MEETING AGENDA

May 16, 2001

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PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001.

1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: March 29; April 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24 and 26, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: April 18 and 25, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

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

A-2 REQUEST FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA STERLING COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT THE 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

A-3 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 amending 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.

A-4 RECOGNITION OF PACES TEACHER PROGRAM ASSISTANTS FOR COLLEGIAL EFFORTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation Systems (PACES) Teacher Program Assistants for their collegial efforts to advance teaching and learning in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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

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^th 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-6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2000 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2000 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.

A-7 RESULTS OF THE 2001 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

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. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

B-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA ESTABLISH A TASKFORCE TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUMENT/PROCEDURE FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish a task force, to develop an instrument/procedure for the evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-26 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF SEPTEMBER 2001 AS CHARACTER EDUCATION MONTH AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES IN ALL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

B-4 INCLUSION OF THE "DON'T LAUGH AT ME" CURRICULUM

B-5 PROPOSED REVISION TO SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-2C-1.15, SCHOOL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEES-ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

B-6 EVALUATION AND EXTENSION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to:

1. present to the School Board an interim evaluation of the Comprehensive Reading Plan at its June 20, 2001 Board meeting; and
2. at the meeting, submit a three-year extension to the Comprehensive Reading Plan which reflects modifications based on the findings and recommendations of the interim evaluation.

B-7 REQUEST SUPERINTENDENT TO SUGGEST AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13-5C-1.031, DRESS CODE

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to bring to the Board meeting of June 20, 2001, suggested changes to Board Rule 6Gx13-5C-1.031 that would:

1. delete the requirement that ballots must be received from a majority of eligible parents, and
2. authorize a new vote to be conducted at schools which did not meet the majority requirement, at a time to be set by the Superintendent after the rule amendment becomes final.

B-8 A PROPOSAL THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ABOLISH THE PRESENT COMMITTEE SYSTEM AND RESUME ITS FORMER PRACTICE OF MEETING TWICE MONTHLY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, abolish its present committee system and resume its former practice of meeting twice monthly.

B-9 REQUEST TO ADD THE NAME GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN TO SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. KROP: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, amend the name of Sabal Palm Elementary School to Gertrude K. Edelman Sabal Palm Elementary School.

B-10 AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE 6Gx13-2C-1.14, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS STATEMENT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish a taskforce to study the feasibility of creating an Office of Inspector General for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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

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

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PÉREZ: 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.

B-15 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TAKE THE PROPER STEPS TO STRENGTHEN THE IMAGE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND REGAIN THE COMMUNITIES CONFIDENCE

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 PROF. FEES" AND "PROF. FEES" CATEGORIES. THE BREAKDOWN SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF ALL APPLICABLE "J" BOARD ITEMS

B-17 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DRAFT A 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

B-18 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A DETAILED, WRITTEN AND VERBAL REPORT OF THE STATUS OF THE SIT AWARD APPLICATIONS. THE REPORT SHOULD INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF ALL APPLICATIONS AND A SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF ALL REMAINING SIT AWARD APPLICATIONS FOR ALL 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 NATIONAL DISASTER

B-20 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD FOR ITS SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT, "IN SEARCH OF PEACE," A STUDENT NONVIOLENCE CONFERENCE

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

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 EACH, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000, TO ESTABLISH ACADEMIES OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT MIAMI CENTRAL AND MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS, BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into contractual agreements with the National Academy Foundation (NAF) to establish Academies of Information Technology at Miami Central and Miami Killian senor high schools beginning with the 2001-2002 school year. Said agreements would require a one-time NAF membership fee of $5,000 for each Academy of Information Technology, for a total amount not to exceed $10,000.

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

C-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR DORAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the charter school contractual agreement with Doral Academy High School, for a period of ten years, commencing on the first day of the 2001-2002 school year.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (UM-RSMAS), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,000, FOR THE FOURTH YEAR OF A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM ENTITLED INSTAR, AN EIGHT-DAY SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS, FROM JUNE 18, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2001

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 Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (UM-RSMAS), in an amount no to exceed $115,000, for the fourth year of a four-year program entitled INSTAR, an eight-day summer institute for middle school science teachers, from June 18, 2001 through June 27, 2001.

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

C-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI-MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SPECIALIZED SPEECH TRAINING FOR DEAF STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $494,550, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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-Mailman Center for Child Development to provide educational services and specialized speech training for deaf students, in an amount not to exceed $494,550, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-12 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO CONTINUE A PRE-APPRENTICE RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL WIRING PROGRAM AT MIAMI-DOUGLAS MACARTHUR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,042, AND BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,747, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48, 789, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1) authorize the or his designee to enter into contractual agreements with the Florida International University College of Engineering and Design to continue a Pre-apprentice Residential Electrical Wiring Program at Miami-Douglas MacArthur Senior High School South, at a cost not to exceed $33,042, and Barbara Goleman Senior High School, in an amount not to exceed $15,747, for a total amount no to exceed $48,789, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and
2) grant an exception to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, PART C, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH TWO, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Early Intervention Programs, Part C, to provide services to children ages birth through two, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-14 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND FOUR COMMUNITY AGENCIES, TO OPERATE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,572,918, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into contractual agreements with the Department of Health Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Programs and four community agencies to operate programs for students with disabilities, birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $4,572,918, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1) Association for Retarded Citizens of South Florida will serve a maximum of 122 students, in an amount not to exceed $1,331,277;
2) Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., will serve a maximum of 131 students, in an amount not to exceed $1,417,736;
3) University of Miami, Debbie Institute will serve a maximum of 92 students, in an amount not to exceed $846,952; and
4) United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami,, Inc., will serve a maximum of 103 students, in an amount not to exceed $976,953.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-15 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 120 HANDICAPPED COCAINE-EXPOSED STUDENTS, BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,139,183, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002

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 and the department of Health Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Programs to provide educational services to 120 handicapped cocaine-exposed students birth through age two, in an amount not to exceed $1,139,183, from July 1, 2001 through June 30,2002.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOWARD A. ENGLE, M.D., TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CONSULTATIVE SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Howard A. Engle, M.D., to provide medical consultative services, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-17 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED BUSINESS SITES TO FACILITATE THE OPERATION OF PROJECT VICTORY SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into cooperative agreements with business sites to facilitate the operation of Project Victory school-to-work programs for exceptional students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30,2002.

There is no exchange of funds.

C-18 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $352,224, FROM JULY 1,2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc., to provide educational services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $352,224, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-19 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., AND SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $965,798, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with:

1. Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., to provide educational and related services for up to 22 TMH students and up to eight students classified as either Educable Mentally Handicapped, Physically Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, or Visually Impaired, at a cost of $9,259 per student, and up to eight students classified as autistic or PMH, at a cost of @12,756 per student, in an amount not to exceed $379,818, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. Jewish Community Services, Inc., to provide educational and related services for up to 32 TMH students, at a cost of $9,259 per student, and up to eight students classified as autistic or PMH, at a cost of $12,756 per student, in an amount not to exceed $398,336, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and
3. Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related services for up to 12 TMH students, at a cost of $9,259 per student, and up to six students classified as autistic or PMH, at a cost of $12,756 per student, in an amount not to exceed $187,644, from July 1,2001 through June 30, 2002.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-20 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,288, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational and related services for a maximum of 12 profoundly mentally handicapped students, in an amount no to exceed $180,288, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-21 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM FOR SERVICES RENDERED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO RECRUIT AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO 400 WELFARE-TO-WORK PARTICIPANTS UNDER A PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENT SCHEDULE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $831,667, FROM MARCH 30, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium for services rendered by Miami-Dade County Public Schools to recruit and provide training and employment services to 400 Welfare-to-Work participants under a performance-based payment schedule, in an amount not to exceed $831,667, from March 30, 2001 through August 31, 2001.

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

C-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,075, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SERVICES AT SOUTH DADE ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with the City of Homestead Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $42,075, to provide professional security services at South Dade Adult Education Center from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and
2. grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-23 AUTHORIZE SUPPORT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN SERVICES, FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS 2000-2001 COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES MASTER PLAN

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize support, in the amount of $50,000, for the Alliance for Human Services, for the implementation of its 2000-2001 Comprehensive Health and Social Services Plan.

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

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-166 (2000/2001) DOB: 10/18/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-166 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-173 (2000/2001) DOB: 03/09/83

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-173 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-222 (2000/2001) DOB: 12/24/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-222 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-235 (2000/2001) DOB: 08/11/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-235 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-249 (2000/2001) DOB: 07/10/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-249 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-254 (2000/2001) DOB: 08/05/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-254 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-256 (2000/2001) DOB: 03/17/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-256 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-257 (2000/2001) DOB: 11/11/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-257 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-258 (2000/2001) DOB: 08/16/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-258 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-39 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-260 (2000/2001) DOB: 12/20/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-260 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-263 (2000/2001) DOB: 11/13/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-263 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-274 (2000/2001) DOB: 09/08/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-274 (2000-2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-281 (2000/2001) DOB: 04/10/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-281 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-285 (2000/2001) DOB: 06/04/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-285 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-299 (2000/2001) DOB: 01/08/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-299 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-304 (2000/2001) DOB: 08/29/83

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-304 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-306 (2000/2001) DOB: 10/28/87

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-306 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-312 (2000/2001) DOB: 04/26/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-312 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000-2001 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001-2002 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-329 (2000/2001) DOB: 09/11/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-329 (2000-2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: SM-004AD (00-01) DOB: 10/24/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-004AD (00-01), 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-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
BAVADPP CASE NO.: SM-005AD (00-01) DOB: 10/24/82

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-005AD (00-01), 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 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) MACCABI GAMES FOR UTILIZATION OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES BETWEEN AUGUST 13, 2001 AND AUGUST 16, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter an agreement with the JCC Maccabi Games for athletic facility utilization between August 13, 2001 and August 16, 2001. There is no exchange of funds for this agreement.

D-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF 220 MULTIMEDIA COMPUTERS TO PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM THE SEGAL FAMILY OF PINECREST, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the donation of 220 computers to Palmetto Elementary School from the Segal family of Pinecrest, Florida.

D-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, FOR FUNDING OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, Division of Child Development Services, for funding of after-school care services, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

D-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., FOR FUNDING OF AFTER-SCHOOL CARE SERVICES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Family Central, Inc., for funding of after-school care services, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

D-5 REQUEST FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH EDISON SCHOOLS, INC., TO CONTINUE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND EDISON SCHOOLS INC., EXISTING AT HENRY E. S. REEVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter into a new contractual agreement with Edison Schools, Inc., to continue the partnership that authorizes management, operational, and professional development services for the K-5 component at Henry E. S. Reeves Elementary School by Edison Schools Inc., beginning July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2006.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: MARCH 8 – APRIL 11, 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 903.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective May 17, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGN:
CONTROLLER,
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER

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

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

E-6 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the administrative organization of Facilities Planning and Construction and Maintenance Operations.

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

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

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

E-10 APPOINTMENT OF FULL TIME NONINSTUCTIONAL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATORS TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That , pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2001, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 4 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County school Board rules.

E-11 APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT PART TIME PERSONNEL TO ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR 2001-2002

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.33, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2001, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 5 for annual contract, subject to reduction-in-force procedures, in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County school Board rules.

E-12 RENEWAL OF BOARD’S PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

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

E-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
FRED C. HOPKINS – CUSTODIAN
ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Fred C. Hopkins, Custodian, Allapattah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
FRANK F. FERGUSON – CUSTODIAN
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Frank F. Ferguson, Custodian, Horace Mann Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LIDIA A. GONZALEZ – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL EAST TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lidia A. Gonzalez, School Bus Driver, Central East Transportation, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-18 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
PATRICK E. BUDAY – MAINTENANCE HANDLER
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Patrick E. Buday, Materials Handler II, Maintenance Materials Management, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
REBA L. HOUSE – SECRETARY/TREASURER
MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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, Secretary/Treasurer, McMillan Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS
MICHELLE HOUSTON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Michelle Houston, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS
LUELLA PAGE – PART-TIME FOOD SERVICE WORKER I
JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Luella Page, Part-Time Food Service Worker, at John F. Kennedy Middle School, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS
PATRICIA A. WATSON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Patricia A. Watson, School Bus Driver, at Central West Transportation, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-23 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE – 30 CALENDAR DAYS
AMANDA L. DAVISON – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective May 16, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Amanda L. Davison, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-24 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
KAREN Y. GOODEN – TEACHER
PINE VILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize and ratify the suspension of Ms. Karen Y. Gooden, Teacher at Pine Villa Elementary, for 30 workdays, said suspension to be served from May 4, 2001 through June 15, 2001.

E-25 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACTS FOR MEDICAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND HEALTH PLAN OMBUDSMAN SERVICES

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS WHO GENERATE TITLE I FUNDING; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 2001 THROUGH JUNE 2002 AND TO APPROVE THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

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

1. issue a Request for Proposals for the delivery of instructional services, in an amount not to exceed $570,000, to students enrolled in private schools who generate Title I funding; Project Cycle: August 2001 through June 2002; and
2. approve the Selection Committee

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MARCH 2001

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

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 5,132 items in the amount of $10,344,585 and Recoveries containing 60 items in the amount of $106,578 to update the records as indicated in January, February and March 2001 reports.

G-13 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – TIME AND ATTENDANCE AUTOMATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to advertise and distribute a Request for Proposal to select a firm to automate the time and attendance procedure and to approve the appointment of a Selection Committee to review the proposals and to present a recommendation to the Board.

G-61 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARD 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. 253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of privacy lattice, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through September 30, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the use of privacy lattice on unplanned projects. This is a first-time bid with no tracking history. This year’s usage has averaged $3,542.87 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.

(2)

Bid No. 041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase quantities, as may be required, of comprehensive educational software, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 1999, through December 7, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage as a result of new computer equipment purchased with grant and QZAB (Qualified Zone Academy Bond) funds. This is a first-time bid with no tracking history. This year’s usage has averaged approximately $130,739 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

(3)

Bid No. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless and integrated two-way radio/wireless telephone service, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 8, 1999, through September 7, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage of wireless telephone equipment for security and safety protection. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $45,284. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twenty-four (24) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

(4)

Bid No. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plumbing equipment, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2000, through June 30, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the use of plumbing equipment on unplanned projects. This is a first-time bid with no tracking history. This year’s usage has averaged $26,955.16 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the thirteen (13) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

(5)

Bid No. 110-XX09 – STRING INSTRUMENTS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of string instruments, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 23, 2000, through June 22, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by existing and new schools, which includes Felix Varela Senior High, Lawton Chiles Middle, Doral Middle and Christina Eve Elementary. Last contract usage averaged $2,130.33 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $2,798.22 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.

(6)

Bid No. 008-AA06 – PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of playground equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2000, through December 12, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to availability of federal funds and an increased number of schools in need of replacement of this equipment. It is anticipated that an additional $160,000 will be needed to cover additional requirements until the end of the contract period.

(7)

Bid No. 009-ZZ03 – CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2000, through August 13, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $1,858.23 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $3,325.68 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, plus a ten percent (10%) anticipated increase usage.

(8)

Bid No. 181-ZZ03 – SMOKED SAUSAGE, A LA CARTE (REBID), to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, 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, 2000, through June 20, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $2,443.91 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $3,950.29 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, plus a ten percent (10%) anticipated increase usage.

(9)

Bid No. 214-ZZ01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of library and classroom chairs, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock and various locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2000, through August 22, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage by Stores and Mail Distribution, and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. Also the previous bid, 215-VV01, did not include stacking chairs which were added to the current bid. Stacking chairs were purchased utilizing the State of Florida contract and previous usage was not available. Last contract usage averaged $15,919 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $50,080.60 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.

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

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-64 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 019-AA09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 019-AA09M/WBE – VACUUM CLEANERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vacuum cleaners, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through April 17, 2002, as follows:

1. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 52,324.00
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA BERUVIDES, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. CORAL SPRINGS VACUUM, INC.
2354 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 EST. $ 25,844.00
OWNER: SUSAN HENRY, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $78,168.

G-65 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 155-AA10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 155-AA10 – MANAGER TO SUPERVISE AND FACILITATE CHALLENGE ROPES COURSE AT RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to supervise and facilitate all activities on the ropes course, at Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002 as follows:

1. EXPERIMENTAL TEAMBUILDING
3070 CALUSA STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 EST. $ 36,450.00
OWNER: GREGORY T. AFFLECK

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $36,450.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 163-ZZ11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid #163-ZZ11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, radio, studio equipment, CCTV and peripherals, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2001, through August 16, 2001, as follows:

1. A 1 ALARM SUPPLY
2858 STIRLING ROAD
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: ROSE YOUNG, PRESIDENT

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

3. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS CORPORATION
9100 SOUTH DADELAND BLVD., SUITE 907
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: VINCENT VENTO, PRESIDENT

4. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE, INC.
386 N.E. 191 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER (AF)

5. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 222126
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33022
OWNER: BARRY C. JACKSON, PRESIDENT

6. B & H PHOTO VIDEO
420 NINTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10001
OWNER: HERMAN SCHREIBER

7. BATTERIES PLUS
17501 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: MIGUEL CANDA, PRESIDENT

8. CPS, INC.
3801 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 503
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33314
OWNER: MELINDA ZISSER, PRESIDENT

9. CANON U.S.A., INC.
5625 OAKBROOK PARKWAY
NORCROSS, GA 30093
OWNER: KINYA UCHIDA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

10. CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL S. LEVER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

12. EARTHWALK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10262 BATTLEVIEW PARKWAY
MANASSAS, VA 20109
OWNER: EVAN MCCONNELL, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

13. ELECTRIC IMAGE MEDIA SYSTEMS
3223 N.W. 10 TERRACE, SUITE 607/608
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: RONALD J. WEBER, PRESIDENT

14. HPI INTERNATIONAL, INC.
186 21 STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11232-1302
OWNER: JERROLD BERGER, PRESIDENT

15.HERMAN ELECTRONICS
7350 N.W. 35 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: JEFFREY WOLF, PRESIDENT

16. KEYBOARD WORLD
941 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415
OWNER: GERALD L. REPKA, PRESIDENT

17. MDM COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
2320 SOUTH 3 STREET, SUITE 15
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250
OWNER: STEVEN E. AUSTIN, PRESIDENT

18. MAINSTAGE THEATRICAL SUPPLY, INC.
2515 WEST CERVANTES STREET
PENSACOLA, FL 32505
OWNER: CRAIG R. STERNKE, PRESIDENT

19. MAVCO, INC.
555 N.W. 95 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: JOHN TIMINSKY, PRESIDENT

20. MEDIA PRODUCTS, INC.
3453 N.W. 55 AVENUE
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309-6308
OWNER: JAY W. MATHIS, PRESIDENT

21. MICRO SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
15931 N.W. 49 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: STEPHEN DE MOLINA, PRESIDENT

22. MIDTOWN VIDEO, INC.
4824 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: KENNETH J. MILLER, PRESIDENT

23. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
P.O. BOX 3717
SIOUX CITY, IA 51102
OWNER: LINDA FLOM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (WF)

24. NEWARK ELECTRONICS
3230 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD., SUITE 300
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: MIKE RUPRICH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

25. POLISYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
12215 S.W. 129 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: JOSE V. UGARTE, PRESIDENT (HM)

26. PRO VIDEO SALES COMPANY
6600 WEST ROGERS CIRCLE, #12
BOCA RATON, FL 33487
OWNER: KEN ADELBERG, PRESIDENT

27. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.
11921 S.W. 144 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING, INC.
J. STEWART BRYAN III, DIRECTOR

28. PRO SOUND, INC.
D.B.A. PROFESSIONAL SOUND SERVICES
1375 N.E. 123 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33161-6525
OWNER: ROD SINTOW, PRESIDENT

29. SHARP PENCILS, INC.
D.B.A. SPI SALES AND ENGINEERING
3134 CORAL WAY, SUITE B
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: ILYSE S. VALDIVIA, VICE PRESIDENT

30. SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER COMPANY
3801 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: EDWARD G. WATKINS, PRESIDENT

31. SYSTEMS WIRELESS, LTD.
465 HERNDON PARKWAY
HERNDON, VA 20170
OWNER: ANDY CRIST, C.E.O.

32. TECHNICAL RESOURCE GROUP, INC.
12445 62 STREET NORTH, SUITE 305
LARGO, FL 33773
OWNER: ROBERT B. LUTZ, PRESIDENT

33. TROXELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
11767 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, PMB146
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JIM TROXELL, PRESIDENT

34.TONER CABLE EQUIPMENT, INC.
969 HORSHAM ROAD
HORSHAM, PA 19044
OWNERS: ROBERT L. TONER AND AGNES D. TONER

35.TRANSWORLD SERVICES, INC.
2025 N. W. 102 AVENUE, UNIT 101
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JUAN DE MIGUEL, PRESIDENT (HM)

36.WHEATSTONE CORPORATION
600 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
NEW BERN, NC 28562
OWNER: GARY SNOW, PRESIDENT

37. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,590,000.

G-67 AWARD BID NO. 028-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 028-AA02 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hollow metal doors and frames, for Maintenance and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through March 31, 2002, as follows:

1. FIREDOOR CORPORATION
1350 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 EST. $ 540,658.00
OWNER: JAMES R. SCHECHTER, PRESIDENT

2. Reject items 72 through 85.

3.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $540,658.

G-68 AWARD BID NO. 095-AA10 – SHEETROCK

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 095-AA10 – SHEETROCK, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of sheetrock, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. MIRON BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.
1377 HAMMONDVILLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069 EST. $ 8,412.21
OWNER: JULIE MIRON, CHAIRMAN

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $8,412.21.

G-69 AWARD BID NO. 096-AA10 – MAINTAINER, LIFT STATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 096-AA10 – MAINTAINER, LIFT STATION, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of maintainer, lift station, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. CAESAR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 971996
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 2,691.54
OWNER: RON H. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,691.54.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 097-AA10 – PUMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 097-AA10 – PUMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pumps, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 14,822.00
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

2. LION PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 680730
MIAMI, FL 33168-0730 EST. $ 5,713.20
OWNER: PAUL L. GENTILE, PRESIDENT

3.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $20,535.20.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 098-AA10 – COMPRESSORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 098-AA10 – COMPRESSORS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of compressors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 15,299.90
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $15,299.90.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 100-AA10 – CLEANER, COIL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 100-AA10 – CLEANER, COIL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of coil cleaner, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. CAESAR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 971996
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 12,067.20
OWNER: RON H. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,067.20.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 140-AA01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 140-AA01 – CLOCKS, ELECTRIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electric clocks, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1.  RAULAND-BORG CORPORATION OF FLORIDA
10216 N.W. 47STREET
SUNRISE, FL 33351 EST. $ 18,498.62
OWNER: SUZANNE GRAHAM, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2.  SMITH OFFICE AND COMPUTER SUPPLY
1009 SOUTH 21 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 EST. $ 3,114.05
OWNER: DAVID LEVY, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $21,612.67.

G-74 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 158-AA10 – WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 158-AA10 – WATER TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide water treatment and chemical consultant services, for Maintenance, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. A & E CONSULTANTS, INC.
2215 NORTH 45 AVENUE
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33012 EST. $ 20,000.00
OWNER: ANNE L. SMITH, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $20,000.

G-75 TERMINATE ITEM 42 ON BID NO. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK)

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 42 on Bid No. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK), effective May 16, 2001, as follows:

BOND PLUMBING SUPPLY
1250 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 7,474.00
OWNER: TRACY BOND, PRESIDENT

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6G-x13- 3C-1.08 – Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on Bond Plumbing Supply, of Miami, Florida.
3. Retain Bond Plumbing Supply, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Bid No. 141-ZZ02.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON- COPPER STOCK)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 141-ZZ02 – PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES (NON-COPPER STOCK), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of plumbing equipment, fixtures and supplies (non-copper stock), for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. BERGER PLUMBING SUPPLY
8131 N.W. 91 TERRACE
MEDLEY, FL 33166 EST. $ 12,919.95
OWNER: STEVEN F. BERGER, PRESIDENT

2. BOND PLUMBING SUPPLY
1250 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 25,941.69
OWNER: TRACY BOND, PRESIDENT

3. CHAMPION MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 14816
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33302 EST. $ 50,628.60
OWNER: ROBERT C. SWINDELL, PRESIDENT

4. HUGHES SUPPLY, INC.
P.O. BOX 523610
MIAMI, FL 33152-3610 EST. $ 779.94
OWNER: DAVID HUGHES, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

5. LAWRENCE PLUMBING SUPPLY
31 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $ 105,258.67
OWNER: JOSEPH M. LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT

6. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY, INC.
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $ 113,159.85
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

7. LION PLUMBING SUPPLY
P.O. BOX 680730
MIAMI, FL 33168-0730 EST. $ 30,417.85
OWNER: PAUL L. GENTILE, PRESIDENT

8.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $339,106.55.

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 226-ZZ02M/WBE – UNDERLAYMENT AND LIQUID LATEX

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 226-ZZ02M/WBE – UNDERLAYMENT AND LIQUID LATEX, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of underlayment and liquid latex, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 26,796.66
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $26,796.66.

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 080-AA06 – BUTTERFLY KITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 080-AA06 – BUTTERFLY KITS, to purchase, at firm prices, butterfly kits, for various schools, effective May 16, 2001, as follows:

1. BUTTERFLY MYSTIQUE OF MIAMI, INC.
22601 S.W. 152 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33170 $ 34,382.00
OWNER: MATTHEW L. BIELECKI, PRESIDENT

2.The award amount shall not exceed $34,382.

G-79 AWARD BID NO. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 110-AA09 – PRINTING OF STUDENT CASE MANAGEMENT FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of the printing of student case management forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1.BEST FORMS AND LABEL PRINTING
8630 N.W. 4 STREET
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024 EST. $ 74,310.00
OWNER: JAMES J. OLDER, PRESIDENT

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $74,310.

G-80 RENEW BID NO. 197-ZZ09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 197-ZZ09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish remover, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1.CAESAR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.
P.O. BOX 971996
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 347,001.60
OWNER: RON H. STEVENS, PRESIDENT

2.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $347,001.60.

G-81 AWARD BID NO. 066-AA07 – AUTOMOTIVE POWER STEERING COMPONENTS, NEW AND REBUILT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-AA07 – AUTOMOTIVE POWER STEERING COMPONENTS, NEW AND REBUILT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive power steering components, new and rebuilt, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. G-CAR, INC.
245 WEST 74 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33014 EST. $ 29,870.00
OWNER: GERARDO CABRERA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $29,870.

G-82 AWARD BID NO. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 108-AA10 – PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS – BUS DRIVERS, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to establish a contract, to administer, at a firm unit price, physical examinations of bus drivers, south of Flagler Street, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. LEGION PARK MEDICAL CENTER
6237 SUNSET DRIVE
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 48,000.00
OWNER: DR. NSIDIBE N. IKPE, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $48,000.

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 121-AA07 – VEHICLE TOWING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 121-AA07 – VEHICLE TOWING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of vehicle towing, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. GALLOWAY TOWING SERVICE, INC.
6250 WEST 21 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 26,205.75
OWNER: ROBERTO BLANCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. EXCALIBUR TOWING SERVICE CORPORATION
14294 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: MARIA C. CREGO, TREASURER (HM)

3. A-1 REDLAND ECONOMY TOWING OF HOMESTEAD, INC.
111 S.W. 2 STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030 EST. $ 20,376.50
OWNER: SANDRA L. VANDERFORD, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $46,582.25.

G-84 AWARD BID NO. 084-AA02 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 084-AA02 – RECYCLING OF BALLASTS AND MERCURY-CONTAINING LAMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of recycling of ballasts and mercury-containing lamps, for the Division of Energy, Communication and Fiscal Management, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. FLUORESCENT LAMP RECYCLING
3110 S.W. 2 AVENUE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32607 EST. $ 24,910.20
OWNER: FRANCES SWEENEY, OPERATOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $24,910.20.

G-85 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 149-AA10 – APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to conduct applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services, for Personnel Management and Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TESTING CENTERS, INC.
D.B.A. GLOBAL MRO™
5201 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, #121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 EST. $ 350,000.00
OWNER: MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $350,000.

G-86 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 166-AA10 – EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 166-AA10 – EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, since no proposals were received.

G-87 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 062-XX10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 062-XX10 – SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM, to establish a contract, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies in the field of sports medicine, to provide a comprehensive sports medicine program of injury prevention, physical screening examinations, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation. These services are for individuals who participate in the district’s interscholastic athletic programs in the 27 senior high schools and 6 alternative/special centers, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective August 1, 2001, through July 30, 2002, as follows:

1. HEALTHSOUTH DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL
5000 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 EST. $ 140,230.00
LINCOLN S. MENDEZ, C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $140,230.

G-88 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 219-XX10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 219-XX10 – RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, REGISTERED NURSE AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE SERVICES, to establish a contract, to provide, at a firm unit price, Respiratory Therapist (RT), Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) services, need as related support services for the education of handicapped students, for whom such services have been identified as necessary to access education, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
7855 N.W. 12 STREET, SUITE 218
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $1,760,000.00
OWNERS: STEPHEN BISCIOTTI 
JAMES DAVIS

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,760,000.

G-89 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 246-XX10 – PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENING FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 246-XX10 – PROVIDE HYPERTENSION SCREENING FOR GRADE TEN STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide hypertension screening services, to grade ten students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE RESEARCH PROGRAM
P.O. BOX 248185
CORAL GABLES, FL 33124-2070 EST. $ 46,213.20
PATRICE G. SAAB, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $46,213.20.

G-90 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 248-XX10 – TEENAGE PARENT CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 – 2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 248-XX10 – TEENAGE PARENT CHILD-CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 – 2002 SCHOOL YEAR, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide quality child-care services, for children of pregnant and parenting students seeking a high school diploma, for the Office of Dropout Prevention/Alternative Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1701 N.W. 30 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 2,251,758
OWNER: IRENE TAYLOR-WOOTEN, DIRECTOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,251,758.

G-91 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 249-XX10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 249-XX10 – COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TOPS PROGRAM FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide counseling and consultation services for children and their families in the Teaching Outreach Support (TOPS) Program for severely emotionally disturbed students, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 54,208.00
DAVID B. SALTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $54,208.

G-92 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 262-XX10 – COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT THE ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 262-XX10 – COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES AT THE ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling and psychiatric consultation to students assigned to the Robert Renick Educational Center and the Ruth Owens Kruse Educational Center, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
10800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
CAROLYN JENKINS-JAEGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. THE CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33169
STEPHEN J. MAKAR, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $285,750.

G-93 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 263-XX10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 20 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 263-XX10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 20 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED AND SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to students assigned to full-time programs for the emotionally handicapped, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
10800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
CAROLYN JENKINS-JAEGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145
DAVID B. SALTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

3. MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
9260 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33173
ELAINE S. HOFFMAN, LMFT, PARTNER

4. NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
1313 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 400
MIAMI, FL 33142
EVALINA W. BESTMAN, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5. PSYCHSOLUTIONS, INC.
1320 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY, SUITE 1140
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
ARTHUR BREGMAN, PRESIDENT

6. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT
1611 N.W. 12 AVENUE, ROOM 428B
MIAMI, FL 33136-1094
AMERICO ROSALES, LCSW, LMFT, ADMINISTRATOR

7.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $618,480.

G-94 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 269-XX10 – PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 269-XX10 – PROVIDE STATE REQUIRED SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm unit price, to provide scoliosis screening services to grade 7 students, for the Division of Full Service Schools and Health Related Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF DADE COUNTY, INC.
D.B.A. EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 33,000.00
OWNER: JOAN L. BORNSTEIN, PH.D
PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $33,000.

G-95 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 071-ZZ10 – HEALTH SCREENINGS AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION AND FLORIDA FIRST START PROGRAMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 071-ZZ10 – HEALTH SCREENINGS AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION AND FLORIDA FIRST START PROGRAMS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide health screenings and follow-up services for four-year-old students enrolled in the Pre-kindergarten Early Intervention Program, and three-year-old students enrolled in the Florida First Start Program, for the Division of Early Childhood Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1350 N.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 350,637.00
OWNER: JENNIFER L. BENCIE, MD, MSA
ACTING DIRECTOR

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $350,637.

G-96 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 082-ZZ10 – MEDICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF EPA/OSHA MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 082-ZZ10 – MEDICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF EPA/OSHA MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-97 RENEW BID NO. 150-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 150-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and accessories, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2001, through May 16, 2002, as follows:

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FONTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, #1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $1,147,598.76
OWNER: JOHN FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,147,598.76.

G-98 RENEW BID NO. 151-ZZ07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – SITE SPECIFIC

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 151-ZZ07 – BUS FIELD TRIPS WITHIN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - SITE SPECIFIC, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of bus field trips to specific sites within Miami-Dade County, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective June 21, 2001, through June 20, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. J.C. ARVER SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION, INC.
18520 N.W. 47 AVENUE
CAROL CITY, FL 33055
OWNER: JUAN CARLOS ARVER, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

2. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: ESTHER BALSERA, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

3. M AND M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARCO MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT (HM)

PRIMARY

4. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

ALTERNATE

5. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM)

PRIMARY

6. M AND M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145
OWNER: MARCO MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT (HM)

ALTERNATE

7. MANOLIN AND PILAR MARTINEZ, INC.
2830 S.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: LUIS MANUEL MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT

PRIMARY

8. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

ALTERNATE

9. A. OLIVEROS, INC.
3114 WEST 69 PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33018
OWNER: ALVARO OLIVEROS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

10. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $211,530.66.

G-99 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 191-ZZ10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 19 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 191-ZZ10 – COUNSELING SERVICES IN 19 PROGRAMS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR EMOTIONALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at firm prices, to obtain the professional services of qualified individuals or agencies, in the field of mental health, to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to students assigned to full-time classes for the emotionally handicapped, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

Highest Rated Proposals:

1. THE BERTHA ABESS CHILDREN’S CENTER, INC.
10800 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
MIAMI, FL 33161 EST. $ 129,600.00
CAROLYN JENKINS – JAEGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2. CHILDREN’S PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
2900 SOUTH COMMERCE PARKWAY
WESTON, FL 33331 EST. $ 123,525.00
LILIAN A. AZEL, PRESIDENT

3. EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 33,660.00
OWNER: EUGENE E. MULDAVIN, LCSW CLINICAL DIRECTOR

4. NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.
1313 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 400
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 46,575.00
EVALINA W. BESTMAN, PH.D., EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
1790 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 91,125.00
DAVID B. SALTMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

6. MIAMI CONSULTANTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
9260 SUNSET DRIVE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33173 EST. $ 81,000.00
PARTNERS: ELAINE S. HOFFMAN, LMFT
KAREN S. RUBENSTEIN, LMFT
ROBIN K. STILWELL, LMFT

7. DARRELL W. MILLS, PSY. D.
7600 RED ROAD, SUITE 215
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 24,750.00
OWNER: DARRELL W. MILLS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

8.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $530,235.

G-100 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 200-ZZ10 – COST RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2001 – JUNE 30, 2002 (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 200-ZZ10 – COST RECOVERY AGENT MEDICAID FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM JULY 1, 2001 – JUNE 30, 2002 (REBID) to establish a contract, at a firm price, to engage a cost recovery agent, to implement procedures for obtaining reimbursement for services provided to Medicaid eligible students, who are also eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and Psychological Services, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLC.
TWO TOWER CENTER BOULEVARD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 EST. $ 300,000.00
OWNER: RICK JACOBS, PRINCIPAL

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $300,000.

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

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:

ADULT MANKIND ORGANIZATION, INC.
4343 WEST FLAGLER STREET,SUITE 300
MIAMI, FL 33134 EST. $2,854,567.00
SYLVIA P. ALVAREZ, PRESIDENT

ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.
3650 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $1,207,250.00
RAUL MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.
1223 S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $2,148,321.00
GUARIONE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

ICARE BAY POINT SCHOOLS, INC.
22025 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33190 EST. $ 869,844.00
DR. MARY LOUISE COLE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
2389 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 878,328.00
DORRIN D. ROLLE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
904 S.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135EST. $ 632,107.00
ROLANDO ESPINOSA, PH.D., PRESIDENT (HM)

METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST
19 WEST FLAGLER STREET, M-106
MIAMI, FL 33130 EST. $ 395,067.00
SHERWOOD DUBOSE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
1585 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 EST. $ 776,402.00
JAMES P. BOYLE, PRESIDENT

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC.
3000 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142-5723 EST. $ 261,456.00
GWEN M. SPAIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.
9955 WEST INDIGO STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 351,331.00
DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 510266
MIAMI, FL 33151-0266EST. $ 296,300.00
GEORGIA J. AYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VANKARA EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.
13331 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 EST. $ 592,601.00
REV. JOHN H. TAYLOR, PRESIDENT

2. APPROVE the issuance of contracts to the following pre-qualified agencies, should staff identify the need, pending availability of funding:

COMMUNITY EDUCATION PARTNERS, INC.
293 PLUS PARK BOULEVARD, #240
NASHVILLE, TN 37217
RANDLE RICHARDSON, C.O.B./C.E.O.

EMPOWERING THE VISION, INC.
9000 S.W. 152 STREET, SUITE 204
MIAMI, FL 33157
JACQUELINE DEL ROSARIO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

SOUTH FLORIDA JAIL MINISTRIES
22790 S.W. 112 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33170
DOROTHY ADAIR, MANAGING DIRECTOR

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $11,445,356.

G-102 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 239-ZZ10 – FOR HEALTH AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 239-ZZ10 – FOR HEALTH AGENCIES/PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING C.O.P.E. CENTER NORTH FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to provide on-site comprehensive health services to approximately 280 teen parents and their babies/toddlers at C.O.P.E. Center North, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 19, 2001, through July 18, 2002, as follows:

1. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
700 SOUTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD SUITE 300
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 EST. $ 77,000.00
OWNER: ANTHONY E. MUNROE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $77,000.

G-103 RENEW REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Request For Proposals No. 260-ZZ10 – PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR UP TO 16 SCHOOLS WITH FULL-TIME CLASSES FOR SEVERELY EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED STUDENTS, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to obtain the professional services of one or more qualified psychiatrists, to provide on-site psychiatric consultation services. The consultant will assist in the diagnosis and programming of students assigned to full-time elementary and secondary programs, serving severely emotionally disturbed students and other sites, as needed districtwide, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, INC.
15490 N.W. 7 AVENUE, SUITE 203
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 26,000.00
STEPHEN J. MAKAR, PRESIDENT

2. LBA MEDICAL OFFICES, INC.
2901 WEST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE A-20
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 23,400.00
OWNER: LOUIS B. ANTOINE, MD, FAAP, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,400.

G-104 AWARD BID NO. 130-AA11 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 130-AA11 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS, TESTING AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire suppression system inspections, testing and additional services, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective June 1, 2001, through June 31, 2002, as follows:

1. MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
150 S.W 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $ 9,990.00
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2. TRIANGLE FIRE, INC.
7720 N.W. 53 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 66,970.50
OWNER: RAYMOND R. ROMINE, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $76,960.50.

G-105 AWARD BID NO. 136-AA11 – MOVING OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 136-AA11 – MOVING OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, at firm unit prices, for the relocation, assembly and/or installation of new and existing office and school furniture, and specified fixtures and equipment, for Capital Improvement Projects of Facilities Planning and Construction and various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002, as follows:

1. DANIEL MOVING SYSTEMS, INC.
5600 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: PHILLIP M. DANIEL, PRESIDENT

2. JOHN MOVING, INC.
1401 N.W. 175 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: RUSSELL L. TATE, PRESIDENT

3. MORALES MOVING AND STORAGE COMPANY, INC.
2125 N.W. 1 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: RENE MORALES, PRESIDENT

4. PURYEAR, INC.
P.O. BOX 013940
MIAMI, FL 33101-3940
OWNER: ALBERT E. DOTSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O. (AM)

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $496,000.

G-106 AWARD BID NO. 139-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 139-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of tables, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002 as follows:

1. ALLIED PLASTICS COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 3125
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32206 EST. $ 167,995.35
OWNER: GREGORY BERGER, PRESIDENT/TREASURER

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $167,995.35.

G-107 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEMS 21, 25 AND 26 ON BID NO. 257-ZZ03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 21, 25 and 26 on Bid No. 257-ZZ03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, effective May 16, 2001, as follows:

PACKERS PRIDE, INC.
1730 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, #392
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483 EST. $ 67,382.30
OWNER: DAN WEISS, PRESIDENT

2. RE-AWARD Items 21, 25 and 26 on Bid No. 257-ZZ03 – FOOD ITEMS: DRY GROCERY, effective May 16, 2001, through November 17, 2001, as follows:

LEFEBVRE CORPORATION
D.B.A. BEE JAY SALES OF FLORIDA
5245 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 222
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166 EST. $ 22,335.30
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEFEBVRE, PRESIDENT

SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 51,392.65
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

3. Require that Packers Pride, Inc., of Delray Beach, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 – Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective May 16, 2001.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $73,727.95.

G-108 RENEW BID NO. 104-ZZ01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 104-ZZ01 – SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of school and office furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective May 17, 2001, through August 16, 2001, as follows:

1. ACME BUSINESS SYSTEMS & SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 9489
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33075-9489
OWNER: RONALD KLINGENSMITH, PRESIDENT

2. ADAPTO/PRO GROUP
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010

3. AMERICAN SEATING COMPANY
401 AMERICAN SEATING CENTER
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504-4499
OWNER: EDWARD J. CLARK, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. APRICOT OFFICE SUPPLIES AND FURNITURE, INC.
386 N.E. 191 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: MARLENE BERNARD, TREASURER(AF)

5. BUY-RITE OFFICE FURNITURE
4400 WEST HILLSBORO BOULEVARD, #2
COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073
OWNER: E. HENDERSON, PRESIDENT

6. CAMILO OFFICE FURNITURE, INC.
D.B.A. CAMILO MUEBLES
4110 LAGUNA STREET
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
OWNER: LUIS LOPEZ, TREASURER

7. COMMERCIAL OFFICE FURNITURE OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
3001 WEST MCNAB ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: ROSE GIGLIO, PRESIDENT

8. COMMUNITY PRODUCTS, LLC.
D.B.A. COMMUNITY PLAYTHINGS
P.O. BOX 255
FARMINGTON, PA 15437
OWNER: CHRISTIAN DOMER

9. CONTRACT SOLUTIONS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1677
ENGLEWOOD, FL 34295-1677
OWNER: THOMAS J. SHERIDAN, PRESIDENT

10. CORPORATE DESIGN CHOICE, INC.
8280 N.W. 27STREET, SUITE 510
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MICHAEL S. MACMULLIN, PRESIDENT

11. CORPORATE EXPRESS
18000 STATE ROAD 9
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: ROBERT L. KING, PRESIDENT

12. DESK CONCEPTS, INC.
3670 N.W. 76 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147
OWNER: SHELDON JAFFEE, PRESIDENT

13. E & K MARKETING GROUP, INC.
2604 MANORWOOD DRIVE
MELBOURNE, FL 32901
OWNER: SHARON J. OLSON, PRESIDENT

14. ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P. O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

15. FLORIDA OFFICE SYSTEMS
6135 N.W. 167 STREET, SUITE E-1
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015
OWNER: LES GALLOWAY, PRESIDENT

16. FUTURE ENTERPRISES
2641 WEST 81 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: RICHARD A. FLEMING, PRESIDENT

17. GALLOWAY OFFICE SUPPLIES
6802 S.W. 81 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JIM TOURAL, PRESIDENT (HM)

18. GAYLORD BROTHERS
P.O. BOX 4901
SYRACUSE, NY 13221
OWNER: MORRIS H. BERGREEN
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

19. GLOBAL INDUSTRIES SOUTH, INC.
560 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33325
OWNER: J. APPEL, DIRECTOR

20. HERMAN MILLER OFFICE PAVILION SOUTH FLORIDA
ONE OAKWOOD BOULEVARD, SUITE #100
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
OWNER: JACK HOWARD, PRESIDENT

21. HIGHSMITH, INC.
W5527 HIGHWAY 106
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538
OWNER: DUNCAN HIGHSMITH, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

22. JOFCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 71
JASPER, IN 47546
OWNER: JOSEPH F. STEURER, CHAIRMAN

23. J.R. OFFICE FURNITURE COMPANY
D.B.A. CONTRAX FURNISHINGS
690 N.E. 23 AVENUE
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
OWNER: L. DIANNE JUNIOR, PRESIDENT

24. LIBRARY INTERIORS OF FLORIDA, INC.
20685 N.W. 26 COURT
BOCA RATON, FL 33434
OWNER: HOWARD EKBLAD, PRESIDENT

25. MARCUS OFFICE FURNITURE
4701 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: ROSA MARQUEZ, VICE PRESIDENT

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

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

28. NBB OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS
6500 NORTH POWERLINE ROAD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: CLEMENTE BEDUSA, PRESIDENT

29. NEWTON SEATING COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 2858
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32203
OWNER: MICHAEL C. BATES, PRESIDENT

30. OFFICE DIMENSIONS, INC.
2 N.E. 39 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33137-3630
OWNER: MARK D. STERN, PRESIDENT

31. RICHARDS-WILCOX, INC.
600 SOUTH LAKE STREET
AURORA, IL 60506-5565
OWNER: KJELL INGE ROKKE, PRINCIPAL

32. ROQUE BROTHERS CORPORATION
5646 N.W. 35 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ROBERTO F. ROQUE, PRESIDENT

33. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C2
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

34. SCHOOLHOUSE PRODUCTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1388
PALM HARBOR, FL 34682
OWNER: WALTER POSUSTA, PRESIDENT

35. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DANIEL P. SPAULDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

36. SKAGSETH-BRYANT, INC.
6535 N.W. 84 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166-2610
OWNER: LYNN MCDERMOTT

37. SPACESAVER STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
C/O UNITED BUSINESS SYSTEMS
3109 WEST HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD, #101
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: CONRAD C. PALUMBO, PRESIDENT

38. SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
1600 JOHNSON STREET
P.O. BOX 400
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729-0400
OWNER: DAVID HANCOCK, PRESIDENT

39. SPLIT ROCK SUPPLY
1014 BERWYN RD.
ORLANDO, FL 32806
OWNER: MARK BENNETT, VICE PRESIDENT

40. STANDARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS
P.O. BOX 29-1108
BOCA RATON, FL 33429-1108
OWNER: EDWIN R. CUNNINGHAM, PRESIDENT

41. SUN OFFICE FURNITURE, INC.
910 S.W. 2 PLACE
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069
OWNER: IRWIN KIRSNER, PRESIDENT

42. THE BUCKSTAFF COMPANY
P.O. BOX 2506
OSHKOSH, WI 54903-2506
OWNER: JOHN D. BUCKSTAFF, PRESIDENT

43. THOMAS W. RUFF AND COMPANY
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JACK GORMAN, CHAIRMAN

44. UNIQUE FURNISHINGS, LTD.
13811 U.S. HIGHWAY 19 NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33764(WF)
OWNER: COLLEEN WESTOVER RABE
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

45. UNIVERSAL SEATING COMPANY
10421 SAINT AUGUSTINE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: BARRY M. SCHUSTER, PRESIDENT

46. WALL INNOVATORS, INC.
5415 WEST CRENSHAW STREET
TAMPA, FL 33634
OWNER: RONALD L. BLAZIER, PRESIDENT

47. WORKPLACE SYSTEMS, INC.
562 MAMMOTH ROAD
LONDONDERRY, NH 03053
OWNER: PATRICIA C. ZEAMANS, PRESIDENT

48.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated expenditure amount of $1,160,613.

G-109 AWARD 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 SCHOOL CAMPUSES

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

G-111 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE OTHER ENTITY BIDS FOR PURCHASES OVER $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management, to utilize the State of Florida Contract #070-001-99-1 – AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS, to purchase 23 law enforcement vehicles, for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police, for a total amount of $409,260.

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

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:

1. RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $1,600,930.00
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,600,930.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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

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 $70,000 at an hourly rate of $150 per hour.

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION

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

I-2 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

I-3 STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF PROGRAM POLICY ANALYSIS AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY (OPPAGA) SPECIAL REVIEW-LAND ACQUISITION PRACTICES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, REPORT NO. 01-26, MAY 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the State of Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Special Review – Land Acquisition Practices of the Miami-Dade County School District, Report No. 01-26, May 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 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

J. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GLADES BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC., FOR THE USE OF THE PLAY FIELD AREA AT GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Glades Baseball and Softball League, Inc., for use of the play field area at Glades Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. 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-2 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS AT SIX CITY PARKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment of $94,523 to the City of Miami for 60% of actual maintenance and utility costs incurred for the use of six City of Miami park/school sites for the period of October 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000.

J-3 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA AT HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL/AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a grant of easement agreement with The State of Florida, as described, at Hialeah Middle School/Amelia Earhart Elementary School.

J-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER WITH REVISED TERMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A LEASE EXTENSION ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS

CONSTRUCTION

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

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

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")

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-28 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT KENWOOD K-8 CENTER IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the execution of the water line easement at the addition at Kenwood K-8 Center in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE JANE ROBERTS K-8 CENTER IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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 Jane Roberts K-8 Center in favor of Miami-Dade County.

J-30 BID RECOMMENDATION
PROJECT NO. A-0724
STATE SCHOOL "GG-1" AT L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
1895 NW 75 Street, Miami, Florida
PROJECT NO. A-0724-A
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
L.C. EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J-31 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0373
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FLAGAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
920 SW 76 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0373, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Flagami Elementary School for an extra of $128,323.

J-32 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0409
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5400 S.W. 112 Court, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0409, Additions and Renovations, Cypress Elementary School for an extra of $70,440.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0461-CM, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Tropical Elementary School for a credit of $13,064.

J-34 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
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 Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0573, New Elementary School, Christina M. Eve Elementary School for a credit of $727.

J-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0574
LEASE-PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT SR. HIGH
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SW 96 STREET & 152 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0574, Lease-Purchase Development Senior High, Felix Varela Senior High School for an extra of $121,104 and a time extension of 65 days.

J-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0699
K-8 ADDITION
JANE S. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14850 S.W. Cottonwood Circle, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0699, K-8 Addition, Jane S. Roberts Elementary School for an extra of $123,523 and a time extension of 232 days.

J-37 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH MCO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION I / VARIOUS LOCATIONS; CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-1 –M/WBE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region I, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-1-M/WBE, between MCO Environmental, Inc. and Miami-­Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from May 17, 2001 until November 16, 2001, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

J-38 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION II/ VARIOUS LOCATIONS CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-2

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region II, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-2, between Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from May 17, 2001 until November 16, 2001, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

J-39 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT WITH SAL'S ABATEMENT CORPORATION FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION IV / VARIOUS LOCATIONS CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-4-M/WBE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region IV, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-4-M/WBE, between Sal's Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from May 17, 2001 until November 16, 2001, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

J-40 COMMISSIONING OF A.D.A. ENGINEERING, INC., TO PERFORM CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A RETENTION POND/LAKE PROJECT AT DORAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT #A-0692A

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 Doral 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 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, PROJECT #A-0715

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 3.64% 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 $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $13,000.

J-42 COMMISSIONING OF KVH ARCHITECTS, P.A., TO PROVIDE SERVICES AS AN ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of KVH Architects, P.A., to provide Architectural/ Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) services for a two-year period, commencing May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2003, for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each.

J-43 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AS AN ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROJECTS CONSULTANT (A/EPC) FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS WITH AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST UP TO $500,000 EACH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Brown & Brown Architects to provide Architectural/ Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) services for a two-year period, commencing May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2003, for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each.

J-44 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
H. A. CONTRACTING CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS
RENEWAL #1 CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AJ-1
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AJ)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with H. A. Contracting Corp., Contract No. JOC01-AJ-1, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on May 17, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-45 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH 
M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC. (W)
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS
RENEWAL #1 CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AK-1
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AK)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with M.A.C. Construction, Inc, Contract No. JOC01-AK-1, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on May 17, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-46 PROJECT NO. A0775-CM
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida

J-47 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH VEITIA PADRON, INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) AT RISK SERVICES

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

1) extend the existing agreement, due to expire on July 13, 2001, with Veitia Padron Incorporated (VPI) for an additional three (3) month period;
2) lift the not-to-exceed construction cost stipulation of $5,000,000 per year; however, in no event shall the maximum construction cost value exceed the original $10,000,000 for the two-year period, and
3) authorize the Superintendent to provide written notification of this action to Veitia Padron, Incorporated (VPI).

MAINTENANCE

J-71 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB-0193
ROOF REPLACEMENT
COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2420 NW 18 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB-0193, Roof Replacement, Comstock Elementary School for an extra of $11,114 and a time extension of 125 days.

J-72 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. FA-0001
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. FA­0001, Fire Alarm System Installation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for a credit of $5,331.

J-73 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. FA-0002
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS INSTALLATION - PORTABLES
SHENANDOAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
1950 SW 19 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. FA-­0002, Fire Alarm Systems Installation - Portables, Shenandoah Middle School for an extra of $14,808.

K. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 T. J. BUILDERS CORP. v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, Case No. 00-30479 CA 21 (Myrtle Grove Elementary School) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and authorize settlement of all claims in the case of T. J. Builders Corp. V. Miami-Dade County School Board, Case No. 00-30479 CA 21, in the amount of $108,658.

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. EMMA WALLACE – DOAH CASE NO. 00-4392

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its Final Order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Emma Wallace – DOAH Case No. 00-4392, adopting the Administrative Law Judge's Recommended Order affirming the suspension and dismissal of Emma Wallace, as its Final Order.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2000-2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.10, Attendance Areas 2000-2001, as amended, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with said amendment to be effective July 1, 2001.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS

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 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances—Board Meetings.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.04, STUDENT ATTENDANCE – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

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 6Gx13-5A-1.04, Student Attendance – Specific Responsibilities.

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

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 6Gx13-4C-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 BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.082, CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEES-ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6Gx13-7B-1.06, SITE SELECTION PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act by amending School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.082, Construction Committees – Establishment and Responsibilities, to include the organization and responsibilities of the Site Selection Committee, which will review and issue recommendations on school sites and related construction planning issues; and amending School Board Rule 6Gx13-7B-1.06, Site Selection Procedures, to incorporate a site selection process and milestones.

K-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7A-1.011, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF FACILITIES

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 6Gx13-7A-1.011, Historical Preservation of Facilities.

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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