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AGENDA
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AGENDA
ITEMS
WITHDRAWN
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
E-29
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INTERNET
BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CLAIMS
REDUCTION SERVICES
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At the Board meeting of October 24, 2001, Agenda Item
D-49, the Board authorized an agreement with e-Builder
as part of an e-Commerce pilot program in the utilization
and investigation of collaborative internet based applications
and sewices as an enhancement to conventional methods
of construction management, communication, tracking,
and documentation with emphasis on reduced claims and
litigation expenses.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
1.
authorize the Superintendent to issue a Request For
Proposals for Internet Based Collaborative Construction
Management and Claims Reduction System for a five
year term, with the option to renew for an additional
five years at the Board’s option; and
F-28
DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT C. RUGGIERO - PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT
On August 9, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent
the following letter to Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero:
I
am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent
of Schools and recommending to The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting
of August 21, 2002, that the School Board suspend
you and initiate dismissal proceedings against you
from your current position as Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade
Schools Police Department, effective at the close
of the workday, August 21, 2002, for just cause, including,
but not limited to: misconduct in office and violation
of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities
and Duties. This action is taken in accordance with
Sections 230.03(2), 230.23(5)(f), 231.3605 and 447.209,
Florida Statutes.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of- the workday,
the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings
against Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade
Schools Police
Department, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.
AGENDA
ITEMS ADDED AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-10
DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM FUNDING THROUGH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY GRANT
On July 19, 2002, the Board received a memorandum entitled
“Transmittal of Alternative Proposal to Balance
the 2002-03 ‘Operating Budget.” Included in
the listing of Alternate Proposals to Policy Alternatives
was a revision in the Driver Education program. A reference
was made that staff would pursue funding for the Driver
Education Program through a $3 surcharge that the Miami-Dade
County Commission potentially could collect. The suggestion
was that the District could purchase driving simulators.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to implement activities
to supplement the classroom instruction approach to
Driver Education and report back
to the Board at its September 12 meeting for confirmation
of the plan.
F-30
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Subsequent to the August 9, 2002 notification to Mr.
Robert C. Ruggiero from the Superintendent of Schools
that he would be recommended for dismissal on August
21, 2002, for just cause, including but not limited
to: misconduct in office and violation of School Board
Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities and Duties,
he submitted a letter of resignation from the Miami-Dade
County Public Schools, effective August 20, 2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective August 20, 2002, at the close of the
workday, the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
accept the resignation of Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol
Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.
F-31
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION
Mr. Lawrence W. Holborow submitted his resignation to
Miami-Dade Schools Police Department on August 20, 2002,
to take effect on August 30, 2002. Prior to his resignation,
the School Board was in the process of determining whether
cause existed for disciplinary action.
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
accept the resignationof Mr. Lawrence W. Holborow, Patrol
Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, effective
August 29, 2002, at the close of the workday.
AGENDA
ITEMS
REVISED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-2
PROTOCOL FOR INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
AND MARKETING
Local School Board elections occur with certainty every
two years, and, on occasion, a special election is held
or a School Board member is appointed by the governor
of Florida.
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
approve the following protocol regarding the installation
of School Board Members:
A-5
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-33 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6-14, 2002, AS AMERICAN
CHARACTER WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
This year, on the first anniversary of the September
1 Ith attacks, the Leadership Council of the Character
Counts! Coalition, a nonprofit, nonpartisan partnership
of more than 500 organizations, invites all schools
to celebrate September 6-14, 2002, as American Character
Week.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve Resolution No. 02-33 designating September 6-14,
2002, as American Character Week to be celebrated in
Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
B-1
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
HOMESTEAD CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF OF KEYS
GATE CHARTER SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
As per Section 228.056(10)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter
school contractual agreement may be modified during
its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation
of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the
agreement.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual
Agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc.
on behalf of Keys Gate
Charter School to defer the opening of the school until
the 2003-2004 school year.
B-2
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.
ON BEHALF OF THE THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER
SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
As per Section 228.056(10)(c), Florida Statutes, a charter
school contractual agreement may be modified during
its initial term or any renewal term upon the recommendation
of the Sponsor and the approval of both parties to the
agreement.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter
School Contractual Agreement with first amendment to
the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Theodore
R.-and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc. on The
Theodore R.-and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc.
on behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter
School behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson
Charter School to defer the opening of the school until
the 2003-2004 school to defer the opening of the school
until the 2003-2004 school year.
B-4
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE ‘FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF
OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
As per Section 228.056( 1 O)(c), Florida Statutes, a
charter school contractual agreement may be modified
during its initial term or any renewal term upon the
recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both
parties to the agreement.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board ofkiami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual
Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc.
on behalf of Excelsior
Academy to defer the opening of the school until the
2003-2004 school year.
B-5
REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION, INC. ON BEHALF OF SUNSET
HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
As per Section 228.056(1 O)(c), Florida Statutes, a
charter school contractual agreement may be modified
during its initial term or any renewal term upon the
recommendation of the Sponsor and the approval of both
parties to the agreement.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual
Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc.
on behalf of Sunset
Heights Charter School to defer the opening of the school
until the 2003-2004 school year.
B-10
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. DEREK J.
SIPPIO, TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY
ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR
BIOMEDICAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM
AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE:
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Derek J.
Sippio to provide liaison support in carrying out duties
and responsibilities for the One Community One Goal@,
South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Biomedical.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Mr. Derek J. Sippio, to provide liaison
support for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida
Annenberg Ch-allenge grant for Biomedical, inan amount
not to exceed $60,000, from August 22, 2002 through
June 30, 2003. The appropriation for this item is included
in the 2002-03 Tentative
Adopted Budget.
B-11
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. PEDRO F.
MOROS, JR., TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE
ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG C H A L
L E N G E G R A N T FOR I N F O R M A T I O N TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST22, 2002
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Pedro F.
Moros, Jr. to provide liaison support in carrying out
duties and responsibilities for the One Community One
Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Information
Technology/Telecommunications.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Mr. Pedro F. Moros, Jr., to provide liaison
support for the One Community One Goal@, South Florida
Annenberg Challenge grant for Information Technology/
Telecommunications, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,
from August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003. The appropriation
for this item is included in the 2002-03 Tentative Adopted
Budget.
B-12
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. MARK R.
WILLIAMS, TO PROVIDE LIAISON SUPPORT FOR THE ONE COMMUNITY
ONE GOAL@, SOUTH FLORIDA ANNENBERG CHALLENGE GRANT FOR
ARTS RELATED TECHNOLOGY FOR ENTERTAINMENT CAREERS (ARTEC),
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST 22,
2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to
enter into a contractual agreement with Mr. Mark R.
Williams to provide liaison support in carrying out
duties and responsibilities for the One Community One
Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for Arts
Related Technology for Entertainment Careers (ARTEC).
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual
agreement with Mr. Mark R. Williams, to provide liaison
support for the One Community
One Goal@, South Florida Annenberg Challenge grant for
Arts Related -Technology for ‘ Entertainment Careers
(ARTEC), in an amount not to exceed $60,000, from August
22, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-03
Tentative Adopted Budget.
B-29
REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT, WHEREBY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AN
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST TO COUNSEL STUDENTS AND COORDINATE
IDENTIFIED PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LINDSEY HOPKINS TECHNICAL
EDUCATION CENTER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,671,
FROM AUGUST 26, 2002, THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2003
The Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries of
South Florida, Inc. has requested the services of an
educational specialist from August 26, 2002, through
August 8, 2003.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into
a contractual agreement, whereby Goodwill Industries
of South Florida, Inc., will provide funding for an
educational specialist to counsel students and coordinate
identified programs operated by Lindsey Hopkins Technical
Education Center at Goodwill Industries of South Florida,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,671, from August
26, 2002, through August 8, 2003.
No local funds are required.
B-64
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES,
DIVISION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR FUNDING
THE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ASSESSORS PROGRAM, PROJECT
CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003
COMMITTEE: FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
In February 2002, the Miami-Dade School Readiness Coalition
issued an Invitation To Negotiate (ITN) for School Readiness
Programs for the 2002-2003 fiscal year.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to:
C-3
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OFMIAMI-DADECOUNTY,
FL v. LILLIAN SANTANA - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1681
At its regularly scheduled meeting of April 17, 2002,
the School Board took action to suspend Lillian Santana
from her position as a school bus aide for thirty days
without pay for just cause including, but not limited
to, non-performance and deficient performance of job
responsibilities; violation of School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.10,
Transportation - Specific Procedures; and violation
of School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities
and Duties. The employee timely requested a hearing
on the matter which was scheduled to occur on July 22,
2002.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
accept and approve the settlement agreement between
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Lillian
Santana in DOAH Case No. 02-1681.
C-22
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL
READING 6Gx13- 7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-NAMING
COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
This item is submitted for consideration by the Board
pursuant to action of the Board at the meeting of June
19,2002 to allow for more community input and involvement
in the selection of names for educational facilities.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to mitiate rulemaking proceedings
in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational
Facilities-Naming.
C-23
PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL
READING 6Gx13-2C-1.121, SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON BOARD-OWNED SITES
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announced
on June 19, 2002, its intention to promulgate new School
Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals
for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-owned Sites
at the meeting of August 21, 2002, to establish a process
for submission of proposals for telecommunications facilities
on Board-owned sites that will include citizen participation
and foster competition among the telecommunications
service providers.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 2C-1.121,
Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities
on Board-owned sites, and authorize the Superintendent
to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.
C-24
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING
6Gxl3-3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC
TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS
COMMITTEE:
LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT
Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants
and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds, includes policy
and procedures for the disbursement of District funds
by warrants (checks) and through electronic transfer.
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 6Gx13-3A-1.012,
Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board
Funds.
D-7
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-34 OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING
COMMISSIONER REBECA SOSA FOR RECEIVING THE ANNA MARIA
ARIAS CONGRESSIONAL TRAIL BLAZER AWARD
Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District Six and
Miami-Dade County Public Schools WAGES/WIA Teacher Trainer
Rebeca Sosa has accrued a long and distinguished record
of community service both as a private citizen and as
an elected official.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MR. FRANK J. COBO: That The School
Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution
No. 02-34 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida, honoring Commissioner Rebeca Sosa for receiving
the Anna Maria Arias Congressional Trail Blazer Award.
D-9
THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO SCHEDULE A-CONFERENCE
SESSION TO DISCUSS AND DETERMINE BOARD POLICY DIRECTIVES
FOR THE BROADCASTING OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ON WLRN-TELEVISION
AND WLRN-RADIO
COMMITTEE: PERSONNEL SERVICES, MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
AND MARKETING COMMITTEE
On a number of occasions over the past year, the Office
of the Chair has received communications from interested
members of the public because certain School Board meetings
have not been broadcast on either WLRN-Television or
WLRN-Radio.
ACTION
PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County,
Florida authorize the Superintendent to schedule a conference
session on the morning of the October 23, 2002 Board
Meeting to discuss and determine Board policy directives
for the broadcasting of School Board-meetings
on WLRN-Television and WLRN-Radio.
E-26
COMMISSIONING OF SANTOWRAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS
DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION
PROJECT AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT NO. A0747
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
Staff has completed the selection process for Design
Criteria Professionals (DCP) to provide design criteria
services for the addition projects at three (3) schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
commission the firm of Santos/Raimundez Architects,
P.A. as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition
project at South Miami Senior High School, Project No.
A0747, for the following consideration:
E-39
AWARD TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, INC. (W)
PROJECT NO. AO750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street, Homestead, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
The Project Architect’s final construction cost
estimate for this project is $906,714. The independent
cost estimate is $1,272,787. The Base Bid of the low
bidder is 9.7% under the independent cost estimate.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
award Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air
Base Elementary School, on the basis of Total Bid
(Base Bid A & B) and Alternate No. 2 in the amount-
of $1,151,000 to the low bidder:
E-42
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0775CMD
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 Prairie Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its meeting of June 21, 2000, the Board commissioned
James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. as CM-at-Risk
for North Beach Elementary School. 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 GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc.,
Project No. A0775CMD, Window Replacement, North Beach
Elementary School, in the
amount of $473,207, which includes a contingency in
the amount of $27,940.
E-43
APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0825W6861
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
16301 SW 80fh Avenue, Miami, FL
COMMITTEE: FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION
At its January 16,2002 meeting, the Board commissioned
Pirtle Construction Company as the CM @ Risk for the
portable classroom replacement project.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida:
a)
approve the GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project
No. A0825W6861, Portable Classrooms Replacement. Site-Build
9 classroom units for a total amount of $1,339,000 which
includes building cost, site cost and a contingency
in the amount of $63,762 and delete an equivalent number-
of relocatable classroom buildings from the inventory.
This option complies with Florida Statutes; and
E-62
AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES,
INC.
PROJECT NO. A0808A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
3400 NW 87 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES
The Project Architect’s final construction cost
estimate for this project is $2,534,100. The Base Bid
of the low bidder is 38.1% under the estimate.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
award Project No. A0808A, Roof Replacement, Madison
Middle School, on the basis of Base Bid a,nd Alternate
No. 2 in the amount of $1,570,000
to the low bidder:
E-63
AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES,
INC.
PROJECT NO. A0808B
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BUNCHE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
16001 Bunche Park School Drive, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES
The Project Architect’s final construction cost
estimate for this project is $1,71 8,200. The Base Bid
of the low bidder is 36% under the estimate.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
award Project No. A0808B, Roof Replacement, Bunche Park
Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid and Alternate
No.2 in the amount of $1,100,000 to the low bidder:
E-64
AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES,
INC.
PROJECT NO. A0808C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street, Miami, Florida
COMMITTEE: BUSINESS SERVICES
The Project Architect’s final construction cost
estimate for this project is $1,308,500. The Base Bid
of the low bidder is 52.2% under the estimate.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida
award Project No. A0808C, Roof Replacement, Liberty
City Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid and
Deductive Alternate No. -1 in the amount of $625,000
to the Iow bidder:
F-25
SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LOUIS COUAMIN - SECURITY MONITOR
TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
On August 9, 2002, the Superintendent of Schools sent
the following letter to Mr. Louis Couamin:
I
am exercising my responsibility as Superintendent
of Schools and recommending to The School Board of
Miami-Dade County, Florida, at its scheduled meeting
of August 21, 2002, that the School Board suspend
you without pay from your current position as Security
Monitor, at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary
School, for 30 workdays, effective at the close of
the workday, August 21, 2002, for just cause, including,
but not limited to: misconduct in office; and violation
of School Board Rules 6Gx13-4A-1.21, Responsibilities
and Duties, and 6Gx13-5D-1.07, Corporal Punishment-Prohibited.
This action is taken in accordance with Sections 230.03(2),
230.23(5)(f), and 447.209, Florida Statutes.
RECOMMENDED:
That effective August 21; 2002, at the close of the
workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Louis Couamin,
Security Monitor at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary
School, for 30 workdays without pay.
G-60
REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this request is to obtain prior approval
of supplemental awards on the following term bid, inasmuch
as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by
the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
APPROVE the supplemental awards on the following term
bid, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously
awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid
term expires.
G-61
REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisitions”
(SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines
of Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.10 - Purchase Approval,
which allows purchases to be made from contracts established
by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within
the State, other city or county governmental agencies,
other school boards, community colleges or state university
system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases
are in the best interest of the School Board due to
safety-to-life issues, federally funded requisitions
with closing dates out of the established bid cycle,
or to maximize economies of scale.
G-91
EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 190-2205 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG
DISCOUNT
COMMlTTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of the bid, opened on June 1, 2000, was
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts,
quantities, as may be required, of classroom supplies,
for various schools. The terms of agreement, as contained
in the contract, awarded by the Board on August 23,
2000, and extended on August 22, 2001, provided, that
by mutual agreement between the successful vendors and
The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, the
contract may be extended for two (2) additional one
(1) year periods. The contract is currently in its first
extension period.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
EXTEND Contract No. 190-2205 - CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG
DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities,
as may be required, of classroom supplies, for various
schools, during the term of the contract, effective
September 1, 2002, through
August 31, 2003, as follows:
Item
1 - Percent discount using purchase order.
Item 2 - Percent discount using credit card.
H-2
APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT,
PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003
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 August 22, 2002,
or as soon thereafter as can be
facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates
as noted throughout the item, and the assistant principals
to be effective August 15, 2002.
H-5
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, AND
THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE/MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS,
INC.
At the School Board Meeting of June 21, 2000, Agenda
Item E-10, the Board authorized a Personnel Assignment
Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund for FamilyTech,
a program funded by the South Florida Annenberg Challenge.
The Dade Public Education Fund is the fiscal agent for
the FamilyTech program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into Personnel
Assignment Agreements with the Dade Public Education
Fund, and the United Teachers of Dade/Miami-Dade Charter
Schools, Inc. to:
revised
2
H-5
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT
AGREEMENTS WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND, AND
THE UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE/MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS,
INC.
At
the School Board Meeting of June 21, 2000, Agenda Item
E-10, the Board authorized a Personnel Assignment Agreement
with the Dade Public Education Fund for FamilyTech,
a program funded by the South Florida Annenberg Challenge.
The Dade Public Education Fund is the fiscal agent for
the FamilyTech program.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
authorize the Superintendent to enter into Personnel
Assignment Agreements with the Dade Public Education
Fund, and the United Teachers of
Dade/Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc. to:
AGENDA
ITEMS
REPLACED
AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA:
A-7
AGREEMENT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXCHANGE OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE
OF INSPECTOR GENERAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMITTEE:
ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPLIANCE
At
its May 15, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved
agenda item Replacement A-2, authorizing the Superintendent
to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with the
Florida Department of Education (DOE), Office of Inspector
General, providing that it establish an office within
Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
approve and enter into an Agreement for Intergovernmental
Exchange of Public Employees with the Florida Department
of Education, Office of Inspector General.
The
appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003
Tentative Adopted Budget.
A-8
REQUEST TO INCLUDE THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROVISION
IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
At
its June 19, 2002 meeting, the School Board approved
Agenda Item D-2, as amended, extending the Superintendent
of School’s Employment Agreement.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
include the deferred compensation -provision in the
Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.
G-100
AWARD BID NO. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED
PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES
COMMITTEE: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
The purpose of this bid, opened on August 1, 2002, is
to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices,
quantities, as may be required, of school-bus routes,
for the Department of Transportation.
RECOMMENDED:
That the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
AWARD Bid No. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED
PRIVATE SCHOOL BUS COMPANIES, to purchase, at firm unit
prices, quantities, as may be required, of school-bus
routes, for the Department of Transportation, during
the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2002, through
August 20, 2004, as follows:
H-3
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT - LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
The following recommendation is made in accordance
with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16. This contracted
position was authorized by the Board at its meeting
of May 15, 2002, Agenda Item H-14.
RECOMMENDED:
That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida,
appoint Mr. Revnaldo Velazquez to the open budgeted
position of Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public
Schools (Contract), and assign to Labor Relations
effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter
as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $120,000
through June 30, 2003.
revised
replacement
H-3
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT - LABOR AlTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
The following recommendation is made in accordance
with Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.16.
This
contracted position was authorized by the Board
at its meeting of May 15, 2002, Agenda Item H-14.
RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade
County, Florida, appoint Mr. Revnaldo Velazquez
to the open budgeted position of Labor Attorney,
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Contract), and
assign to Labor Relations effective August 22, 2002,
or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at
an annual salary of $120,000 through June 30, 2003.
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