Excerpts of Unofficial Meeting Minutes

April 17, 2002


The School Board publishes MINUTES of its meetings as soon as possible after each meeting. The EXCERPTS from the latest meeting are provided below as an unofficial review of the actions taken. Citizens may arrange to review the official minutes by calling the Department of Information Services at 995-1126.

 


AGENDA SECTION

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Miami, Florida


APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of March 5, 7, 19, 21, 26 and 28, 2002.
APPROVED Minutes of the March 13, 2002 School Board meeting.

102,310
          A-1      RECEIVED* 
The revised report, Plan of Action to Staff Key Administrative Positions.

*  Amended the report,  Plan of Action to Staff Key Administrative Positions, Page 3, Paragraph 1, to read as follows:  “To the extent possible, candidates for all open positions (other than Chief Financial Officer) will be in place no less than 30 days prior to the departure of the incumbent…”

102,311          A-2      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to request an increase of the statutorily-imposed charter school cap on a case-by-case basis; and received the briefing paper: The Impact of Public Charter Schools in Miami-Dade County.

102,312          B-1      APPROVED*            A reduction to 2% 1% from the 5% statutorily permitted administrative fee in exchange for compliance with all of the five required conditions; approved the charter school location; and approved the contractual agreement with Aventura Charter Elementary School.

*  Amended as reflected above.

102,313                      DIRECTED   The Superintendent to review the practice of reducing the 5% statutorily permitted administrative fee to 1% in exchange for compliance with the conditions listed on the Official Agenda, and return to the Board with a rule pertaining to same.

102,314          B-2      APPROVED The charter school contractual agreement for Bayard Rustin Charter School for a period of 5 years commencing with the 2003-2004 school year.

102,315          B-3      APPROVED The amendment to the Amended Charter School Contractual Agreement for Youth Co-Op Charter School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,316          B-4      APPROVED The amendment to the Amended Charter School Contractual Agreement for Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,317          B-5      APPROVED The amendments to the contractual agreements for Doral Academy and Doral Academy High School to provide for enrollment preferences.

******   B-6                  See Agenda Item A-2.

102,318          B-7      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with Redlands Christian  Migrant Association Head Start, the Head Start Division of the Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency, and the Head Start Division of the Miccosukee Corporation to serve preschool children with disabilities, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and renew the cooperative agreements for up to two additional one-year periods.

102,319          B-8      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Early Intervention Programs, Part C, to provide services to children ages birth through two,  from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and renew the cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

102,320          B-9      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Specialized Adolescent Center of Children’s Home Society of Florida, to provide educational services to exceptional students in a residential treatment program, from July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and renew the cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

102,321          B-10   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept $3,200 from the Dade-Monroe Regional Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Partnership for substitute funds for a maximum of 20 teachers to attend the Linking Forces XI Conference,  May 16-17, 2002.

102,322          B-11   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to enter into cooperative agreements with the Children’s Rehab Network and Jackson Infant Toddler Center to provide services to children with disabilities in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care facilities, from July 1, 2002  through June 30, 2003; and renew  the cooperative agreements for up to two additional one-year periods.

102,323          B-12   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to participate in Project REALM (Really Exploring and Learning Meteorology), and to accept a donation of weather station equipment and professional development from Florida State University (FSU), from May 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004.

102,324          B-20   AUTHORIZED          A contractual agreement with the Whirlpool Corporation to establish a Customer Service Cooperative Training Program at Robert Morgan Educational Center, effective April 18, 2002 through April 18, 2003.

102,325          B-21   AUTHORIZED          The initiation of rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar - 2001-2002, to reflect an amended beginning/ending third trimester start date for the current school year.

102,326          B-30   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-212 (2001/2002).

102,327          B-31   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-213 (2001/2002).

102,328          B-32   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-214 (2001/2002).

102,329          B-33   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-215 (2001/2002).

102,330          B-34   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-216 (2001/2002).

102,331          B-35   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-220 (2001/2002).

102,332          B-36   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-222 (2001/2002).

102,333          B-37   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-230 (2001/2002).

102,334          B-38   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-232 (2001/2002).

102,335          B-39   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-233 (2001/2002).

102,336          B-40   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-234 (2001/2002).

102,337          B-41   AUTHORIZED          The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-241 (2001/2002).

102,338          B-65   AUTHORIZED          The acceptance of a donation from the Oracle Help Us Help Foundation to implement the Oracle Promise Program at Sunset Park Elementary School, Project Cycle:  April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2002.

102,339          B-66   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept a grant award from the Pew Charitable Trusts for funding the High School Civic Engagement Initiative.

102,340          B-67   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept a grant award from the Washington County School District to provide alternate assessment materials and training to exceptional student education teachers.

102,341          B-68   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education for funding under the Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program and enter into a contractual agreement with Liberty City Charter School.

102,342          B-69   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept a grant award from the National Council of Jewish Women to expand the “Bully Proofing Your School” project.

102,343          B-70   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to implement the Title I Program Model at Six Pilot Schools.

102,344          B-71   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to use Title I funds to provide prekindergarten programs in Title I eligible schools.

102,345          B-75   APPROVED The out-of-country field trip to St. Petersburg, Russia for students at New World School of the Arts, from May 25, 2002 through June 2, 2002.

102,346          C-1      ENTERED    Its final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Avery G. Nairn, DOAH Case No. 01-2483, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order affirming the suspension without pay and dismissal of Avery G. Nairn.

102,347          C-2      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to accept and execute the Settlement Agreement in the case of Association for Disabled Americans, Inc., et al. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States District Court Case No. 00-00249-CIV-LENARD/TURNOFF.

102,348          C-3      APPROVED The Settlement Agreement and acceptance of the payment of $4,497,809.20, in the case of  Roma Construction, Inc. and Fireman’s Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No. 97-05265 CA 27.

102,349          C-4      AUTHORIZED          The execution of an employment agreement with Hector James Montalvo as Assistant Board Attorney for the period April 18, 2002 through June 30, 2002, at an annual salary of $90,000.

102,350          C-20   ADOPTED    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.

102,351          C-21   AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

102,352          C-22   ADOPTED    Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.16, Minutes-Board Meetings.

102,353          C-23   ADOPTED    The following amended School Board rules:

·        6Gx13-6A-1.02, Elementary and Secondary School Calendar, 2002-2003,
·        6Gx13-6C-1.02, Adult/Vocational Education School Calendar, 2002-2003,
·        6Gx13-6A-1.021, Edison Schools Inc. – Henry E.S. Reeves Elementary School Calendar, 2002-2003,
·        6Gx13-6A-1.022, Extended Year School Calendar, 2002-2003, and
·        6Gx13-6A-1.023, Juvenile Justice Education Extended School Year Calendar, 2002-2003.

102,354          C-24   ADOPTED    Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction.

102,355          D-1      DISCUSSED            New Business:  Board Members

102,356          D-2      APPROVED Resolution No. 02-16 supporting the recognition of May 2002 and every subsequent May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

102,357          D-3      APPROVED Resolution No. 02-17 supporting the recognition of May 2002 and every subsequent May as Haitian American Heritage/Culture Month, and authorizing administrative actions to foster related activities in all Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

102,358          D-4      DIRECTED*  The Superintendent to review the current procurement bidding procedures for both requests for proposals and competitive bids, including the procurement and acquisition of all employee benefits and employee benefit programs, and to provide a status report to the Board in July, and a full report in six months report to the Board at the May Board meeting with recommendations for improvements and possible rulemaking as to the model procedures for bidding.

*  Amended as reflected above.

102,359          D-5      DIRECTED   The Superintendent to develop a feasibility study process for the inclusion of an Official School Board Historian to accurately archive School Board records.

102,360          D-6      APPROVED Resolution No. 02-18 recognizing Kristi House for its outstanding social service work to help ensure the health and well-being of the children of Miami-Dade County.

102,361          D-7      DIRECTED   The Superintendent to change the grade configuration of Coral Way Elementary School from grades K-5 to a K-8 Center upon completion of the construction of the Middle Learning Center.

******   D-8      WITHDREW The request for approval of Resolution No. 02-19 recognizing the exemplary efforts of the faculty and staff of Miami Springs Senior High during the 2001-2002 school year.

102,362          D-9      DIRECTED   The Efficiency and Competition Committee to develop an employee awards program to solicit, review and implement employee proposals for improvements in cost-efficiency as well as competitive bid projects.

102,363          D-10   AUTHORIZED          The support of the activities of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) as appropriate and authorized any recognized student organizations to affiliate with FCADV for the purpose of raising awareness of domestic violence and promoting a statewide victims hotline.

******   D-11   WITHDREW WLRN-TV/WLRN-FM program selection proc­ess.

102,364          D-12   APPROVED Resolution No. 02-20 honoring Ms. Simine Heise, Principal, Maya Angelou Elementary School, for being awarded the “Chevalier dans l’Ordre de Palmes académiques” diploma by the French Ministry of Education.

102,365          D-13   APPROVED Resolution No. 02-21 recognizing the partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and the Foundation for Democracy in Africa.

102,366          E-1      AUTHORIZED          The Termination of Access Easement which currently encumbers a portion of the Sunset Elementary School site and authorized the execution of said document.

102,367          E-2      AUTHORIZED          The execution of a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company at the North Beach Elementary School site.

102,368          E-3      AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to further explore a possible collaborative effort with the City of Miami’s CRA for the redevelopment and joint use of the Board-owned property at 29 NW 13th Street; and report back to the Board with findings and recommendations for the Board’s consideration and final action.

102,369          E-4      AUTHORIZED          The execution of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the School Board and Miami-Dade County by the School Board Chair and the Superintendent of Schools for the temporary use of a portion of the parking lot at West Miami Middle School.

102,370          E-5      AUTHORIZED          The execution of an Annual Permit Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the use of the A.D. Barnes Park Leisure Access Center and Tropical Park Community Center; and authorized the execution of a Temporary Access Agreement with Miami-Dade County to allow the County to use a portion of the Cutler Ridge Elementary School playfield for temporary construction access.

102,371          E-25    AUTHORIZED          The execution of an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Bunche Park Elementary and the North Dade Middle School sites, Project No. KV-0583, at an approximate cost of $468,119, which is included in the CM At Risk construction contract.

102,372          E-26    AWARDED   Project No. AK9999-01, Liberty City Elementary School and Project No. AK9999-02, D.A. Dorsey Educational Center, Fire Alarm System Replacements to Simplex Grinnell, LP.

102,373          E-27    AUTHORIZED          Staff to adjust the capital budget by transferring $1,500,000 from Program No. 0001 - Undistributed Capital Contingency to Program 2627 - Hialeah Senior Project; authorized staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from this budget adjustment; and awarded Project No. A-0697, Remodeling of Auditorium, Hialeah Senior High School, to Mexal Corporation.

102,374          E-28    AWARDED   Project No. A-0750C, Media Center Additions/Renovations and Project No. A-0529, Classroom Addition and Renovations, Mae Walters Elementary School to BDI Construction Co.

102,375          E-29    CONFIRMED            Change Order No. 3 on Project No. 0051-BB, Design-Build, Mays Middle School for an additional cost of $23,998.

102,376          E-30    CONFIRMED            Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0428, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Lake Stevens Middle School for additional cost of $36,052 and approved a time extension of 30 days.

102,377          E-31    CONFIRMED            Final Change Order No. 8 on Project No. A-0522, Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations, Nathan B. Young Elementary School for a credit of $144,283.

102,378          E-32    CONFIRMED            Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0599, Renovation Of Second Floor, Miami Sunset Senior High School for an additional cost of $15,289.

102,379          E-33    CONFIRMED            Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0691, Design-Build Media Center, Mays Middle School for an additional cost of $11,719.

******   E-34    WITHDREW Request for approval of Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0714, Design-Build for Addition at S/S "SS" at the Allapattah Middle site for a time extension of 139 days.

102,380          E-35    APPROVED The use of the school within a school concept and directed staff to develop new facilities lists for Board approval based on the proposed new school sizes.

102,381          E-36    ADOPTED    The revised Five-Year Facilities Work Program in accordance with provisions of s.235.185 Florida Statutes.

******   E-37    WITHDREW Request for approval of the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A-0825-CM, Relocatable Classrooms, Option No. 3, Site-Build the Units with Conventional Construction of 35 classroom units in the amount of $3,500,000 which includes a contingency in the amount of $150,000. 

102,382          E-38    AUTHORIZED          The adjustment of the capital budget, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,383          E-39    APPROVED The revisions to the Project Priority List (PPL) for specific projects; approved Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 95-28 and Amendment No. 2 to Resolution No. 96-24 authorizing the use of Education Funds for capital outlay projects described in section 1(b).

102,384          E-40    AUTHORIZED          An amendment of the contractual agreement with E-Builder to utilize the TeamBuilder® Internet application and supporting Application Service Provider (ASP) services in an amount not to exceed $25,599 for an 18 month period.

102,385          E-41    AUTHORIZED          Staff to proceed with the removal of the existing facility [Ada Merritt Elementary] as recommended by the architect, engineer and construction manager; and amended the existing contracts as required to construct a replacement facility.

102,386          E-60    CONFIRMED            Change Order No. 1 on Project No. KV0021, Roof Replacement, Redland Middle School for an additional cost of $71,339 and approved a time extension of 55 days.

102,387          E-70    AUTHORIZED          A contractual agreement with the City of Miami for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide meals for participants in the City’s summer program from June 17, 2002 through August 23, 2002.

102,388          E-71    AUTHORIZED          The Superintendent to submit an application to the Florida Department of Education to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children 2002.

102,389          F-1      APPROVED The  list of contractors for prequalification and authorized staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one year.

102,390          F-2      RECEIVED   The Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 02-188 - Miami-Dade County District School Board - A Financial, Operational, and Federal Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

102,391          F-3      RECEIVED   The Auditor General of the State of Florida’s Report No. 02-195 – Operational Audit of Budget and Staff Allocation Procedures for Miami-Dade County District School Board, July 1, 2000 through January 31, 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

102,392          F-4      RECEIVED   The Internal Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region IV Elementary Schools, March 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

102,393          F-5      RECEIVED   The Internal Report – Audit of the Internal Funds of Region IV Secondary Schools, March 2002, presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

102,394          F-6      RECEIVED   The audit reports of the community-based organizations presented by the Office of Management and Compliance Audits.

102,395          F-11    RECEIVED   The report Evaluation of the Comprehensive Reading Plan – Third Interim Report: 2000-01 School Year.

102,396          F-12    AUTHORIZED          The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Isabel V. Montes de Oca, Teacher at Shadowlawn Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,397          F-13    AUTHORIZED          The suspension of Ms. Lillian Santana, School Bus Aide at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

102,398          F-14    AUTHORIZED          The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Derek Moss, Teacher at Jose De Diego Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,399          F-15    AUTHORIZED          The suspension of Ms. Mary E. Bell, School Bus Driver at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitra­tion process, if requested.

102,400          F-16    AUTHORIZED          The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Fitzroy D. Salesman, Teacher at Miami Lakes Educational Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,401          F-17    AUTHORIZED          The termination of the employment contract of Miguel A. Delgado, Campbell Drive Middle School, and Micah D. Harrell, Palmetto Middle School, instructional employees, effective April 17, 2002, at the close of the workday, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

102,402          G-16   RECEIVED   The Monthly Financial Report for February 2002.

102,403          G-46   WITHDREW The request for issuance of RFP #093-BB10, Administrative Services – Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program and Enrollment.

102,404          G-60   APPROVED The supplemental award on various term bids, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,405          G-61   RECEIVED   The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids.

102,406          G-62   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 082-XX09 – Diplomas, with Herff Jones.

102,407          G-63   AWARDED   Bid No. 037-BB07 – Single Engine Aircraft, to Christiansen Aviation, Inc.

102,408          G-64   AWARDED   Bid No. 032-BB03M/WBE – Food Items: Dry Grocery, to various vendors, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

102,409          G-65   AWARDED   Bid No. 075-BB01 – Clocks, Electric, to various vendors.

102,410          G-66   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 095-AA10 – Sheetrock, with Miron Building Products Company, Inc.

102,411          G-67   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 096-AA10 – Maintainer, Lift Station, with Caesar Chemical Manufacturing, Inc.

******   G-68   WITHDREW            Request to award Bid No. 063-BB08M/WBE – Ballasts, to Paramount Electrical Distributors, Inc.

102,412          G-69   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 050-XX04 – Wiring, Telecommunication (Furnish and Install - Voice and Data), with various vendors.

102,413          G-70   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 047-AA04 – Wireless Data Networks, with various vendors.

102,414          G-71   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 072-AA05 – Classroom Supplies, with various vendors.

102,415          G-72   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 110-AA09 – Printing of Student Case Management Forms, with Best Forms & Label Printing.

102,416          G-73   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 066-AA07 – Automotive Power Steering Components, New and Rebuilt, with G-Car, Inc.

102,417          G-74   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 121-AA07 – Vehicle Towing, with various vendors.

102,418          G-75   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 150-ZZ11 – Portable Radio Communications Equipment and Accessories, Catalog Discount, with Cooper-General Corporation.

102,419          G-76   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 026-AA07 – After-Market Improvements, Modifications and Upgrades of Base Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Vehicle Body and Chassis, with various vendors.

102,420          G-77   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 046-AA11 – Full Color Copiers, Digital Duplicators, Digital Multi-Functional Devices and Document Imaging Systems, Catalog Discount Bid, with various vendors.

102,421          G-78   AUTHORIZED          The renewal of Bid No. 192-AA11 – Full Color Copiers, Digital Duplicators, Digital Multifunctional Devices and Document Imaging Systems Catalog Discount, Part II, with various vendors.

102,422          G-79   REJECTED  Bid No. 022-BB07 – Sewing Machines and Cabinets (Rebid) to permit rebidding.

102,423          G-80   AWARDED   Bid No. 034-BB07 – Trucks, Miscellaneous, to World Ford Pembroke Pines.

102,424          G-81   AWARDED   Bid No. 057-BB02—Solid Waste Collection, to various vendors.

102,425          G-82   AWARDED   Bid No. 076-BB01 – Furniture: Outdoor, to Visions Innovated Products, Inc.

102,426          G-83   TERMINATED          The award of items 24, 25 and 26 on Quote No. BB4 - Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,  effective March 1, 2002, through April 31, 2002.

******   G-84   WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 017-BB07 - Automotive, Truck and Bus Parts and Accessories and Specialized Repairs.

******   G-85   WITHDREW The request for partial award of Bid No. 028-BB04 - Computers: Classroom/ Administrative and Servers.

102,427          G-86   REJECTED  Bid No. 070-BB10 - Commercial Leasing of Paved Parking Facility at South Pointe Elementary School, to permit rebidding using revised specifications.

******   G-87   WITHDREW Request to award Bid No. 098-BB07 - Petroleum Products.

102,428          G-88   APPROVED Payment to Virtual Learning Systems for the purchase of curriculum materials for a Train the Trainer Workshop, for the Division of Mathematics and Science Education.

102,429          G-89   AUTHORIZED          The utilization of other entity bids for purchases over $100,000.

102,430          H-1      APPROVED The instructional and noninstructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 914.

102,431          H-2      APPROVED The recommendations for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective April 17, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

102,432          H-3      APPROVED Nominations of the instructional staff members on Appointment List 3.

102,433          H-4      ACCEPTED  The resignations from employment of those Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) participants, included in DROP Listing 8, as of the dates indicated.

102,434          H-5      AUTHORIZED          The contractual employment of Ms. Susana V. Castillo, and Ms. Victoria Guerrero as Administrative Assistant to individual School Board members.

102,435          H-6      AUTHORIZED          A contractual agreement with the Gallup Organization Education Services Division of the Gallup Principal Perceiver Process from April 18, 2002, through April 18, 2003, at a cost not to exceed $21,000.

102,436          H-7      AUTHORIZED          The update of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Master Plan for Inservice Education 1999-2004 by adding 50 new components, revising 32 components and deleting one component.

102,437          H-8      AUTHORIZED          Waiving the membership of the Interview and Review Committees of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer, and Appointment-Non-School Site Administrative Positions; and authorized the membership of the Interview and Review Committee for selected Managerial Exempt Personnel positions.

Public Hearing

102,438          ***        DIRECTED   The review of the Code of Student Conduct for possible modifications relating to the definition of “fight,” “battery” and students’ right to self defense.

Adjournment

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