CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 05-16-01

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The School Board publishes complete and summary versions of its meeting agendas. Changes to the summary agenda for the next Board meeting are provided below.

The complete agenda may be reviewed by visiting the Citizen Information Center in room 158 of the School Board Administration Building, 1450 N.E. 2nd Avenue, weekdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 p.m.. Telephone 995-1128.

 
AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-14 DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ORGANIZE A WORKSHOP FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND INTERESTED CITIZENS TO DISCUSS THE DISTRICT’S LAND ACQUISITION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Recent inquiries by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Report No. 01-00, "Special Review: Land Acquisition Practices of the Miami-Dade County School District," and the final report of the 2000 Spring Term Miami-Dade County Grand Jury have raised various concerns about current procedures governing land acquisition.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to organize a workshop for School Board Members and interested citizens to discuss the District’s land acquisition policies and procedures in compliance with the above stated intent.

E-8 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II, STUDENT ASSESSMENT
AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING

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

E-9 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I, TV PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

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

G-101 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 221-ZZ10 - APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on May 16, 2000, was to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

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

1. RENEW Request For Proposals No. 221-ZZ10 - APPLICANT - OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to provide services for children in at-risk alternative education programs, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

G-109 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 181-AA10 - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on May 3, 2001, was to establish a contract, with a qualified firm, to perform specific consulting services to the Department of Food and Nutrition, relating to the closing of high school campuses, during the school lunch period. Of 15 vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 6 responded, with 6 non-responsive proposals.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 181-AA10 - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions, utilizing internal/external resources.

replacement withdrawn

G-112 AWARD BID NO. 065-AA07 - FURNISH AND INSTALL AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES

The purpose of this bid, opened on January 16, 2001, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air-conditioning systems, including installation, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 065-AA07 - FURNISH AND INSTALL AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of air-conditioning systems, including installation, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

I-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT A CREDIT CARD AND CHECK DEBIT SERVICING BUREAU FOR PREPAID MEALS WITHIN THE FOOD SERVICE FUND

The Superintendent of Schools requests authorization to issue a Request for Proposals to select a credit card and check debit servicing bureau that would permit, parents or legal guardians of students utilizing the district’s food service program to prepay meals at pre-determined levels.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to select a credit card and check debit servicing bureau for prepaid meals within the food service fund.

replacement withdrawn

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF 70 TEACHERS IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ZELDA GLAZER 2001 SUMMER WRITING INSTITUTE, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $51,000, FROM JUNE 18, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 29,200l

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)/University of Miami Zelda Glazer Summer Writing Institute has, for the past 17 years, trained teachers in the most recent research-based strategies for teaching reading and writing.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami for the participation of 70 teachers to participate in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/University of Miami Zelda Glazer 2001 Summer Writing Institute, at a cost not to exceed $51,000, from June 18, 2001 through June 29, 200l. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

OFFICIAL AGENDA

A-5 AWARD TO BETANCOURT CASTELLON ASSOCIATES, INC.  
PROJECT NO. A0748
STATE SCHOOL "PPP"
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Five Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and three were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.

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

a) award Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $37,638,000 to the low bidder:

Betancourt Castellon Associates, Inc.
7765 SW 87& avenue, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33173

b) authorize payment for permit applications in the amount of $518,037.76 to Miami-Dade County in order to comply with the terms and conditions of the Department of Environmental Resource Management and the South Florida Water Management District/US Corps of Engineers Environmental Resources. Funds for this payment are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Program.

A-7 RESULTS OF THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RESULTS OF THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Staff from Legislative and labor Relations will make a presentation at the Board meeting to brief members concerning key results of the legislative session. members concerning key results of the legislative session.

A-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTICIPATE AS A CO-HOST WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR URBAN EDUCATION AND INNOVATION IN A NATIONAL REFORM SUMMIT ON JANUARY 17-18, 2002, AT THE BILTMORE HOTEL

It is requested that the Board authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools to serve as a co-host of a national education reform summit to be held January 17- 18, 2002, at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, in conjunction with Florida International University’s Center for Urban Education and Innovation. The purpose of this two-day summit is to provide a forum for business and education leaders to showcase the district’s best practices based on the three goals of the school system.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to participate as a co-host with Florida International University’s Center for Urban Education and Innovation in a National Reform Summit on January 17- 18, 2002, at the Biltmore Hotel. There will be no additional costs to the district.

B-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONDUCT A WORKSHOP WITH BOARD MEMBERS, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUMENT FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY BASED ON THEIR REVIEW OF EXISTING INSTRUMENTS OF EVALUATION BY OTHER SCHOOL BOARDS

As elected officials, Board Members are "reviewed" by their constituency every four years. In addition, the Board requires instructional, professional/technical and managerial employees to undergo yearly evaluations. A high standard of accountability from the employees of the district is crucial in maintaining an educational system that adequately prepares students for the future.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, conduct a workshop with Board Members, or their designees, to develop an instrument for the evaluation of Boards. the Superintendent and School Board Attorney based on their review of existing instruments of evaluation by other

B-11 ESTABLISH A TASKFORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING AN OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

On April 30, 2001 the state legislature announced plans to: create a three-member board to oversee land acquisition; place a state auditor at the District headquarters to oversee spending; and, make Miami-Dade County Public Schools the first participant in a state-wide review of school district accounting practices.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, establish a taskforce, made up of the above mentioned individuals, to study the feasibility of creating an Office of Inspector General for Miami-Dade County Public Schools according to the above stated intent.

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

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.1 6, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County School Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE REBA L. HOUSE - REGISTRAR MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

On May 3, 2001, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Ms. Reba L. House: I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting of May 16, 2001, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal proceedings against you from your current position as Registrar, McMillan Middle School, effective at the close of the workday, May 16, 2001, for just cause, including, but not limited to: incompetency; gross insubordination; and willful neglect of duty. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2); 230.23(5)(f); 231.3605; and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Reba L. House, Registrar, McMillan Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

G-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT AN AUTOMATED TIME AND ATTENDANCE SYSTEM

Authorization is sought to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP), to select a firm with experience designing and implementing a turn-key electronic system to manage time and attendance, and interface with an in-house developed front-end payroll system.

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

H-1 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC AND ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG & TRAURIG

On November 15, 2000, the Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into a legal contract with the law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC to represent the Board’s interest in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Chief Officer for Legislative and Labor Relations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida terminate its contract with the law firm of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, effective March 23, 2001, and employ the law firm of Greenberg & Traurig, effective March 26, 2001 through June 30, 2001, to represent the Board’s interests in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings, and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Chief Officer of Legislative and Labor Relations, with compensation not to exceed $60,000 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour.

J-25 APPROVAL OF OPTIONAL SECOND YEAR OF AGREEMENT WITH MIA CONSULTANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS CONSULTANT SERVICES

On June 21, 2000, the Board commissioned the firm of MIA Consultants to perform Construction Claims Consulting Services for a two (2) year term, commencing June 21, 2000 and expiring June 20, 2002, with the second year being at the Board’s option.

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

1) approve the optional second year of the Agreement with MIA Consultants to perform Construction Claims Consulting Services commencing June 21, 2001 and expiring June 20, 2002.

2) to increase the total billings under this contract from $300,000 to an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the optional second year of the agreement only, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

J-26  AUTHORlZATlON TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE CHRISTINA M. EVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SlTE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 

Adequate fire protection, potable water and wastewater for the Christina M. Eve Elementary School site has been provided for by the installation of a water and wastewater lines to the existing Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (MDWASD) utility infrastructure.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Christina M. Eve Elementary School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ADDITION AT THE CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL ‘RR’)

In order to provide potable water, fire protection, irrigation and wastewater services to the addition at the Campbell Drive Middle School site, the Board will install and connect a water transmission main, a fire hydrant, a wastewater lateral and other appurtenances to the existing Miami-Dade County infrastructure (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Addition at the Campbell Drive Middle School site (State School "RR"), at an approximate cost of $172,520, which is included in the construction contract.

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J-27 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE ADDITION AT THE CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL ‘RR’)

In order to provide potable water, fire protection, irrigation and wastewater services to the addition at the Campbell Drive Middle School site, the Board will install and connect a water transmission main, a fire hydrant, a wastewater lateral and other appurtenances to the existing Miami-Dade County infrastructure (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water and wastewater services for planned improvements at the Addition at the Campbell Drive Middle School site (State School "RR"), at an approximate cost of $172,520, which is included in the construction contract.

J-40 COMMlSSlONlNG OF A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC., TO PERFORM CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A RETENTION POND/LAKE PROJECT AT DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECT #A-O805

Staff has completed the selection process for an engineering firm to serve as Civil Engineer for a retention pond/lake project at Dora1 Middle School.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of A.D.A. Engineering, Inc., to perform civil engineering services for a retention pond/lake project at Dora1 Middle School for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $59,725, which represents approximately 9.95% of the estimated construction cost of $600,000;

2) additionally, at the Board’s option, the firm will provide 30 site visits for a fee of $6,600, for the duration of the construction process;

3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

4) the firm will maintain a project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy of at least $500,000, for which the firm will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $5,435.

J-41 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH PJB ASSOCIATES, P.A., TO PERFORM DESIGN CRlTERlA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A NEW MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER (STATE SCHOOL "TT") TO CONVERT STATE SCHOOL "C", A NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TO A K-8 FACILITY PROJECT #A-071 5

On December 13, 2000 the Board commissioned the firm of PJB Associates, P.A., to re-use its prototype elementary school design for state school "C", a new school located at N.W. 160th Street and 79th Avenue.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida amend the agreement with PJB Associates, P.A. to perform design criteria professional services for a new middle learning center (State School "TT") to convert State School "C", a new elementary school, to a K-8 facility for the following considerations:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $181,750, which represents approximately 3.84% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following consulting services: a) $8,275 for providing traffic engineering studies; and $5,500 for providing food service consulting services;

3) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 93 site visits for a fee of $23,300 for the duration of the construction process;

4) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and

5) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $l,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $13,000.

K-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, TRAVEL EXPENSES--SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED PERSONS

This item is submitted for consideration by the Board to amend the School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Persons, by amending the document, Travel Policies and Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, to comport to current Florida Statutes, Florida Department of Education Rules, and district policies on travel-related expenses.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13- 4C-1.07, Travel Expenses--School Board Members, Superintendent of Schools, Employees, and Other Authorized Persons, by amending the document, Travel Policies and Procedures Manual, which is incorporated by reference and is part of this rule.

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES:
INITIAL READING
6Gx13-2C-1.082, CONSTRUCTION C O M M I T T E E S -ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6Gx13-7B-1.06, SITE SELECTION PROCEDURES

AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 INTERIM REPORT ON THE DISTRICT’S PROGRESS IN MEETING THE SCHOOL BOARD’S STRATEGIC GOALS

The Superintendent will present an oral report to the School Board on the school district’s progress in meeting the three goals identified in the Board’s strategic plan for the years 2000-2001.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the Superintendent’s oral report on the school district’s progress in meeting the three goals identified in the Board’s strategic plan for the years 2000-2005.

A-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA STERLING COUNCIL, TO IMPLEMENT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PARADIGM (PEP), BASED ON THE FLORIDA STERLING CRITERIA FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE, IN SELECTED DISTRICT AND REGION OFFICES, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, FROM JUNE 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002

To implement the Florida Sterling Criteria for Organizational Performance Excellence, the District has developed the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) Performance Excellence Paradigm (PEP).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with the Florida Sterling Council, to implement Miami-Dade County Public Schools Performance Excellence Paradigm (PEP), based on the Sterling Criteria for Organizational Performance Excellence, in selected district and region offices, at a cost not to exceed $50,000, June 1, 200l through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item is included in the Contracted Programs Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget.

B-3 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 01-26, RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2001 AS CHARACTER EDUCATION KICK-OFF MONTH, WITH A SPECIFIC CORE VALUE HIGHLIGHTED DURING THAT MONTH AND EACH SUBSEQUENT MONTH, IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Building students’ ethical and moral character is necessary for an active, responsible citizenry in a democratic society. During the 1994-95 school year, a Miami-Dade County Public Schools task force identified a set of nine core values believed to be universally accepted by all segments of society. These core values and their accompanying descriptions were adopted by the Miami-Dade County School Board on July 26,1995.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve resolution no. 01-26 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing September 2001 as character education kick-off month, with a specific core value highlighted during that month and each subsequent month, in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-4 AUTHORIZING A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MERITS OF INCLUDING THE "DON’T LAUGH AT ME" PROGRAM AS PART OF OF THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Tragic violent events involving the safety of our school children present the school systems throughout the nation with a new challenge which if not properly addressed can have a devastating effect on upcoming generations of Americans. Events such as the terrible killings at Columbine High School, places before us in bold terms the need to identify and address this behavioral crisis at its core.

B-5 PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE CONTAINED IN BOARD RULE 6Gx13-2C-1.15, SCHOOL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEES -ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide for participation in the site selection process by members of the community at large and experts in fields related to land selection and acquisition, it would be appropriate for the Board to modify the membership of the committee governing school site selection as proposed below.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. MANTY SABATES MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent and the School Board Attorney to take the necessary steps to modify the membership of the site selection committee, as established in School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.15, and to incorporate this proposed membership as set forth in the list above, into the proposed amendments to School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.082.

B-10 AMENDMENT TO BOARD RULE 6Gxl3-2C-1.14, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS, STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Under Florida law, if a district School Board employs an internal auditor, that auditor must report directly to the district school board or its designee. Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Department of Management Audits, Statement of Policies and Procedures, states that the Department of Management Audits reports operationally to the Superintendent of Schools (emphasis added).

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize’ the Board Attorney to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14 to comport with Florida law in one of the following ways:

1) to have the Department of Management Audits report directly to the School Board; or

2) to have the Department of Management Audits report to the Chair of the Audit Committee as the School Board’s designee.

B-12 REQUEST TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SET UP A SYSTEM OF BRIEFING EACH BOARD MEMBER AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IN ADVANCE OF EACH BOARD MEETING

To ensure that School Board members are well informed about issues on which they must act, it is proposed that the Board direct the Superintendent to establish a system for briefing each Board member and/or administrative assistant about agenda items prior to each Board meeting. Board members and their assistants could avail themselves of this opportunity at their discretion.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to establish a system for briefing each Board member and/or administrative assistant about agenda items in advance of each Board meeting.

B-13 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-27 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR., M.S., COMMEMORATING MAY 20TH AS CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

B-15 REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT URGENT MEASURES TO INSURE THE COMMUNITY’S CONFIDENCE IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The School Board must take all necessary measures to insure the public’s trust in public education and its governance. Current perceptions are forcing us to take action. We must review and revise all procedures that give the slightest perception of misuse of the public trust. To quote Tennessee Williams, " . ..it’s an unanswered question, but let us still believe in the dignity and the importance of the question."

ACTION PROPOSED BY DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR., MS.: The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop and implement urgent measures to insure the community’s confidence in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-16 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DIRECT STAFF TO INCLUDE A DETAILED BREAKDOWN OF ALL BUDGETED EXPENSES AND ACTUAL COSTS CURRENTLY SHOWN ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AGENDA ITEMS UNDER THE "OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES’ AND "PROFESSIONAL FEES" CATEGORIES.

Board agenda items awarding construction contracts have to date shown a distribution of costs and estimated costs for the facility to be constructed or remodeled.

ACTION PROPOSED BY JACQUELINE V. PEPPER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to direct staff to include a detailed breakdown of all budgeted expenses and actual costs currently shown on construction budget agenda items under the Other Professional Fees’ and "Professional Fees’ categories. The breakdown shall be included as part of all applicable board items as of the June 20 Board Meeting.

B-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DRAFT A NEW BOARD RULE TO ALLOW INFORMAL MONTHLY DISCUSSION SESSIONS OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING POLICY ISSUES AND B BOARD ITEMS PROPOSED BY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AT THEIR DISCRETION. THE RULE IS TO CONTAIN PROVISIONS THAT 1) NO VOTES OF ANY TYPE SHALL BE TAKEN IN THESE INFORMAL SESSIONS, 2) THE SESSIONS ARE TO BE FACILITATED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT’S DESIGNEE, AND 3) ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUNSHINE LAW ARE TO BE MET.

Conceptually, approval of this item would provide for monthly informal sessions (in the sunshine) where all interested Board Members could discuss among themselves proposed solutions to District policy issues with the objective of arriving at workable, practical policies which will solve District problems.

ACTION PROPOSED BY JACQUELINE V. PEPPER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida direct the Superintendent to draft a new Board Rule to allow informal monthly discussion sessions of all interested board members for the purpose of discussing policy issues and B Board Agenda Items proposed by individual board members at their discretion. The rule is to contain provisions that 1) No votes of any type shall be taken in these informal sessions, 2) The sessions are to be facilitated by the Superintendent’s designee, 3) All requirements of the Sunshine Law are to be met. The draft Board Rule is to be presented to be Board at or before the June 20, 2001, Board Meeting.

B-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE DETAILED WRITTEN AND VERBAL REPORTS FOR PRESENTATION IN THE JUNE 20, 2001, BOARD MEETING OF THE SIT AWARDS TO DATE AND THE STATUS OF THE REMAINING SIT AWARD APPLICATIONS. THE REPORT SHOULD INCLUDE A SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF ALL REMAINING SIT AWARD APPLICATIONS FOR ELIGIBLE FACILITIES.

As discussed in Agenda Item B-10 of the April meeting of this Board, many M-DCPS schools have been constructed which meet the guidelines of the Smart Schools Clearing house. Smart Schools are schools that are soundly made, accountable, reasonable, and thrifty. Approximately thirty-six of our schools are now eligible and others under construction will become eligible as they are completed and occupied.

ACTION PROPOSED BY JACQUELINE V. PEPPER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to direct staff to provide a presentation and a written and verbal report of the SIT awards and the status of the SIT award applications at the June 20, 2001, Board Meeting and at subsequent Board Meetings until all applications are submitted. The report should include a schedule for completion of all remaining SIT award applications for eligible facilities.

B-19 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO FACILITATE THE OBTAINMENT AND UTILIZATION OF COMPUTERIZED FLOOR PLANS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OR NATURAL DISASTER

As established by the 2000 Florida State Legislature, Florida Statute 235.192 (Coordination of School Safety information; construction design documents). Beginning October 1, 2000, each district superintendent of schools must provide to the law enforcement agency and fire department that have jurisdiction over each educational facility a copy of the floor plans and other relevant documents for each educational facility in the district, as defined by statute 235.01 l(6).

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent and. Chief of Police to explore a cooperative agreement with the Metro-Dade Police Department for the enhancement of computerized floor plans for Miami-Dade County Public Schools which can then be provided to all local police and fire agencies to be used in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

B-20 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD AND OTHERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT "IN SEARCH OF PEACE," A STUDENT NON-VIOLENCE CONFERENCE.

For many years the Community Relations Board (CRB) has served our community in a variety of positive ways. Its co-sponsorship and funding of the recent two-day conference titled "In Search of Peace," is just one example of its contributions to Greater-Miami Dade County and in particular to Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS).

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acknowledge the outstanding contributions of the Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board and others for their support of the project "In Search of Peace," a Student Non-Violence Conference.

B-21 REQUEST THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO INSTRUCT THE BOARD ATTORNEY TO PREPARE A PROPOSITION REGARDING THE SELECTION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR DECISION BY REFERENDUM IN 2002 TO BE EFFECTIVE IN 2004

The School Board must take all necessary steps to insure that the public trust is guarded from all perception of mistrust. One such effort is to give the people of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the right to vote for the Superintendent of Schools in the same manner as 44 other Florida school districts.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DEMETRIO PEREZ, JR., M. S.: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, instruct the Board Attorney to develop a formal resolution, within 90 days, requesting the Board of County Commissioners to place on the ballot for a referendum election in the year 2002 the proposition to make the office of Superintendent of Schools elective in the year 2004.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
CONTROLLER,
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER, II
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. These open positions are due to the retirement of the Controller and the promotion of the Assistant Controller.

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

1. Ms. Connie Pou, currently Assistant Controller, MEP pay grade 24, to the open, budgeted position of Controller, MEP pay grade 26, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Controller, effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and

2. Ms. Daisy Nava to the open budgeted position of Assistant Controller, MEP pay grade 24, 12 months, and assign to the Office of Controller, effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SPECIALIST,
REAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITION

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Marta M. Cil to the open budgeted position of Specialist, Real Property Development and Acquisition, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to Site Planning and Government Liaison, effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SUPERVISOR II (INTERIM),
FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

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

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Mr. Greqory T. Boardman, currently a Coordinator, Construction, pay grade 40, to the open budgeted position of Supervisor II (Interim), pay grade 44, 12 months, and assign to Facilities Planning and Construction, effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT -PROJECT EMPLOYEES

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Article Xl, Section 8, of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS/Dade County School Administrators’ Association (DCSSA) labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with selected contracted project employees, effective May 17, 2001 through June 30, 2001.

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E-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - PROJECT EMPLOYEES

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Article XI, Section 8, of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS/Dade County School Administrators’ Association (DCSSA) labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with selected contracted project employees, effective May 17, 2001 through June 30, 2001.

E-12 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

At the Board meeting of April 18, 2001, authorization was provided to secure and bind property insurance coverage, with limits up to $700 million of coverage, with annual premiums for its catastrophic, all risk, replacement cost coverage not to exceed $13 million, effective May 1, 200l. This item, pursuant to the authority received in April, will provide the Board a full report of the program which was bound effective May 1, 2001.

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

1. confirm renewal of its excess, all risk, replacement cost property insurance program, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Miami, Florida, effective May1 ,2001 to May 1, 2002, for total insurance limits of $580,000,000 per occurrence with the following insurance companies and annual premiums:

E-13 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION

Subsequent to the May 8, 2001 notification to Mr. Steve M. Johnson from the Superintendent of Schools, that he would be recommended for dismissal on June 16 2001, for just cause, including but not limited to: deficient performance of job responsibilities; non-performance of job responsibilities; conduct unbecoming a School Board employee; excessive absenteeism; gross insubordination; and violation of School Board Rule 6GX13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, Mr. Steve M. Johnson has submitted a resignation from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, effective May 15, 2001.

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Mr. Steve M. Johnson, Audiovisual Specialist, at Horace Mann Middle School.

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E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE STEVE M. JOHNSON - AUDIOVISUAL SPECIALIST HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL

On May 8, 2001, the Superintendent of Schools sent the following letter to Mr. Steve M. Johnson: I am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent of Schools and recommending to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting of May 16, 2001, that the School Board suspend you and initiate dismissal proceedings against you from your current position as Audiovisual Specialist, at Horace Mann Middle School, effective at the close of the workday, May 16, 2001, for just cause, including, but not limited to: deficient performance of job responsibilities; non-performance of job responsibilities; conduct unbecoming a School Board employee; excessive absenteeism; gross insubordination and violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties. This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2); 230.23(5)(f); 231.3605; 231.44; and 447.209, Florida Statutes.

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Steve M. Johnson, Audiovisual Specialist, Horace Mann Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

The following instructional employee has been notified by the Superintendent of Schools that she has failed to satisfactorily correct identified performance deficiencies during her 90-calendar Day Performance Probationary period:

Yolanda Cabrera
Bel-Aire Elementary School

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the above-referenced instructional employee, effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-25 RENEWAL OF HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN AND MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACTS

At the Board meeting of May 13, 1998, the Board awarded its contract for health plan ombudsman services to Robert W. Fleigelman, M.D., President of Robert Warren Enterprises, Hollywood, Florida, pursuant to the provisions of RFP 202-VV-10. At the same meeting the Board also awarded its contract for medical consulting services to Physician Consulting Services, Weston, Florida, pursuant to the provisions of RFP 229-VV-10. Both awards became effective June 1, 1998, for a three-year term, with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms.

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

1. renewal of its contract with Robert W. Fleigelman, Robert Warren Enterprises, Occupational Medicine Centers of America, Miramar, Florida, to provide health plan ombudsman services, pursuant to the provisions of RFP 202-W-l 0, with fees of $180/hour, not to exceed five hours on any one case, effective June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002, with a second year renewal effective June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003, with Board approval; and

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E-25 RENEWAL OF HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN AND MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACTS

At the Board meeting of May 13, 1998, the Board awarded its contract for health plan ombudsman services to Robert W. Fleigelman, M.D., President of Robert Warren Enterprises, Hollywood, Florida, pursuant to the provisions of RFP 202-VV-10.

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

1. renewal of its contract with Robert W. Fleigelman, Robert Warren Enterprises, Occupational Medicine Centers of America, Miramar, Florida, to provide health plan ombudsman services, pursuant to the provisions of RFP 202-W-l 0, with fees of $180/hour, not to exceed five hours on any one case, effective June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2002, with a second year renewal effective June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003, with Board approval; and

G-109 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 181-AA10 - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on May 3, 2001, was to establish a contract, with a qualified firm, to perform specific consulting services to the Department of Food and Nutrition, relating to the closing of high school campuses, during the school lunch period. Of 15 vendors sent proposal forms or card notices of this advertised proposal, 6 responded, with 6 non-responsive proposals.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT R e q u e s t F o r P r o p o s a l s  N o . 181-AA10 - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT’S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions, utilizing internal/external resources.

G-110  AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 048-AA11 - TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on October 10, 2000, is to establish a contract to provide travel agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 048-AA11 - TO PROVIDE TRAVEL AGENCY SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, to establish a contract to provide travel agency services, as needed, to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the proposal, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

I-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT A CREDIT CARD AND CHECK DEBIT SERVICING BUREAU FOR PREPAID MEALS WITHIN THE FOOD SERVICE FUND

The Superintendent of Schools requests authorization to issue a Request for, Proposals to select a credit card and check debit servicing bureau that would permit ‘parents or legal guardians of students utilizing the district’s food service program to prepay meals at pre-determined levels.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to select a credit card and check debit servicing bureau for prepaid meals within the food service fund.

I-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 180-AA10 FOR EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES OF THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, MAY 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

The purpose of the Request for Proposals is to obtain the services from a public accounting firm, whose partners or officers are independent certified public accountants and are duly licensed to practice in the State of Florida, to perform an audit of the records of the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the Educational Facilities Impact Fees established by the Interlocal Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the School Board.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals No. 180~AA10 for External Independent Auditing Services of the Educational Facilities Impact Fees, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, May 2001, for the audit of the fiscal years ending June 30, 2001, 2002, and 2003.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE A LEASE EXTENSION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER WHILE PURSUING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY UNDER REVISED TERMS AND CONDITIONS

At its meeting of September 13, 2000 the School Board authorized entering into a purchase and sale agreement with Miami-Dade County (County) for the Northeast Transportation Center, located at 5901 N. W. 27th Avenue, for a purchase price of $3,100,000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee(s) to pursue an extension of the existing lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for the Northeast Transportation Center, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $310,000, while continuing efforts to renegotiate the terms and conditions of the purchase of said property, as described in more detail in Option 2, above.

J-30 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A0724
STATE SCHOOL "GG-‘I" AT L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
1895 NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida
PROJECT NO. A0724A
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fourteen Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and six were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.

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

a) reject all bids on Project No. A0724 State School "GG-1" at L.C. Evans Elementary School and Project No. A0724A, Window Replacement, L.C. Evans 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-46 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) 
PROJECT NO. A0775A-CM 
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

At its meeting of June 21, 2000, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. as CM-at-Risk for North Beach Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A0775-CM, Additions and Renovations, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $321,547, which includes a contingency in the amount of $40,388.

J-46 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) 
PROJECT NO. A0775-CM 
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS 
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

At its meeting of June 21, 2000, the Board commissioned James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. as CM-at-Risk for North Beach Elementary School. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A0775-CM, Additions and Renovations, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $321,547, which includes a contingency in the amount of $40,388.