MEETING AGENDA

June 20, 2001

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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

June 20, 2001 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

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

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1:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

RECOGNITIONS:

Juvenile Justice Program Award

Distinguished Student Awards 

- National Teacher Hall of Fame Award

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: April 24, 26; May 1, 3, 15, 22, 24 and 29, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: May 16, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING


A.
SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REPORT ON HIGHLIGHTS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ON THE FCAT 2001 AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report on Highlights of Academic Achievement on the FCAT 2001 and School Performance Grades.

A-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT REGARDING THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ETHICS COMMISSION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive a report from the Alliance for Ethical Government regarding the proposed establishment of an ethics commission.

A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM AN ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ETHICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE ETHICS TRAINING

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals from an organization for the development of an ethics professional development program and to provide ethics training to all employees; and
2. approve the selection committee that will review the proposals for subsequent submission to the School Board for approval.

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

A-4 REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE FOR CITIZENS TO REPORT ALLEGED FRAUD AND WASTE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR AN EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR SELECTED ADMINISTRATORS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the contractual agreement with Florida International University for the Executive Development Program to be held July 30, 2001 through August 10, 2001, at a cost not to exceed $50,000. Funds for this program will be included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Adopted Budget, to be approved by the Board in July 2001.

A-6 EVALUATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN – SECOND INTERIM REPORT: 1999-00 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the report Evaluation of the Comprehensive Reading Plan - Second Interim Report: 1999-00 School Year.

A-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE READING PLAN

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

1. approve the three-year extension of the Comprehensive Reading Plan; and
2. direct the Superintendent to include the necessary resources to continue the effective implementation of the Plan within the constraints of the 2001-2002 budget.

A-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY THE SUMMER SCHOOL CALENDAR


B.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS

B-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

B-2 REQUEST 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 July 11, 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-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO LOOK INTO THE FEASIBILITY OF HAVING FRAMED PORTRAITS OF "THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY" AND THE CURRENT PRESIDENT AS WELL AS A COPY OF THE PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BE DISPLAYED IN THE OFFICE OF EACH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL

B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR WLRN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, PRODUCE AND MARKET A VIDEO TO ILLUSTRATE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES THAT WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH FUNDS GENERATED BY THE 1988 BOND REFERENDUM

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PEPPER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize WLRN, in collaboration with the Office of Public Relations, produce and market a video, in the amount of $21,000, to illustrate district educational facilities that were constructed with funds generated by the 1988 bond referendum.

B-5 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA RECOGNIZE THE KIDS 4 KIDS CLUB FOR ITS CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PEPPER: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognize the Kids 4 Kids Club for its continuing commitment to the children of our community.

B-6 BOARD MEMBERS DISTRICT FESTIVALS AND THEIR EXPENSE

B-7 RESOLUTION HONORING DR. JAMES W. BRIDGES

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-29 honoring Dr. James W. Bridges for his many contributions to the Miami-Dade County community and his tremendous support of scholarships for students attending medical school.

B-8 WEST LABORATORY ELEMENTARY - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI'S PROPOSAL FOR A LAND EXCHANGE

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee, to further explore the viability and cost-effectiveness of a land exchange between The School Board and the University of Miami, in connection with West Laboratory Elementary, and subject to the general conditions outlined.

B-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DISCUSS THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-10 TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INCLUDE AS PART OF OUR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY PACKAGE FOR THE 2002 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION BEING PROPOSED BY SENATOR RUDY GARCIA AND REPRESENTATIVE MARIO DIAZ BALART ALLOWING SCHOOL BOARDS FROM ALL ACROSS OUR STATE THE OPPORTUNITY OF CREATING THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL


C.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST FOR Authorization FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO RENEW A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH mount sinai medical center of florida, inc., for the continuation of the saTELLITE LEARNING CENTER at mount sinai medical center, 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 renew a cooperative agreement with Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc., for the continuation of the Satellite Learning Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There will be no exchange of funds for this cooperative agreement.

C-2 REQUEST FOR Authorization FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO amend the COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT with Miami-Dade County, for the continuation of the saTELLITE LEARNING CENTER at MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, 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 amend the cooperative agreement with Miami-Dade County, for the continuation of the Satellite Learning Center at Miami International Airport, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There will be no exchange of funds for this cooperative agreement.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF SOUTH FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE TUTORIAL SERVICES TO SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM AND STAY-IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM STUDENTS, EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Training and Employment Council of South Florida, to provide tutorial services to Summer Youth Employment and Training Program and Stay-In-School Program students, from July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001. No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,722; MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $128,750; AND ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,700; FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT SERVICES FOR MAGNET PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $191,172, FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 28, 2002

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

1. authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into contractual agreements with Florida International University, in an amount not to exceed $56,722; Miami-Dade Community College, in an amount not to exceed $128,750; and St. Thomas University, in an amount not to exceed $5,700; for a total amount not to exceed $191,172, for dual enrollment services for magnet programs and schools; 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 General Fund of the Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ALLOW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT “VICTORY DAY 2001" ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2001, AT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FAIR AND EXPOSITION CENTER, AND ADVERTISE THAT EVENT THROUGH POSTERS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools to support “Victory Day 2001" on Saturday, November 10, 2001, at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition Center, and advertise the event through posters in Miami-Dade County public schools. No local funds are required.

C-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION FOR SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION CENTER OF A SATURN AUTOMOBILE FROM SATURN CORPORATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation for Southwest Miami Senior High School and Adult Education Center of a Saturn automobile from the Saturn Corporation. No local funds are required.

C-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION FOR LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER OF A BUICK AUTOMOBILE FROM GENERAL MOTORS, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation for Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center of a Buick automobile from General Motors, Inc. No local funds are required.

C-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SERVICES FOR GEORGE T. BAKER AVIATION SCHOOL FROM AAR LANDING GEAR SERVICES TO REPAIR A BOEING 720 AIRCRAFT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of services for George T. Baker Aviation School from AAR Landing Gear Services to repair a Boeing 720 aircraft. No local funds are required.

C-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE MONTESSORI TRAINING FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $24,800, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 28, 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 Montessori Teacher Training Institute in Miami, Florida, to provide training for paraprofessionals, at a cost not to exceed $24,800, from July 1, 2001 through June 28, 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 General Fund of the Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,000, WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., WHEREBY THE AGENCY WILL DESIGNATE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER STAFF, 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 Family Central, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $170,000, whereby the agency will designate funding for daycare services provided by Miami Lakes Educational Center staff, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000, WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, WHEREBY THE AGENCY WILL DESIGNATE FUNDING FOR DAYCARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER STAFF, 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, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, with Child Development Services, whereby the agency will designate funding for daycare services provided by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center staff, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-12 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the amended charter school contractual agreement for Rosa Parks Community School to change the location of the charter school beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

C-13 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE AMENDED ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the amended charter school contractual agreement for Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown to change the location of the charter school beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

C-14 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE AMENDED CORAL REEF MONTESSORI ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR SEVEN ADDITIONAL YEARS BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the extension of the amended charter school contractual agreement for Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School for seven additional years beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

C-15 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO AMEND THE EXISTING CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE SPECIFIC TO RYDER ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended charter school contractual agreement to clarify language specific to Ryder Elementary Charter School.

C-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXTEND, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, THE CURRENT CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH AMERICAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, PARTNERS FOR AMERICAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE, AND JOBS FOR MIAMI TRAINING ACADEMY TO SERVE LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend, at no additional cost, the current contractual agreements with American Community Partnership, Partners for American Vocational Education, Home Builders Institute, and Jobs for Miami Training Academy, to serve low-income adults and/or incarcerated youth, from July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget. No additional funds are required.

C-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PERMIT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP MIAMI

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to permit Miami-Dade County Public Schools students to participate in Youth Leadership Miami. No local funds are required.

C-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $283,366, TO SERVE JOB CORPS TRAINEES, 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 Home Builders Institute (HBI), a nonprofit organization, in an amount not to exceed $283,366, to serve Job Corps Trainees, 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 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-19 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLOW CSN INCORPORATED FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Willow CSN Incorporated for reimbursement of educational services provided by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

C-20 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SUPREME INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO THE AGENCY'S EMPLOYEES, 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 Supreme International, Inc., for educational services provided by Miami-Dade County Public Schools to the agency's employees, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE HOUSING AGENCY REGARDING ITS HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE (HOPE) VI REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR SCOTT/CARVER HOMES, 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 Miami-Dade Housing Agency regarding its Home Ownership Opportunity for People Everywhere (HOPE) VI Revitalization Program for Scott/Carver Homes, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-25 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH DESIGNATED NONPROFIT AGENCIES IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2001 SUMMER SESSION AND THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the following agencies:

1. governmental agencies to provide educational services for students at Dade Intensive Control, Juvenile Justice Center, Miami Halfway House, Turner Guilford Knight Detention Centers, and Women’s Detention Center; and
2. private, nonprofit agencies to provide educational services for students at Catholic Services, Inc.; CHARLEE of Dade County; Excel Shelter; Here’s Help North; Highland Park Pavilion/Adolescent Substance Abuse Program; McLamore Center; Miami Bridge, Inc.; Northwest Dade Center/RITS; The Village; TROY Academy; and the South Miami Hospital Addiction Treatment Program.

No exchange of funds is required for these programs.

The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001. This budget structure is provided to reflect M-DCPS’ internal expenditures.

C-26 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, WHEREBY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER AT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,671, FROM AUGUST 24, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement, whereby Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., will provide funding for an educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,671, from August 24, 2001 through August9, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-27 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE DADE MARINE INSTITUTE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,037,848; WOMEN IN NEED OF GREATER STRENGTH (W.I.N.G.S.) FOR LIFE SOUTH FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,680; AND DEBORAH’S WAY IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $223,258, FOR A TOTAL COST NOT TO EXCEED $1,381,786, FOR THE 2001 SUMMER SESSION AND 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 Dade Marine Institute, in an amount not to exceed $1,037,848; Women In Need of Greater Strength (W.I.N.G.S.) for Life South Florida, in an amount not to exceed $120,680; and Deborah’s Way, in an amount not to exceed $223,258, for a total cost not to exceed $1,381,786, for the 2001 summer session and the 2001-2002 school year. The appropriation for these items will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-28 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (M-DCC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, WHEREBY M-DCC WILL REIMBURSE THE SALARIES FOR ITS STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL COVER FRS/FICA RETIREMENT COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,578, 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 Miami-Dade Community College (M-DCC) under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby M-DCC will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will cover FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, 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-29 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, WHEREBY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY WILL REIMBURSE THE SALARIES FOR ITS STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,400, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL COVER FRS/FICA RETIREMENT COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,557, 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 Johnson & Wales University under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse the salaries of its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will cover FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, 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-30 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,096, 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 services to exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $125,096, 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-31 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS, FLORIDA, INC., BY AND THROUGH SPECIAL OLYMPICS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR THE CONTINUATION OF A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SPORTS AND FITNESS TRAINING AND SPORTS COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED 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 a cooperative agreement with Special Olympics Florida, Inc., by and through Special Olympics Miami-Dade County, for the continuation of a collaborative program to provide sports and fitness training and sports competition opportunities for mentally handicapped students, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. There is no exchange of funds.

C-32 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $291,758, 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 Sunrise Community, Inc., to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $291,758, 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-33 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE COMMUNITY, INC., MIAMI, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR PROFOUNDLY MENTALLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,608, 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 Sunrise Community, Inc., Miami, Florida, to provide educational and related services for a maximum of six profoundly mentally handicapped students, in an amount not to exceed $94,608, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item will be included in the Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-34 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXCEPTIONAL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $206,162, 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 Association for the Development of the Exceptional, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students, in an amount not to exceed $206,162, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2000-2001 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001.

C-35 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA UNIT OF THE RECORDING FOR THE BLIND AND DYSLEXIC (RFB&D), TO PROVIDE ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS, INDIVIDUAL STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS, CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, PROVIDE LIBRARY SERVICES, AND PRODUCE REQUIRED AUDIO TAPE PRODUCTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $228,000, 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 the Florida Unit for the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D), to provide annual institutional memberships, individual student memberships, conduct outreach activities, provide library services, and produce required audio tape products, in an amount not to exceed $228,000, 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-36 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $164, 326, 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 the following contractual agreements with nonpublic schools, in a total amount not to exceed $164,326, to provide educational and related services for exceptional students:

1. Biscayne Institutes of Health and Living, Inc., Miami, Florida, for a day program for one traumatic brain injured student, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $90,846;
2. Easter Seal Society of Dade County, Inc., Miami, Florida, for a day program for one physically impaired student, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $10,300;
3. The Learning Experience, Miami, Florida, for a day program for one educable mentally handicapped student, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $12,140;
4. Nobel Learning Solutions (Paladin Academy), Hollywood, Florida, for a day program for one specific learning disabled student, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $18,540;
5. United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., Miami, Florida, for a day program for one profoundly handicapped student, from July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $18,000; and
6. The Vanguard School of Coconut Grove, Florida, for a day program for one learning disabled student, from August 27, 2001 through June 8, 2002, in an amount not to exceed $14,500.

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

C-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH RAMSAY YOUTH SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE 2001 SUMMER SESSION AND THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a cooperative agreement with Ramsay Youth Services, Inc., to provide educational services for school-age students at Everglades Academy and Southern Glades Youth Camp.

No exchange of funds is required for this program. The appropriation for this item will be included in the 2001-2002 Tentative Budget to be recommended for adoption in July 2001. This budget structure is provided to reflect M-DCPS’ internal expenditures.

C-40 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-269 (2000/01) DOB: 11/16/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-269 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-41 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-271 (2000/01) DOB: 09/25/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-271 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-42 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-275 (2000/01) DOB: 06/10/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-275 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-43 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-282 (2000/01) DOB: 05/20/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-282 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-44 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-283 (2000/01) DOB: 02/24/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-283 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-45 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-284 (2000/01) DOB: 04/20/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-284 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-46 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-290 (2000/01) DOB: 02/03/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-290 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-47 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-292 (2000/01) DOB: 04/04/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-48 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-308 (2000/01) DOB: 08/22/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-308 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-49 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO.: SM-315 (2000/01) DOB: 12/13/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-315 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-50 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-316 (2000/01) DOB: 11/04/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-316 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-51 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-325 (2000/01) DOB: 07/24/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-325 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-52 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-327 (2000/01) DOB: 07/02/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-327 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-53 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO.: SM-331 (2000/01) DOB: 01/14/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM- (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-54 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-333 (2000/01) DOB: 05/12/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-333 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-55 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-336 (2000/01) DOB: 09/23/85

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-336 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-56 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-341 (2000/01) DOB: 06/02/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-341 (2000/01), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2000/01 school year, the 2001 summer session, and the 2001/02 school year;
2. provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and
3. following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.


D.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

D-1 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES AND REQUEST A WAIVER FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH DOUBLE SESSIONS AT MIAMI SPRINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL


E.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: APRIL 12 – MAY 9, 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 904.

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 June 21, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPOINT AND ASSIGN;
SUPERVISOR
EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Lani A. Dunthorn to the open budgeted position of Supervisor, Educational Planning, MEP pay grade 20, 12 months, and assign to Student Assessment and Educational Testing, effective June 21, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT-CHIEF OF POLICE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, renew the contractual agreement with Mr. Donald John Cuccaro to the contracted position of Chief of Police, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002, at an annual salary of $116,480.

E-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - PROJECT EMPLOYEES

E-6 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
COORDINATOR I, TV PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Barbara R. Salvin to the open budgeted position of Coordinator I, TV Program Development, pay grade 40, 12 months, and assign to Grants Administration and Integrated Media Services, effective June 21, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-7 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, TELECOMMUNICATIONS

E–8 APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL NOT ACTED UPON PREVIOUSLY

RECOMMENDED: That, pursuant to Florida Statute 230.23 (5)(a)(b), The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, effective July 1, 2001, approve nominations of staff members whose names appear on Appointment List 6 for appointment, as applicable, to annual or professional service contracts, subject to reduction-in-force procedures and/or change in staffing patterns in accordance with state statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and Miami-Dade County School Board rules.

E-9 REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF POLICE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize renewal of its Law Enforcement and Professional Liability Insurance coverage, pursuant to the provision of the received renewal quotation, from Lexington Insurance Company (AIG) (A.M. Best A++ XIV), through the joint venture of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Miami, Florida, and Bendell Insurance Group, Inc., Miami, Florida, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, at a flat annual premium of $90,000, funds to be taken from the Board's liability insurance premium budget.

E-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE BOARD'S CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM M. MERCER, INC. FOR FRINGE BENEFITS CONSULTING AND TO HAVE STAFF BEGIN WORKING ON A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FRINGE BENEFIT CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. confirm the extension of the Board's contract with William M. Mercer, Inc., as outlined in Agenda Item, Replacement E-10, Board Meeting of October 11, 2000, from January 11, 2001 through June 30, 2001;
2. authorize extension of its contract with William M. Mercer, Inc. for benefit consulting services, pursuant to the provisions contained with Request For Proposal (RFP)#173-SS-10, effective July 1,2001 through June 30,2002, with hourly rates of $255 for Lead Consultants, Fellow Actuaries, Physician Consultants, Attorney Consultants; $234 for Senior Consultants and Associate Actuaries; and $191 for Regular Consultants; and
3. authorize the Superintendent to begin work on a Request For Proposal (RFP) for fringe benefits consulting services, to be brought back to the Board for approval prior to distribution, with a contract effective date of July 1, 2002, pursuant to the requirements of School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.022.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2000-2001 Adopted Budget; and will be included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Tentative Adopted Budget to be approved by the Board in July, 2001.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
AVERY G. NAIRN - MATERIAL ACQUISITION
AND TRANSPORT SPECIALIST I
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMEN
T

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 20, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Avery G. Nairn, Material Acquisition and Transport Specialist I, Maintenance Materials Management, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
REGINALD V. ROLLINS - CUSTODIAN
CAROL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 20, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Reginald V. Rollins, Custodian, Carol City Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
SUSAN L. DUERSON - SCHOOL CLERK II
NEVA KING COOPER EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective June 20, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Susan L. Duerson, School Clerk II, at Neva King Cooper Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE

E-15 TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR FAILURE TO SATISFACTORILY CORRECT PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES DURING THE 90-CALENDAR DAY PERFORMANCE PROBATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, terminate the employment contract of the above-referenced instructional employee, effective June 20, 2001, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-16 EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida rescind the June 2, 2001 resignation of Julio Garrido and accept Mr. Garrido's resignation, effective June 22, 2001.

E-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE


F.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOL ACT, 1994, TITLE I PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $78,787,551, under the Improving America's School Act, 1994, Title I Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 2001-2002 TITLE I ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT GRANT FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $5,920,267, for funding the School Improvement Project under Title I, PL 103-382, effective as of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend the grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE TITLE I MIGRANT CHILD PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $1,373,304, for funding under the Title I Migrant Child Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE TECH PREP PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $211,280, for funding TECH Prep Program; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE VI - INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM STRATEGIES, IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $3,153,376, for funding under Title VI-Innovative Education Program Strategies, Improving America's Schools Act; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER TITLE VI- CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION PROGRAM, IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $13,237,490, for funding under Title VI - Class- Size Reduction Program, Improving America's Schools Act; Project Cycle: July 1,2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING A COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM PROJECT AT BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $9,305, for funding a collaborative curriculum project at Banyan Elementary School; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM PROJECT CYCLE: MARCH 16, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $1,160,672 and enter into individual contractual agreements with the following contractors in an amount not to exceed $50,464 per school:. MicroSociety, Inc.; CoNect Schools; Ventures Education Systems Corporation; The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.; Breakthrough to Literacy; School Action Research; Core Knowledge Foundation; and Montessori; to implement the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program; Project Cycle: March 16, 2001 through December 31, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JUNE 1, 2001 THROUGH MAY 31, 2004

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

1. accept a grant award for a total of $1 ,500,001, from the United States Department of Education for funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program; Project Cycle: June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2004;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MATCHING STATE CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE EDUCATION FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE MATCHING STATE CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $180,448, for funding under the Matching State Challenge Grant Program and enter into a contractual agreement with The Education Fund, in the amount of $180,448, to implement the Matching State Challenge Grant Program; Project Cycle: April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend these grant awards and the contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the grant agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, FOR FUNDING THE UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, in the approximate amount of $2,250,000 over a three-year grant period, for funding the Universal Hiring Program; Project Cycle: January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amount approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: MAY 14, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $12,000, for funding Florida Learn and Serve Capacity-Building Program; Project Cycle: May 14, 2001 through June 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $1,657,224, for funding the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program; through June 30, 2002; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency: such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM (SFETC) AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SFETC FOR FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT THE 2001 OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 27,2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001

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

1. accept a grant award, in the amount of $279,000, from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) and enter into a contractual agreement with SFETC, in the amount of $279,000, for funding to implement the 2001 Office of Community and Economic Development Summer Youth Employment Program; Project Cycle: April 27, 2001 through September 30, 2001;
2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary In order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH ASPIRA EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS CHARTER SCHOOL; CORAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL; VANKARA NORTH COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOL; AND GARDENS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE CHARTER SCHOOL; PROJECT CYCLE: APRIL 10,2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,2001

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $280,000, for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into separate contractual agreements with ASPIRA Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $67,496; Doral Academy High School, in an amount not to exceed $67,496; Vankara North County Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $67,496; and Gardens Academy of Excellence Charter School, in an amount not to exceed $67,496; Project Cycle: April 10, 2001 through September 30, 2001;
2. extend these grant awards and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM-SOUTH, UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), PART B, SUPPORT SERVICES; IDEA, PART B, TITLE II, PRESCHOOL; AND GENERAL REVENUE FUNDS; AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE CHILD FIND, HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31,2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $1,715,602, for funding the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System-South; $1,372,601, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Support Services; $219,318, IDEA, Part B, Title II, Preschool; and $123,683, General Revenue funds; and enter into a contractual agreement with the School Board of Monroe County, Florida, to provide Child Find, Human Resource Development, and Technology Services in Monroe County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $160,000; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it Is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported to the Board.

F-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA), TO FUND IDEA, PART B; IDEA, PART B, PRESCHOOL; AND IDEA, PART 9, DISCRETIONARY SUPPLEMENT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1,2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, in the amount of $37,435,562; IDEA, Part B, Preschool, in the amount of $1,391,410; and IDEA, Part B, Discretionary Supplement, in the amount of $1,372,872; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if it is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency, such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT OF 1998; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1. accept grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $5,396,366, for funding under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-19 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP THE SCHOOLS AS COMMUNITY KITCHENS PILOT PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: JUNE 1, 2001 – JUNE 1, 2002

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

1. accept a grant award from the School Food Service Foundation, in the amount of $10,380, to develop the Schools as Community Kitchens Pilot Project; Project Cycle: June 1, 2001 through June 1, 2002;
2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if is deemed necessary, in order to complete the scope of the project; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.


G.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 UNTIL THE 2001-02 TENTATIVE BUDGET IS ADOPTED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to expend funds for payrolls and expenses up to 75 percent of aggregate amounts contained in the 2000-01 budget (all funds) until such time as the 2001-02 budget is tentatively adopted on July 23, 2001.

G-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2000-01 GENERAL FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

G-3 RESOLUTION NO. 2, 2000-01 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND SPRING BUDGET REVIEW

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 2, 2000-01 Contracted Program Fund Spring Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $3,359,821; and
b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations and the Summary of Appropriations by Function.

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR APRIL 2001

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

G-21 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2001

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

a) Adopt Resolution 01-28 authorizing the issuance of the Tax Anticipation Notes, series 2001 to provide interim funds for the operation of the District, such Notes to be retired from the proceeds of ad valorem taxes to be received during Fiscal Year 2001-2002 for operating purposes; and
b) Approve the payment of fees and expenses as listed on Appendix A.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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

(1)

Bid No. 006-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered hamburgers for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2000, through August 20, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $38,326.68 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $58,598.69 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

- 0410 – Food Service

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  ALBEEANN CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
2. E.C. MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 432720
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33243-2720
OWNER: EMILIO CABRERA, JR., PRESIDENT
3. COMBO ENTERPRISES, INC.
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
4. EASTLAND ENTERPRISES
D.B.A. CHECKERS
14360 MARK DRIVE
LARGO, FL 33774
OWNER: DONNA J. SIMS, PRESIDENT
5. FIRST LEG CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
6. LEROY’S CATERING
7956 N.W. 66 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: LEROY REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT
7. MAEWOOD FOODS
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
8. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #0756
1101 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
9. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #0792
6150 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
10. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1108
30335 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33030
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
11. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1167
12647 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
12. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1724
18250 N.W. 27 AVENUE
CAROL CITY, FL 33056
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
13. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #1819
1016 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
14. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #3817
7155 WEST 4 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33014
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
15. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #5003
16701 N.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33014
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
16. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #5543
11207 S.W. 152 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
17. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6204
4686 N.W. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
18. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6431
10530 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33174
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
19. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #6862
1660 WEST 68 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
20. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7147
3200 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33313
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
21 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7230
11500 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
22. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7294
901 N.W. 17 STREET, #A
MIAMI, FL 33135
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
23. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #7297
330 WEST 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
24. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #10215
3747 N.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
25. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #10408
6700 BIRD ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
26. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #10537
425 S.E. 1 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33034
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
27. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #11716
3350 WEST 18 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
28. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #12326
5995 WEST 24 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
29. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #14782
1148 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33134
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
30. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #18489
3355 WEST 80 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
31. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #18490
2201 N.E. 163 STREET
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
32. MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT #22125
1675 WEST 49 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: JACK GREENBERG, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O
33. MERLEANT CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
34. MCFOOD MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
T/A MCDONALD’S #2263
4961 S.W. 74 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: ANGEL R. RODRIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
35. RICONED, INC.
D.B.A. BURGER KING #17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: JOHN CRUZ, PRESIDENT
36. STICK CORPORATION
D.B.A. MCDONALD’S
10750 S.W. 67 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: ANTHONY A. GREENWOOD, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 591,156.50
$ 0
$ 174,856.58

(2)

Bid No. 011-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED PIZZA, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered pizza, for the Food Service a la carte program, of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective August 20, 2000, through August 19, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $191,470.03 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $300,666.28 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount, plus a ten percent (10%) anticipated usage increase.

Fund Source

- 0410 – Food Service

M/WBE Eligibility

- African American Female 
- No Dollar Amount

 

1.  A & S DARRING ENTERPRISES, INC., II
6105 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: STEPHANIE DARRING, PRESIDENT (AF)
2.  A & S DARRING ENTERPRISES, INC., II
6105 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: STEPHANIE DARRING, PRESIDENT (AF)
3. AMBAR DJ INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
D.B.A. ROMANO’S PIZZA
110 NORTH HOMESTEAD BOULEVARD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33034
OWNER: SERGIO ALEMAN, PRESIDENT
4. CELEAM, INC.
D.B.A. DOMINO’S PIZZA
1715 WAKEEMA DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33133
OWNER: CESAR ANDRADE, PRESIDENT
5. DOMINO’S PIZZA, INC.
1499 WEST PALMETTO PARK ROAD, SUITE 212
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
OWNER: DAVID A. BRANDON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
6. FESTIVE PIZZA, LTD.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
13905 WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33161
OWNER: DON LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT
7. J.D.’S PIZZERIA
6828 N.W. 169 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33015
OWNER: MARY EMERY, SECRETARY
8. JD’S PIZZERIA III, INC.
1620 N.E. 205 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: DIANE L. WHITEHURST, OFFICER
9. JERRY AND JOE’S PIZZA
4799 PALM AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33012
OWNER: ENRIQUE CRUZ, PRESIDENT
10. LA PIZZA NOSTRA CORPORATION
12519 WEST OKEECHOBEE ROAD
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
OWNER: SONIA GALEIRAS
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
11. LITTLE CAESARS ENTERPRISES, INC.
247 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
MARGATE, FL 33068
OWNER: MICHAEL ILLICH, PRESIDENT
12. KONING RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL, L.C.
11410 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: P.H. INVESTMENTS, LTD.
13. MNP ENTERPRISES, INC.
2800 NORTH 46 AVENUE, #410
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
OWNER: KENNETH L. PEYSER, PRESIDENT
14. MIAMI PIZZA, INC.
D.B.A. PAPA JOHN’S
9835 SUNSET DRIVE, #212
MIAMI, FL 33173
OWNER: RENE PRATS, PRESIDENT
15. ROMAN’S PIZZA
391 NORTH ROYAL POINCIANA BOULEVARD
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL 33166
OWNER: JESUS ROMAN
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$3,156,840.72
$ 0
$ 496,270.05

(3)

Bid No. 264-XX06 – DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of dental supplies and equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2000, through July 13, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage by schools. Last contract usage averaged $2,325.93 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $3,945.86 per month.

Fund Source

- 0100 – General

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  ATLANTA DENTAL SUPPLY
3080 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE
ATLANTA, GA, 30340
OWNER: GARY KIRKUS, PRESIDENT
2. BRASSELER, USA
ONE BRASSELER BOULEVARD
SAVANNAH, GA 31419
OWNER: DON WATERS, C.E.O.
3. COLUMBIA DENTOFORM CORPORATION
34-24 HUNTERS POINT AVENUE
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
OWNER: JEFFREY PERLMAN
4. DENTSPLY CERAMCO
SIX TERRI LANE
BURLINGTON, NJ 08016
OWNER: JOHN C. MILES, II, C.O.B./C.E.O.
5. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: STANLEY M. BERGMAN
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.
6. OMEGA GROUP, INC.
7875 S.W. 40 STREET, SUITE 211
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: MARCEL LECOURS, PRESIDENT
7. TICONIUM COMPANY
413 NORTH PEARL STREET
ALBANY, NY 12207-1311
OWNER: WILLIAM REAGAN, PRESIDENT
8. ZAHN DENTAL COMPANY, INC.
520 SOUTH ROCK BOULEVARD
RENO, NV 89502
OWNER: NORMAN WEINSTOCK, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 27,911.14
$ 0
$ 3,945.86

(4)

Bid No. 265-XX06 – COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of cosmetology furniture, equipment and supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2000, through July 13, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to several projects that were not originally included in the contract. It is estimated that an additional $40,169.45 will be needed to cover these additional requirements until the end of the contract period.

Fund Source

- Various

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  THE BURMAX COMPANY, INC.
28 BARRETTS AVENUE
HOLTSVILLE, NY 11742
OWNER: BURTON SCHEFF, PRESIDENT
2. HAIR CARE SERVICE CENTER, INC.
1340 STIRLING ROAD
DANIA, FL 33004
OWNER: BARBARA BERMAN, PRESIDENT
3. NIMCO, INC.
P.O. BOX 9
CALHOUN, KY 42327-0009
OWNER: WILLIAM JONES, PRESIDENT
4. SALON DEPOT, INC.
1301 WEST COPANS ROAD, B-6
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: FRANK J. HERSHENSON, PRESIDENT
5. TURTLE WOOD DESIGNS
15875 S.W. 3 COURT, #104
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
OWNER: ROGER A. HIRSCHBEIN
6. VEECO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
1217 WEST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
CHICAGO, IL 60607
OWNER: LEONARD S. COHEN, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 56,459.48
$ 0
$ 40,169.45

(5)

Bid No. 245-ZZ09 – DUST CONTROL SERVICES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dust control services, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 13, 2000, through October 12, 2001. This supplemental award is requested as a result of additional schools utilizing the bid, in lieu of using their Fund 9. Last contract usage averaged $8,541.39 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $22,604.09 per month (Note: The majority of funds is utilized during the first three (3) months of the contract period when most schools enter service requisitions for the entire year). The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure of the last four (4) months, times the number of months remaining on the contract.

Fund Source

- 0100 - General

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  AMERICA’S DUST BUSTERS, INC.
222 N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138
OWNER: MANLIO RUIZ
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 136,430.80
$ 0
$ 40,917.25

(6)

Bid No. 032-AA10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2001, through January 16, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to the addition of line items for construction of foundations, which were eliminated from the District’s bid for moving of relocatable buildings. Projects requiring construction of foundations will be assigned to Inland Engineering Contractors, currently under contract, who can perform this service.

Fund Source

- 0100 - General

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 554,895.00
$ 0
$ 392,000.00

(7)

Bid No. 104-AA07 – SEWING MACHINES AND CABINETS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sewing machines and cabinets, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective April 18, 2001, through April 17, 2002. This supplemental award is requested inasmuch as no prior history was available, on this category. Bid quantities were estimated based on actual requirements submitted by the Family and Consumer Sciences Education office with a projected expenditure of $216,964. Two brands on the bid, Baby Lock and SWF, could not be awarded, and the total award was reduced to $131,226. The sewing machines covered by items not awarded will be replaced by similar items on contract.

The supplemental award requested is based on the request from the Family and Consumer Sciences Education office, for the purchase of 75 additional sewing machines, estimated at $70,000, plus an additional $20,000, for purchases from schools, during the term of the contract, April 17, 2001, through April 16, 2002.

Fund Source

- Various

M/WBE Eligibility

- None

 

1.  BROTHER INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE, INC.
356 WEST 21 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: NELSON VALDES, PRESIDENT
2. D.H SEWING MACHINE
6150 N.E. 4 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: DOMINGO HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT
3. HAZLET S. V., INC.
3021 ROUTE 35
HAZLET, NJ 07730
OWNER: RICHARD WALKER, PRESIDENT
4. SEWPHISTICATED, INC.
18475 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: ALLEN STUART KING, PRESIDENT
5. TAUB ENTERPRISES, INC.
ACE SEWING AND VACUUM
509 EAST SAMPLE ROAD
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064
OWNER: ERIC TAUB, PRESIDENT
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 131,226.00
$ 0
$ 90,000.00

(8)

Bid No. 173-ZZ01M/WBE – FURNITURE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of furniture, for Stores and Mail Distribution 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, Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment and addition of items to the bid last year. Last contract usage averaged $6,259 per month, while this year’s usage has averaged $34,640 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Fund Source

- 0100 - General Hispanic Female 
- No Dollar Amount

M/WBE Eligibility

- Female - No Dollar Amount

 

1.  AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S. W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS PRESIDENT (HF)
2. EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)
3. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT 
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL 
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL 

$ 362,927.58
$ 0
$ 52,753.54

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

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR

  AMOUNT
01/09/01  G01876042 TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET
BUILDING B, SUITE 200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.
$ 18,000.00
05/03/01  C01913456 SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACQUISITIONS, L.P.
$ 31,250.00

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

P.O. DATE

P.O. NO.

VENDOR

  AMOUNT
04/28/01 D01908890  DATACOM SYSTEMS, INC.
9 ADLER DRIVE
EAST SYRACUSE, NY 13057 
$ 44,114.00
04/17/01 F01900816  PATTERSON DENTAL COMPANY
5440 N.W. 33 AVENUE, SUITE 108
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 
$ 52,647.00
04/12/01 G01908449  PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, INC.
TECO
P.O. BOX 2562
TAMPA, FL 33601-2562 
$ 90,000.00

G-64 AWARD BID NO. 112-AA09 – UNIFORMS, BAND

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 112-AA09 – UNIFORMS, BAND, to establish a contract, with pre-qualified vendors, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of band uniforms, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

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

2. STANBURY UNIFORMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 100
STANBURY INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
BROOKFIELD, MO 64628
OWNER: GARY F. ROBERTS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $340,000.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 123-AA09 – CAP AND GOWN RENTAL, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of cap and gown rental, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through July 1, 2002, as follows:

1. HERFF JONES, INC.
CAP AND GOWN DIVISION
1000 NORTH MARKET STREET
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821 EST. $ 189,750.00
OWNER: JAMES W. HUBBARD, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $189,750.

G-66 AWARD BID NO. 137-AA06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 137-AA06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drafting equipment, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 7,280.00
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. BRODHEAD GARRETT
P.O. BOX 8101
MANSFIELD, OH 44901 EST. $ 4,426.64
OWNER: GARRETT H.D. REID, PRESIDENT

3. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 958
HARTFORD, CT 06143 EST. $ 16,980.00
OWNER: ALVIN SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

4. PACIFIC ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
804 WEST 1700 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84104 EST. $ 19,676.00
OWNER: BILL L. DEPASQUALE, PRESIDENT

5. REPRO PRODUCTS, INC.
4651 S.W. 51 STREET
DAVIE, FL 33304 EST. $ 1,319.00
OWNER: MARIA TERESA GOEDMAKERS
SECRETARY/TREASURER

6. REPUBLIC DRILL
D.B.A. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
SAINT PAUL, MN 55113 EST. $ 30,314.00
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

7. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $79,995.64.

G-67 REJECT BALANCE BID NO. 051-AA03 – FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT BALANCE Bid No. 051-AA03 – FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to permit rebidding.

G-68 RENEW BID NO. 129-VV03 – PROCESSING OF USDA FROZEN BEEF, PORK, TURKEY AND POULTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 129-VV03 – PROCESSING OF USDA FROZEN BEEF, PORK, TURKEY AND POULTRY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of processed USDA commodity frozen meats, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001, through September 30, 2001, as follows:

1. OAK VALLEY FARMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 778
VOORHEES, NJ 08043 EST. $ 48,560.50
OWNER: LEO RUBIN, SECRETARY

2. SWIFT-ECKRICH
D.B.A. ARMOUR FOOD COMPANY
2001 BUTTERFIELD ROAD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60151 EST. $ 30,437.50
OWNER: BRUCE ROHDE, CHAIRMAN AND C.E.O.
CONAGRA FOODS, INC.

3. TYSON FOODS, INC.
2210 OAKLAWN DRIVE
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 EST. $ 8,015.50
OWNERS: DON TYSON, SENIOR CHAIRMAN
JOHN TYSON, CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. ZARTIC, INC.
438 LAVENDER DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165 EST. $ 98,637.50
OWNER: JAMES E. MAUER, CHAIRMAN

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $185,651.

G-69 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 056-AA03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 056-AA03 – FOOD ITEMS: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated food items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through February 13, 2002, as follows:

1. G.R. ENTERPRISES
6742 N.W. 80 MANOR
PARKLAND, FL 33067 EST. $ 140,500.00
OWNER: ROBERT MAYERSOHN, PRESIDENT

2. J.D.F. FOOD SPECIALIST AND ASSOCIATES
12108 NORTH 56 STREET, SUITE C
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33617 EST. $ 93,487.50
OWNER: JIM DEFRANCESCO, PRESIDENT

3. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 35,925.00
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

4. Reject item 120 – Burrito, breakfast pizza.

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $269,912.50.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 128-AA03 – STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 128-AA03 – STORAGE OF DRY, FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage services for dry, frozen and refrigerated commodities, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $1,553,406.70
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACQUISITIONS, L.P.

2. Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $39,479.88 (check submitted), from School Food Service Systems, of Miami, Florida, for Item 1 – Freezer storage, Item 2 – In-handling charge for item 1, Item 3 – Out-handling charge for item 1, Item 4 – Refrigerated storage, Item 5 – In-handling charge for item 4, and Item 6 – Out-handling charge for item 4.
3. Reject items 1A through 9A.

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,553,406.70.

G-71 AWARD BID NO. 127-AA09 – COMPUTERIZED ENGRAVING SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 127-AA09 – COMPUTERIZED ENGRAVING SYSTEM, to purchase, at a firm price, a computerized engraving system, for Maintenance, effective June 20, 2001, as follows:

1. PLASTIRAMA ENTERPRISES, INC.
7551 N.W. 70 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 $ 16,195.00
OWNER: JORGE BALDOR, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $16,195.

G-72 RENEW BID NO. 201-ZZ06 – BLEACHER REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 201-ZZ06 – BLEACHER REPAIRS, to establish a pre-approved list of vendors, to repair and refinish bleachers, at various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 21 2001, through June 20, 2002, as follows:

1. CHARRON SPORTS SERVICES, INC.
8533 LIBERTY HIGHWAY
LIBERTY, SC 29657
OWNER: WALTER BRASHIER, SHAREHOLDER

2. CERTIFIED GYM REPAIR, INC.
321 N.E. 2 AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444
OWNER: THOMAS D. MERKEL, PRESIDENT

3. MANUFACTURERS APPLIED RENOVATION SYSTEMS, INC.
105 MILL STREET
CORINTH, NY 12822
OWNER: LOUIS R. MCARTHUR, JR., PRESIDENT

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

5. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $68,000.

G-73 RENEW BID NO. 211-ZZ02 – PLUMBING FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 211-ZZ02 – PLUMBING FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of plumbing fixtures and supplies, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. LAWRENCE PLUMBING SUPPLY
31 S.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: JOSEPH M. LAWRENCE, PRESIDENT

2. LEHMAN PIPE AND PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,616.56.

G-74 AWARD BID NO. 131-AA05 – GLAZING SHEETS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 131-AA05 – GLAZING SHEETS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glazing sheets, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002, as follows:

1. COMMERCIAL PLASTICS AND SUPPLY CORPORATION
1001 N.W. 163 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169 EST. $ 1,492.12
OWNER: MORTON R. FRENCH, C.E.O.

2. FARCO PLASTICS SUPPLY, INC.
2960 N.W. 27 STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311 EST. $ 37,402.17
OWNER: BRIAN D. FARLEY, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $38,894.29.

G-75 REJECT BID NO. 132-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 132-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 121-ZZ02 – PETROLEUM POLLUTION SITE ASSESSMENT REPORTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 121-ZZ02 – PETROLEUM POLLUTION SITE ASSESSMENT REPORTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum site assessment reports, for the Department of Safety, Environment and Hazards Management, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ALPHA ENGINEERS CORPORATION
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, SUITE N
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 32,697.50
OWNER: ROLANDO R. H. SANTOS (HM)

ALTERNATE

2. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, INC.,

(ERC)
5833 S.W. 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: DR. MO ALMASI
PRESIDENT AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,697.50.

G-77 RENEW BID NO. 169-ZZ02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 169-ZZ02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lawn and turf sprinklers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective June 21, 2001, through September 20, 2001, as follows:

1. MELROSE SUPPLY AND SALES CORPORATION
271 EAST OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334 EST. $ 7,913.05
OWNER: DOMINICK PAGANO, PRESIDENT

2. TESCO SOUTH, INC.
D.B.A. HECTOR TURF
1301 N.W. THIRD STREET
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442 EST. $ 1,765.34
OWNER: JAMES R. MANTEY, PRESIDENT/C.F.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $9,678.40.

G-78 RENEW BID NO. 218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 218-ZZ05M/WBE – ELECTRICAL BOXES AND ENCLOSURES,to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical boxes and enclosures, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 29,738.51
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $29,738.51.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 223-ZZ02 – FERTILIZER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW, Bid No. 223-ZZ02 – FERTILIZER,to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of fertilizer, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SUNNILAND CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 8001
SANFORD, FL 32772-8001 EST. $ 22,398.75
OWNER: LEE P. MOORE, CHAIRMAN

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $22,398.75.

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 152-AA09 – PRINTING OF GRADE BOOK FORMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 152-AA09 – PRINTING OF GRADE BOOK FORMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of printing of grade book forms, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. ELAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 683
MEREDITH, NH 03253 EST. $ 16,000.00
OWNER: THOMAS A. POWER, C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $16,000.

G-81 RENEW BID NO. 161-ZZ05 – LAMINATING FILM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW, Bid No. 161-ZZ05 – LAMINATING FILM,to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of laminating film, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 90,000.00
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. WJM PLASTICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 2407
DAVENPORT, IA 52809-2407 EST. $ 10,000.00
OWNER: V. J. MORGART, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.

G-82 RENEW BID NO. 196-ZZ09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 196-ZZ09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL,to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial paper goods, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1. EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265 EST. $ 137,400.00
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

2. MIRITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
16011 S.W. 154 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33187 EST. $ 421,344.00
OWNER: TITOE MIRIKI, PRESIDENT (AM)

3. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
BOX 2303
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33055 EST. $ 665,200.80
OWNER: JOSEPH ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,223,944.80.

G-83 RENEW BID NO. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW, Bid No. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE,to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of herbicide, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
P.O. BOX 490983
KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149 EST. $ 89,027.40
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $89,027.40.

G-84 RENEW BID NO. 053-ZZ07 – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 053-ZZ07 – SCHOOL BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES,to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school bus routes, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the bid, effective August 25, 2001, through August 24, 2002, as follows:

1. ABC BUS SERVICE, INC.
12140 WALSH BOULEVARD
MIAMI, FL 33184 EST. $ 106,066.00
OWNER: PEDRO I. GARCIA, JR., VICE PRESIDENT

2. A1A TRANSPORTATION, INC.
501 N.W. 159 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169-6648 EST. $ 211,770.00
OWNER: TOMAS E. HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT

3. J. BALSERA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
5153 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126 EST. $ 243,807.00
OWNER: ESTHER BALSERA, PRESIDENT

4. BESTWAY BUS SERVICE, INC.
3766 S.W. 133 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33175 EST. $ 104,256.00
OWNER: SUSANA VILALTA, PRESIDENT

5. CARLOS AND SUSANA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORPORATION
3340 S.W. 80 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 EST. $ 109,505.00
OWNER: SUSANA HERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. I & M CASTELLANOS SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
11371 N.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 34,390.00
OWNER: IBONNE CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HM)

7. DEL AGUILA BUS SERVICE, INC.
825 LISBON STREET
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 EST. $ 70,590.00
OWNER: JOSE DEL AGUILA, JR., PRESIDENT

8. LUIS A. DURAN
9745 S.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165 EST. $ 30,770.00
OWNER: LUIS A. DURAN

9. FRANMAR CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 970783
MIAMI, FL 33197 EST. $ 69,504.00
OWNER: LEWIS R. GOODMAN, PRESIDENT

10. EDICTA & EVELIO JOMARRON SCHOOL BUS SERVICES
3101 S.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33133 EST. $ 71,133.00
OWNER: EDICTA JOMARRON (HM)

11. JOMARRON, MAYRA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE
13777 S.W. 24 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33175 EST. $ 70,590.00
OWNER: MAYRA JOMARRON

12. M & M MARROQUIN SCHOOL BUS SERVICES, INC.
2930 S.W. 17 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 321,637.00
OWNER: MARCO MARROQUIN, PRESIDENT

13. MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE CORPORATION
7161 S.W. 7 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144 EST. $ 161,135.00
OWNER: ULISES ARIAS, PRESIDENT

14. ELVIRA BUS SERVICE, INC.
9321 S.W. 27 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165 EST. $ 133,035.00
OWNER: ELVIRA RUSSI, PRESIDENT

15. 7 SEAS TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
1771 S.W. 14 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 37,105.00
OWNER: JOSE OJEDA, PRESIDENT

16. J. RUIZ SCHOOL BUS SERVICE, INC.
1021 WEST 46 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 EST. $ 36,381.00
OWNER: JOSE A. RUIZ, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (HM)

17. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,811,674.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 113-AA09 – PRINTING EQUIPMENT, PAPER CUTTER AND PUNCH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 113-AA09 – PRINTING EQUIPMENT, PAPER CUTTER AND PUNCH, to purchase, at firm prices, a paper cutter and punch, for the Department of Graphics and Materials Production and Robert Morgan Technical Education Center, effective June 20, 2001, as follows:

1. A. B. DICK COMPANY
9810 MEDLOCK BRIDGE ROAD, SUITE 205
DULUTH, GA 30097 $ 20,000.00
OWNER: FRANK D. ZAFFINO, C.E.O.

2. ATLANTIC BINDING AND LAMINATING, INC.
745 SHOTGUN ROAD
SUNRISE, FL 33326 $ 36,675.00
OWNER: VICKI ARONSON, PRESIDENT

3. The award amount shall not exceed $56,675.

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 118-AA11 – SPEECH AND HEARING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 118-AA11 – SPEECH AND HEARING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of speech and hearing equipment and accessories, for the Office of Exceptional Student Education and various schools, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

1. ABLENET, INC.
1081 TENTH AVENUE SE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
OWNER: CHERYL VOLKMAN, C.E.O.

2. DYNAVOX SYSTEMS, LLC
2100 WHARTON STREET, 4TH FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15203
OWNER: SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC., PARENT

3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCE, INC.
D.B.A. HEALTH SCIENCE
418 WALL STREET
PRINCETON, NJ 08540
OWNER: DAVID S. GOLDBERG, PRESIDENT/TREASURER

4. INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS, INC.
200 ROBBINS LANE
JERICHO, NY 11753-2341
OWNER: MIMI C. BERMAN, VICE PRESIDENT

5. HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
15155 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER: ROBERT I. HARRIS, PRESIDENT

6. INTELLITOOLS, INC.
1720 CORPORATE CIRCLE
PETALUMA, CA 94954
OWNER: ARJAN KHALSA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

7. MCSI/CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL LEVER, PRESIDENT

8. OAKTREE PRODUCTS, INC.
716-J CROWN INDUSTRIAL COURT
CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005
OWNER: MARGARET KEMP, PRESIDENT

9. PHONIC EAR, INC.
3880 CYPRESS DRIVE
PETALUMA, CA 94954
OWNER: WILLIAM DEMANT A/S DENMARK

10. PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY
1022 HEYL ROAD
WOOSTER, OHIO 44691
OWNER: DON BATTERSHELL, PRESIDENT

11. SAY IT RIGHT
2932 SEGOVIA WAY
CARLSBAD, CA 92009
OWNER: CHRISTINE L. RISTUCCIA, PRESIDENT

12. SONOVATION, INC.
D.B.A. AVR SONOVATION
7636 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344
OWNER: AVR COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.

13. TASH, INCORPORATED
3512 MAYLAND COURT
RICHMOND, VA 23233
OWNER: COLIN WHEELER, PRESIDENT

14. TELE-ACOUSTICS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1635
TITUSVILLE, FL 32781
OWNER: BARBARA DESHLER, PRESIDENT

15. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $223,481.

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 122-AA02 – WASTE REMOVAL: OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 122-AA02 – WASTE REMOVAL: OILY RAGS AND OIL FILTERS, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of waste removal of oily rags and oil filters, hazardous/non-hazardous material, for the Department of Safety, Environment and Hazards Management, during the term of the bid, effective August 1, 2001, through July 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT, INC.
2191 S.W. 115 TERRACE
DAVIE, FL 33325
OWNER: BEVERLY J. GILBERT,
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2. U.S. LIQUIDS OF FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST 8 AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL LAWLOR, C.E.O.

ALTERNATE

3. CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY, SR., CHAIRMAN

4. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES OF FLORIDA, INC.
314-B LANDSTREET ROAD
ORLANDO, FL 32824
OWNER: RONDAL CHAMBERS, PRESIDENT

5. U.S. LIQUIDS OF FLORIDA, INC.
7202 EAST AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33619
OWNER: MICHAEL LAWLOR, C.E.O.

6. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $48,740.

G-88 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 129-AA02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 129-AA02 – LAWN EQUIPMENT, POWER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of power lawn equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 14, 2001, through July 13, 2002, as follows:

1. AL’S LAWN MOWER SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
18131 S.W. 98 AVENUE ROAD
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 29,660.00
OWNER: JOYCE MASSO, SECRETARY/TREASURER (WF)

2. BEST EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR, INC.
12390 S.W. 131 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186 EST. $ 93,345.00
OWNER: LANCE COOPER, PRESIDENT

3. JOE BLAIR GARDEN SUPPLY, INC.
320 N.E. 79 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 21,537.00
OWNER: JOHN BAXTER, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $144,542.

G-89 AWARD BID NO. 164-AA06 – MATERIALS TESTING INSTRUMENT (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 164-AA06 – MATERIALS TESTING INSTRUMENT (REBID), to purchase, at a firm price, a materials testing instrument, for the Department of Materials Testing and Evaluation, effective June 20, 2001, as follows:

1. THWING-ALBERT INSTRUMENT COMPANY
10960 DUTTON ROAD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154 $ 29,215.00
OWNER: JOSEPH RAAB, PRESIDENT

2. The award amount shall not exceed $29,215.

G-90 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 179-AA10 – CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 179-AA10 – CREDIT CARD PROGRAM (REBID), to permit rebidding.

G-91 RENEW BID NO. 138-XX04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 138-XX04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE), to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site computer equipment service and repair, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. DALY COMPUTERS, INC.
22521 GATEWAY CENTER
CLARKSBURG, MD 20871
OWNER: RYAN T. YU, PRESIDENT

2. KOMPUTER KINGDOM, INC.
4836 VICTOR STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: JAY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,000.00.

G-92 RENEW BID NO. 281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEAN UP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEAN UP, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of removal and clean up of underground storage tanks, for the Department of Safety, Environment and Hazards Management, during the term of the bid, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. ALPHA ENGINEERS CORPORATION
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, SUITE N
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 52,500.25
OWNER: ROLANDO R. H. SANTOS, PRESIDENT (HM)

ALTERNATE

2. FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-3632
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $52,500.25.

G-93 RENEW BID NO. 001-ZZ04 – TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 001-ZZ04 – TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication attendance systems, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, as follows:

1. L AND R TELECOMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
1124 KANE CONCOURSE, WEST WING
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154 EST. $ 583,000.00
OWNER: ROBERT L. RICE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $583,000.

G-94 RENEW BID NO. 210-ZZ04—COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE) II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 210-ZZ04 – COMPUTER EQUIPMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR (ON-SITE) II, to provide, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site computer equipment service and repair, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. KOMPUTER KINGDOM, INC.
4836 VICTOR STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207 EST. $76,903.00
OWNER: JAY DAVIS, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $76,903.

G-95 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 students in at-risk lternative 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. $2,879,500.00
SYLVIA P. ALVAREZ, PRESIDENT

CUBAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL, INC.
1223 S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $2,215,000.00
GUARIONE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

EMPOWERING THE VISION, INC.
9000 S.W. 152 STREET, SUITE 204
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 379,100.00
JACQUELINE DEL ROSARIO, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

LINCOLN-MARTI COMMUNITY AGENCY, INC.
904 S.W. 23 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $ 632,160.00
ROLANDO ESPINOSA, PH.D., PRESIDENT (HM)

METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST
19 WEST FLAGLER STREET, M-106
MIAMI, FL 33130 EST. $ 379,100.00
SHERWOOD DUBOSE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

OMBUDSMAN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
1585 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE
LIBERTYVILLE, IL 60048 EST. $ 1,661,167
JAMES P. BOYLE, PRESIDENT

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, INC.
3000 N.W. 32 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142-5723 EST. $ 313,747.00
LAWANDA RAVOIRA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

RICHMOND-PERRINE OPTIMIST CLUB, INC.
9955 WEST INDIGO STREET
MIAMI, FL 33157 EST. $ 354,400.00
DENNIS C. MOSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

THE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 510266
MIAMI, FL 33151-0266 EST. $ 296,325.00
GEORGIA J. AYERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VANKARA EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.
13331 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE
OPA-LOCKA, FL 33054 EST. $ 592,650.00
REV. JOHN H. TAYLOR, PRESIDENT

2. APPROVE the issuance of the following contracts contingent upon submission of the annual financial audit:

ICARE BAY POINT SCHOOLS, INC.
22025 S.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33190 EST. $1,285,242.00
DR. MARY LOUISE COLE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
2389 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 869,844.00
DORRIN D. ROLLE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.
3650 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: RAUL MARTINEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

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

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $11,858,235.

G-96 RENEW BID NO. 264-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOXES (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 264-ZZ05 – TWO-PIECE FILE STORAGE BOXES (REBID), to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of two-piece file storage boxes, for Records and Forms Management, during the term of the bid, effective September 13, 2001, through September 12, 2002, as follows:

1. AVON CORRUGATED
121 N.E. 179 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 EST. $ 20,000.00
OWNER: SELWYN CAIN, PRESIDENT

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

G-97 APPROVE PAYMENT TO ROOFING INDUSTRY EDUCATION INSTITUTE (RIEI)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment to Roofing Industry Education Institute (RIEI), for training services rendered to employees, in the Division of Roofing, for a total amount of $12,500.

G-98 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

G-99 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 153-AA10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 153-AA10 – SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, to establish a contract, with an agency, to provide supported employment services, for the education of students with moderate to severe disabilities, for the Division of Exceptional Student Education, during the term of the proposal, effective July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1. EASTER SEALS MIAMI-DADE, INC.
1475 N.W. 14 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33125 EST. $ 200,000.00
OWNER: JOAN L. BORNSTEIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $200,000.

G-100 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 176-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 176-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-101 AWARD BID NO. 177-AA10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 177-AA10 – MOVING OF RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS (REBID), to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the moving and installation of relocatable buildings, for Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective June 20, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

1. RUSSELL BUILDING MOVERS, INC.
7150 N.W. 77 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $2,978,070.00
OWNER: KEITH R. KLEPPINGER, PRESIDENT

2. Reject items 51 through 66.

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,978,070.

G-102 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 199-AA10 – TITLE I EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS

G-103 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 June 20, 2001, through June 19, 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.

G-104 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 No. 250-040-99-1 – COMPUTERS: CLIENT SERVER SYSTEMS, to purchase Cisco networking equipment for ten (10) senior high schools, participating in the Cisco Networking Academies, through the Office of Instructional Technology, for a total amount of $115,030.

G-105 REJECT BID NO. 159-AA10 – SHEET METAL FABRICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 159-AA10 – SHEET METAL FABRICATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR, to permit rebidding, since no bids were received.

G-106 REJECT BID NO. 167-AA10M/WBE – INSTALLATION OF BARRIER NET (TURNKEY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 167-AA10M/WBE – INSTALLATION OF BARRIER NET (TURNKEY), to permit rebidding, since no bids were received.

G-108 AWARD BID NO. 156-AA10 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL 40 TON PACKAGED AIR-COOLED CHILLER (TURNKEY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 156-AA10 – PROVIDE AND INSTALL 40 TON PACKAGED AIR-COOLED CHILLER (TURNKEY), to supply and install a 40 ton packaged air-cooled chiller (turnkey), at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Facility, effective June 20, 2001, as follows:

1. WEATHERTROL MAINTENANCE CORPORATION
7250 N.E. 4 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33138 $ 30,618.00
OWNER: ISIDRO C. BORJA, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. The award amount shall not exceed $30,618.


I.
DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

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

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

I-2 ENGAGEMENT LETTER AND AUDIT PLAN BY KPMG LLP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Engagement Letter and the Audit Plan for the external audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001, by KPMG LLP.

I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION I ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. APRIL 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Region I Elementary Schools, April 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION I SECONDARY SCHOOLS. APRIL 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Region I Secondary Schools, April 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS APRIL 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools and Centers, April 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-6 KPMG LLP'S AUDIT REPORT: EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AGENCY FUNDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT THEREON)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file KPMG LLP's Audit Report: Educational Facilities Impact Fees Agency Funds of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Combined Financial Statements, September 30, 2000 (With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon).

I-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL FOR THE 2001-2002 NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION AND LUNCHEON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into two contractual agreements with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide for leasing of meeting rooms and luncheon, not to exceed the contract amount of $17,000 and $22 per person.

I-8 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FROM SOUTH FLORIDA INNER CITY GAMES FOR FUNDING SUMMER COMPUTER-CAMP ACTIVITIES AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, FROM JULY 1,2001, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement for Miami-Dade County Public Schools to receive funds, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, from South Florida Inner City Games, from July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.


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CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

J-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR A VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for a vehicle maintenance facility for use by the Department of Transportation, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 16, 2001, and will end December 15, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH FOR THE USE OF BRIGHT PARK FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR FLAMINGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of Hialeah, for the use of Bright Park for recreational purposes by Flamingo Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence August 26, 2001, and will end August 25, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-3 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT FOR MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami Baptist Association, Inc., for the use of a parking lot for Morningside Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $5,304. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2001, and will end September 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-4 RENEWAL OF JOINT DEVELOPMENT AND USE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FULFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the Agreement with the City of North Miami Beach, for the construction and use of recreational improvements at Fulford Elementary School and North Miami Beach Senior High School, at no cost to the District. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 9, 2001, and will end July 8, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged.

J-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARKING COMPANY OF AMERICA, FOR THE USE OF PAVED PARKING FACILITIES AT COCONUT GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Parking Company of America, for the use of paved parking facilities at Coconut Grove Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $68,040. The term of the renewal option period will commence July 27, 2001 and will end July 26, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

J-6 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, IN CONNECTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR STATE SCHOOL "VV-1" AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CLEARING OF WETLANDS AT THE STATE SCHOOL "VV-I" AND “W-I" SITES, AND THE PAYMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize payment in the amount of $603,288.24 to the Miami-Dade County DERM, for deposit into the Miami-Dade County Mitigation Trust Fund, in connection with the environmental resources permit application for S/S “VV-1”.

That The School Board authorize the Chair and Secretary to enter into a Consent Agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and the payment to the SFWMD of civil penalties and administrative costs totaling $57,295.00 ($54,795.00 in civil penalties and $2,500.00 for administrative costs), in connection with the unauthorized clearing of wetlands at the S/S “VV-1" and S/S "W-1" sites.

J-7 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR MAINTENANCE COSTS AT SIX CITY PARKS AND RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR USE OF SIX CITY PARKS FOR 2001-02

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

1. 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 January 1, 2001 through March 31, 2001; and
2. authorize renewal of the license agreement with the City of Miami for the use of six City of Miami parks, with the Board to reimburse the City for 60% of its actual costs. The term of the renewal option period will commence October 1, 2001, and will end September 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the license agreement will remain unchanged; and
3. direct staff to enter into discussions with the City of Miami to renegotiate the license agreement in an attempt to reduce the cost to the School District, prior to the next annual renewal.

J-8 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI- DADE COUNTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER, EXTENDING THE CURRENT LEASE TERM FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY

J-9 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY DEVICES TO COMPLY WITH OFF- SITE REQUIREMENTS FOR EUGENIA B. THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL "A")

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

1) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the design and installation of traffic safety devices, in the amount of $226,627.50, to meet the off-site requirements for Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School (State School "A"), and;
2) authorize payment to Miami-Dade County for the design and installation of traffic safety devices, in the amount of $226,827.50, to meet the off-site requirements at Eugenia B. Thomas Elementary School (State School "A").

J-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A USE/TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FENCING SURROUNDING FREDERICK DOUGLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Agreement to facilitate the construction of the picket fence at Frederick Douglass Elementary School.

J-11 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT/U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR STATE SCHOOL "C"

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment in the amount of $555,113.96 to the South Florida Water Management District in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management and the South Florida Water Management District/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Resources Permit applications for State School "C". Funds for this payment are budgeted in the Capital Outlay Program.

J-12 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY SLOPE AND FILL AGREEMENT WITH SPRINGHILL SMC CORPORATION (MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.) FOR THE DEMUCKING AND FILLING OF A PORTION OF THE STATE SCHOOL "C" SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Temporary Slope and Fill Agreement with SpringHill SMC Corporation for the demucking and filling of a portion of the State School "C" site.

J-13 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER SERVICE CORPS FOR THE SOUTH DADE PLANT CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the Greater Miami Service Corps for the South Dade Plant Center, 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.

CONSTRUCTION

J-25 COMMISSIONING OF WILLIAMS-RUSSELL AND JOHNSON, INC., TO PROVIDE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Williams-Russell and Johnson, Inc., to provide Design Criteria Professional (DCP) services for sanitary sewer connections project (Phase II) at the following sites: Vineland Elementary School, Cutler Ridge Middle School, Hibiscus Elementary School, South Maintenance Facility, and Martin Luther King Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $23,051 which represents approximately 7.75% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for the following services: a) $12,000 for providing the necessary topographical surveys; b) $1,000 for reproducing Board requested contract documents; and c) at the Board’s option, the DCP shall provide 30 site visits for a fee of $4,500;
3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
4) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $250,000 Project Specific Professional Liability insurance policy.

J-26 COMMISSIONING OF THE ARCHITECTURAL PARTNERSHIP, INC., TO PROVIDE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES FOR STATE SCHOOL “MMM” (A NEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL), PROJECT # A0746

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of The Architectural Partnership, Inc. to provide Design Criteria Professional (DCP) services for State School “MMM” (a new senior high school located at Coral Park Senior High School), for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $436,000 which represents approximately 2.15% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for the following consulting services: a) a not-to-exceed fee of $20,000 for traffic engineering services; b) $11,480 for food service consultant; c) $15,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment; and d) $14,000 for reproducing Board requested contract documents;
3) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide the following services: a) 140 site visits for a fee of $35,000 for the duration of the construction process; b) a fulltime on-site DCP representative for a fee of $147,852 (estimated at 30 months duration); and c) $85,000 for threshold inspection services;
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 $18,000.

J-27 COMMISSIONING OF FORTIN, LEAVY, SKILES, INC., TO PROVIDE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) SERVICES FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc., to provide Design Criteria Professional (DCP) services for sanitary sewer connections project (Phase II) at the following sites: West Laboratory Elementary School, Bunche Park Elementary School, and Silver Bluff Elementary School, for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $29,637 which represents approximately 9.28% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following services: a) $11,150 for providing the necessary topographical surveys; b) $3,200 for reproducing Board requested contract documents; and c) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 30 site visits for a fee of $4,500;
3) the multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work; and
4) the Project Architect will maintain at least a $250,000 Professional Liability insurance policy.

J-28 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE)
PROJECT NO. A0776A-CM
RELOCATION OF FOUR (4) PORTABLES ON SITE
BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
800 77 Street, Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for Project No. A0776A-CM, Relocation of Four (4) Portables On Site, Biscayne Elementary School, in the amount of $149,352, which includes a contingency in the amount of $7,112.

J-29 COMMISSIONING OF ALLEGUEZ & ASSOCIATES 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 Alleguez & Associates to provide Architectural/ Engineering Projects Consultant (A/EPC) services for a two-year period, commencing June 21, 2001, through June 20, 2003, for miscellaneous projects with an estimated construction cost up to $500,000 each.

J-30 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN & BROWN ARCHITECTS TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING RE-ROOFING PROJECTS AT WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, FIENBERG/ FISHER ELEMENTARY AND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Brown & Brown Architects to perform architectural/ engineering services for the re-roofing projects at West Miami Middle School, Fienberg/Fisher Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary Schools for a combined estimated construction cost of $2,951,800 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $169,750, which represents approximately 5.75% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for: a) $10,500 for site assessment/ verification process, and b) $10,550 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents;
3) at the Board’s option, the A/E will provide 310 site visits for a fee of $68,200 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 $500,000 Professional Liability Insurance Policy.

J-31 COMMISSIONING OF LIVS ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING RE-ROOFING PROJECTS AT MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL, BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY AND LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of LIVS Associates to perform architectural/engineering services for the re-roofing projects at Madison Middle School, Bunche Park Elementary and, Liberty City Elementary Schools, for a combined estimated construction cost of $2,985,800 for the following considerations:

1) lump sum fee of $174,432, which represents approximately 5.84% of the construction cost;
2) additional lump sum fees for: a) $7,676 for site assessment/ verification process, and b) $8,751 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents;
3) at the Board’s option, the A/E will provide 276 site visits for a fee of $62,100 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 Professional Liability Insurance policy, with a deductible of $25,000 per claim. Since a $500,000 coverage with a $15,000 deductible is required, staff is recommending that the Board waive this requirement for this project and accept the firm’s insurance coverage.

J-32 COMMISSIONING OF PACO GROUP, INC., TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING SERVICES

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

1) commission the firm of Paco Group, Inc., to perform Construction Cost Estimating Services for a two (2) year term, commencing June 20, 2001 and expiring June 19, 2003, for the terms negotiated;
2) the agreement provides for cancellation by the Board, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the consultant. The consultant may terminate the agreement, only with cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and
3) the total billings under this contract are not to exceed $300,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

J-33 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY

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

(1) approve the exception to the existing site size for North Hialeah Elementary; and
(2) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to submit to the Commissioner of Education, at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exception.

J-34 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
VRV CONSTRUCTION CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS
RENEWAL #1 CONTRACT NO. JOC01-AL-1
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC00-AL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with VRV Construction Corp., Contract No. JOC01-AL-1, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on June 21, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-35 AWARD TO ACT SERVICES, INC.
CONTRACT NO.: JOC01-AM
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS / DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
ALL AREAS OF THE MDCPS DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contract No. JOC01-AM Job Order Contract/Design & Construction, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0102 to the successful bidder: ACT Services, Inc., 7596 N.W. 8 Street, Miami, Florida, 33126.

J-36 AWARD TO CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0653
ADDITIONS AND REMODELING
THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
757 NW 66th Street, Miami, Florida

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education; and
b) award Project No. A0653, Additions and Remodeling, Thena Crowder Elementary School on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,098,000 to the low bidder: Carivon Construction Company, 12171 SW 131ST Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33186.

J-37 AWARD TO CRISAL CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0654
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1801 NW 1st Place, Miami, Florida

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

a) authorize staff to complete and submit a survey exception, if required, to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education; and
b) award Project No. A0654, Additions and Renovations, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $2,197,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Crisal Construction Co., Inc., 4661 SW 71st Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33155.

J-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0037-BB-CMJV4
FULL SERVICE FACILITY
JAMES H. BRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2530 WEST 10 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0037-BB-CMJV4, Full Service Facility, James H. Bright Elementary School for an extra of $7,414.

J-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0038-BB-CMJV1
FULL SERVICE FACILITY
DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
505 NW 20 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0038-BB-CMJV1, Full Service Facility, Dunbar Elementary School for an extra of $9,000.

J-40 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 0039-BB-CMJV3
FULL SERVICE FACILITY
ALLAPATTAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4700 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 0039-BB-CMJV3, Full Service Facility, Allapattah Elementary School for an extra of $7,414.

J-41 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. 5C001-CMCT21
NEW BUS DROP-OFF, NEW PARENT DROP-OFF AND NEW PARKING
JACK D. GORDON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14600 Country Walk Drive, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. 5C001-CMCT21, New Bus Drop-off, New Parent Drop-off and New Parking, Jack D. Gordon Elementary School for an extra of $6,787.

J-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0428
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
18484 NW 48 Place, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0428, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Lake Stevens Middle School for an extra of $56,517.

J-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0430-CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL
10301 SW 48 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0430-CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Riviera Middle for a credit of $2,468.

J-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0467
ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
GLORIA FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12650 SW 109 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0467, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, Gloria Floyd Elementary School for an extra of $119,353 and a time extension of 77 days.

J-45 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0467-A-CM
REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GLORIA FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12650 SW 109 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0467-A-CM, Remodeling and Renovations, Gloria Floyd Elementary School for a credit of $22,738.

J-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0521
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
LUDLAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6639 SW 74 Street, South Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0521, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Ludlam Elementary School for an extra of $41,566.

J-47 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0533
MEDIA CENTER ADDITION
AND CLASSROOM UPGRADE
WEST LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2450 NW 84 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0533, Media Center Addition, and Classroom Upgrade, West Little River Elementary School for an extra of $72,328.

J-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0557
DESIGN-BUILD FOR CONVERSION
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0557, Design-Build for Conversion, Booker T. Washington Senior High School for an extra of $155,310.

J-49 CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT NO. A-0587
NEW FACILITY
BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER
4000 Crandon Park Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0587, New Facility, Biscayne Nature Center for an extra of $47,968 and a time extension of 55 days.

J-50 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0619
PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER
PLC "M" @ MADIE IVES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
20770 NE 14 Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0619, Primary Learning Center, PLC "M" @ Madie Ives Elementary School for a time extension of 35 days.

J-51 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0655
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8001 SW 36 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0655, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Emerson Elementary School for an extra of $36,351 and a time extension of 36 days.

J-52 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0693
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
8190 NW 197 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0693, New Middle School, Lawton Chiles Middle School for an extra of $232,265 and a time extension of 73 days.

J-53 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0708
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "PP" @ HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
9889 Hammocks Boulevard, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0708, Design Build, S/S "PP" @ Hammocks Middle School Site for an extra of $9,890.

J-54 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. BB-0040
VARIOUS RENOVATIONS
J. W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
735 West 23 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. BB-0040, Various Renovations, J. W. Johnson Elementary School for an extra of $6,040.

J-55 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. BB9999-09
SAFETY-TO-LIFE
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. BB9999-09, Safety-To-Life, Glades Middle School for an extra of $6,524 and a time extension of 4 days.

J-56 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. EE-9999-6331
EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS
KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
4340 N.W. 3 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. EE-9999-6331, Emergency Egress Windows, Kinloch Park Middle School for an extra of $2,695 and a time extension of 19 days.

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

J-60 REPORT: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNUAL SAFETY-TO-LIFE REPORT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Annual Safety-to-Life Report.

J-61 AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE LEASE OF SELECTED MOBILE OFFICE UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize payment to Williams Scotsman, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the period July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 for the utilization of four mobile office units.

J-62 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-SOUTH)
(1ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-SOUTH)
2ND RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99B-SOUTH

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. JOC99B-South, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on August 24, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-63 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
M.A.C. CONSTRUCTION, INC.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-NORTH-M/WBE)
(1ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-NORTH-M/WBE)
2ND RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99B-NORTH-M/WBE

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. JOC99B-North-M/WBE, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on June 22, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-64 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
V.R.V. CONSTRUCTION CORP.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASK FOR MAINTENANCE
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99-SOUTH CENTRAL)
(1ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99A-SOUTH CENTRAL)
2ND RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC99B-SOUTH CENTRAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with V.R.V. Construction Corp., Contract No. JOC99B-SOUTH CENTRAL, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on June 22, 2001 whichever occurs first.

J-65 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
NATIONAL ROOFING / SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
ROOFING TERM CONTRACT
(ORIGINAL PROJECT NO. BB0505)
RENEWAL PROJECT NO. BB0505-1

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement, Project No. BB0505-1, Roofing Term Bid, for an additional period of one year or a maximum of $1,500,000, whichever occurs first, as provided in the current contract with National Roofing/South Florida, Inc., commencing on June 21, 2001.

J-66 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0753
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
SPRINGVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1122 Bluebird Avenue, Miami Springs, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0753, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, Springview Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $515,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442.

J-67 AWARD WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0754
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10151 SW 64th Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0754, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, Snapper Creek Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $547,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

J-68 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0755
ROOF REPLACEMENT
FRANK C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14250 Boggs Drive, Richmond Heights, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0755, Roof Replacement, Frank C. Martin Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $617,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442.

J-69 AWARD THERMA SEAL ROOFS, INC.
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,615,000 to the low, responsive bidder: Therma Seal Roofs, Inc., 1333 53rd Street, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407.

J-70 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0672
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0672, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for an extra of $33,274 and a time extension of 17 days.

J-71 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH E.M. ANALYTICAL, INC., ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC./ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS II, IV, AND VI 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida extend the contract for Technical Consultant/Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc., Enhealth Environmental, Inc./ Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a period of ninety (90) days, or until the result of the review process, whichever comes first.

J-72 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS I, III AND V – 1999/2001 ((PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida extend the contract for Technical Consultant/Testing Services between ATC Associates, Inc. and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a period of ninety (90) days or until resolution of the protest, whichever comes first.

J-73 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL & GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT (EE&G), INC./EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY/CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1999/2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida extend the contract for Asbestos Alternate/Quality Control Laboratory Consultant between Evans Environmental & Geological Science & Management (EE&G), Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, for a pereiod of ninety (90) days or, until resolution of the protest, whichever comes first.


K.
OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

K-1 PROPOSED CONTRACTS FOR ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEYS

K-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA V. ROBERT F. WARD - DOAH CASE NO. 00-2666

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida adopt the recommended order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case No. 00-2666, finding Robert F. Ward guilty as charged, affirming his suspension without pay, dismissing him from all employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of June 21,2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

K-3 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. POLLIE DANIELS - CASE NO.: DH 99-014 RUBIO

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. Pollie Daniels, Case No. DH 99-014 Rubio, accepting the recommendation of the Hearing Officer, or accepting the exceptions set forth in the Administration's exceptions to recommended order.

K-4 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. LATHAWN HAGGINS, CASE NO. DH 00-004- UDELL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Lathawn Haggins to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida v. Lathawn Haggins, Case No. DH 00- 004.

K-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. COLIN KENDREW - DH 00-008 CATALANO

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. Colin Kendrew - DH 00-008 Catalano, adopting the Local Hearing Officer's Recommended Order overturning the suspension and dismissal of Colin Kendrew.

K-6 PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE HASKELL COMPANY v THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA - CASE NO.98-18978 CA 27

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into the Settlement Agreement in the case of The Haskell Company v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County Florida, Case No. 98-18978 CA 27, for the settlement of all claims by the payment of $490,000 in exchange for approximately $2 million dollars of correction and repair of deficient and latent defects at three schools.

K-7 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA MARITZA VENTA - CASE NO. DH 00-009 DAISE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Maritza Venta, school bus driver, effective June 20, 2001, at the close of the workday.

K-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3B-1.01, INVESTMENT OF FUNDS-PRINCIPLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-3B-1.01, Investment of Funds--Principles, by amending the document, Deposit and Investment Policies for School Board Funds, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 4D-1.102, EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN - INVESTMENT POLICIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 4D-1.102, Early Retirement Plan - Investment Policies and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 8D-1.01 COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, and the amended document, School Performance Excellence Planning, 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, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-23 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 5A-1.04, STUDENT ATTENDANCE – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.04 Student Attendance-Specific Responsibilities, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES--BOARD MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, Citizen Appearances-Board Meetings, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES: FINAL 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, adopt amended Board Rules 6Gx13-2C-1.082, Construction Committees - Establishment and Responsibilities, and 6Gx13-7B-1.06, Site Selection Procedures, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rules with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 7A-1.011, HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF FACILITIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-7A-1.011, Historical Preservation of Facilities, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective June 20, 2001.

K-27 PROPOSED REPEAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.15, SCHOOL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEES ESTABLISHMENT AND 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 repeal School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.15, School Site Selection Committees - Establishment and Responsibilities.

K-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5D-1.021, SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-5D-l.021, School Health Services Program.


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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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