MEETING AGENDA

October 24, 2001

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PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2001.

1:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS:

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: August 28; September 11, 20, 25 and 27, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: September 12 and 26, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 ADOPTION OF PROPOSAL AND LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE ON CREATING AN ETHICS COMMISSION THAT IS ADVISORY UNTIL STATE LAW IS CHANGED TO BROADEN ITS POWER

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

1.  establish an ethics commission that is advisory to the Board until state law is changed to broaden its powers;

2.  adopt the Proposal on the Establishment of a Committee on Ethics; and

3.  authorize the development of enabling language for the Board to create an ethics commission with powers of enforcement set forth in the Proposal, and include it in the legislative priorities for the 2002 legislative session.

A-2 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE 2000-01 FISCAL YEAR

A-3 POST UNITARY STATUS OF ACTION REPORT

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

1.  receive the Report entitled The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida Post-Unitary Status Plan of Action Report;

2.  adopt the strategies to improve parity set forth in this report; and

3.  conclude that it wants to pursue its compelling governmental interests to the extent practicable in avoiding racially isolated schools and in promoting the educational benefits of diverse school enrollments and faculties.

A-4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-40 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 13, 2001, AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY WITH THE THEME “COMMUNITY EDUCATION: A BEACON FOR ALL AGES”

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-40 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 13, 2001, as National Community Education Day to be celebrated in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

B. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 PROVISION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL TO DR. JEANNE FRIEDMAN IN THE CASE OF MARIA C. CRUZ v. JEANNE FRIEDMAN, Circuit Court Case No. 01-21571-CA 32

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Office of the School Board Attorney to provide for the defense of Dr. Jeanne Friedman in the case of Maria C. Cruz v. Jeanne Friedman, Circuit Court Case No. 01-21571-CA 32.

B-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ARNOLD COLLIER – SCHOOL BOARD CASE NO. DH 99-010-LANGE

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. Arnold Collier, School Board Case No. DH 99-010-LANGE, adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Arnold Collier and termination him from further employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of April 12, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-3 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. VICTOR I. ROA – SCHOOL BOARD CASE NO. DH 00-007-CAIN

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 Victor I. Roa in School Board Case No. DH 00-007-CAIN.

B-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SAMUEL NEAL, SCHOOL BOARD CASE NO. DH 99-009 HAMILTON

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the resignation of Samuel Neal, custodian at Miami Springs Elementary School, effective as of October 24, 2001.

B-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. VELENCIA C. IVORY - DOAH CASE NO. 00-5058

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. Velencia C. Ivory, either accepting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or accepting the exceptions set forth in the employees Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

B-6 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. SAMUEL COOK – SCHOOL BOARD CASE NO. DH-00-005 - ALTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Samuel Cook, Case No. 00-005 Alter, adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Samuel Cook and dismissing him from employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of September 13, 2000, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-7 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. PATRICIA A. YOUNG – DOAH CASE NO. 01-1130

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. Patricia A. Young, DOAH Case No. 01-1130, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Patricia A. Young and dismissing her from employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of March 14, 2001, and denying any claim for back pay.

B-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.14, DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AUDITS, STATEMENT OF POLICIES

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 6Gx13-2C-1.14, Department of Management Audits, Statement of Policies and Procedures.

B-21 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING, 6Gx13-1B-1.032, BI-RACIAL TRI-ETHNIC COMMITTEE

B-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A-1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2001-2002

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

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

B-24 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-6A-1.331, PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

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 6Gx13-6A-1.331, Procedures for Providing Special Education for Exceptional Students, to repeal the documents, Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, 1996-97, and Amendment to the Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 1999-2000, and to promulgate the new document, Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, Effective Dates: 2000-2001 through 2002-2003.

B-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION—GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation—Grades K-12 and Adult, and the document, Pupil Progression Plan 2001-2002, 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 October 24, 2001.

B-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS

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 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils.

B-27 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING; 6Gx13-4C-1.052, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS: DEFINITION AND FUNCTIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-4C-1.052, Professional Development Schools: Definition and Functions.

B-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13–4E-1.01, ABSENCES AND LEAVES 6Gx13–4E-1.11, MILITARY LEAVE 6Gx13–4E-1.16, TERMINAL PAY-EXEMPT MANAGERIAL AND CONFIDENTIAL PERSONNEL 6Gx13–4E-1.18, HOLIDAY AND ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to amend Board Rules 6Gx13-4E-1.01, Absences and Leaves; 6Gx13-4E-1.11, Military Leave; 6Gx13-4E-1.16, Terminal Pay-Exempt Managerial and Confidential Personnel; and 6Gx13-4E-1.18, Holiday and Annual (Vacation) Leave.

B-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-4D-1.022, MANUAL OF PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL EXEMPT PERSONNEL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Act to amend Board Rule 6Gx13-4D-1.022, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel by amending the document, Manual of Procedures for Managerial Exempt Personnel (MEP), which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

B-30 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.17, CITIZEN APPEARANCES—BOARD MEETINGS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent adopt amended 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 October 24, 2001.

B-31 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED REPEAL OF BOARD RULES: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-2C-1.082, CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEES – ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6Gx13-2C-1.15, SCHOOL SITE SELECTION COMMITTEES- ESTABLISHMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6Gx13-7A-1.061, EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS – DEVELOPMENT 6Gx13-7B-1.06, SITE SELECTION PROCEDURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to initiate rulemaking procedures in accordance with the Administrative Procedures to:

1.  promulgate new School Board rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction; and

2.  repeal School Board Rules: 6Gx13-2C-1.082, Construction Committees – Establishment and Responsibilities; 6Gx13-2C-1.15, School Site Selection Committees – Establishment and Responsibilities; 6Gx13-7A-1.061, Educational Specifications – Development; and 6Gx13-7B1.06, Site Selection Procedures.

B-32 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING; 6GX13-8C-1.011, WLRN-TV AND WLRN-FM RADIO: GOVERNANCE

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 REQUEST TO RECEIVE THE DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL-TO-CAREER PLAN 2001-2005

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the District Comprehensive School-To-Career Plan 2001-2005

C-2 REQUEST FOR RENEWED ENDORSEMENT OF OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 31, 2001, AS RED RIBBON WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED DISTRICT AND SCHOOL PARTICIPATION

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

1)  renew its endorsement of October 23 – October 31, 2001, as Red Ribbon Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; and

2)  authorize the Superintendent to encourage continued district and school participation.

C-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT A PRODUCT GRANT OF 30 HANDSPRING VISOR HANDHELD COMPUTERS FROM THE HANDSPRING FOUNDATION FOR THE PROJECT UP-START HANDHELD INITIATIVE, HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to accept a product grant of 30 handheld computers from Handspring Foundation under the Project Up-Start Program and Homeless Education. No local funds are required.

C-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SELECT ONE OR MORE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY(IES) TO PROVIDE WEEKLY GROUP AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TO REFUGEE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN TRAUMATIZED OR AFFECTED BY TRAUMA

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request for Proposals to select one or more professional mental health agency(ies) to provide weekly group and/or individual counseling to refugee students and their families who have been traumatized or affected by trauma; and

2.  approve the establishment of a Selection Committee which will review the proposals.

C-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT PLAN FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS, 2001-2004

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

1.  approve the Miami-Dade County Public Schools District Plan for Limited English Proficient Students, 2001-2004; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to submit the plan to the Florida Department of Education.

C-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WHEREBY FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY WILL ASSIST IN DEFRAYING THE COST OF CONTINUED FUNDING OF A TEACHER/TRAINER TO WORK ON THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST 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 whereby Florida International University will assist in defraying the cost of continued funding of a teacher/trainer to work on the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement project, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from August 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

C-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION, TO PROVIDE PREKINDERGARTEN SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 12, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Children’s Home Society, Southeastern Division, to provide prekindergarten services from October 25, 2001 through June 12, 2002. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FINE ART LAMPS, FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO THE AGENCY’S EMPLOYEES, IN AN AMOUNT ESTIMATED AT $8,200, FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with Fine Art Lamps, for educational services provided by Miami-Dade County Public Schools to the agency’s employees, in an amount estimated at $8,200, from October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The company will be billed for expenses outlined.

C-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CO-NECT, INC., TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $135,000, FOR ALL THREE SCHOOLS, FROM OCTOBER 25, 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 Co-NECT, Inc., to continue to provide technology programs for Cypress Elementary School, at a cost not to exceed $25,000; Southwest Miami Senior High School, at a cost not to exceed $55,000; and G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School, at a cost not to exceed $55,000, for a total amount not to exceed $135,000, for all three schools, from October 25, 2001 to June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item is included in the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SCIENCE KITS ENTITLED, MASTERS OF DISASTER, FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept a donation of science kits entitled, Masters of Disaster, from the American Red Cross. No local funds are required.

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO EXTEND THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER-THIRD INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY (TIMSS) TO CONTINUE CONDUCTING AN ANALYSIS OF DATA AND PRESENT SUMMARY FINDINGS FROM THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE STUDY-REPEAT (TIMSS-R), AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, FROM DECEMBER 15, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the contractual agreement with Michigan State University National Research Center-Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to continue conducting an analysis of data and present summary findings from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-Repeat (TIMSS-R), at no additional cost, from December 15, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

C-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MS. MARGARET MCKINLEY TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL® SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR ARTS AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY FOR ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS (ARTECT), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500, FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with Ms. Margaret McKinley to provide technical liaison support for the One Community One Goal® South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Arts and Related Technology for Entertainment Careers, in an amount not to exceed $6,500, from October 25, 2001 through December 31, 2001; and

2.  grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-13 SUBMISSION OF UTD-EDISON CHARTER SCHOOLS’ LOCATIONS FOR APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a approve the charter school locations recommended for approval by the Superintendent; and

2.  deny the charter school locations recommended for denial by the Superintendent.

C-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ONE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,950, FROM OCTOBER 25, 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 Behavior Support Services, Inc., to provide behavioral support services to one exceptional student, in an amount not to exceed $15,950, from October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002; and

2.  grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-16 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 $104,316, FROM OCTOBER 25, 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 $104,316, from October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO AMEND AN EXISTING CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, IN AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,828, FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to amend an existing contractual agreement with United Cerebral Palsy Association of Miami, Inc., to provide educational services to exceptional students, in an additional amount not to exceed $93,828, from October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The appropriation for item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

C-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE A CENTER FOR OUTDOOR SUSPENSION, FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Hialeah Police Department to operate a Center for Outdoor Suspension housed at Jose Marti Middle School for suspended students from Henry H. Filer Middle School, Hialeah Middle School, Jose Marti Middle School, and Palm Springs Middle School, from October 25, 2001 through August 30, 2002. No local funds are required.

D. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI FOR LAND FOR BICYCLE STORAGE, PORTABLE CLASSROOMS, AND PLAYGROUND AT NORTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of North Miami for land for bicycle storage, portable classrooms, and playground at North Miami Middle School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00, for the period of November 22, 2001 through November 21, 2006. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY FOR PARKING AT THE DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Florida East Coast Railway Company for parking spaces at the Design and Architecture Senior High School, at an annual rental amount of $3,700. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 18, 2001 and will end December 17, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-3 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS, INC., FOR THE BOARD’S PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AT THE HOMESTEAD HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an annual payment of $97,252.08, payable in 12 monthly installments of $8,104.34, to the Community Partnership for Homeless, Inc., for the Board’s proportional share of operational expenses at the Homestead Homeless Assistance Center for the period of July 15, 2001 to July 14, 2002.

D-4 ADOPTION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 01-45 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURPLUS LAND LOCATED AT 13601 S.W. 176 STREET FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT A PUBLIC BENEFIT DISCOUNT RATE OF 100%

D-25 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “N” IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Primary Learning Center “N” in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-26 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE PRIMARY LEARNING CENTER “X” SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Primary Learning Center “X” School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-27 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Miami Killian Senior High School site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-28 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF WATER FACILITIES AT THE MERRICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Merrick Educational Center site in favor of Miami-Dade County.

D-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE MIAMI LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

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

D-30 APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR STATE SCHOOL “MMM” AT MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SITE (S/S MMM) AND TROPICAL ELEMENTARY

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

1)  approve the exception to the existing site size for S/S “MMM” at Miami Coral Park Senior High Site (S/S MMM) and Tropical Elementary; and

2)  authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions.

D-31 PROTOTYPE FACILITIES LISTS FOR MIDDLE LEARNING CENTER, K-8 CENTER, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve modifications to the prototype facilities lists for the Middle Learning Center, K-8 Center, and Middle School.

D-32 COMMISSIONING OF THE GORDIAN GROUP, INC. TO PERFORM JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) SYSTEM SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of The Gordian Group, Inc. for the terms and conditions listed above, to develop, implement and execute a Job Order Contracting (JOC) system. The agreement is for a term of three (3) years, commencing October 25, 2001 and expiring October 24, 2004, with one (1) additional year extension, at the option of the Board, under the same terms and conditions. The second and third years are also at the Board’s option and must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement.

D-33 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD BENZAQUEN ARCHITECT & PLANNERS, TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR H.D. McMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0414

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

1.  terminate the agreement with Richard Benzaquen Architect & Planners, without cause, for the addition, renovation and remodeling project at H.D. McMillan Middle School;

2.  provide written notification of such action to Richard Benzaquen Architect & Planners; and

3.  issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for architectural/ engineering services for the revised scope of work at H.D. McMillan Middle School.

D-34 COMMISSIONING OF LOCUS ARCHITECTURE INCORPORATED AS SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANT (SPC) FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Locus Architecture Incorporated to provide Special Projects Consultant (SPC) services, primarily architectural in nature, for the terms and conditions listed above. The agreement is for a two (2) year period beginning October 25, 2001, through October 24, 2003, with the second year being at the Board’s option.

D-35 AWARD TO NAC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0555
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
NORTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4251 East 5 Avenue, Hialeah, 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. A-0555, Additions and Renovations, Hialeah Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,219,000 to the low bidder: NAC Construction, Inc., 12117 SW 131 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33186

D-36 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
JASCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0528-CM
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
NARANJA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13990 SW 264 Street, Naranja, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for JASCO Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A-0528-CM, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Naranja Elementary School, in the amount of $1,548,768, which includes a contingency in the amount of $73,750.

D-37 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0759
NEW PROTOTYPICAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STATE SCHOOL “C”
NW 191 Street and 79 Avenue, 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. A-0759, New Prototypical Elementary School, State School “C”, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $11,397,900 to the low bidder: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 W. 21^st Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

D-38 REJECT ALL BIDS
PROJECT NO. A-0774
DESIGN-BUILD ADDITION OF A NEW AUDITORIUM
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10151 NW 19 Avenue, Miami, Florida

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

a)  reject all bids on Project No. A-0774, Design-Build Addition of a New Auditorium, William H. Turner Technical Arts Senior High School because they significantly exceed the construction budget; and

b)  direct the Superintendent to review the bid documents and authorize rebidding of the project.

D-39 AWARD TO SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
PROJECT NO. LV9999-40
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
HORACE MANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
8950 NW 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. LV9999-40, Fire Alarm Replacement, Horace Mann Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $213,580 to the sole bidder: Simplex Time Recorder Co., 3801 Commerce Parkway, Miami, Florida 33025

D-40 AWARD TO SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO.
PROJECT NO. LV9999-43
FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
BEN SHEPPARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5700 West 24 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. LV9999-43, Fire Alarm Replacement, Ben Sheppard Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $240,370 to the low, responsive bidder: Simplex Time Recorder Co., 3801 Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025.

D-41 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0428
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
18484 NW 48 Place, Carol City, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0428, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Lake Stevens Middle School for an additional cost of $47,983.

D-42 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0458
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
KELSEY PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2000 NW 46 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0458, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Kelsey Pharr Elementary School for an additional cost of $13,075.

D-43 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0527/A-0527-A
ADDITION, REMODELING, RENOVATIONS AND PORTABLE RELOCATION
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
525 NW 147 Street, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0527/A-0527-A, Addition, Remodeling, Renovations and Portable Relocation, Thomas Jefferson Middle School for an additional cost of $47,409 and a time extension of 45 days.

D-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0600
RENOVATIONS, REMODELING AND ADDITIONS
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0600, Renovations, Remodeling and Additions, Liberty City Elementary School for an additional cost of $14,031.

D-45 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0714
DESIGN BUILD FOR ADDITION AT
S/S "SS" @ ALLAPATTAH MIDDLE SITE
1331 NW 46 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0714, Design Build for Addition at S/S "SS" @ Allapattah Middle Site for an additional cost of $1,498.

D-46 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. BB-0022
INTERIOR PAINTING
HIALEAH MIAMI LAKES SENIOR
7977 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 3 on Project No. BB-0022, Interior Painting, Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior for an additional cost of $55,251.

D-47 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. I-0124
COVERED WALKWAY AND VARIOUS RENOVATIONS
SUNSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5120 SW 72 Street, South Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 5 on Project No. I-0124, Covered Walkway and Various Renovations, Sunset Elementary School for a credit of $5,000.

D-48 APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0586-CM
HISTORICAL RENOVATION
ADA MERRITT ANCILLARY FACILITY
APPROVAL OF GMP (GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE) FOR
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0630-CM
NEW SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “B-1”) AT
ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
600 SW 3^rd Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Option #1 by:

a.  awarding the GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc., Project No. A-0586-CM, Historical Renovation at Ada Merritt Ancillary Facility, in the amount of $3,322,795, which includes a contingency in the amount of $375,000 and Project No. A-0630-CM, New School (S/S “BB-1”) at Ada Merritt Elementary School, in the amount of $10,111,632 which includes a contingency in the amount of $375,000. Total amount of combined GMPs is $13,434,427; and

b.  authorize staff to transfer $1,890,414 from Undistributed Capital Contingency in order to adjust the budget.

D-49 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH E-BUILDER TO UTILIZE THE TEAMBUILDER® INTERNET APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDER (ASP) SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,434 FROM OCTOBER 24, 2001 TO MARCH 24, 2003.

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to enter into a contractual agreement with E-Builder to utilize the TeamBuilder® Internet application and supporting Application Service Provider (ASP) services in an amount not to exceed $38,434 from October 24, 2001 to March 24, 2003; and

2.  grant an exception to School Board Rule 6Gx13- 3F-1.021.

The appropriation for this item is included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget.

MAINTENANCE

D-60 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB-0193
ROOF REPLACEMENT
COMSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2420 NW 18 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB-0193, Roof Replacement, Comstock Elementary School for an additional cost of $4,419.

D-61 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION I / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-1-M/WBE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region I, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-1-M/WBE, between MCO Environmental, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from November 17, 2001 until May 16, 2002, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

D-62 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION II / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-2)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region II, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-2, between Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from November 17, 2001 until May 16, 2002, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

D-63 EXTENSION OF TERM CONTRACT FOR GENERAL REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS FOR REGION IV / VARIOUS LOCATIONS (CONTRACT NO. ASB/TB-2000-GR-4-M/WBE)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to extend the current term contract for General Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials in Region IV, Contract ASB/TB-2000-GR-4-M/WBE, between Sal’s Abatement Corporation and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, under the same terms and conditions, for an additional six months, from November 17, 2001 until May 16, 2002, provided that new bonds and insurance certificates are submitted accordingly.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: August 9 – SEPTEMBER 19, 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 907.

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 for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective October 25, 2001 or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2002

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to provide professional development programs from October 25, 2001 through October 31, 2002 at a cost not to exceed $85,000; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the University of Miami to provide professional development programs from October 25, 2001 through October 31, 2002 at a cost not to exceed $30,000.

The appropriations for these items are included in the General Fund of the 2001-2002 Adopted Budget, and the Title II-Eisenhower Professional Development Program budget.

E-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS – DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP) LISTING 7

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 7, as of the dates indicated.

E-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO TEACH OUT-OF-FIELD IN THE BASIC K-12 PROGRAM, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION, K-12 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR, FTE SURVEY 2

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

1.  the Out-of-Field Teachers for instructional personnel assigned to teach out-of-field in the Basic K-12 Program, the Exceptional Student Education Program, the K-12 Vocational Program, and English for Speakers of Other Languages Program, for the 2001-2002 school year, FTE Survey 2; and

2.  The Procedures Manual for Monitoring Teacher Certification as required by Florida Statute 231.096 and recommended by the Florida Department of Education.

E-6 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
HENRY T. WOJCICKI – TEACHER
AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Henry T. Wojcicki, Teacher at American Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-7 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LORRETTA PARRIS - CUSTODIAN
SANTA CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Lorretta Parris, Custodian at Santa Clara Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-8 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JACQUES D. AUREL – VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Jacqueds D. Aurel, Vehicle Mechanic, at Transportation Vehicle Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-9 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ELZA DELICE – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Elza Delice, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-10 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
DWIGHT A. SMITH - CUSTODIAN
PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Dwight A. Smith, Custodian, at Parkway Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-11 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ERIC J. GASTELBONDO - CUSTODIAN
HAMMOCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Eric J. Gastelbondo, Custodian, at Hammocks Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ALMA P. VEGA – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Alma P. Vega, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

E-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOE CARRENARD - TEACHER
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Joe Carrenard, Teacher at Miami Edison Middle School, for 30 workdays.

E-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
SYBIL G. WHITTED-BURSE - TEACHER
BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Sybil G. Whitted-Burse, Teacher at Brownsville Middle School, for 30 workdays.

E-15 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
KEVIN GOODMAN – MATERIALS AND TRANSPORT SPECIALIST I
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Kevin Goodman, Materials Acquisition and Transport Specialist I, at Maintenance Materials Management, for 30 workdays without pay.

E-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
THOMAS C. DYE – CUSTODIAN
CAMPBELL DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Thomas C. Dye, Custodian, Campbell Drive Middle, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-17 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ORIES RAMBO – HEAD CUSTODIAN
PINECREST ELEMENTARY

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Ories Rambo, Custodian at Pinecrest Elementary School, for 30 calendar.

E-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
ELI FANCE, JR. – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Eli Fance Jr., for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-19 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JOHNNIE VANCE – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Johnnie M. Vance, Patrol Officer at M-DCPS Police Department Region VI, for 10 workdays without pay.

E-20 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ANGEL GUZMAN - TEACHER
MIAMI EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective October 24, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Angel Guzman, Teacher at Miami Edison Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION

F-1 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001, THE PROJECT CYCLE IS: JULY 1, 2000 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 $322,000, and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $322,000, with Learning for Life, Inc., to provide program services from October 25, 2001 through December 31, 2001, the Project Cycle is: July 1, 2000 through December 31, 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 deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and 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 UNDER THE FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 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 amount of $22,980, for funding under the Florida Learn and Serve America Program; Project Cycle: September 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 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 AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE IMPROVING AMERICA’S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, TITLE VII, PART C: FEDERAL EMERGENCY IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1.  accept a grant from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $7,652,368, for funding under the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994, Title VII, Part C: Federal Emergency Immigrant Education Program; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 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 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, FOR FUNDING THE COPS IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: FEBRUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2004

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 amount of $3,229, 140, for funding the COPS in Schools Program; Project Cycle: February 1, 2001 through January 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 fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3.  Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE METRO-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR FUNDING THE HEAD START/PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSITION PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2002

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

1.  enter into a cooperative agreement with the Metro-Dade County Community Action Agency, in the amount of $78,350, for funding the Head Start/Public School Transition Project; Project Cycle: August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002;

2.  extend this cooperative agreement, 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 funds and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3.  Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A COMMUNITY SERVICE TELEVISION PROGRAMMING GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR FUNDING THE SCHOOL BOARD TELEVISION STATION WLRN-TV; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

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

1.  accept a Community Service Television Programming Grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $971,513, for funding the School Board Television Station WLRN-TV; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003;

2.  extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3.  Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR FUNDING THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR SCHOOL BOARD RADIO STATION WLRN-FM; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

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

1.  accept a Radio Community Service Grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $241,020, for funding the School Board radio station WLRN-FM; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003;

2.  extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3.  Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

F-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A TELEVISION INTERCONNECTION GRANT AWARD FROM THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR FUNDING THE SATELLITE INTERCONNECTION FOR SCHOOL BROAD TELEVISION STATION WLRN-TV; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2002

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

1.  accept a Television Interconnection Grant award from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in the amount of $13,211, for funding the Satellite Interconnection for School Board Television Station WLRN-TV; Project Cycle: October 1, 2001 through September 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-9 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF , GOALS 2000, LOCAL EDUCATION REFORM PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING THE PROJECT, A STERLING IDEA!; 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, Goals 2000, Local Education Reform Program, in the amount of $426,342, for funding the project, A Sterling Idea!; 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-10 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES SER-ASIDE 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 $1,563,261 for funding under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Set-Aside 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-11 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 2001-2002 IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROJECT: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002

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

1.  accept a grant from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $250,000, for funding the 2001-2002 IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network; Project Cycle, October 25, 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 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-12 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FOUR COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LITERACY GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR MIAMI BEACH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, MIAMI NORTHWESTERN ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATION CENTER, FOR FUNDING FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY 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 four Comprehensive Family Literacy grant awards from the Florida Department of Education for Miami Beach Adult Education Center, in the amount of $74,201; Miami Northwestern Adult Education Center, in the amount of $75,000; Pine Lake Elementary School, in the amount of $75,000; and Robert Morgan Education Center, in the amount of $75,000 for funding Family Literacy Projects under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; Project Cycle: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

2.  extend these grant awards, 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-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING THE STAND TOGETHER EMBRACE PERFECTION-UNITE PEOPLE (STEP-UP) AND CIVICS INSTRUCTION FOR VARIOUS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES’ SUCCESS (CIVICS) PROJECTS; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 25, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002

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

1.  accept two grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $136,000, for funding the Stand Together Embrace Perfection-Unite People (STEP-UP) and Civics Instruction for Various Immigrant Communities’ Success (CIVICS) projects; Project Cycle: October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

2.  extend these grant awards, 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-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE IMPROVING AMERICA’S SCHOOL ACT 1994, BILINGUAL EDUCATION – FIELD-INITIATED RESEARCH PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003

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

1.  accept a grant from the I. S. Department of Education, in the amount of $229,076, for funding under the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994, Bilingual Education – Field-Initiated Research Program; Project Cycle: September 1, 2001 through August 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 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-15 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 25, 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 and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $30,000, with the Center for Civic Education to establish the Violence Prevention Demonstration Program; Project Cycle: October 25, 2001 through June 30, 2002;

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 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-16 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SHAKE-A-LEG MIAMI, TO DEVELOP AN AFTER SCHOOL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2002

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

1.  accept a grant award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the amount of $87,494, and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $87,494, with Shake-A-Leg Miami to develop an after school physical activity program,; Project Cycle: November 1, 2001 through June 7, 2002;

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 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-17 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT, FOR FUNDING THE INTEGRATING APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GRANT TO SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT; 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 continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, in the amount of $100,000, for funding the Integrating Applied Technology Grant to support the goals of the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement; 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-18 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FAMILY LITERACY CORRECTIONS EDUCATION 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 from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $75,000, for funding under the Family Literacy Corrections Education 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-19 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM, AND TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL; MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM; AND NORTHEAST ACADEMY; PROJECT CYCLE: FROM JULY 30, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 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, under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program; and authorize to enter into separate contractual agreements with Keys Gate Charter School, in the amount of $9,634; Miami Children’s Museum, in the amount of $9,634; and Northeast Academy, in the amount of $67,348; Project Cycle: July 30, 2001 through December 31, 2001;

2.  extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and thus complete the scope of the project; and

3.  Financial Affairs to establish appropriations in the amounts approved by the granting agency; such appropriations to be reported periodically to the Board.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2001

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

G-12 APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2000-2001

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

1.  approve the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2000-2001; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved report to the Florida Department of Education.

G-21 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO SELECT A PROVIDER OF A TREASURY WORKSTATION SOFTWARE PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to advertise and distribute a Request for Proposal to seek a provider of Treasury Workstation software program, and approve the appointment of the Selection Committee to review the proposals in order to present a recommendation to the Superintendent for recommendation to the Board.

G-61 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE the supplemental award 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. 039-AA07 – INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES-CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of industrial education equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2001, through February 13, 2002. This supplemental award is requested to cover unanticipated purchases being effected with federal funds. Last contract usage averaged $143,516.20 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $259,970.72 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

(2)

Bid No. 063-AA03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2000, through December 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $15,472.71 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $16,595.51 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.

(3)

Bid No. 096-AA10 – MAINTAINER, LIFT STATION, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lift station maintainer, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective May 16, 2001, through May 15, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to an increase in the use of lift station maintainer. This is a first-time contract. This year's usage has averaged $771.26 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.

(4)

Bid No. 003-AA04 – COMPUTERS: CLASSROOM/ ADMINISTRATIVE AND SERVERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, quantities, as may be required, of classroom/ administrative computers and servers, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 20, 2000, through December 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage as a result of new computer equipment purchased with grant and QZAB (Qualified Zone Academy Bond) funds. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $2,510,204. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the fourteen (14) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

(5)

Bid No. 004-AA04 – COMPUTER PRINTERS, to establish a contract, to purchase, quantities, as may be required, of computer printers and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2000, through December 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to higher than anticipated usage as a result of new computer equipment purchased with grant and QZAB (Qualified Zone Academy Bond) funds. The monthly usage has averaged approximately $371,074.93. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

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

G-63 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-64 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 following contracts:

1.  State of Florida State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) II, No. 0751997, to purchase three lifts, for the Department of Transportation, for a total amount of $167,682.

2.  State of Florida State Negotiated Agreement Price Schedule (SNAPS) II, No. 9911742-2, GIS Services, to implement a system that will perform document management, including permit and citation tracking, for all building construction projects, for the Department of Pre-Qualifications and Education Facilities Compliance, for a total amount of $140,679.

G-65 AWARD BID NO. 185-AA07 – ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 185-AA07 – ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE (REBID), to purchase, at a firm price, an electronic training engine, for Miami Lakes Technical Center, effective October 24, 2001, as follows:

1.  MIAMI INTERNATIONAL COMPONENTS, INC.
142 WEST 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 $ 17,010.00
OWNER: ELIAS CUERO, PRESIDENT/I.E.

2.  The award amount shall not exceed $17,010.

G-66 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 222-AA10 – FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING FOR SELECT 12^TH GRADE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAGNET PROGRAM (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 222-AA10 – FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-APPROVED FLIGHT TRAINING FOR SELECT 12^TH GRADE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION MAGNET PROGRAM (REBID).

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 228-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED BAGELS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 228-ZZ03 – FRESH DELIVERED BAGELS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered bagels, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program and fundraisers, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2001, through December 12, 2002, as follows:

1.  GOURMET VENTURES, INC.
D.B.A. THE OUTRAGEOUS BAGEL COMPANY
8843 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: ROBERT SANDLER, PRESIDENT

2.  INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION
D.B.A. HOLUS BAKERS OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
8700 N.W. 77 COURT
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CHARLES A. SULLIVAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

3.  THE BAGEL EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
11616 S.W. 88 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: MARIA HERZBRUN, PRESIDENT

4.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $170,892.55.

G-68 RENEW BID NO. 057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 057-AA09 – SANITATION SERVICES AND CLEANING SUPPLY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of sanitation and cleaning supply services, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 14, 2002, through February 13, 2003, as follows:

1.  SANITECH SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1805
PLANT CITY, FL 33564 EST. $ 570,935.82
OWNER: GREGORY A. GUICE, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $570,935.82.

G-69 RENEW BID NO. 063-AA03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 063-AA03 – STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the storage and delivery of frozen pizza and pasta products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1.  FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 112,391.16
OWNER: MARGARET E. CRAVEN
VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY/TREASURER

2.  SOUTHEAST FROZEN FOODS COMPANY, L.P.
D.B.A. THE AMERICAN LOGISTICS GROUP
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 EST. $ 116,982.34
OWNER: JACKSON HOLE INVESTMENTS ACR, L.P.

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $229,373.50.

G-70 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 181-AA10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT'S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 181-AA10 – CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EVALUATION, DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT'S DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND NUTRITION AS IT RELATES TO THE CLOSING OF HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES, to establish a contract, to perform specific consulting services to the Department of Food and Nutrition, relating to the closing of high school campuses, during the school lunch period, during the term of the proposal, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2002, as follows:

1.  INTEAM ASSOCIATES, INC.
P.O. BOX 15237
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22309EST. $ 327,940.00
OWNER: DOROTHY PANNELL-MARTIN, PRESIDENT (WF)

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $327,940.

G-71 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 104 ON BID NO. 033-AA02 – FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT

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

1.  TERMINATE the award of items 1 through 104 on Bid No. 033-AA02 – FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT, effective October 24, 2001, as follows:

FIRECRAFT OF FLORIDA, INC.
2700 WEST ATLANTIC BOULEVARD, SUITE 109
POMPANO BEACH, FL 33069EST. $ 619,625.23
OWNER: DONALD J. OELLERICH

2.  Require that Firecraft of Florida, Inc., of Pompano Beach, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.08 - Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 24, 2001.

G-72 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 ON BID NO. 038-AA02 – FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, INSPECTION/ SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT

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

1.  TERMINATE the award of items 1 through 6 on Bid No. 038-AA02 - FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, INSPECTION/SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT, effective October 24, 2001, as follows:

FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
4630 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE, SUITE 4000
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33067 EST. $ 65,274.85
OWNER: KAREN DOYLE, PRESIDENT

2.  RE-AWARD items 1 through 6 on Bid No. 038-AA02 - FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS, INSPECTION/SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTRACT, effective October 24, 2001, as follows:

FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004 EST. $ 79,982.80
OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

3.  Require that Florida Environmental Contractors, Inc., of Coral Springs, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective October 24, 2001.

4.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $79,982.80.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 211-AA02 – LIFT STATION PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 211-AA02 – LIFT STATION PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lift station preventive maintenance and repairs, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1.  A AAADVANCE SEPTIC AND DRAIN SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 268117
WESTON, FL 33326 EST. $ 122,180.00
OWNER: LORETTA ROSENFELDT, PRESIDENT

ALTERNATE

2.  RUTH LEACH
(MIAMI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.)
171 N.W. 87 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: RUTH LEACH, PRESIDENT

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $122,180.

G-74 RENEW BID NO. 064-XX05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 064-XX05 – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, COPPER WIRE AND CABLE, to purchase, through spot market purchases, quantities, as may be required, of electrical conduit, copper wire and cable, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 1, 2001, through January 30, 2002, as follows:

GROUP I – ELECTRICAL CONDUIT

1.  CED RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

2.  GRAYBAR ELECTRIC.
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ROBERT REYNOLDS, C.E.O.

3.  MANHATTAN ELECTRIC AND LIGHTING SUPPLY
1125/1155 EAST 4 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: MANUEL LOPEZ, SR., PRESIDENT (HM)

4.  MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

5.  RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JULIAN FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

GROUP II – ELECTRICAL COPPER WIRE AND CABLE

6.  CED RAYBRO
3590 N.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: KEITH COLBURN

7.  GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: ROBERT REYNOLDS, C.E.O.

8.  MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

9.  RICHARD ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
7281 N.W. 8 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: JULIAN FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HF)

10.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $46,960.09.

G-75 AWARD BID NO. 001-BB04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 001-BB04 – ON-SITE SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of on-site service for maintenance and repair of various items of telephone equipment, for the Office of Information Technology, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2003, as follows:

1.  GLOBAL PHONECENTER, INC.
8700 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: MACK SAMUEL, PRESIDENT

2.  SPRINT-FLORIDA, INC.
500 WEST CYPRESS CREEK ROAD, #600
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: WILLIAM T. ESREY, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3.  TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

4.  TELECOM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC.
AND FRONTRUNNER NETWORK SYSTEMS
9400 N.W. 25 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: VALENTINE SELLATI, SR.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

5.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,400,000.

G-76 RENEW BID NO. 262-ZZ07 – HAND TRUCKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 262-ZZ07 – HAND TRUCKS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of hand trucks, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 13, 2001, through December 12, 2002, as follows:

1.  GRAINGER
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 22,014.37
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, C.E.O.

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $22,014.37.

G-77 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 120-AA06 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 120-AA06 – FIRST-AID SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of first-aid supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2002, as follows:

1.  ACMJ CORPORATION
6955 N.W. 186 STREET, #508
MIAMI, FL 33015 EST. $ 11,067.00
OWNER: CLAUDIA NAVARRO

2.  AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
P. O. BOX 1707
SANFORD, FL 32772-1707EST. $ 645.00
OWNER: KAREN HAUN, PRESIDENT

3.  AMFAK, INC.
3160 S.W. 22 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33145 EST. $ 6,187.50
OWNER: EDWARD J. CARON, PRESIDENT

4.  DIVERSITYPRO CORPORATION
2655 JEJUNE ROAD, THIRD FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 EST. $ 47,838.00
OWNER: MARC A. WOLFF, C.E.O. (HM)

5.  EVER READY FIRST AID AND MEDICAL SUPPLY
CORPORATION
58 UNION AVENUE
BROOKLYN, NY 11211 EST. $ 546.00
OWNER: EVA SILBERSTEIN, PRESIDENT

6.  LIVINGSTON, STERN AND ASSOCIATES
3101 OCEAN PARK BOULEVARD, SUITE 102
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 EST. $ 6,468.00
OWNERS: MARVIN R. SUGARMAN, PRINCIPAL
BARRY SUGARMAN, PRINCIPAL

7.  MEDICAL SUPPLIES DEPOT, INC.
3725 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, SUITE 180
MOBILE, AL 36608 EST. $ 950.00
OWNER: DOROTHY S. SAAD, PRESIDENT

8.  MICRO BIO-MEDICS, INC.
846 PELHAM PARKWAY
PELHAM MANOR, NY 10803 EST. $ 9,318.50
OWNER: MICHAEL RACIOPPI, PRESIDENT

9.  MOORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
389 JOHN DOWNEY DRIVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06050 EST. $ 216.75
OWNER: LINDA AUTORE, C.E.O.

10.  OFFSHORE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
11501 N.W. 2 STREET, #208
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 4,612.50
OWNER: RALF F. HEYER, PRESIDENT

11.  PHARMED GROUP
3075 N.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 10,496.00
OWNER: CARLOS M. DE CESPEDES (HM)
CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

12.  UNITED HEALTH SUPPLIES
P. O. BOX 33958
LAS VEGAS, NV 89133 EST. $ 13,714.00
OWNER: JOANNE BERMAN, PRESIDENT

13.  Reject item 18 - Safety pin, assorted sizes, stainless steel.

14.  Accept payment of liquidated damages in the amount of $24 (check submitted), from ACMJ Corporation, of Miami, Florida, for item 1 - Alcohol, isopropyl, 70% by volume.

15.  Retain ACMJ Corporation, of Miami, Florida, as an active vendor.

16.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $112,059.25.

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 175-AA09 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 175-AA09 – GERMICIDAL DETERGENT, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of germicidal detergent, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 25, 2001, through November 24, 2002, as follows:

1.  WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 EST. $ 411,444.00
OWNER: J. OWEN FLYNN, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $411,444.

G-79 RENEW BID NO. 023-AA07 – BRAKE DRUMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 023-AA07 – BRAKE DRUMS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of brake drums, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2002, through January 16, 2003, as follows:

1.  GREAT DANE TRAILERS
3130 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122 EST. $ 12,159.14
OWNER: BROOKE REEVE, JR., PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2.  MARC INDUSTRIES
7270 N.W. 43 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 11,708.93
OWNER: TRANSCOM USA, INC.

3.  PALM TRUCK CENTERS, INC.
2441 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33317-6999EST. $ 29,107.90
OWNER: VICTOR WEIGER, C.E.O.

4.  POWER BRAKE EXCHANGE
2050 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 105,859.95
OWNER: JOHN A. KENNEDY, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

5.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $158,835.92.

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 106-AA03 – PROCESSING OF USDA FROZEN BEEF, PORK, TURKEY AND POULTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 106-AA03 – 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 October 24, 2001, through September 29, 2002, as follows:

1.  OAK VALLEY FARMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 778
VOORHEES, NJ 08043 EST. $ 145,702.80
OWNER: JOEL MILGRIM, PRESIDENT

2.  SWIFT-ECKRICH, INC.
D.B.A. ARMOUR SWIFT-ECKRICH
2001 BUTTERFIELD ROAD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 EST. $ 146,906.19
OWNER: BRUCE ROHDE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.
CONAGRA, INC., PARENT COMPANY

3.  TYSON FOODS, INC.
22110 OAKLAWN DRIVE
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762EST. $ 124,987.80
OWNER: DON TYSON
SENIOR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

4.  ZARTIC, INC.
438 LAVENDER DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165 EST. $ 158,710.00
OWNER: JAMES E. MAUER, CHAIRMAN

5.  Reject item 6 - Fully cooked breaded chicken.

6.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $576,306.79.

G-81 RENEW BID NO. 041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 041-ZZ04 – DISTRICT SOFTWARE LICENSING AND SPECIAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT, to establish a contract, with a maximum of two (2) vendors as providers/managers of software licensing agreements for comprehensive educational software, to various school locations, during the term of the bid, effective December 8, 2001, through December 7, 2002, as follows:

1.  CCV SOFTWARE, INC.
P.O. BOX 5388
VERO BEACH, FL 32961
OWNER: CATHERINE C. CHANDLER, PRESIDENT

2.  EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
1550 EXECUTIVE DRIVE
ELGIN, IL 60123
OWNER: BRENDA RAKER, PRESIDENT

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,646,121.

G-82 RENEW BID NO. 080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 080-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, south of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2002, through January 11, 2003, as follows:

1.  PETROLEUM TRADERS CORPORATION
7110 POINTE INVERNESS WAY
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804-7928 EST. $ 255,539.46
OWNER: MICHAEL B. HIMES, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $255,539.46.

G-83 RENEW BID NO. 112-ZZ07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 112-ZZ07 – DIESEL FUEL, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET, to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2002, through January 11, 2003, as follows:

1.  TRUMAN ARNOLD
2386 CLOWER STREET, D-201
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 EST. $1,927,840.20
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2.  MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 EST. $ 142,711.00
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,070,551.20.

G-84 RENEW BID NO. 113-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 113-ZZ07 – GASOLINE, NORTH OF FLAGLER STREET (TRANSPORT DELIVERY), to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of gasoline, transport delivery, north of Flagler Street, for various departments, during the term of the bid, effective January 12, 2002, through January 11, 2003, as follows:

1.  TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, D-201
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 EST. $ 163,099.20
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $163,099.20.

G-85 CORRECT AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 154-AA10 – PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 – 2002 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Request For Proposals No. 154-AA10 – PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WHO MEET LEGISLATIVE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2001 - 2002 SCHOOL YEAR, to provide pre-kindergarten services, at firm prices, for approximately 2000 at-risk, four-year-old children who qualify for free lunch and have parent(s)/guardian(s) who are working and/or participating in the WAGES (Work And Gain Economic Sufficiency) Programs, for the Division of Early Childhood Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective July 11, 2001 through June 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  FAMILY CENTRAL, INC.
15910 N.W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 EST. $ 907,250.00
BARBARA-ANN WEINSTEIN, ED.D., PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2.  MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY HEAD START
395 N.W. FIRST STREET, ROOM 103
MIAMI, FL 33128 EST. $1,898,421.00
STEVE SHIVER, COUNTY MANAGER

3.  REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION
402 W. MAIN STREET
IMMOKALEE, FL 34142EST. $ 616,896.00
BARBARA MAINSTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

4.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,422,567.

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 183-AA06 – DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 183-AA06 – DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of dental supplies and equipment, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2002, as follows:

1.  ACMJ CORPORATION
6555 N.W. 36 STREET, #309
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CLAUDIA NAVARRO

2.  ATLANTA DENTAL
3080 PRESIDENTIAL DRIVE
ATLANTA, GA 30340
OWNER: DAVID BLACKSHEAR, CHAIRMAN

3.  BOB'S DISPOSABLES, INC.
P.O. BOX 403676
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140
OWNER: ROBERT OLIS, PRESIDENT

4.  HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
135 DURYEA ROAD
MELVILLE, NY 11747
OWNER: PUBLICLY OWNED

5.  N.M. ENTERPRISES OF PLANTATION, INC.
D.B.A. MEDIX USA
7652 NOB HILL ROAD
TAMARAC, FL 33321
OWNER: NAVIN MIRPURI, MANAGING DIRECTOR

6.  PELTON AND CRANE, A DCI COMPANY
P.O. BOX 7800
CHARLOTTE, NC 28241-7800
OWNER: JASON SPENCER

7.  POCKET NURSE ENTERPRISES, INC.
1231 FOURTH AVENUE
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108
OWNER: ANTHONY J. BATTAGLIA, RN, BSN
MANAGING PARTNER

8.  TICONIUM COMPANY
413 NORTH PEARL STREET
ALBANY, NY 12207-1311
OWNER: WILLIAM REGAN, PRESIDENT

9.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,714.66.

G-87 AWARD BID NO. 184-AA11 – UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 184-AA11 – UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM, to purchase, at a firm price, an uninterruptible power system, for WLRN, effective October 24, 2001, as follows:

1.  NORTH STAR TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.
P.O. BOX 221992
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33022-1992 $ 20,950.00
OWNER: LYNN CANTRELL, PRESIDENT

2.  The award amount shall not exceed $20,950.

G-88 AWARD BID NO. 191-AA11 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 191-AA11 – COPYING EQUIPMENT, SERVICE AND SUPPLIES, to purchase or lease, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of copying equipment, service and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  BARLOP, INC.
8376 N.W. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: JOSE A. LOPEZ, GENERAL MANAGER(HM)

2.  COPY CORP, INC.
7232 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: CYRUS JIVEH, PRESIDENT

3.  COPYCO, INC.
(A TOSHIBA COMPANY)
1011 S.W. 30 AVENUE
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33442
OWNER: STEVEN STALLER, PRESIDENT

4.  IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
490 SAWGRASS CORPORATE PARKWAY
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: JAMES J. FORESE, C.O.B./PRESIDENT/C.E.O

5.  MIAMI OFFICE SYSTEMS, INC.
2686 W. 84 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33016
OWNER: LUIS GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT

6.  RICOH CORPORATION
5 DEDRICK PLACE
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
OWNER: KIRK YOSHIDA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

7.  XEROX CORPORATION
15150 N.W. 79 COURT
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33016
OWNER: PAUL A. ALLAIRE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O

8.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,711,652.37.

G-89 REJECT BID NO. 210-AA09 – RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 210-AA09 – RENTAL OF PORTABLE SANITATION UNITS.

G-90 AWARD BID NO. 214-AA01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 214-AA01 – CHAIRS, LIBRARY AND CLASSROOM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chairs, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2002, as follows:

1.  AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155EST. $ 80,508.40
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2.  Reject Items 2 through 2B, 3 through 3C, 4 through 4C, 5 through 5C, and 6.

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,508.40.

G-91 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 215-AA01M/WBE – FURNITURE - LECTERN/BOOK DISPLAYER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 215-AA01M/WBE – FURNITURE - LECTERN/BOOK DISPLAYER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lectern/book displayer furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through August 22, 2002, as follows:

1.  AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155EST. $ 44,505.20
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,505.20.

G-92 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 229-AA10 – PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 229-AA10 – PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-93 AWARD BID NO. 230-AA02 – INTERCEPTORS: FURNISH, INSTALL AND REMOVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 230-AA02 – INTERCEPTORS: FURNISH, INSTALL AND REMOVE, to furnish, install and remove, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of interceptors, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through October 23, 2002, as follows:

1.  A AAADVANCE SEPTIC AND DRAIN SERVICE, INC.
P.O. BOX 268117
WESTON, FL 33326-8117
OWNER: LORETTA ROSENFELDT, PRESIDENT

2.  A-LEAGUE CONTRACTORS, INC.
10651 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 205
MIAMI, FL 33176
OWNER: GUILLERMO SUAREZ, PRESIDENT

3.  CARLOS RIVERO PLUMBING AND SEPTIC TANK
CONTRACTORS, INC.
10360 S.W. 34 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33165
OWNER: CARLOS RIVERO, PRESIDENT

4.  F.A. JOHNSON, INC.
4700 POWERLINE ROAD
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33309
OWNER: ARCHIBALD B. CAMERON, PRESIDENT

5.  RAIDER ROOTER
P.O. BOX 15751
PLANTATION, FL 33317
OWNER: STEVE OBST, VICE PRESIDENT

6.  RUTH LEACH
(MIAMI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC.)
171 N.W. 87^TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33150
OWNER: RUTH LEACH, PRESIDENT

7.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $294,375.

G-94 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 233-AA10 – DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO SYSTEM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW TEACHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Request For Proposals No. 233-AA10 – DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO SYSTEM FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEW TEACHERS, to permit staff to pursue alternate solutions.

G-95 APPROVE PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment, in the amount of $26,250.47, to Food Distribution Systems, of Miami, Florida.

G-96 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for various schools, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through August 21, 2002, as follows:

1.  CANNON SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 11179
BURBANK, CA 91510-1179 EST. $ 5,600.56
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

2.  FLAGHOUSE
601 FLAGHOUSE DRIVE
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07601 EST. $ 9,792.62
OWNER: GEORGE CARMEL

3.  GREGG UNITED SPORTS, INC.
P.O. BOX 970008
BOCA RATON, FL 33497-0008 EST. $ 3,610.60
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

4.  PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
2545 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 1
HIALEAH, FL 33016 EST. $ 1,350.00
OWNER: EULOGIA H. JORGE, PRESIDENT

5.  PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 EST. $ 25,524.00
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

6.  S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
P.O. BOX 513
COLCHESTER, CT 06415 EST. $ 2,796.00
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

7.  SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC.
D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
P.O. BOX 49
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 EST. $ 10,047.62
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

8.  SPORTIME
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402 EST. $ 3,618.00
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

9.  ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 EST. $ 10,506.00
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

10.  Reject item 21 - Ball, volleyball, synthetic leather.

11.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $72,845.40.

G-97 AWARD BID NO. 009-BB02 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 009-BB02 – FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire extinguishers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective October 24, 2001, through February 28, 2003, as follows:

1.  MIAMI FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
150 S.W. 27 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33135 EST. $ 76,681.00
OWNER: PHILIP DEVILLE, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $76,681.

G-97 CORRECT AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Request For Proposals No. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH (REBID), to establish a contract, at a firm price, to operate applied technology (vocational education) programs for low-income adults and/or incarcerated youth, for the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs, during the term of the proposal, effective October 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  AMERICAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
2186 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147EST. $ 125,940.40
OWNER: EDWARD J. GORMAN III, PRESIDENT

2.  HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W., SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 EST. $ 270,771.86
OWNER: FREDERICH HUMPHREYS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3.  PARTNERS FOR AMERICAN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, INC. (PAVE)
1001 NORTH AMERICAN WAY, SUITE 202
MIAMI, FL 33132 EST. $ 125,940.40
OWNER: DEAN GRIFFIN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4.  PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF DADE COUNTY
D.B.A. JOBS FOR MIAMI
7900 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 600
MIAMI, FL 33138 EST. $ 324,296.53
OWNER: NEILL D. ROBINSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

5.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $846,949.19.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

H-1 AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TRIP) BENEFITS

I. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

I-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF SELECTED SCHOOLS AND CENTERS, SEPTEMBER 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, September 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S INTERNET EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT, SEPTEMBER 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Internal Audit Report – Review of the District’s Internet Employee Benefits Enrollment, September 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-4 AUDIT PLAN FOR THE 2001-02 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS, SEPTEMBER 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the Audit Plan for the 2001-02 Fiscal Year for the Office of Management and Compliance Audits, September 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

I-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INVOLVE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TWO COUNTYWIDE CANNED FOOD DRIVES ON NOVEMBER 7, 2001 AND MARCH 15, 2002 AND DESIGNATE BOTH DAYS AS “KIDS SHARE DAYS” ON BEHALF OF SOUTH FLORIDA FOOD RECOVERY, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to involve Miami-Dade County Public Schools in two countywide canned food drives on November 7, 2001 and March 15, 2002 and designate both days as “Kids Share Days” on behalf of South Florida Food Recovery, Inc.

I-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with community-based organizations for the amounts indicated. This authorization is contingent on continuation of adequate funding in the General Fund Budget as adopted after adjustments resulting from the legislative session dealing with state revenue shortfalls.

I-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON DEAUVILLE HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT PRINCIPAL/ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 12, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Deauville Hotel to provide services related to the district Principal/Assistant Principal of the Year Recognition Ceremony. There will be no cost to the district.

J. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: SCHOOL OPERATIONS

J-1 REQUEST FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Tokyo, Japan, for students at Miami Beach Senior High School, October 25, 2001 through November 5, 2001.

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

K-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

K-2 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

K-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SELECT THE METHOD FOR CONDUCTING THE NATIONAL SEARCH FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR THE POSITION

K-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENDORSE A COUNTY-WIDE SING ALONG WITH PATRIOTIC SONGS AS THE THEME

K-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-41 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WELCOMING UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI PRESIDENT DONNA SHALALA TO MIAMI

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 01-41 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, welcoming University of Miami President Donna Shalala to Miami.

K-6 RENAMING OF ALLAPATTAH ELEMENTARY TO LENORA B. SMITH/ ALLAPATTAH ELEMENTARY

K-7 REQUEST APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-33 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2001 AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH, AND AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO FOSTER RELATED ACTIVITIES

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-33 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting recognition of October 2001 as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month.

K-8 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, INSTRUCT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPROVING STUDENT SAFETY BY INCREASING THE K9 UNIT OR CONTRACTING AN OUTSIDE AGENCY

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, instruct the Superintendent of Schools and the Chief of Police to conduct a feasibility study on improving student safety by increasing the K9 unit or contracting an outside agency.

K-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-43 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 11-17, 2001, AS AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK, TO BE OBSERVED IN ALL OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve Resolution No. 01-43 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 11-17, 2001, as American Education Week to be observed in all of Miami-Dade County’s public schools.

K-10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-45 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, (1) TO SUPPORT THE INITIATIVES OF THE CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION IN THE ELIMINATION OF FORCED CHILD LABOR IN THE PRODUCTION OF COCOA BEANS AND COCOA-DERIVED PRODUCTS, AND (2) TO ADVISE MAJOR PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF COCOA-DERIVED PRODUCTS OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM’S POSITION SUPPORTING THE INITIATIVES OF THE CHOCOLATE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION IN THE ELIMINATION OF FORCED CHILD LABOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-45 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:

1.  to support the initiatives of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association in the elimination of forced child labor in the production of cocoa beans and cocoa-derived products; and

2.  to advise major producers and distributors of cocoa-derived products of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ position supporting the initiatives of the Chocolate Manufacturers Association in the elimination of forced child labor.

K-11 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT TO AMEND THE TENTATIVE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2002 WHICH WAS APPROVED AT THE JULY 11, 2001 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

L. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

L-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Individual Board members may present correspondence addressed to them, reports from various committees on which they serve as School Board Liaison, and other education related information of interest to the public.

This item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board meeting.

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