CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF 08-22-01

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

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

 
AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION SYSTEM (PACES)

Authorization is requested to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the United Teachers of Dade for full implementation of the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation System (PACES) as the M-DCPS teacher evaluation system for classroom-based instructional personnel.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the United Teachers of Dade for full implementation of the Professional Assessment and Comprehensive Evaluation System (PACES) as the M-DCPS teacher evaluation system for classroom-based instructional personnel.

D-28 REQUEST AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. TO INCREASE THE TOTAL ALLOWABLE ANNUAL BILLINGS TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $500,000

The firm of Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Construction Services, Inc. (PBS&J), was commissioned by the Board on February 9,2000, to provide Cost Estimating, Scheduling & Document Coordination Services to the District under a two-year term contract. The agreement stipulates that the billings shall not exceed $300,000 per year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the amendment of the agreement with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan Construction Services, Inc., to increase the total allowable annual billings to a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000.

D-29  REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE SELECTION OF ONE OR MORE FIRMS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING SERVICES

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1 A2l , staff has prepared a RFP for Board approval for the selection of one or more consultants for a two-year term.

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

1) authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of one or more firms for construction scheduling services; and
2) approve the Selection Committee (as listed in the RFP) that will select the firm(s) for subsequent submission to the Superintendent and the School Board for approval.

G-116 AWARD BID NO. 138-AA01 - SCHOOL/OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 22, 2001, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at a firm percentage discount from current manufacturer’s price lists, new school/office furniture for The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of August 22, 2001.

G-123 APPROVE PAYMENT

A memorandum requiring an explanation for an unauthorized purchase has been forwarded to the Bureau of Management and Accountability, pertaining to the Department of Food and Nutrition. A recommendation authorizing payment will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of August 22, 2001.

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

C-5 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO TEMPORARILY CHANGE THE LOCATION OF PINECREST PREPARATORY ACADEMY SCHOOL YEAR FOR SIXTY CALENDAR DAYS BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002

On May 17, 2000, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved the request to enter into a charter school contractual agreement with Pinecrest Preparatory Academy for a period of five years commencing on the first day of the 2000-2001 school year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the temporary location of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy for up to sixty calendar days beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

C-6 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL TO TEMPORARILY CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE ROSA PARKS COMMUNITY SCHOOL/OVERTOWN FOR SIXTY DAYS BEGINNING WITH THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR

On June 20, 2001, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approved the request of Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown to change the location of the charter school from 245 Northwest Eighth Street, Miami, Florida 33136 to 430 Northwest Ninth Street, Miami, Florida 33136, beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the temporary location of Rosa Parks Community School/Overtown for up to sixty calendar days beginning with the 2001-2002 school year.

D-46 KEY BISCAYNE K-8 COMMUNITY CENTER (STATE SCHOOL "FF") 

The design of State School "FF" at Key Biscayne K-8 Community Center is currently in the Design Criteria development stage. The proposed Project Facilities List incorporates applicable district wide recommendations for all future K-8 Centers. These recommendations were identified by an M-DCPS K-8 Committee, which is comprised of present K-8 Principals, School Operations, Curriculum Support Services, Facilities Planning and other pertinent staff.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the modifications to the Project Facilities List for Key Biscayne, K-8 Community Center (State School "FF").

G-127   RESCIND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 149-AA10 - APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES

On March 14, 2001, at its regularly scheduled meeting, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorized the issuance of Request For Proposals for applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services. On April 11, 2001, a selection committee evaluated the responses submitted by two vendors, RN Expertise, Inc., and Preventive Medicine Testing Centers, Inc., d.b.a. Global MRO. On May 16, 2001, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the School Board accepted the recommendation of the selection committee to award to Preventive Medicine Testing Centers, Inc.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RESCIND the award of Request For Proposals NO. 149-AA10  APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG SCREENING SERVICES to enable the selection committee to reconvene, as expeditiously as possible, and submit its final recommendation, to ensure timely consideration of proposals for collection and drug screening services, in accordance with law. 

G-128  RESCIND REJECTION OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 181-AA10  CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT'S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES

On May 17, 2001, at its regularly scheduled meeting, The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida, authorized the issuance of Request For Proposals for consulting services for evaluation, design and implementation of the District's Department of Food and Nutrition as it relates to the closing of high school campuses. On July 11, 2001, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the School Board accepted the recommendation of the selection committee to reject all proposals submitted.

J-6 EXCEPTION TO THE OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR FOR MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE

At the School Board meeting of July 11, 2001, the Board approved the exception to the opening and closing hours of Miami Southridge Senior High School for the 2001-2002 school year. Due to limited funding and scheduling issues, it is requested that the exception be rescinded to the original opening and closing hours for senior high schools.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, rescind the exception to the opening and closing hours of school for the 2001-2002 school year for Miami Southridge Senior High School.

AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

B-6  SUBJECT: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA V. WILNER SAINT JUSTE - DOAH CASE NO. 00-2937

On July 19, 2000, the School Board suspended teacher Wilner Saint Juste from his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and initiated dismissal proceedings against him, for misconduct in office and violations of School Board Rules 6Gx 13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties, and 6Gx13-5D-1.07, Corporal Punishment-Prohibited. A hearing was requested and the case was tried on February 28 and March 1,2001 before DOAH Administrative Law Judge Claude B. Arrington in Miami, Florida.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Wilner Saint Juste, DOAH Case No. 00-2937, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order upholding the suspension without pay of Wilner Saint Juste terminating his professional services contract and terminating his‘ employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of July 19, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

D-1 AUTHORIZATION TO PROFFER A DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL VV-1) AND A FUTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL W-1)

On August 31, 1999, the Board purchased a 40-acre tract of land in order to construct the above referenced educational facilities. While the District was in the process of securing the necessary environmental permits for the middle school it was determined that the previous owner (Tract 14 Land Company) proffered a Declaration of Restrictions limiting use of the property to a residential development to be built substantially in accordance with a specified site plan.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Declaration of Restrictions for the construction of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School (State School W-I ) and a future elementary school (State School W-I).

D-8 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

Since January 2000, the Board has leased 9,985 square feet of office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building for the Office of Workforce Development and Education, Division of Materials Management, Division of Procurement Management, Pre-qualification and Educational Facilities Compliance, Stay in School Program, Virtual Adult Registration Center, and One Community One Goal, from Biscayne Management Corporation. The lease includes 50 parking spaces, at no additional cost to the District. The current lease term will expire on January 24, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation for 9,985 square feet of administrative office space in the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building, at an annual rental amount not to exceed $195,306.60. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 25, 2002, and will end January 24, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-60 AWARD TO CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY JOB ORDER CONTRACT/MAlNTENANCE OPERATIONS ALL AREAS OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT PROJECT NO. JOCOI-CENTRAL 3

The Board reserves the right to make additional awards under a Job Order Contract solicitation for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the opening of bids. JOCOI-AM bids were opened for Design and Construction on May 22, 2001. Staff recommends award of an additional contract to the second low bidder, Carivon Construction Company, to enable Maintenance Operations meet future construction demands.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Contact No. JOCOI-CENTRAL 3, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1,0225 to the second low bidder:

Carivon Construction Company
12171 SW 131 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33186

D-62  REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $1,742,300. The Base Bid of the low, responsive bidder is 8.5% over the budget. The scope of work for the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing work has been set aside for an African-American/Women owned and operated business. Advertised bids received and opened on May 29, 2001 by The School Board of Miami- Dade County, Florida have been tabulated and analyzed as follows:

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

a) reject all bids on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School because the low, responsive bid exceeds the construction budget; and 
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and authorize rebidding of the project.

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D-62 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. KV0021
ROOF REPLACEMENT
REDLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
16001 SW 248 Street, Homestead, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $1,742,300. The Base Bid of the low, responsive bidder is 8.5% over the budget.

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

a) reject all bids on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School because the low, responsive bid exceeds the construction budget; and
b) direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and authorize rebidding of the project.

E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2001 -2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers to be effective August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the Assistant Principals, to be effective August 16,2001.

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E-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2001-2002

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1,161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Dade County School Administrators' Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the Assistant Principals, to be effective August 16, 2001.


F-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM TO ESTABLISH FIVE ONE-STOP SATELLITE CENTERS; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1,2001 THROUGH JUNE 30,2002 

Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to accept funds, in the amount of $835,000, from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium (SFETC) and to enter into a contractual agreement to establish and provide training for five One-Stop Satellite Centers.

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

1. accept a grant award from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium in the amount of $835,000, and enter into a contractual agreement with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, to establish five One-Stop Satellite Centers; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002; 
2. extend this contractual agreement for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency; and
3. Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency with such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board

F-13 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THREE COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY CONTINUATION GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN ADULT EDUCATION CENTER; BISCAYNE GARDENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AND D.A. DORSEY EDUCATION CENTER, FOR FUNDING FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002 

The Florida Department of Education issued a Request for Proposals under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act to fund projects that promote literacy and increase basic educational skills among adults living in Florida.

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

1. accept three Comprehensive Family Literacy Continuation grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for American Adult Education Center, in the amount of $50,000; Biscayne Gardens Community School, in the amount of $49,791; and D.A. Dorsey Education Center, in the amount of $50,000, for funding family literacy projects under the Adult Education and Family Literacy 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 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.

G-65 RENEW BID NO. 283-VVOI - METAL DETECTION PROGRAM

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 21, 1998, was t o establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services, for secondary schools. The terms of agreement, as contained in the subject bid, awarded by the Board on July 8, 1998, and renewed on August 25, 1999, and August 23, 2000, provided, that by mutual agreement between the successful vendor and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods and, if needed, ninety (90) days beyond the expiration date of the current contract period. The contract is currently in its final renewal period.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 283-VV01-METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services, for secondary schools, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2001, through November 30, 2001, as follows:

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 187-2206 - KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

The purpose of this bid, opened on May 9, 2000, was to establish a contract, to service and repair, a t firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kilns, for various school locations.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 187-2206 - KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, to service and repair, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kilns, for various school locations, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

K-2 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DETERMINE THE STRATEGY FOR COLLABORATING WITH THE FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA TOWARDS ESTABLISHING SISTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS AND STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS WITH SCHOOLS IN AFRICA

As Miami-Dade County Public Schools moves into the twenty-first century, there is a growing need to help students develop an appreciation for people and cultures from around the world.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to determine the strategy for collaborating with the Foundation for Democracy in Africa towards establishing sister school partnerships and student exchange programs with schools in Africa.

K-8 AUTHORIZATION TO DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUCTIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AT EACH SCHOOL SITE

There is a national crisis in the increase of HIV/AIDS cases. Based on concern for the alarming increase of cases afflicting our community, authorization is requested for the Superintendent of Schools, Miami-Dade County, to develop a plan to ensure the delivery of HIV/AIDS instruction at each school site. Recent statistics from National and State Health Agencies indicate that:

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to develop an instructional] implementation plan for HIV/AIDS education at each school site.

A-4 PLAN OF ACTION AND PROCEDURES FOR REPLACING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OR THE SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY IN THE EVENT OF EITHER OF THEIR DEPARTURE FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEM  

At the Board meeting of July 11, 2001, the School Board Chair presented Agenda Item K-2, which was approved by the Board, directing the Superintendent of Schools and the School Board Attorney to provide the Board, at its meeting of August 22, 2001, with a plan of action and procedures for replacing the Superintendent of Schools or the School Board Attorney in the event of their departure from the school system. The following recommendations are submitted for the Board's consideration:

A-5 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2002

At the Board meeting of January 17, 2001 the Board authorized the release of a Request For Proposal (RFP)# 090-AA10, Group Medical Benefits, in order to seek competitive quotations for health benefits offered to School Board employees, retirees, and their eligible dependents.  

At the School Board meeting of May 16, 2001, the School Board authorized the School Board Attorney to amend the subject rule in order to specify the reporting line of the Department of Management Audits so as to comport with Florida Law.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Department of Management Audits, Statement of Policies and Procedures.

C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM  OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002  

As a result of the 2001 Legislative Session, all state early childhood programs are under the auspices of the Agency for Workforce Innovation, thus affecting funding for early childhood programs. Funds for these programs are administered through the Florida Partnership for School Readiness and flow to the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition to receive funding, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

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C-4 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM  OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL READINESS COALITION, FROM AUGUST 23, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002  

As a result of the 2001 Legislative Session, all state early childhood programs are under the auspices of the Agency for Workforce Innovation, thus affecting funding for early childhood programs. Funds for these programs are administered through the Florida Partnership for School Readiness and flow to the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition to receive funding, from August 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

E-17 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS TO BOARD MEMBERS

Mrs. Perla Tabares Hantman, Chair, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommends that Ms. Maria F. Cabrera be contractually employed as her Administrative Assistant.

Mr. Frank J. Bolaños, Member, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recommends that Mr. Alex R. Alvarado and Mr. Carlos Becerra be contractually employed as his Administrative Assistants.

The terms and conditions of services as Administrative Assistants are set forth in the contract form which has been approved by the School Board Attorney for the employment of Ms. Maria F. Cabrera, Mr. Alex R. Alvarado and Mr. Carlos Becerra. The effective date of employment is August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

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

1. Ms. Maria F. Cabrera as Administrative Assistant to School Board Chair, Mrs. Perla Tabares Hantman, effective August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated;

2. Mr. Alex R. Alvarado as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Mr. Frank J. Bolaños, effective August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated; and

3. Mr. Carlos Becerra as Administrative Assistant to School Board Member, Mr. Frank J. Bolañios, effective August 23, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

At its meeting on July 11, 2001 the School Board approved the Request for Proposal for Underwriters, Certificates of Participation, Series 2001C. The Selection Committee approved by the School Board met on August 15,2001 and made the recommendations listed in this item to the Superintendent regarding the composition of the underwriting group.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida appoint the firms listed above to serve as the underwriting group for the Certificates of Participation, Series 2001C.

G-119 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 079-AA03 - CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 8, 2001, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 079-AA03 - CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of cafeteria paper and plastic supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 22, 2001, through June 19, 2002, as follows:

G-122 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 221-AA10 -DEVELOPMENT OF AN ETHICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE ETHICS TRAINING

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on August 2, 2001, is to establish a contract, at a firm price, for the development of an ethics professional development program and to provide ethics training, in a "train the trainer" model, for Personnel Management and Services.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 221-AA10 - DEVELOPMENT OF AN ETHICS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE ETHICS TRAINING, to establish a contract, at a firm price, for the development of an ethics professional development program and t o provide ethics training, in a "train the trainer" model, for Personnel Management and Services, during the term of the proposal, effective August 23, 2001, through June 30, 2002, as follows:

H-1 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE HOURLY RATE OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF GREENBERG TRAURIG FROM JULY 1, 2001 TO JUNE 30, 2002

The Board, at its July 11, 2001 meeting, approved Agenda Item H-2 which confirmed the Superintendent's extension of the contract with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize an increase in the hourly rate of the contract with the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, to represent the Board's interests in arbitration and unfair labor practice proceedings, and in such other cases as may be assigned by the Administrative Director of Labor Relations, with compensation not to exceed $75,000 at an hourly rate of $225 per hour.

K-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-34 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (1) TO IMMEDIATELY BAN IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THE SALE OF CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT CARRY A THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE NOT PAYING TO SUPPORT THE ENSLAVEMENT OF OTHER CHILDREN, AND (2) TO OFFER "CHILD-FRIENDLY'' CHOCOLATE LABEL TO HELP ENSURE SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 291-115

A recent investigation by Knight Ridder Newspapers found that African boys as young as 11 are often sold or tricked into slavery to harvest beans on thousands of cocoa farms in West Africa's Ivory Coast. Following this finding, the House of Representatives adopted an amendment to an agricultural spending bill, House Bill 291-115, that would mandate that candy bars and other chocolate products carry labels assuring consumes that no slave labor was involved in harvesting the cocoa beans used in the products, and that would set aside $250,000 for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop the labeling requirements.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-34 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (1) to immediately ban in Miami-Dade County Public Schools the sale of chocolate products that do not carry a "child-friendly'' chocolate label to help ensure that our students are not paying to support the enslavement of other children, and (2) to offer support for House Bill 291-115.

K-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF PILOTING THE SALE OF COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE INTERIOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES

As we brave projections of meager school funds and stringent budget cuts, it is befitting of the members of this Board to explore viable opportunities that may boost the capability of funding diverse school related projects to benefit students.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR ROBERT B. INGRAM: That the Superintendent investigate the feasibility of piloting the sale of commercial advertising space in the interior of Miami-Dade Public Schools buses. The study should be presented at the November 14, 2001 Board meeting and should include the fiscal impact of the pilot.

Through the efforts of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the One Community One Goal@ initiative, industry-focus career academies have been established throughout Miami-Dade County.

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to study the feasibility of establishing teaching profession academies in selected senior high schools as part of One Community One Goal’s@ industry focus academies.