CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA
AS OF
03-13-02


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AGENDA ITEMS WITHDRAWN AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-5 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2001 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has concluded its successful 2001 United Way campaign, with total contributions reaching $3,124,978, which is $422,721 more than was raised in the year 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2001 United Wav Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.

E-6 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES AN INTERNAL PROCESS TO REVIEW JOINT-USE LEASE PROPOSALS FOR THE SITING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES

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Since 1996, the School Board of Miami-Dade County (Board) has executed five (5) lease agreements for the siting of wireless telecommunications facilities (facilities) at selected school sites.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board authorize the Superintendent or his designee to:

1. implement the proposed process in connection with proposals from service providers for the siting of joint-use wireless telecommunications facilities on Board-owned sites; and

2 . develop any necessary internal tools, including but not limited to forms and checklists, to facilitate implementation of the proposed process.

E-37 REQUEST FOR AUTHORlZATlON TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR FACILITIES PLANNING, BUDGET AND BUDGET CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

In order to be in compliance with the OPPAGA, Auditor General, and Land Acquisition and Facilities Advisory Board requirements, it is necessary to request authorization to issue an RFP for system software development assistance.

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

(1) authorize the Superintendent or his designee to issue a request for proposal for facilities planning, budget, and budget control system software development assistance; and

(2) approve the selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted.

E-41 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0750C
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS I RENOVATIONS
AND
PROJECT NO. A-0529
CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 West 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $2,722,698. The Base Bid of the low
bidder is 24% under the budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A-0750C, Media Center Additions/ Renovations and Project No. A-0529, Classroom Addition and Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $2,070,000 to the low bidder:

Tran Construction, Inc.
420 Lincoln Road, Suite M-l
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

G-17 IMPLEMENTATION OF A 2% ASSESSMENT ON INTERNAL FUND REVENUES TO REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND FOR INTERNAL FUND ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING STAFF

As part of the budget reduction plan previously approved by the School Board at the Board meeting of December 12, 2001, the salaries and related fringe benefits of eighteen (18) staff positions, currently funded by the General Fund, who perform Internal Fund accounting and auditing functions for the District’s schools, would now be paid by a 2% assessment on revenues generated through the schools’ Internal Fund activities.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm a 2% assessment on school’s Internal Fund revenues to reimburse the General Fund for payroll costs, including related fringe benefits, of accounting and auditing staff who provide services to the schools’ Internal Fund.

G-31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TRUST AND SAFEKEEPING SERVICES; SUPPLEMENTAL EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN

The contract with SunTrust as safe keeper and trustee of the Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP) is expiring. The services provided to the SERP include custody of securities purchased for the plan, disbursements to active participants (some 700 persons), periodic tax reports and year-end IRS forms to all recipients of income and other disbursement to providers such as actuaries and auditors.

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

a) Approve the issuance and distribution of the Request for Proposal presented as Exhibit B,

b) Approve the Selection Committee, presented at Exhibit A and,

c) Appoint a Board member to serve on the Selection Committee.


AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

Official Agenda 03/13/02

A-6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

Staff has concluded contract negotiations with the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for resolving the impasse as it pertains to the Pay Reduction Plan. Accordingly, the parties have agreed to the attached Memorandum of Understanding. The FOP bargaining unit membership ratified the MOU on Saturday, March 2, 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade, County, Florida, approve the Memorandum of understanding between the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Fraternal Order of Police.

C-3 CONTRACT WITH HOLLAND AND KNIGHT, L.L.P.

On March 6, 2002, the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), Dade County School Administrators Association (DCSAA) and Dade County School Maintenance Employees Committee (DCSMEC) filed a lawsuit against the State of Florida, Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (School Board), in the Circuit Court for Leon County (Tallahassee), Florida.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm the contract with the law firm of Holland and Knight, L.L.P., & follows:

The Board will pay Holland and Knight partners a rate of $240 per hour for legal services in the lawsuit styled United Teachers of Dade, Dade County School Administrators Association, and Dade County School Maintenance Employee Committee v. State of Florida, Public Employees Relations Commission, and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 2002 CA 000621, Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, State of Florida.

C-4 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA v. 
ERIC J. GASTELBONDO
- DOAH CASE NO. 01-4446

At its regularly scheduled meeting of October 24, 2001, the School Board took action to suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against custodian Eric J. Gastelbondo, for just cause related to excessive absenteeism. The employee requested a hearing on his dismissal which was scheduled for March 11, 2002. Prior to said hearing, on March 11,2002, the employee tendered his resignation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Eric J. Gastelbondo, custodian at Hammocks Middle School, effective as of the close of the workday on March 13, 2002.

C-5 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.
LINDA ROACH
- DOAH CASE NO. 01-4846

At its regularly scheduled meeting of December 12, 2001, the School Board took action to suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against teacher Linda Roach for misconduct in office and violation of School Board rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21- Responsibilities and Duties and 6Gx13-5D.107- Corporal Punishment Prohibited. The employee requested a hearing on her dismissal which was scheduled for March 13, 2002. Prior to the hearing, on March 12, 2002, the employee tendered her resignation.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida accept the resignation of Linda Roach, teacher at Parkview Elementary, effective as of the close of the workday on March 13, 2002.

C-6 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v.
RANIS FORD - DOAH CASE NO. 01-1218


At its regularly scheduled meeting of March 14, 2001, the School Board took action to dismiss Ranis Ford from his position as an ACR Mechanic I for just cause includmg, but not limited to, deficient performance ofjob responsibilities, non-performance ofjob responsibilities, willful neglect of duty, gross insubordination and violation of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4-1.08. Violence in the Work Place and 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities andDuties/Employee Conduct. The employee timely requested a hearing on the matter, and subsequently, on March 29, 2001, the employee submitted a Florida Retirement System Application for Service Retirement which the School Board accepted at its regularly scheduled meeting of April 18, 2001.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board ofMiami-Dade County, Florida, accept and approve the Settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Rams Ford to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Ranis Ford, DOAH Case No. 01-1218.

G-31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TRUST AND SAFEKEEPING SERVICES; SUPPLEMENTAL EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN

The contract with SunTrust as safekeeper and trustee of the Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP) is expiring. The services provided to the SERP include custody of securities purchased for the plan, disbursements to active participants (some 700 persons), periodic tax reports and year-end IRS forms to all recipients of income and other disbursement to providers such as actuaries and auditors. The cost for all services rendered by the Bank is currently under $50,000 annually, paid by the SERP.

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

a) Approve the issuance and distribution of the Request for Proposal presented as Exhibit A,

b) Approve the Selection Committee, presented at Exhibit B and,

c) Approve the appointment by the Board Chair of a school board member to serve on the Selection Committee.

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AGENDA ITEMS REVISED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-4 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-5A1.10, ATTENDANCE AREAS 2001-2002

In order to initiate rulemaking procedures in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, attendance zone recommendations must be submitted to the School Board. Accordingly, copies of the documents, Attendance Zone Recommendations and Related Administrative Actions 2002-03, and Attendance Zones Previously Approved by the Board 2001-02, will be forwarded to the School Board members under separate cover and will be on file in the Office of Board Recording Secretary, Room 911, and the Citizen Information Center, Room 158, at the School Board Administration Building, 1450 Northeast Second Avenue, Miami, Florida.

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 6Gx13-5A-1.10. Attendance Areas 2001-2002.

B-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR THE MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP SERVICES, PROJECT CYCLE: FEBRUARY 11, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2003

Authorization is requested to accept funds, in the amount of $175,000, from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium under the Workforce Investment Act - Youth Services Program, and to enter into a contractual agreement to provide mentoring and leadership services for six Stay-in-School sites.

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 with the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, in the amount of $175,000, to receive funding for the Mentoring and Leadership Services, Project Cycle: February 11, 2002 through March 31, 2003;

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

B-76 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS AND EXCEPTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-6A-1.03, the Superintendent of Schools is required to report changes in opening and closing hours of school to the Board in open session sixty (60) days prior to the effective date.

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

1. approve the opening and closing hours of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2002-2003 school year; and

2. approve the exceptions to opening and closing hours of school (Pre-K-12) for the 2002-2003 school year.

D-9 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO REVISE THE PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN AS IT RELATES TO ISSUES OF STUDENT RETENTION

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, is committed to ensuring a high quality educational program based on state and national standards.

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to revise the Pupil Progression Plan in order to:

1. develop clear criteria for the retention and promotion of elementary students;

2. develop clear procedures/strategies to be used with students targeted for retention;

3. define "good cause" for not retaining a student that has not attained established levels of performance; and

4. develop clear procedures relative to the use of "good cause."

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HIALEAH FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF BABCOCK PARK BY HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Since November 1992, the Board has leased a portion of Babcock Park located at 661East 4th Avenue, from the City of Hialeah (City) in order to provide recreational facilities for Hialeah Elementary School (see location map).

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with the City of Hialeah for the use of a portion of Babcock Park by Hialeah Elementary School, at an annual rental rate of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence November 10, 2002 and will end November 9, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-5 RENEWAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH TELEMUNDO NETWORK INC., FOR USE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT J. W. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Since April 1995, J. W. Johnson Elementary School (School) and Telemundo Network, Inc. (Telemundo), have jointly utilized a 47,500 square foot parking lot located at the School site, which has an address of 735 West 23rd Street (see location map).

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

1.  authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an amendment to the joint use agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., to allow both Parties to cancel the agreement at any time by providing the other party with 180 days prior written notice; and

2.  authorize the renewal of the joint use agreement with Telemundo Network, Inc., for use of a parking lot located at the J. W. Johnson Elementary School site, at an annual rental rate of $24,739.56 for the first year of the renewal period and $25,729.20 for the second year of the renewal period. The term of the renewal period will commence April 10, 2002, and will end April 9, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the joint use agreement will remain unchanged.

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

To reflect updated information it is necessary to adjust the capital construction budget as follows:

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

(1) authorize staff to adjust the capital budget as detailed above, and in the event there are, at the time of transfer, insufficient available funds in a structure from which to transfer the indicated amount, the difference will be provided from Central Contingency; authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments; and

2) authorize staff to distribute all QZAB funds according to the QZAB award.

E-35 APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ADDRESS CLAIM, BOARD COUNTER-CLAIM, DIRECT AND DOCUMENT LEGAL ASPECTS OF CORRECTIVE ACTION, HIALEAH MIDDLE/AMELIA EARHART

The renovation/addition project at Amelia Earhart was awarded by The Board December 11, 1996 to Aiistar Builders Corp. and completed in 2000. A preliminary claim of approximately $400,000.00 was filed by the Contractor in September of 2000.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to assign the firm of Tew, Cardenas, et al to represent The Board in the above styled matter, and to pursue litigation against the contractor, if necessary.

E-39 AWARD TO COLLAGE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0637
DESIGN BUILD
STATE SCHOOL "Z-1" ADDITION AT
MIAMI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
17661 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida

Seven Design/Build contractors responded to the Request for Qualifications and four were selected for invitation to bid on the design criteria.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A-0637, Design Build, New State School "Z-1" Addition at Miami Heights Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $5,658,000 to the low bidder:

Collage Design & Construction Group, Inc.
585 Technology Park, Suite 100
Lake Mary, Florida 32746

E-40 AWARD TO VRV CONSTRUCTION CORP.
PROJECT NO. A-0750B
NEW CONSTRUCTION - MEDIA CENTER
LORAH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5160 NW 31 Avenue, Miami, Florida

The independer, .estimate for this project is $1,322,562. The construction budget for this project is $720,000. The Base Bid of the low, responsive bidder is 45.4% over the budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, award Project No. A-0750B, New Construction / Media Center, Lorah Park Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $1,047,000 to the low bidder:

VRV Construction Corp.
7845 NW 66’h Street
Miami, Florida 33166

E-41 AWARD TO TRAN CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A-0750C
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS / RENOVATIONS
AND
PROJECT NO. A-0529
CLASSROOM ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS AT
MAE WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
650 West 33 Street, Hialeah, Florida

The construction budget for this project is $2,722,698. The independent estimate for this project is $3,173,237. The Base Bid of the low bidder is 24% under the budget.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A-0750C, Media Center Additions/ Renovations and Project No. A-0529, Classroom Addition and Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $2,070,000 to the low bidder:

Tran Construction, Inc.
420 Lincoln Road, Suite M-l
Miami Beach, Florida 33139

E-48 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

At its meeting of December 13, 2000, the Board commissioned JASCO Construction Company Inc. as CM-at-Risk for Naranja Elementary. This contract provides for construction services to the Board and a Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the GMP for Jasco Construction Company, inc., Project No. A-0528-CM, Additions and Renovations for Naranja Elementary School, in the amount of $2,444,404 which includes a contingency in the amount of $116,400.

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 071-BBIO - ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT

The purpose of this bid, opened on February 7, 2002, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the inspection, maintenance  and repair of elevators, wheelchair lifts, and/or dumbwaiters located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools for Maintenance Operations.

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

1.  AWARD Bid No. 071-BBIO - ELEVATOR SERVICE-CONTRACT, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, for the inspection, maintenance and repair of elevators, wheelchair lifts, and/or dumbwaiters, located in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective September 1, 2002, through March 12, 2003, as follows:

MOWREY ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC.
45 18 LAFAYETTE STREET
MARIANNA, FL 32446-4111 ESTIMATE $13,386
OWNER: TIMOTHY S. MOWREY, C.F.O.

Total Low Unit Price: Group II - Items 207 through 221.

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

The following recommendations are made in accordance with Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.16, 6Gx13-4A-1.161, and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools/Dade County Schools Administrators’ Association labor contract.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective February 15, 2002, for the : Region Superintendent, Region IV, and the Assistant Superintendent, Food and Nutrition, and the principals, to be effective February 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.


AGENDA ITEMS REPLACED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:

A-1 ESTABLISH AN EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITION COMMITTEE
At its December 12, 2001 meeting, the School Board directed the Superintendent to review the structure of Miami-Dade County’s Efficiency and Competition Commission (ECC) and return to the Board with a recommendation for establishing a similar committee at the District. After having researched the issue, the following structure is
recommended:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish an Efficiency and Competition Committee according to the guidelines enumerated above and authorize the Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board to appoint a School Board Member as the chair of the committee.

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A-1 ESTABLISH AN EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITION COMMITTEE
At its December 12, 2001 meeting, the School Board directed the Superintendent to review the structure of Miami-Dade County’s Efficiency and Competition Commission (ECC) and return to the Board with a recommendation for establishing a similar committee at the District. After having researched the issue, the following structure is
recommended:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establish an Efficiency and Competition Committee according to the guidelines enumerated above and authorize the Chair of the Miami-Dade County School Board to appoint a School Board Member as the chair of the committee.

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A-1 ESTABLISH AN EFFICIENCY AND COMPETITION COMMISSION

At its December 12, 2001 meeting, the School Board directed the Superintendent to review the structure of Miami-Dade County’s Efficiency and Competition Commission (ECC) and return to the Board with a recommendation for establishing a similar commission at the District. After having researched the issue, the following structure is recommended:

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida establish an Efficiency and Competition Commission according to the guidelines enumerated above.

A-2 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-8C-1.011, ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SCHOOL BOARD AS LICENSEE/TRUSTEE OF WLRN-TV AND WLRN-FM

At the August 22, 2001 School Board meeting, the School Board requested that the Superintendent initiate rulemaking proceedings to promulgate a new School Board rule in order to establish the role and authority of the School Board as it relates to the functions and services provided by WLRN Public Television and Radio.

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 promulgate new School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.011, Role and Authority of the School Board as Licensee/Trustee of WLRN-TV and WLRN-FM, and the document, Editorial Integrity Policy and Advisory Mechanisms for WLRN Public Television and Radio, which is incorporated by reference in the rule.

A-3 AMENDMENT TO THE FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF THE 107TH CONGRESS

The Federal Legislative Program for the second year of the 107th Congress includes ongoing issues from the 2001 Federal Legislative Program as well as new issues expected to be considered during 2002.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Federal Legislative Program for the second year of the 107th Congress.

C-2 APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. DONNA L. REFUSE - DOAH CASE NO. 01-3868

At its regularly scheduled meeting of September 12, 2001, the School Board took action to dismiss Donna L. Refuse from her position as school bus aide due to her violation of rules regarding immorality, misconduct in office and School Board rules 6Gx13-3E-1.10- Transportation-Specific Procedures; 6Gx13-4-1.06- Tobacco-Free Workplace; 6Gx13-4-1.09- Employee-Student Relationships; and 6Gx13-4A-1.21- Responsibilities and Duties. The employee timely requested a hearing on the matter.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Donna L. Refuse to resolve in its entirety the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County. Florida v. Donna L Refuse, DOAH Case No. 01-3868.

D-2 DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF THE PLAN OF ACTION TO STAFF KEY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS RETIRING FROM THE DISTRICT

At the School Board Meeting of May 17, 2000, the Board approved Agenda Item B-5, proposed by the Chair of the School Board, which directed the Superintendent to provide the Board with a plan of action to staff key senior level administrative positions which would be vacated within one to three years by those employees in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, discuss the plan of action to staff key administrative positions to provide guidance to the Superintendent and to direct the Superintendent to bring an updated report to the Board at its meeting of April 17, 2002.

D-6 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DIRECT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AN ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING ALL SECURITY FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNDER THE MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Currently, security in the school district is sub-divided under several district entities. There are security specialists, security monitors, outside vendor security and school police all of whom, at times, report to different individuals and entities.

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent of Schools to provide an analysis and evaluation of the feasibility of consolidating all security for Miami-Dade County Public Schools under the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.

D-7 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE NAMING OF THE JOINTLY OWNED BASEBALL FIELD IN TRIBUTE TO MR. HARRY T. MOORE

It is requested that The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, consent to the naming of the joint-use baseball field to the "Harry T. Moore Baseball Field." The baseball field at the Jan Mann Middle School is sited on property jointly owned by the School Board and Florida Memorial College.

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, consent to name the joint-use baseball field at Jan Mann Middle School site the "Harry T. Moore Baseball Field".

D-8 STRATEGIC PLAN WORKSHOP

A recent investigation by the state’s auditor general revealed the need for more oversight of the strategic plan, coordination with the annual budget process and more frequent reports of progress to the School Board, all of which have been deficient or lacking.

ACTION PROPOSED BY FRANK J. BOLAÑOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair to convene a Strategic Plan Workshop within the next 45 days to evaluate and make recommendations for revision of the strategic plan. Board members will be polled for their availability.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE THE MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW MILON CORPORATION, N.V. TO RELOCATE A PROPOSED 6-ACRE SCHOOL SITE DONATION AND ADJACENT g-ACRE OPTION SITE WITHIN THE PROPOSED MILON VENTURE DEVELOPMENT, TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONVEYANCE OF SAID SITES AND TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE 9-ACRE OPTION SITE

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As part of an application to amend the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (Amendment 6, 1999 Cycle) and subsequent zoning change requests (Public Hearing No. 00-238) Milon Corporation, N.V. proffered a Declaration of Restrictions (Declaration) in February, 2000, in favor of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (Board). This Declaration (Attachment A ), required donation of a site consisting of a 6-acre (gross) parcel with the Board having the option to purchase an additional adjacent g-acre (gross) parcel at fair market value, pursuant to a District commissioned appraisal. At that time, the subject parcels were located at the southwest corner of S.W. 157 Avenue and S.W. 144 Street.

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

1) pursue the modification of a previously accepted Declaration of Restrictions to allow Milon Corporation, N.V. to relocate a proposed 6-acre site donation and adjacent 9-acre option site within the proposed Milon Venture Development;

2) to allow for an extension of time for conveyance of said sites; and

3) explore the feasibility of the purchase of the 9-acre option site.

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E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE THE MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW MILON CORPORATION, N.V. TO RELOCATE A PROPOSED 6-ACRE SCHOOL SITE DONATION AND ADJACENT 9-ACRE OPTION SITE WITHIN THE PROPOSED MILON VENTURE  DEVELOPMENT, TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CONVEYANCE OF SAID SITES AND TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE 9-ACRE OPTION SITE

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As part of an application to amend the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (Amendment 6,1999 Cycle) and subsequent zoning change requests (Public Hearing No. 00-238), Milon Corporation, N.V. proffered a Declaration of Restrictions (Declaration) in February, 2000, in favor of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, (Board). This Declaration (Attachment A ), required donation of a site consisting of a 6-acre (gross) parcel with the Board having the option to purchase an additional adjacent 9-acre (gross) parcel at fair market value, pursuant to a District commissioned appraisal.

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

1) pursue the modification of a previously accepted Declaration of Restrictions to allow Milon Corporation, N.V. to relocate a proposed 6-acre site donation and adjacent 9-acre option site within the proposed Milon Venture Development;

2) to allow for an extension of time for conveyance of said sites; and

3) explore the feasibility of the purchase of the 9-acre option site.

E-30 APPROVAL OF PROJECT SPECIFIC FAClLlTlES LIST FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND APPROVAL OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE STANDARD SITE SIZE FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS

Florida Statutes, pursuant to s.235.15, require that projects receiving State funding be in compliance with the Board approved educational plant survey and prototypical facilities list. The project specific facilities list referenced herein, exceed the Board approved school capacities.

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

(1) approve the project specific facilities list referenced herein; and

(2) approve the exception to the existing site size for the educational facilities referenced herein; and .

(3) authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Commissioner of Education at the Florida Department of Education, the Board-approved site exceptions for the educational facilities referenced herein.

G-1 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW

The Special Revenue Funds include the Contracted Programs Fund and the School Food Service Fund. The purpose of this resolution is to make various technical budget amendments to the Contracted Programs Fund budget which are required to fully comply with grant terms and/or good accounting practices.

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

a. adopt Resolution No. 1, 2001-02 Contracted Program Fund Mid-year Budget Review, increasing revenues and appropriations by $29,799,709;

b. adopt the Summary of Revenues and Appropriations (page 2) and the Summary of Appropriations by Function (page 5).

G-48 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #094-BB10, CONSULTING SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM

At the Board meeting of June 20, 2001, the Board authorized the Superintendent to begin work on a Request For Proposal (RFP) for fringe benefits consulting services to be brought back to the Board for approval prior to distribution, with a contract effective date of July 1, 2002.

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to issue Request For Proposal (RFP) #094-BB10, Consulting Services, Employee Benefit Program;

2 . approve the Ad-Hoc Committee; and

3 . appoint a School Board Member to serve on the Ad-Hoc Committee.

G-76 AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 149-AA10 - APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on April 10, 2001, is to establish a contract, at a firm price, to conduct applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services, for Personnel Management and Services.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Request For Proposals No. 149-AA10 - APPLICANT AND EMPLOYEE COLLECTION AND DRUG-SCREENING SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a firm price, to conduct applicant and employee collection and drug-screening services, for Personnel Management and Services, during the term of the proposal, effective March 13, 2002, through March 12, 2003, as follows:

1. RN EXPERTISE, INC.
691 DOUGLAS AVENUE, SUITE 101
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714 ESTIMATE $350,000
OWNER: CHRISTINE STEELE, PRESIDENT (WF)

5 Panel NIDA drug screen @ $27.80 each.
8 Panel drug screen @ $26 each.
Breath alcohol testing @ $25 per test.
Blood alcohol testing @ $30 per test.

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

G-80 AWARD OF BID NO. 033-BB03 - DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN, AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

The purpose of this bid, opened on February 28, 2002, is to establish a contract, to deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of dry, frozen, and refrigerated commodities, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-BB03 - DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN, AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract, to deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of dry, 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 April 1, 2002, through October 3, 2003, as follows:

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G-80 AWARD OF BID NO. 033-BB03 - DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN, AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES

The purpose of this bid, opened on February 28, 2002, is to establish a contract, to deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of dry, frozen, and refrigerated commodities, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 033-BB03 - DELIVERY OF DRY, FROZEN, AND REFRIGERATED COMMODITIES, to establish a contract, to deliver, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of dry, 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 April 1, 2002, through October 3, 2004, as follows:

1. FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OF FLORIDA, INC.
18770 N.E. 6 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $731,013.08
OWNER: JAMES P. CRAVEN, PRESIDENT

Only Bid Received: Item I - Delivery of dry, frozen, and refrigerated commodities @ $4.91 per cwt.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $731,013.08.

G-82 AWARD BID NO. 066-BB02 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT

The purpose of this bid, opened on March 5, 2002, is to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems at various locations, for the Office of Facilities Operations, This is a term bid which states that the Board may purchase quantities, as may be required, at the unit price bid, but is not obligated to purchase any guaranteed amount.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 066-BB02 - FIRE ALARM SERVICES CONTRACT, to establish a contract, at firm unit prices, to provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to test, service, inspect, repair and maintain fire alarm systems at various locations, for the Office of Facilities Operations, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2002, through March 12, 2004, as follows:

1. SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
3371 EXECUTIVE WAY
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $2,489,451
OWNER: PHIL LAKE, PRESIDENT

Total Low Unit Price Meeting Specifications: Items 1 through 44, 45 through 82, 83 through 126, and 127 through 170.

Item 1 - Crestview Elementary @ $535 per month.
Item 2 - Hialeah Gardens Elementary @ $834 per month.

 


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