT DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202-5060

$ 63,600.00

01/18/01

J00492641

CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 2005
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005

$ 49,183.20

01/17/01

K00685198

LEESBURG CONCRETE COMPANY, INC.
2008 GRIFFIN ROAD
LEESBURG, FL 34748

$ 60,243.00

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 Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises (PRIDE), to purchase recap tires, for the Department of Transportation, for a total amount of $275,000.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 075-AA02 - OPERABLE PARTITIONS (FURNISH AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 075-AA02 - OPERABLE PARTITIONS (FURNISH AND INSTALL), to furnish and install new operable partitions at Sunset Elementary School and Southwood Middle School, effective March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. FOLDING WALLS OF MIAMI, INC.
4041 WOODRIDGE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33133-6617 $ 29,058.00
OWNER: BYRNE CORBIN, PRESIDENT
2. HUFCOR/GULFSTREAM, INC.
270 BUSINESS PARKWAY, SUITE 4
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411 $ 14,400.00
OWNER: MICHAEL BORDEN, PRESIDENT

3. The award amount shall not exceed $43,458.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 128-ZZ06 - PEST CONTROL SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE AND HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 128-ZZ06 - PEST CONTROL SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE AND HOME ECONOMICS LABORATORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pest control services, for school cafeterias and consumer science laboratories, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. EL TORO EXTERMINATOR OF FLORIDA, INC.
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, UNIT 1
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 171,436.00
OWNER: JOSE PEREZ LINARES, 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 $171,436.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 017-ZZ03- BEVERAGES: NON-CARBONATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 017-ZZ03 - BEVERAGES: NON-CARBONATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of non-carbonated beverages, for use in senior high schools, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.
D.B.A. THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
7777 N.W. 41 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROGER A. ENRICO, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O
2. FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
16569 S.W. 117 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33177
OWNER: M. DOUGLAS IVESTER, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS/C.E.O.

3. HOPCO FOODSERVICE MARKETING
3111 DE LEON STREET
TAMPA, FL 33609
OWNER: THOMAS SCHRIEBER, PRESIDENT

4. LUNA VEND DISTRIBUTING
608 PACKARD COURT
SAFETY HARBOR, FL 34695
OWNER: JAMES J. COX, PRESIDENT

5. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $25,328.81.

G-68 RENEW BID NO. 018-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS, A LA CARTE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 018-ZZ03 - FRESH DELIVERED SPECIALTY FOOD ITEMS, A LA CARTE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered specialty foods, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. BIG WILL'S RIBS AND THINGS
762 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: BRENDA C. MILBRY
2. J & D MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
811 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JEFFREY E. YAGODA, PRESIDENT

3. SHAKERS CONCH HOUSE, INC.
5330 N.W. 17 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: HUDGON MILBRY, PRESIDENT

4. THE RESTAURANT GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC.
19501 N.E. 10 AVENUE, BAY C
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179
OWNER: RONALD L. OWENS, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $243,313.60.

G-69 RENEW BID NO. 099-ZZ03 - MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 099-ZZ03 - MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of milk and dairy products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 16, 2001, through August 15, 2002, as follows:

1.. VELDA FARMS, LLC
501 N.E. 181 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 EST. $7,583,923.10
OWNER: SUIZA FOODS CORPORATION

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,583,923.10.

G-70 RENEW BID NO. 181-ZZ03 - SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 181-ZZ03 - SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID) to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of smoked sausage, for the a la carte program of the Food Service Program, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 21, 2001, through June 20, 2002, as follows:

1. DUTCH PACKING COMPANY, INC.
4115 N.W. 28 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 32,259.62
OWNER: C. ROSS, SECRETARY (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,259.62.

G-71 RENEW BID NO. 175-XX10 - STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 175-XX10 - STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH, to repair, replace, and refinish, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of stripwood flooring, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2001, through April 13, 2002, as follows:

1. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 EST. $ 180,373.87
OWNER: JOSE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $180,373.87.

G-72 RENEW BID NO. 176-XX10 - ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida RENEW Bid No. 176-XX10 - ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, inspections, repairs and maintenance of elevators and chairlifts for various Miami-Dade County Public Schools locations, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 17, 2001, through March 16, 2002, as follows:

1. THYSSEN ELEVATOR COMPANY
D.B.A. THYSSEN MIAMI ELEVATOR
P.O. BOX 520217
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 272,937.46
OWNER: JOHN BRANDT, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $272,937.46.

G-73 RENEW BID NO. 201-XX10 WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID)

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

1. RENEW Bid No. 201-XX10 - WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT (REBID), to establish a contract, to furnish, at firm unit prices, all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain, water-based fire protection systems, at various locations, for Maintenance and Operations, during the term of the bid, effective April 14, 2001, through April 13, 2003, as follows:
A. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
504 N.E. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $449,480.00
OWNER: SHIRLEY PASTERNAK
B. D.P. PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
P.O. BOX 170306
HIALEAH, FL 33017 EST. $346,000.00
OWNER: RUBBEN HOWE, PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND
TREASURER

C. FRED MCGILVRAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 522204
MIAMI, FL 33152 EST. $293,150.00
OWNER: FRED MCGILVRAY, C.E.O.

2. ACCEPT the list of prequalified vendors to perform additional services, as per Section 3.2 A.1 of the specifications, for items 26 through 28, 93 through 95, 133 through 135, 159 through 161, and 185 through 187, as follows:

A. A-1 FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION
D.B.A. ALL FIRE SERVICES, INC.
504 N.E. 190 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
B. BEST FIRE SPRINKLER
840 N.W. 170 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169

C. D. P. PLUMBING AND FIRE PROTECTION
P.O. BOX 170306
HIALEAH, FL 33017

D. FRED MCGILVRAY, INC.
P.O. BOX 522204
MIAMI, FL 33152
OWNER: FRED MCGILVRAY, C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,166,455.63.

G-74 AWARD BID NO. 074-AA05 - METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 074-AA05 - METAL PRODUCTS, SHEETS, ANGLES AND BARS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal products, sheets, angles and bars, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2001, through March 13, 2002, as follows:

1. DADE STEEL SALES CORPORATION
9830 N.W. 114 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 EST. $ 1,752.00
OWNER: LUIS M. GARCIA, PRESIDENT (HM)
2. MCKINSEY STEEL AND SUPPLY OF FLORIDA, INC.
817 N.W. 5 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 67,191.60
OWNER: WARREN G. THOMAS, PRESIDENT

3. MEDLEY STEEL AND SUPPLY, INC.
9925 N.W. 116 WAY
MEDLEY, FL 33178 EST. $ 38,924.13
OWNER: ORLANDO A. GOMEZ, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $107,867.73.

G-75 AWARD BID NO. 083-AA02 - CARPET AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 083-AA02 - CARPET AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of carpet and supplies, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2001, through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. FRANKLIN FLOORING, INC.
5275 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $10,700.95
OWNER: ROZZIE FRANKLIN, III, PRESIDENT (AM)
2. WILLIAMS CARPET SYSTEMS, INC.
1965 N.W. 22 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $21,324.40
OWNER: JEAN WILLIAMS (WF)
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,025.35.

G-76 AWARD BID NO. 085-AA02 - COARSE AGGREGATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 085-AA02 - COARSE AGGREGATES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of coarse aggregates, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 1, 2001, through May 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC.
8518 S.W. 8 STREET, SUITE 105
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $55,525.11
OWNER: AUSTIN W. TUPLER, PRESIDENT

2. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND
15900 S.W. 408 STREET
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034 EST. $2,876.25
OWNER: RICHARD A. BUCKELEW, PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA SILICA SAND COMPANY, INC.
8500 N.W. 36 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 33,866.00
OWNER: JOSEPH DUDLEY, PRESIDENT

FIRST ALTERNATE

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

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

SECOND ALTERNATE

6. FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND
15900 S.W. 408 STREET
FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034
OWNER: RICHARD A. BUCKELEW, PRESIDENT

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

8. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $92,267.36.

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 13-ZZ10 - FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 136-ZZ10 - FENCE PARTS (SUPPLY ONLY), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fence parts (supply only), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2001, through May 16, 2002, as follows:

1. ANCHOR FENCE WHOLESALERS
P.O. BOX 3537
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 74,616.30
OWNER: OSCAR TORRES, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $74,616.30.

G-78 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEMS 12 THROUGH 15 ON BID N0. 271-ZZ05 - DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 12 through 15 on Bid No. 271-ZZ05 - DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES, effective March 14, 2001, as follows:
MAYFLOWER SALES COMPANY, INC.
614 BERGEN STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11238 EST. $ 349,201.60
OWNER: WILLIAM SWETOW, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 12 through 15 on Bid No. 271-ZZ05 - DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES, effective March 14, 2001, through November 24, 2001, to the second low bidder as follows:

FARREY'S WHOLESALE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 619500
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33361-9500 EST. $353,744.10
OWNER: F.X. FARREY, SR., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

3. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $354.75 (check on file), from Mayflower Sales Company, Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, for items 12 through 15.

4. Retain Mayflower Sales Company, Inc., of Brooklyn, New York, as an active vendor.

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $353,744.10.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 179-VV10- AUCTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 179-VV10 - AUCTION SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage charge, in the form of a buyer's premium, to provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment, to conduct auctions for the sale of all supplies and/or equipment determined to be surplus or obsolete, for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. NATIONAL AUCTION COMPANY
1325 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 204
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: GEORGE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT

G-80 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEMS 3 AND 4 ON BID NO. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 3 and 4 on Bid No. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES, effective March 15, 2001, as follows:
STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 EST. $8,266.28
OWNER: WM. WILSON, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 3 and 4 on Bid No. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES, effective March 15, 2001, through April 11, 2001, to the second low bidder, as follows:

SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 11,998.80
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $100 (check on file), from Standard Stationery Supply Company, of Wheeling, Illinois, for items 3 and 4.

4. Retain Standard Stationery Supply Company, of Wheeling, Illinois, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES.

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $11,998.80.

G-81 RENEW BID NO. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 144-ZZ06 - ART SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 12, 2001, through April 11, 2002, as follows:

1. AXNER COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 621484
OVIEDO, FL 32765 EST. $22,185.90
OWNER: HOWARD AXNER, PRESIDENT
2. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $2,206.13
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. CUTLASS ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. BENNETT POTTERY
431 ENTERPRISE STREET
OCOEE, FL 34761 EST. $7,588.35
OWNER: CHARLES ELDRIDGE, PRESIDENT

4. DICK BLICK COMPANY
P.O. BOX 26
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105 EST. $18,865.54
OWNER: BOB BUCHSBAUM, C.E.O.

5. INTEGRITY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
7823 AYLESFORD LANE
LAUREL, MD 20707-5549 EST. $124,009.37
OWNER: IVIN LEE

6. JACKMAN'S, INC.
1221 ANDES BOULEVARD
ST. LOUIS, MO 63132 EST. $4,347.00
OWNER: RICHARD JACKMAN, PRESIDENT

7. KIRSCHNER BRUSH MANUFACTURING
605 EAST 132 STREET
BRONX, NY 10454 EST. $ 2,765.93
OWNER: ALEX KIRSCHNER, PRESIDENT

8. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610 EST. $149,198.85
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

9. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 510710
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 27,829.35
OWNER: RICHARD H. NAGEL
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL
SPECIALTY FOR SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS

10. SERVICE REPRODUCTION COMPANY
345 SUMMER STREET, NORTHWEST
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504 EST. $ 2,032.99
OWNER: ROBERT NORKUS, PRESIDENT

11. SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 72,244.75
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

12. STANDARD STATIONERY SUPPLY COMPANY
2251 FOSTER AVENUE
WHEELING, IL 60090 EST. $ 12,079.80
OWNER: DAVID WILSON, TREASURER

13. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700 EST. $ 32,547.78
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

14. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $477,901.74.

G-82 RENEW BID NO. 256-XX10 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 256-XX10 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS - BUS DRIVERS, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, north of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective April 12, 2001, through April 11, 2002, as follows:

1. PORT OF MIAMI MEDICAL CLINIC
1015 NORTH AMERICA WAY, SUITE 150
MIAMI, FL 33132 EST. $44,000.00
OWNER: IRWIN M. POTASH, M.D., PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,000.

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 053-AA09 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 053-AA09 - MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PRINTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of maintenance service for printing equipment, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production, during the term of the bid, effective March 14, 2001, through March 13, 2002, as follows:

A.B. DICK COMPANY
7400 CALDWELL AVENUE
NILES, IL 60714 EST. $ 12,978.00
OWNER: GERALD J. MCCONNELL, C.E.O.
SPINOLA PRINTERS SUPPLY, INC.
10228 N.W. 50 STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351 EST. $ 6,870.00
OWNER: MARC SPINOLA, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $19,848.

G-84 REJECT BID NO. 077-AA06 - MATERIALS TESTING INSTRUMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 077-AA06 - MATERIALS TESTING INSTRUMENT, to permit rebidding, using an expanded mailing list.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 081-AA06 - ART EQUIPMENT I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 081-AA06 - ART EQUIPMENT I, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of art equipment for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective, March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 15,328.92
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)
2. AXNER COMPANY, INC.
490 KANE COURT
OVIEDO, FL 32765 EST. $ 6,540.00
OWNER: HOWARD AXNER, PRESIDENT

3. MIDWEST SHOP SUPPLIES, INC.
D.B.A. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102 EST. $ 25,714.00
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

4. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538 EST. $ 861.00
OWNER: GENEVE CORPORATION

5. SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
P.O. BOX 510710
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151 EST. $ 62,872.50
OWNER: RICHARD H. NAGEL, EXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY FOR SAX ARTS AND CRAFTS

6. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903 EST. $ 23,219.50
OWNER: DANIEL P. SPALDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

7. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700 EST. $ 553.00
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

8. Reject Items 11, 12 and 16.

9. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $135,088.92.

G-86 REJECT BID NO. 111-AA11 - DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSMITTER, FURNISH AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 111-AA11 - DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSMITTER, FURNISH AND INSTALL, to permit rebidding, with revised specifications.

G-87 RENEW BID NO. 140-ZZ06 - SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 140-ZZ06 - SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of science equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. ACORN NATURALISTS
P.O. BOX 2423
TUSTIN, CA 92781-2423
OWNER: JENNIFER RIGBY, PRESIDENT
2. ARMSTRONG MEDICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
575 KNIGHTSBRIDGE PARKWAY
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: WARREN G. ARMSTRONG, C.E.O./TREASURER

3. BASIC SCIENCE SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 45
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY 14120-0045
OWNER: JOHN R. MANGRUM, PRESIDENT

4. CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2700 YORK ROAD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: FRANCES P. BARNES

5. CLEARVUE/EAV, INC.
6465 NORTH AVONDALE AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER: MARK E. VENTLING, PRESIDENT

6. CONNECTICUT VALLEY BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 326
SOUTHAMPTON, MA 01073
OWNER: ROBERT M. LOHR, PRESIDENT

7. DELTA EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 3000
NASHUA, NH 03061
OWNER: STEFAN KOHLER, PRESIDENT

8. DENOYER-GEPPERT SCIENCE COMPANY
D.B.A. DENOYER-GEPPERT INTERNATIONAL
5225 RAVENSWOOD AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60640
OWNER: MARK GILBERT, VICE PRESIDENT

9. EDMUND SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
101 EAST GLOUCESTER PIKE
BARRINGTON, NJ 08007
OWNER: NORMAN EDMUND, PRESIDENT

10. ETA
620 LAKEVIEW PARKWAY
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBURG

11. FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION
485 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
BURR RIDGE, IL 60521
OWNER: PAUL M. MONTRONE, CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.

12. FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC
P.O. BOX 219
BATAVIA, IL 60510
OWNER: MARGARET FLINN, SECRETARY/TREASURER

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

14. FREY SCIENTIFIC
A DIVISION OF SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: GARETT H. D. REID
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

15. HACH COMPANY
P.O. BOX 389
LOVELAND, CO 80539-0389
OWNER: KITTY HACH

16. HUMIDAIRE INCUBATOR COMPANY
P.O. BOX 9
NEW MADISON, OH 45346-0009
OWNER: HELEN L. RICHARDSON, SECRETARY/TREASURER

17. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 609
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

18. LAB-AIDS, INC.
17 COLT COURT
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
OWNER: MORTON E. FRANK, C.E.O.

19. MARK PRODUCTS
14218 S.W. 136 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: ALBERT DEMARIA, PRESIDENT

20. MICRO OPTICS OF FLORIDA, INC.
181 WEST PROSPECT ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MARK FOSBENDER, PRESIDENT

21. MUSEUM PRODUCTS COMPANY
84 ROUTE 27
MYSTIC, CT 06355
OWNER: GRACE BANNISTER,
SECRETARY/TREASURER

22. NADA SCIENTIFIC, LTD.
P.O. BOX 1336
CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919
OWNER: AHMED DASSI, PRESIDENT

23. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVE CORPORATION

24. NEBRASKA SCIENTIFIC
3823 LEAVENWORTH STREET
OMAHA, NE 68105-1180
OWNERS: HOWARD EPSTEIN AND PETER BRODKEY

25. NEO/SCI CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 22729
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-2729
OWNER: KURT GELKE, PRESIDENT

26. NEW SVE, INC.
D.B.A. SVE AND CHURCHILL MEDIA
6677 NORTH NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
CHICAGO, IL 60631
OWNER: MARK VENTLING, PRESIDENT

27. PARCO SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
P.O. BOX 189
VIENNA, OH 44473-0189
OWNER: BRIAN MARTORANA, PRESIDENT

28. PASCO SCIENTIFIC
10101 FOOTHILLS BOULEVARD
VIENNA, OH 44473-0189
OWNER: PAUL STOCKSTAD, PRESIDENT

29. PITSCO, INC.
1002 EAST ADAMS
P.O. BOX 1708
PITTSBURG, KS 66762
OWNER: HARVEY R. DEAN, PRESIDENT

30. RESOLUTION TECHNOLOGY
26000 AVENUE AEROPUERTO, #22
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA 92675
OWNER: ROBERT T. BOWERS

31. SARGENT-WELCH
P.O. BOX 5229
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-5229
OWNER: BENJAMIN B. CRUM, PRESIDENT

32. SCIENCE KIT, INC.
777 EAST PARK DRIVE
TONAWANDA, NY 14150
OWNER: RANDALL E. BURKARD, PRESIDENT

33. SEO ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 5745
LAKELAND, FL 33813
OWNER: THOMAS R. LUDWICK, PRESIDENT

34. SOUTHERN SCIENTIFIC, INC.
P.O. BOX 368
MCKENZIE, TN 38201
OWNER: SYBIL W. KING, PRESIDENT

35. SUMMIT LEARNING, INC.
P.O. BOX 493
FORT COLLINS, CO 80522
OWNER: RICH CIURCZAK, PRESIDENT
NASCO INTERNATIONAL

36. VERNIER SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY
8565 S.W. BEAVERTON HIGHWAY
PORTLAND, OR 97225-2429
OWNER: DAVID VERNIER, PARTNER

37. WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
P.O. BOX 92912
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012
OWNER: KURT D. GELKE, PRESIDENT

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

39. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,911,088.16.

G-88 RENEW BID NO. 160-ZZ04 - COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 160-ZZ04 - COMPUTER NETWORK INTEGRATION SERVICES, to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of computer network integration services, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective April 12, 2001, through April 11, 2002, as follows:

1. C & C INTERNATIONAL
7777 NORTH DAVIE ROAD, EXT. B200
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33024
OWNER: BILL JAMES, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. AM
2. DALY COMPUTERS, INC.
22521 GATEWAY CENTER DRIVE
CLARKSBURG, MD 20871
OWNERS: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT
JANNAN LEE, VICE PRESIDENT

3. VIRTUCOM, INC.
2060 EAST EXCHANGE PLACE, SUITE 228
TUCKER, GA 30084
OWNER: JENNY TANG, PRESIDENT

4. WYSIWYG ENTERPRISES
7260 N.W. 58 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: MARGARET MORRIS, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $64,597.87.

G-89 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 229-ZZ10 - UTILITIES BILLING REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 229-ZZ10 - UTILITIES BILLING REVIEW, to establish a contract, at firm, contingency-based fees, to perform a review of the charges associated with electricity, natural gas, propane, and water and sewer accounts, for monetary errors, for the Division of Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, effective March 14, 2001, as follows:

UTILITIES ANALYSES, INC.
P.O. DRAWER 98054
ATLANTA, GA 30359
OWNER: CARL F. SHAW

G-90 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

G-91 AWARD BID NO. 029-AA02 - PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 029-AA02 - PAINT: FLORIDA SCHOOL PLANT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FSPMA) APPROVED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of Florida School Plant Management Association approved paints, for Maintenance and Operations and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. BERRY'S PAINT, WALLPAPER AND FLOORING, INC.
896 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030
OWNER: ROGER K. BERRY, C.E.O.
2. CARIBBEAN PAINT COMPANY, INC.
5295 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GEORGE F. SIXTO, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. COLOR WHEEL PAINTS AND COATING
8866 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: STEVEN K. STRUBE, PRESIDENT

4. DURON, INC.
10406 TUCKER STREET
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
OWNER: ROBERT FEINBURG, CHAIRMAN

5. INCLAN PAINT CORPORATION
12252 S.W. 128 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LUIS INCLAN, PRESIDENT

6. JOHNSON PAINTS
D.B.A. FLEX BON
7845 S.W. 40 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155-3505
OWNER: SAMUEL V. JOHNSON, PRESIDENT

7. NMB PAINT SALES, INC.
15520 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162-6034
OWNER: J. DAVID CURRY, SR.

8. P.A.C.V. PAINTS CORPORATION
D.B.A. SPECTRUM PAINT CENTERS
10470 S.W. 72 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: PEDRO RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT

9. PAINT WORLD DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
5020 SOUTH STATE ROAD #7
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: MICHAEL GORDON, PRESIDENT

10. PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, INC.
D.B.A. O-GEE PAINT COMPANY
6995 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: PEGGIE B. SCHULTZ, PRESIDENT

11. PINTURAMA, INC.
16181 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: IGNACIO IGLESIAS, PRESIDENT

12. SOMAY PRODUCTS, INC.
4301 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142-4382
OWNER: ROSALIE S-B. PARKER, CHAIR OF THE BOARD

13. STEIN PAINT COMPANY
545 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: WENDY TURNER, SECRETARY

14. THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY
(MIAMI DISTRICT OFFICE)
1200 N.W. 78 AVENUE, SUITE 401
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: CHRIS CONNERS, PRESIDENT

15. TODOKOLOR ROBERT'S COMMERCIAL, INC.
11865 S.W. 26 STREET, UNITS G-14 AND G-15
MIAMI, FL 33175
OWNER: ROBERTO A. BENARD, PRESIDENT

16. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $169,191.30.

G-92 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 094-AA10 - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING FOR SELECT 12^TH GRADE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAGNET PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request for Proposals No. 094-AA10 - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING FOR SELECT 12^TH GRADE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAGNET PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-93 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 116-AA10 - EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CONTENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LOW- PERFORMING SCHOOLS

G-94 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 126-AA10 - EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING THE DIRECT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS

G-95 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 268-ZZ09 - BAND UNIFORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 268-ZZ09 - BAND UNIFORMS, to purchase, at firm prices, band uniforms, for various schools, effective March 14, 2001, as follows:

1. FRUHAUF UNIFORMS, INC.
800 EAST GILBERT
WICHITA, KS 67211 $ 91,684.37
OWNER: FRED FRUHAUF, C.O.B.

2. The award amount shall not exceed $91,684.37.

G-96 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF JANUARY 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of January 30, 2001, surplus equipment auction results.

G-97 RENEW BID NO. 067-ZZ01 - CASH REGISTERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 067-ZZ01 - CASH REGISTERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cash registers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective March 15, 2001, through March 14, 2002, as follows:

1. PCS REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
560 SYLVAN AVENUE
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ 07632 EST. $ 270,000.00
OWNER: ABE HALPERN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $270,000.

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of contractors for pre-qualification, and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying pre-qualification for a period of one (1) year.

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 00-413 ALCO GROUP, INC., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Miami-Dade County Application No. 00-413, Alco Group, Inc., for a voluntary contribution in the amount of $120,000 in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-2 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS FOR APPLICATION NO. 00-316 DANKRO, INC., AND KRODAN, S.A., FOR A VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION IN ADDITION TO EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the acceptance of a Declaration of Restrictions for Miami-Dade County Application No. 00-316, Dankro, Inc. and Krodan, S.A., for a voluntary contribution in the amount of $295,400 in addition to educational facilities impact fees, under the terms and conditions set forth.

J-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF PINECREST FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) execute a lease agreement with the Village of Pinecrest for a minimum of 175 parking spaces on an approximate 1.7-acre site east of Miami Palmetto Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth; and
2) execute necessary documents to allow the Village of Pinecrest to facilitate the closure of S.W. 74 Avenue (approximately .7 acres).

J-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA GRAND OPERA, INC., FOR A PARKING LOT FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND VISITORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida Grand Opera, Inc., for a parking lot for District staff and visitors, at an annual rental amount of $34,395. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 1, 2001, and will end June 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-5 RENEWAL OF JOINT OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE SCIENCE/ZOO MAGNET PROGRAM AT RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the joint operating agreement with Miami-Dade County for the placement of four Board-owned portable classrooms at Miami Metrozoo for the Science/Zoo Magnet Program, at an annual lease rate of $14,400 and an additional utilities reimbursement of $7,200 per year. The term of the renewal option period will commence June 1, 2001, and will end May 31, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the joint operating agreement will remain unchanged.

J-6 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HIALEAH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC., FOR THE USE OF PARKING FACILITIES BY SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Hialeah Church of the Nazarene, Inc., for the use of parking facilities by South Hialeah Elementary School, at an annual lease rate of $3,600. The term of the renewal option period will commence June 1, 2001, and will end May 31, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-7 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE HUBERT O. SIBLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with Florida Power and Light Company, as described, on the Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School site.

J-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH EFRAIN LOZADA AND JULIA LOZADA, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $121,000 for the expansion of Hialeah Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth;
2) the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3) the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $680.

J-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH SYLVIA ARIAS AND ADALINA COSTA, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $154,000 for the expansion of Hialeah Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth;
2) the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3) the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $845.

J-10 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH OLGA J. ACOSTA, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $118,750 for the expansion of Hialeah Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth;
2) the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3) the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $670.

J-11 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH ENRIQUE S. COLLAZO AND MARIA M. COLLAZO, FOR A PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION OF HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

1) the Superintendent or his designee to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the subject property at a price of $120,000 for the expansion of Hialeah Senior High School, under the terms and conditions set forth;
2) the payment of environmental assessments and survey related to the purchase of the subject property; and
3) the payment of title insurance at an estimated cost of $675.

J-12 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF THE PLAYFIELD AREA AT MIAMI DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SOUTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County, for use of the playfield area at Miami Douglas MacArthur South Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $1, and under the terms and conditions set forth, and cancel the current lease agreement with Miami-Dade County effective with the commencement date of the new lease. The new lease agreement will commence concurrent with the execution of a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County for Kendale Lakes Elementary School/Kendale Lakes Park.

J-13 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE USE OF KENDALE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/KENDALE LAKES PARK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Use Agreement with Miami-Dade County for Kendale Lakes Elementary School/Kendale Lakes Park, under the terms and conditions set forth. The Joint Use Agreement will commence concurrent with the execution of a lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for County use of the playfield at Miami Douglas MacArthur South Senior High School.

J-25 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A-0785
PLC "D-1" AT BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101 NW 191 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

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

a) reject all bids on Project No. A-0785, PLC "D-1" at Brentwood Elementary School, because they significantly exceed the construction budget; and
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and authorize rebidding of the project.

J-26 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE ARCHITECTS HALL DESIGNERS, INC., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0528

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the amendment to the agreement dated May 10, 1995 with The Architects Hall Designers, Inc. for the additions, remodeling and renovations project at Naranja Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1) to decrease the A/E's role during construction administration as stated;
2) all other existing terms and conditions shall remain in force; and
3)authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to The Architects Hall Designers, Inc.

J-27 TERMINATION OF ALL AGREEMENTS WITH SHRUM ALI ASSOCIATES, INC., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the agreements with Shrum Ali & Associates, Inc., with cause, and direct staff to complete the work as detailed.

J-28 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0418
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
265 East 5 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 6 on Project No. A-0418, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, South Hialeah Elementary School for a credit of $1,481 and a time extension of 169 days.

J-29 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0514
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3050 NW 35 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0514, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Melrose Elementary School for an extra of $71,189 and a time extension of 88 days.

J-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0549
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10235 S.W. 84 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0549, Additions and Renovations, Sunset Park Elementary School for a credit of $1,100 and a time extension of 30 days.

J-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0573
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16251 SW 99 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0573, New Elementary School, Christina M. Eve Elementary School for an extra of $11,709 and a time extension of 44 days.

J-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0601
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
CORAL TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6801 S.W. 24 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0601, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Coral Terrace Elementary School for an extra of $21,717 and a time extension of 57 days.

J-33 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0651
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0651, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Lorah Park Elementary School for an extra of $30,480 and a time extension of 27 days.

J-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 NW 127 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an extra of $72,856.

J-35 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0681
DESIGN-BUILD MEDIA CENTER/MISCELLANEOUS RENOVATIONS
NORTH DADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1840 NW 157 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0681, Design-Build Media Center/Miscellaneous Renovations, North Dade Middle School for an extra of $65,614 and a time extension of 33 days.

J-36 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. KS-0036
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 Street, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. KS-0036, Fire Alarm System Upgrade, Biscayne Elementary School for an extra of $11,275.

J-37 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. SK-0021
FIRE ALARM AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM UPGRADE
SCOTT LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1160 NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. SK-0021, Fire Alarm and Public Address System Upgrade, Scott Lake Elementary School for an extra of $13,597.

J-38 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-39 COMMISSIONING OF ZYSCOVICH, INC. FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0795; A-0795A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County , Florida commission the firm of Zyscovich, Inc. to perform the first phase of the architectural/engineering services for Miami Beach Senior High for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $49,850 for developing a final scope definition program; and
2. the provisional multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work previously approved by staff.

J-40 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A., TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RE-ROOFING PROJECT AT REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of KVH Architects, P.A. to perform architectural/engineering services for the re-roofing project at Redland Middle School, with a construction cost of $1,449,500, for the following considerations:

1. lump sum fee of $76,788, which represents approximately 5.3% of the construction cost:
2. the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
3. the Project Architect will maintain at least a $500,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy.

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. JOHN A. BENSON, CASE NO. DH 98-018-SPATZ

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the Recommended Order of the Hearing Officer in Case No. DH98-018-SPATZ, affirming the suspension of John A. Benson, dismissing him from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of May 12, 1999, and denying him any claim for back pay.

K-2 RECOMMENDATION FOR INCREASE IN HOURLY LEGAL FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION COUNSEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an increase in hourly legal fees for construction litigation counsel as follows: up to $200 per hour for lead counsel, up to $120 for second year associates, and up to $70 per hour for paralegals, effective March 15, 2001.

K-3 HILL-KIRLIN, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, Case No. 99-01729 CA 06 (Biscayne Gardens Elementary School) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement and Release Agreement with Hill-Kirlin, Inc., in the amount of $155,000, for the settlement of all claims in the case of Hill-Kirlin, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 99-01729 CA 06.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

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 School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, by revising the document, Promoting Continuous School Quality Improvement 2000-2001, A Manual for Implementing Florida's High-Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING

6Gx13-6A-1.02, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6C-1.02, ADULT/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6A-1.021, EDISON PROJECT-HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6A-1.022, EXTENDED YEAR SCHOOL CALENDAR
6Gx13-6A-1.023, JUVENILE JUSTICE EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

1) 6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2000-2001;
2) 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2000-2001;
3) 6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Project-Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar, 2000-2001;
4) 6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended Year School Calendar, 2000-2001; and
5) 6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2000-2001.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2000-2001

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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