MEETING AGENDA

November 14, 2001

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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: October 2, 9, 11, 18, 23, 30, 2001

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: October 17 and 24, 2001

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS, INCLUDING BUDGETS FOR TITLE I-FUNDED SCHOOLS

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

1.  approve the individual School Performance Excellence Plans of all schools;

2.  approve budgets for Title I-funded schools; and

3.  authorize schools to implement the School Performance Excellence Plans beginning in November 2001 and maintain the plans in force until new, modified, or continuing plans have been accepted by the School Board.

A-2 2002 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

A-3 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 rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School 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. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

B-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. GREGORY ADAMS - DOAH CASE NO. 01-1131; THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. BRETT T. SCANLON - DOAH CASE NO. 01-1132

B-2 APPROVAL OF MEDIATION SETTLEMENT FOR MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

B-3 REDISTRICTING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

B-4 J.D.C. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enter its order in J.D.C. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, denying the Request for a Due Process Hearing, as set forth in the proposed final order.

B-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13- 7B-1.02, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES– AUTHORITY OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended Board Rule 6Gx13- 7B-1.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Inspection Services - Authority of Superintendent of Schools to Employ and the document, Procedures for the Selection of Building Code Consultants, which is incorporated by reference and part of this rule, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective November 14, 2001.

C. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: EDUCATION

C-1 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SATELLITE LEARNING CENTER

C-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPO CONSULTING, FOR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAWATER AQUARIUM SYSTEMS LOCATED AT THE MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $32,500, FROM DECEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 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 Capo Consulting, for the upkeep and maintenance of the seawater aquarium systems located at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $32,500, from December 1, 2001 through December 1, 2002; and

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

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

C-11 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTATION AND TRAINING IN THE FLORIDA UNITING STUDENTS IN EDUCATION (F.U.S.E.) MODEL OF COLLABORATION AND CO-TEACHING FOR INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,800, FROM DECEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 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 Harris and Associates to provide consultation and training in the Florida Uniting Students in Education (F.U.S.E.) model of collaboration and co-teaching, in an amount not to exceed $18,800, from December 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002; and

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

The appropriation for this item is included in the IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network, under Fund 0420, Function 6400, Program 4101, Object 5310, Location 9615.

C-12 CONFIRMATION OF ADJUSTED ADULT FEE SCHEDULE WHICH ESTABLISHES A CATEGORY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING INN OPERATION PAYCHECK, DESIGNED TO HELP DISLOCATED WORKERS AFFECTED BY THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TRAGEDY, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 31, 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the adjustment of the adult fee schedule for dislocated workers enrolled in Operation Paycheck. No local funds are required.

C-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-483 (2000/2001) DOB: 10/08/86

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-483 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year;

2.  provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3.  following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-487 (2000/2001) DOB: 02/02/86

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-487 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year;

2.  provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3.  following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-488 (2000/2001) DOB: 11/14/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-488 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 11
CASE NO.: SM-489 (2000/2001) DOB: 6/8/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-489 (2000/2001), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 12
CASE NO.: SM-6 (2001/2002) DOB: 01/20/83

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-6 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-35 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-5 (2001/2002) DOB: 11/11/84

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-5 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-36 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO.: SM-11 (2001/2002) DOB: 08/18/85

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-11 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and assign the student to an alternative education program for his/her tenure in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

C-37 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO.: SM-15 (2001/2002) DOB: 10/07/88

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-15 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002-2003 school year;

2.  provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3.  following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

C-38 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 09
CASE NO.: SM-39 (2001/2002) DOB: 04/23/87

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

1.  expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-39 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001-2002 school year;

2.  provide educational services in the opportunity school or alternative program during the term of the expulsion; and

3.  following the term of the expulsion, permit the student to be returned to a regular school program in Miami-Dade County Public Schools if approved by the Bureau of Adult/Vocational, Alternative and Dropout Prevention Programs.

D. CHIEF FACILITIES OFFICER: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

D-1 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR SPACE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County, for space for telecommunications equipment, at an annual rental rate of $3,153.96. The term of the renewal period will commence April 1, 2002, and will end March 31, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

D-2 REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS, INC., FOR THE BOARD’S PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AT THE MIAMI HOMELESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize an annual payment of $99,565.00, payable in 12 monthly installments of $8,297.12, to the Community Partnership for Homeless, Inc., for the Board’s proportional share of operational expenses at the Miami Homeless Assistance Center for the period of October 6, 2001 to October 5, 2002.

D-3 AUTHORIZATION FOR CREDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES FOR LENNAR HOMES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Lennar Homes, Inc., in the amount of $210,400.

D-4 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF VARIOUS SCHOOL SITES FOR THE OPERATION OF HEAD START CENTERS

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

1.  authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow use of various school sites for the operation of Head Start Centers, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence December 1, 2001, and will end November 30, 2002. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged; and

2.  direct staff to revisit or reconsider the continuation of the lease agreement in the event the County is unable to reduce the rent paid by the Board at the South Dade Skills Center to a rate intended solely to off-set actual expenditures generated by the District’s use of the premises, by January 31, 2002.

D-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE JOINT USE AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE TROPICAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE A.D. BARNES PARK LEISURE ACCESS CENTER FOR USE BY THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, AND PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE CONNECTION OF A FIRE HYDRANT TO A WATER LINE ON THE CAMPUS OF CUTLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

D-25 ACCEPTANCE OF INDEMNIFICATION PROPOSAL BY SURETY FOR URBAN ORGANIZATION, INC. AT CHARLES DREW ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

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

a)  execute the Settlement and Indemnification Agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Century Surety Company; and

b)  pay the remaining contract proceeds in the amount of $116,495.70 on the Charles Drew Elementary and Middle Schools’ project to Century Surety Company.

D-26 RATIFICATION OF SECOND YEAR OF LAND SURVEYING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH LUDOVICI & ORANGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., E.R. BROWNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., J.H. MANUCY, INC., PRECISION ENGINEERING & SURVEYING INC., AND J. BONFILL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and ratify the second year of the agreements with the following five (5) land surveying consulting firms: Ludovici & Orange Consulting Engineers, Inc., E.R. Brownell & Associates, Inc., J.H. Manucy, Inc., Precision Engineering & Surveying, Inc., and J. Bonfill & Associates, Inc. to perform Land Surveying Consulting Services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

D-27 COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR STATE SCHOOL “XX” AT CORAL WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PROJECT # A-0719

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., to prepare and administer the design criteria package for State School “XX” at Coral Park Elementary School for the following considerations:

1)  a lump sum basic fee of $178,500 which represents approximately 3.34% of the construction cost;

2)  additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following consulting services: a) $7,500 for traffic engineering; b) $5,000 for a food service consultant; c) $10,000 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents; and d) $7,500 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment;

3)  at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 85 site visits for a fee of $21,250 for the duration of the construction process;

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

5)  the Project Architect will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $16,000.

D-28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0480
NEW ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3101 NW 191 Street, Opa-Locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/ approve Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0480, New Addition and Renovations, Brentwood Elementary School for an additional cost of $10,033 and a time extension of 5 days.

D-29 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. A-0623
DESIGN BUILD, ADDITIONS, RENOVATIONS AND REMODELING
J. G. DUPUIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1150 West 59 Place, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. A-0623, Design Build, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling, J. G. Dupuis Elementary School for a credit of $25,453.

D-30 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
PROJECT NO. BB-0022
INTERIOR PAINTING
HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
7977 West 12 Avenue, Hialeah, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 4 on Project No. BB-0022, Interior Painting, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School for an additional cost of $2,900.

E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES

E-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 17, 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 909.

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 November 15, 2001, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

E-3 APPROVAL OF A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FLORIDA MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR THE URBAN MINORITY TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve collaborative agreement between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Florida Memorial College supporting the implementation of the Urban Minority Teacher Education program for paraprofessional II and III personnel during the 2002-2003 school year.

E-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF MILITARY SERVICE COMPENSATION FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

E-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #046-BB10, CASUALTY ACTUARIAL SERVICES

E-6 RECOMMENDATION FOR EXERCISING THE BOARD’S OPTION TO OPT OUT OF PREVIOUSLY MANDATED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE ARRANGEMENT AND REPLACE IT WITH TRADITIONAL MANAGED CARE SERVICE

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent to notify the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) that it no longer wishes to be in a workers’ compensation managed care arrangement, as defined by Section 440.134, Florida Statutes, effective December 1, 2001, pursuant to the authorization provided by HB 1803, including all claims incurred prior to December 1, 2001, which have been handled under the managed care arrangement, and are still in an open status;

2.  amend its current contract with Gallagher Basset Services, Inc. for claims administration, effective December 1, 2001:

a.  to reflect the Board’s decision to no longer be in a workers’ compensation managed care arrangement, including the authority to make the change retroactive for claims incurred prior to December 1, 2001;

b.  to provide claims services for all workers’ compensation claims, including the handling of medical aspects of claims, for all medical only claims and lost time claims with ten or less days missed, for a pro-rated annual increase of fees for December 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 of $138,833 based upon an annual increase for fiscal year 2001-2002 of $238,000, with funds to be transferred from the Board’s workers’ compensation claims fund for the remainder of fiscal year 2001-2002;

c.  withdraw authorization for expenses of managed care services with Corvel, Inc. except for field case management and CoreCare RX, to be paid from the claims file as an allocated claims expense;

d.  allow all other terms and conditions of the contract to remain unchanged, as authorized by Agenda Item Revised E-9, Board meeting of October 21, 1998;

3.  enter into a separate contract with Corvel, Inc., to provide unbundled managed care services:

a.  comprised of telephonic first report of injury, telephonic nurse case management services for lost time claims with more than ten days in lost time, establishment and ongoing management and contracting for an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) consisting of hospitals and physicians from which injured employees would seek medical services as a result of a workers’ compensation claim, and other related services;

b.  establish a pro-rated annual fee, effective December 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, of $247,217, based upon an annual fee for fiscal year 2001-2002 of $423,800, to be paid from an established account, with funds to be transferred from the Board’s workers’ compensation claims fund for the remainder of the 2001-2002 fiscal year;

c.  authorize fees for field case management services at $75.00 per hour, and fees for CoreCare RX prescription drug management of 25% of savings in excess of State of Florida fee schedule, with amounts to be paid from the claims file as allocated claims expenses;

d.  continue this contract through June 30, 2004, incorporating all other aspects of the contract regarding managed care services provided by Corvel, as authorized by Agenda Revised E-9, Board meeting of October 21, 1998; and

4.  authorize the Superintendent to begin work on a Request For Proposal (RFP) to be issued during the 2002-2003 fiscal year to provide an audit of the Board’s workers’ compensation claims and managed care services contract, with the RFP to come back to the Board prior to issuance.

E-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW FOR CANCELLATION OF THE BOARD’S EXCESS (NON-OWNED) AIRCRAFT LIABILITY POLICY

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

1.  cancel its Non-owned Aircraft Liability Policy with National Union Fire Insurance Company (AIG)(A++XV), through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Miami, Florida, effective December 10, 2001; and

2.  authorize the Superintendent to continue to monitor the insurance marketplace for aviation coverage, in order to ascertain a time when appropriate coverage for a flight training component for the Board’s Aviation Magnet at Hialeah Senior High School could be pursued.

E-8 RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS WITH PRESENT EXCESS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CARRIER FOR RENEWAL OF JULY 1, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into negotiations with its current excess workers’ compensation carrier, Wexford/CNA, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Miami, Florida, for renewal terms and conditions of specific excess coverage with a current expiration date of July 1, 2002, with specific recommendations for renewal terms and conditions to be brought back to the Board at a future Board meeting.

E-9 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
KATHLENA L. PHILLIPS-THOMAS
PARAPROFESSIONAL I - THERAPEUTIC
HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Kathlena L. Phillips-Thomas, Paraprofessional I - Therapeutic, at Hialeah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

E-10 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JACQUELINE JONES - INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SPECIALIST
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective November 14, 2001, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Jacqueline Jones, Instructional Management System Specialist, at Parkveiw Elementary School, for 30 calendar days without pay.

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 THE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAPITALIZATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; 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 and the Postsecondary Education Planning Commission, in the amount of $232,949, for funding under the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Program and to enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $96,475, with the Monroe County Public Schools; Project Cycle: July 1, 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-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT EARLY INTERVENTION AND ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT SERVICES AT MADISON AND WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLS, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 3, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002

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

1.  enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University to receive funds, in the amount of $90,282 to implement Early Intervention and Academic Improvement Services at Madison and Westview Middle Schools; Project Cycle: October 3, 2001 through August 31, 2002;

2.  extend this 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACTORS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 20, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001

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

1.  accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $690,787 and enter into individual contractual agreements with the following contractors in an amount not to exceed $35,000 per school: MicroSociety, Inc.; Ventures Education Systems Corporation; The Lightspan Partnership, Inc.; Breakthrough to Literacy; School Action Research; Core Knowledge Foundation; and Montessori to implement the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program; Project Cycle: July 20, 2001 through December 31, 2001;

2.  extend this grant award and contractual agreements, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to 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 EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS; 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 award from the United States Department of Education, in the amount of $230,890, for funding a professional development program for Music Educators 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-5 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TO RECEIVE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT THE PREPARING TOMORROW’S TEACHERS TO USE TECHNOLOGY (PT3) PROGRAM; PROJECT CYCLE: NOVEMBER 15, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2002

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

1.  enter into a contractual agreement with Florida International University, in the amount of $69,000, to receive funds to implement the Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to use Technology (PT3) Program; Project Cycle: November 15, 2001 through August 31, 2002;

2.  extend this contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, authorize 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-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 GENERAL FUND

G-2 CONFIRMATION OF SUBMISSION OF A FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL RENOVATIONS AND IDEA/TECHNOLOGY FOR $12 MILLION

G-11 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2001

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

G-12 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2001

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 3,300 items in the amount of $5,343,494 and Recoveries containing 6 items in the amount of $7,878 to update the records as indicated in July, August and September 2001 reports.

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. 008-XX03 – DELIVERY OF FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of frozen and refrigerated commodities, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage. Last contract usage averaged $16,036.25 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $17,038.03 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.

The current expenditure on this bid, for a nine and a half (9.5) month period, totals $161,861.30, increasing the average monthly expenditure from $16,036.25 per month during the last contract period, to $17,038.03 per month. The increased usage for this bid is due to the closing of secondary school campuses for lunch, the delivery of dry food commodities by this vendor, which were previously distributed by Stores and Mail Distribution, as well as increased participation, in the Food Service Program, of approximately two (2)%.

G-62 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-63 CORRECT AWARD BID NO. 107-AA03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, CORRECT AWARD Bid No. 107-AA03 – FRESH DELIVERED HAMBURGERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh delivered hamburgers, for the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1.  MCDONALD’S CORPORATION
5200 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE, SUITE 600
BOCA RATON, FL 33486
OWNER: FRED L. TURNER, SENIOR CHAIRMAN

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 Broward County Public Schools Bid No. 20-054B, to purchase audio visual, television, digital video equipment and peripherals, for various schools, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000.

G-65 RENEW BID NO. 031-AA10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 031-AA10 – ASPHALT PAVING, RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of asphalt paving, resurfacing and drainage, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2002, through January 16, 2003, as follows:

1.  SOUTHEASTERN ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
12054 N.W. 98 AVENUE
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 EST. $ 422,860.81
OWNER: VIVIAN DOMINGUEZ (HM)
SECRETARY/TREASURER

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $422,860.81.

G-66 RENEW BID NO. 032-AA10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 032-AA10 – REINFORCED CONCRETE AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES (SUPPLY AND INSTALL), to supply and install, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of reinforced concrete and associated services, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective January 17, 2002, through January 16, 2003, as follows:

1.  INLAND ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
6595 N.W. 36 STREET, SUITE 307
MIAMI, FL 33166 EST. $ 800,350.98
OWNER: JOHN M. BANDOS, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $800,350.98.

G-67 RENEW BID NO. 271-ZZ05 – DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 271-ZZ05 – DOOR HARDWARE AND SECURITY DEVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware and security devices, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 25, 2001, through November 24, 2002, as follows:

1.  ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083 EST. $ 26,087.42
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

2.  FARREY'S WHOLESALE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC.
P.O. BOX 619500
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 EST. $ 78,262.25
OWNER: F.X. FARREY, SR., CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $104,349.67.

G-68 AWARD BID NO. 216-AA05 – LADDERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 216-AA05 – LADDERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ladders, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through November 13, 2002, as follows:

1.  AMERICAN LADDER AND SCAFFOLDING, INC.
D.B.A. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT-FLORIDA
12645 49 STREET NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33762EST. $ 42,353.57
OWNER: VINCENT S. CARONONGAN, PRESIDENT

2.  Reject Item 8 - 40' Ladder.

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $42,353.57.

G-69 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 217-AA05 – DRINKING COOLERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 217-AA05 – DRINKING COOLERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drinking coolers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through October 31, 2002, as follows:

1.  GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
2255 N. W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172 EST. $ 52,690.70
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/C.E.O.

2.  GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N. W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 EST. $ 130,155.00
OWNER: ROBERT A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O

3.  LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N. W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127 EST. $ 5,831.00
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $188,676.70.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 013-BB11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 013-BB11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fire alarm components and peripherals, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2001, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  BIKO, INC.
P.O. BOX 522
HERNANDO, FL 34442EST. $ 1,697.63
OWNER: R. MYERS, PRESIDENT (AM)

2.  CODE PLUS SYSTEMS
6765 S.W. 81 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33143EST. $ 268.20
OWNER: PETER HORDERN, PRESIDENT

3.  DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054EST. $ 68,224.42
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER (WF)

4.  MEADOWLANDS ELECTRONICS
195 ALLWOOD ROAD
CLIFTON, NJ 07012 EST. $ 79,094.90
OWNER: KATHRYN KESHENEFF, PRESIDENT

5.  SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
10111 BUSINESS DRIVE
MIRAMAR, FL 33025EST. $ 1,274.89
OWNER: STAN KUNKA, C.E.O.

6.  SILMAR ELECTRONICS, INC.
11001 N.W. 33 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172EST. $ 28,970.85
OWNER: SILVIA A. SMITH, SECRETARY

7. Items 104 and 105 - Awarded to the three vendors bidding total low unit price, for both items. EST. $ 27,604.50

BIKO, INC.
P.O. BOX 522
HERNANDO, FL 34442
OWNER: R. MYERS, PRESIDENT (AM)

DIVERSIFIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
13830 N.W. 19 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33054
OWNER: LINDA L. HALL
PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

MEADOWLANDS ELECTRONICS
195 ALLWOOD ROAD
CLIFTON, NJ 07012
OWNER: KATHRYN KESHENEFF, PRESIDENT

8.  Reject items 1, 2, 33, 36, 38 through 53, 72, 73, 87, 97 and 98.

9.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $207,135.39.

G-71 RENEW BID NO. 287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON–HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RENEW Bid No. 287-XX02 – WASTE REMOVAL, HAZARDOUS/NON-HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hazardous/non-hazardous industrial waste removal, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

PRIMARY

1.  CLIFF BERRY, INC.
P.O. BOX 13079
PORT EVERGLADES STATION
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 EST. $ 34,545.59
OWNER: CLIFF BERRY, SR., CHAIRMAN

ALTERNATE

2.  PERMA-FIX OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC.
3701 S.W. 47 AVENUE, SUITE 109
DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DR. LOUIS CENTOFANTI
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3.Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $34,545.59.

G-72 BALANCE AND CORRECT AWARD ON BID NO. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 138-AA01 – SCHOOL OFFICE FURNITURE CATALOG DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at a firm percentage discount from current manufacturers’ price lists, quantities, as may be required, of new school/office furniture, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

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

2.  ARCON RESOURCES, INC.
D.B.A. CBA FLORIDA
4213 SANDY SHORES DRIVE
LUTZ, FL 33549
OWNER: GENE PATTERSON, PRESIDENT

3.  BUY-RITE OFFICE FURNITURE
1013 EAST HILLSBORO BOULEVARD
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441
OWNER: E. HENDERSON, PRESIDENT

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

5.  CORPORATE EXPRESS
18000 STATE ROAD 9
MIAMI, FL 33162
OWNER: BOB KING, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

7.  DESIGNERS SERVICE BUREAU, INC.
15951 S.W. 41 STREET, SUITE 200
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331
OWNER: JOAN STARK, PRESIDENT (WF)

8.  ENVIRONETICS, INC.
900 EAST INDIANTOWN ROAD
JUPITER, FL 33477
OWNER: JORGE MONTEIRO, PRESIDENT

9.  KNOLL, INC.
3930 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 101
MIAMI, FL 33137
OWNER: WARBURG, PINCUS AND COMPANY
(AND AFFILIATES)

10.  KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
1330 BELLEVUE STREET
GREEN BAY, WI 54302
OWNER: RICHARD J. RESCH, PRESIDENT

11.  LEADEX CORPORATION
4731 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FRANK J. FONSECA, PRESIDENT (HM)

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

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

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

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

16.  OFFICE SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
10800 N.W. 103 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: C. S. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT

17.  THOMAS W. RUFF AND COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JACK GORMAN, CHAIRMAN

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

19.  SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY

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

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

22.  TERMINATE the award of Items 131A and 131B, as follows:

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

23.  RE-AWARD Items 131A and 131B, as follows:

THOMAS RUFF AND COMPANY OF FLORIDA, INC.
3201 COMMERCE PARKWAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025
OWNER: JACK GORMAN, CHAIRMAN

24.  CORRECT the award of Items 38A, 38B, 271A and 271B, as follows:

SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT DIVISION
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY

25.  CORRECT the award date for Board Item G-75, Board meeting of September 12, 2001, as follows: September 12, 2001, through September 11, 2003.

26.Reject items 2B, 6B, 8A, 13A, 13B, 15A, 20A, 24A, 24B, 27A, 28B, 33A 33B, 34A, 40B, 42A, 45A, 45B, 49A, 49B, 50A, 54A, 56A, 56B, 58A, 58B 66A, 66B, 68A, 68B, 69A, 69B, 72A, 73A, 74B, 75A, 75B, 76A, 76B, 78A 78B 84AA, 84AB, 84AC, 84AD, 84AE, 84AF, 84AG, 84AH, 84BA, 84BB, 84BC, 84BD, 84BE, 84AI, 84BF, 84BG, 84BH, 84BI, 86A, 86B, 87B, 91A, 92A, 93A, 93B, 94A, 94B, 95A 95B, 96A, 109A, 109B, 110B, 111A, 111B, 112A, 121A, 121B, 126A 126B, 127A, 127B, 128A, 128B, 129A, 130A, 132A, 132B, 137B, 138A, 156A, 156B, 162A, 162B, 166B, 169B, 171A, 173B, 174A, 175A, 175B, 180A, 180B, 181A, 181B, 182A, 182B, 184A, 184B, 186A, 186B, 187A, 198A, 202A, 204A, 205A, 205B, 207A, 207B, 208A, 209A, 209B, 215A, 215B, 228A, 228B, 231A, 231B, 236A, 232A, 232B, 233A, 233B, 236B, 242A, 242B, 259A, 259B, 261A, 261B, 269A, 269B, 272A, 272B, 274A, 274B, 281B, 283B, 289A, 291A, 293A, 298A, through 301B, 321B through 322B, 334A, 334B, 335A, 335B, 336A, 336B, 337A, 337B, 338A, 338B, 339A, 339B, 340A, 340B, 341A, 341B, 342A, 342B, 343A, 343B, 344A, 344B, 345A, 345B, 346A, 346B, 347A, 347B, 348A, 348B, 363A, 363B, 364A, 364B, 365A, 365B, 366A, 366B, 370A, 370B, 372A, 372B, 373A, 373B, 374A, 374B, 389A, 389B, 404A, 405B, 406B, 407B, 408B, 409A and 409B.

G-73 AWARD BID NO. 212-AA01M/WBE – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 212-AA01M/WBE – CALCULATORS: MATH, SCIENTIFIC AND GRAPHING, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of calculators, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through November 13, 2002, as follows:

1.  AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155EST. $ 43,015.80
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2.  GLOBAL ASSOCIATES COMPUTERS
2000 BANKS ROAD, SUITE 201G
MARGATE, FL 33063EST. $ 459,706.70
OWNER: AGNES OYEWALE, PRESIDENT (AM)

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $502,722.50.

G-74 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 213-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 213-AA01 – FURNITURE, TABLES AND DESKS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of teachers’ desks, computer tables and desks, for various locations, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through October 31, 2002, as follows:

1.  ERNIE MORRIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
P. O. BOX 818
BUSHNELL, FL 33513 EST. $ 208,334.00
OWNER: RONALD E. MORRIS, PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $208,334.

G-75 TERMINATE AND RE-AWARD BID NO. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES

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

1.  TERMINATE the award of Item 18 on Bid No. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, effective November 14, 2001, as follows:

A.G.E. PAPER & ALUMINUM PRODUCTS, INC.
226 WEST 23 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010 EST. $ 159,600.00
OWNER: GRISEL MUTTER, PRESIDENT (HF)

2.  RE-AWARD Item 18 on Bid No. 079-AA03 – CAFETERIA PAPER AND PLASTIC SUPPLIES, effective November 14, 2001, through June 19, 2002, to the low bidder, as follows:

EMF ENTERPRISES
P.O. BOX 650104
MIAMI, FL 33265-0104 EST. $ 159,560.00
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

3.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $159,560.

G-76 AWARD BID NO. 201-AA01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 201-AA01 – METAL DETECTION PROGRAM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of metal detection services, for secondary schools, during the term of the bid, effective December 1, 2001, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1.  VANGUARD SECURITY, INC.
9600 N.W. 38 STREET, 3^RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33178EST. $ 253,573.30
OWNER: REBECCA L. SHOPAY (HF)
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

2.  Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $253,573.30.

G-77 AWARD BID NO. 005-BB07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 005-BB07 – ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (OEM) PARTS FOR SCHOOL BUSES, to purchase, at firm discounts/markups, quantities, as may be required, of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) parts, for school buses, for the Department of Transportation, Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the bid, effective November 14, 2001, through November 13, 2002, as follows:

1.  PALMETTO FORD TRUCK SALES, INC.
7245 N.W. 36 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166EST. $ 152,221.84
OWNER: ROBERT G. YGLESIAS, DIRECTOR

2.  RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC.
7227 N.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166EST. $ 634,018.14
OWNER: RICHARD C. RECHTIEN, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize the Bureau of Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $786,239.98.

H. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT: MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

H-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

H-2 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT - AUDIT OF INVENTORIES AS OF JUNE 30, 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 Inventories as of June 30, 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

H-3 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION V ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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

H-4 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE INTERNAL FUNDS OF REGION V SECONDARY SCHOOLS, OCTOBER 2001, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

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

H-5 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – AUDIT OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, INC., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 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 Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education, Inc., for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

H-6 SELECTED AUDITS OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive and file the audit reports of the charter schools and the other organization listed, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 26, 2002

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

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

J-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

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

J-2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-46 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE GULFSTREAM MILE RUN

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-46 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, supporting the Gulfstream Mile Run to be held at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, February 16, 2002.

J-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-44 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENDORSING NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2001, AS “HIV/AIDS AWARENESS WEEK” IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 01-44 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, endorsing November 26 through November 30, 2001, as “HIV/AIDS Awareness Week” in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. No local funds are required.

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

K-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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