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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Miami, Florida

OFFICIAL AGENDA

August 21 , 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK TO AN AGENDA ITEM listed for this meeting and/or the PUBLIC HEARING, to be conducted immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda, should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 4:30 P.M., MONDAY, August 19, 2002.

Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.17, a person not scheduled in advance to speak on a non-agenda topic must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools not later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of a regular Wednesday Board Meeting. The request must state the person’s name, address, subject and reason for asking emergency handling of the request, reason demonstrating good cause why the 4:30 p.m. Monday deadline was not met, and Board action requested. Board members present at the meeting must vote by a two-thirds (2/3) majority, for the person to be heard.

Speakers List / Supplemental List will generally be posted on Tuesday PM or Wednesday AM prior to the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS

AGENDA ITEMS ADDED AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

APPROVAL OF BID OPENING LISTS: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 27 and 30, 2002

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: July 10 and 24, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, VOTE TO ADOPT THE DISTRICT’S RESPONSE TO THE ACTION PLAN RECOMMENDED BY THE OPPAGA REPORT ENTITLED ACTION PLAN OF BEST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt staff’s proposed implementation of the action plan recommended by the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) in the report entitled Action Plan of Best Financial Management Practices, Miami-Dade County School District.

A-2 PROTOCOL FOR INSTALLATION OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the following protocol regarding the installation of School Board Members:

1. An installation ceremony will be scheduled between noon and 1:30 p.m. on the day of the first regular or specially called School Board meeting following the election or appointment of School Board members(s).

2. Each elected or appointed Board member will select an individual to deliver the oath of office to him or her during the swearing-in ceremony.

3. Each Board member will be installed in order according to district, beginning with the lowest-numbered district.

4. After being sworn, each Board member will take his or her place at the dais. When all are seated, each newly sworn-in member will have the opportunity to make a five minute address.

5. The School Board chair or other presiding office will welcome the newly constituted Board.

A-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize Dr. Richard Hinds, Mr. Alberto Carvalho, Mr. Carlos Manrique, and Mr. Pierre Rutledge, to receive the designated supplement for their legislative responsibilities for the 2002-2003 fiscal year.

A-4 REPORT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the report of the Professional Services Contract Committee.

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

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.

A-6 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2001 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN FINAL REPORT

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

A-7 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: SPECIAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL UNIT AT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA

A-8 REQUEST TO INCLUDE THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROVISION IN THE SUPERINTENDENT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HOMESTEAD CHARTER FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF KEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOL

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 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 TEMPORARY LOCATION FOR THE THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL UNTIL JANUARY 14, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the temporary location for The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School until January 14, 2003.

B-3 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN MIAMI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Downtown Miami Charter School, Inc., to correct the name of the contracting party for the school.

B-4 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER FOUNDATION ON BEHALF OF EXCELSIOR ACADEMY

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 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 ON BEHALF OF SUNSET HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

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 on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year.

B-6 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY for the saTELLITE LEARNING CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amendment to the cooperative agreement with Florida Power and Light Company for the satellite learning center to allow the District to be compensated for the salaries and fringe benefits of one teacher and one paraprofessional for the 2002-2003 school year.

B-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND AN ACADEMY OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM AT MIAMI EDISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BEGINNING IN THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the National Academy Foundation to establish an Academy of Finance and an Academy of Travel and Tourism at Miami Edison Senior High School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year. Said agreement would require a one-time NAF membership fee of $5,000 per Academy, for a total not to exceed $10,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the South Florida Annenberg Challenge Grant budget through the One Community One Goal® Initiative. No local funds are required for the NAF membership agreement.

B-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH AN ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BEGINNING IN THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the National Academy Foundation to establish an Academy of Information Technology at Miami Beach Senior High School beginning with the 2002-2003 school year. Said agreement would require a one-time NAF membership fee of $5,000.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Funds for the Improvement of Education Grant, in the following fund structure: Fund 0420, Location 9704, Program 3855, Function 6300, Object 5310.

B-9 REPORT - STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION

RECOMMENDATION: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, receive the 2001-2002 Student Voter Registration Report.

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

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 Challenge grant for Biomedical, 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-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 CHALLENGE GRANT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TELECOMMUNICATIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000, FROM AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

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-13 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Community College to reimburse specified operating expenses for the New World School of the Arts, in an amount not to exceed $844,299, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. The appropriations for this item are included in the General Fund of the 2002-2003 Adopted Budget.

B-14 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the General Consulate of Italy and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of one (1) year, with an automatic extension for three (3) consecutive years. The appropriation for this item is included under World Language Programs in the following structure: Fund 0100, Program 6620, Function 5101.

B-15 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE FRENCH MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to renew the Memorandum of Understanding between the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of three (3) years, with an automatic annual extension until a new MOU is signed. The appropriation for this item is included in the Funds for Magnet Programs in the following fund structures: Fund 0100, Program 9761, Function 6300 (Sunset Elementary School); Fund 0100, Program 9628, Function 6300 (Carver Middle School); and Fund 0100, Program 9712, Function 6300 (Coral Reef Senior High School).

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH DEPENDABLE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS COMPANY (DEPCO), INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000, TO INITIATE THE PURCHASE OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY FOR THE AGRISCIENCE PROGRAM AT CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a partnership agreement with DEPCO, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $75,000, to purchase a state-of-the-art Animal Biotechnology Laboratory for the Agriscience Program at Coral Reef Senior High School.

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Adopted Budget for the Carl D. Perkins Grant.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE TO SERVE JOB CORPS TRAINEES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $283,366, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Home Builders Institute (HBI) to serve Job Corps Trainees, in an amount not to exceed $283,366, effective August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

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

The appropriation for this item was included in the M-DCPS General Fund of the 2002-2003 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (M-DCC) UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, WHEREBY M-DCC WILL REIMBURSE IN FULL THE SALARIES FOR ITS STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL COVER FRS/FICA RETIREMENT COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,578, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 29, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Community College under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Miami-Dade Community College will reimburse the salaries of college students, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools will cover FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $14,578, effective August 29, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003 Tentative Adopted Budget.

B-25 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH BELLSOUTH COMPANIES, TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BASIC SKILLS TRAINING TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into contractual agreements with BellSouth Companies, to provide Customer Service and Basic Skills Training to potential employees, effective August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2004.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Workforce Development Funds allocated to adult/vocational and technical education centers for the 2002-2003 school year.

B-26 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY UNDER THE FLORIDA WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, WHEREBY JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY WILL REIMBURSE IN FULL THE SALARIES FOR ITS STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,400, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL COVER FRS/FICA RETIREMENT COSTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,557, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 29, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Johnson & Wales university under the Florida Work Experience Program, whereby Johnson & Wales University will reimburse in full the salaries for its students, in an amount not to exceed $32,400, and Miami-Dade county public schools will cover FRS/FICA retirement costs, in an amount not to exceed $5,557, effective August 29, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

B-27 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH H. J. RUSSELL & COMPANY, TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SCOTT/CARVER AREA, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 22, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with H.J. Russell & Company, to provide applied technology, basic skills training, and related services for residents of the Scott/Carver area, effective August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Workforce Development Funds allocated to adult/vocational and technical education centers for the 2002-2003 school year.

B-28 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPT A DONATION OF $211,460 FROM THE MIAMI HEAT TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENTITLED THE HEAT ACADEMY AT PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR AND LITTLE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR 100 STUDENTS AT EACH SCHOOL, AT HORACE MANN MIDDLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR 30 STUDENTS, AND TO ESTABLISH THE HEAT ACADEMY PROGRAM FOR 100 STUDENTS AT RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DURING THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, acceptdonation of $211,460 from The Miami Heat to operate an after-school programentitled The Heat Academy at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River and Riversideelementary schools for 100 students at each school, and for 30 students at Horace Mann Middle Community School during the 2002-2003 school year.

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 OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,671, 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-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-351 (2001/2002) DOB: 10/01/87

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-351 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 school year;

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

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

B-31 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 08
CASE NO: SM-352 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/27/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-352 (2001/2002), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the regular and adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools for the maximum time permitted under law, which is the 2001/2002 school year, the 2002 summer session, and the 2002/2003 school year;

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

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

B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A TELEVISION COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-TV, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Eucation, in the amount of $557,675, for a Television Community Service Grant for WLRN-TV, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through August 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant 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-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A RADIO COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT FOR WLRN-FM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $106,614, for a Radio Community Service Grant for WLRN-FM, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through August 30, 2003;

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

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

B-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A RADIO READING SERVICES FOR THE BLIND GRANT FOR WLRN-FM, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $45,323, for a Radio Reading Services for the Blind Grant for WLRN-FM, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through August 30, 2003;

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

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

B-63 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE KAUFFMAN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINI-SOCIETY, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, in the amount of $18,764, to continue the implementation of the Kauffman Entrepreneurial Mini-Society, in the amount of $18,764, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant 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-64 CONFIRM ENTERING 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

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

1. confirm entering into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services, Division of Child Development Services, in the amount not to exceed $1,442,000, for funding the Child Development Services Assessors Program, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2 extend this contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the funds 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-65 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSORTIUM TO PROVIDE PRIMARY TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION SERVICES, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the South Florida Employment and Training Consortium, in the amount of $300,000, to provide Primary Teen Pregnancy Prevention Services, Project Cycle: August 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant 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-66 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A CONTINUATION GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE CARL D. PERKINS VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ACT FOR FUNDING THE INTEGRATING APPLIED TECHNOLOGY GRANT TO ENHANCE THE GOALS OF THE MIAMI-DADE AREA CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT, PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. accept a continuation grant award from the Florida Department of Education through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act, in the amount of $100,000, for funding the Integrating Applied Technology Grant to enhance the goals of the Miami-Dade Area Center for Educational Enhancement; Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

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

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

SCHOOL OPERATIONS

B-75 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-COUNTY-OUT-OF-STATE FIELD TRIPS FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the list of out-of-county/out-of-state field trips for the 2002-2003 school year, for use in conjunction with School Board Rule 6Gx13- 6A-1.22, Field Trips.

B-76 OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS OF SCHOOL FOR HOMESTEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to change the school hours for Homestead Middle School for the 2002-2003 school year.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HENRIETTA DOLEGA - DOAH CASE NO. 02-0343

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henrietta Dolega, DOAH Case No. 02-0343, either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in the employee’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

C-2 CONFIRMATION OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. ISABEL MONTES DE OCA - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1648

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm acceptance of the settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Isabel Montes de Oca in DOAH Case No. 02-1648.

C-3 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. LILLIAN SANTANA - DOAH CASE NO. 02-1681

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-4 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. KIMBERLY TARVER - DOAH CASE NO. 02‑0997

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Kimberly Tarver, DOAH Case No. 02-0997, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Kimberly Tarver and terminating her employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of February 13, 2002, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-5 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. M.M. -CASE NO. 009-AD (Hamersmith)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. M.M., Case No. 009-AD-Hamersmith, adopting the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order sustaining M.M.’s expulsion from the adult school programs of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools through the current school year and for one (1) additional year, not allowing M.M. re-admission into the adult programs of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools until the period of the expulsion has elapsed, and barring M.M. from enrolling in, or visiting any Adult and Community Education Programs within the school district during the term of his expulsion.

C-6 EMPLOYMENT OF MELINDA L. MCNICHOLS, AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Melinda L. McNichols as Assistant Board Attorney for the period August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at an annual salary of $90,000.

BOARD RULES

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6GX13-1B-1.031, GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCILS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6GX13-5B-1.04, PROMOTION, PLACEMENT, AND GRADUATION – GRADES K-12 AND ADULT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6Gx13-7E-1.02, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES-NAMING

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- 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

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 6Gx13-3A-1.012, PROCEDURES FOR WARRANTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF BOARD FUNDS

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.

C-25 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3C-1.091, PURCHASE REQUISITIONS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.091, Purchase Requisitions, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-26 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-3E-1.26, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFFS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.26, Accounts Receivable Write-offs, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-27 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4E-1.09, PROFESSIONAL LEAVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.09, Professional Leave, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-28 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4E-1.11, MILITARY LEAVE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.11, Military Leave, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

C-29 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8C-1.171, BOARD MEETINGS – DECORUM

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- 8C-1.171, Board Meeting – Decorum.

C-30 PROPOSED PROMULGATION OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6Gx13-4A-1.212, CONFLICT OF INTEREST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt new School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, to be effective August 21, 2002.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE BOARD MEMBER AGENDA WORK/BRIEFING SESSIONS INSTEAD OF SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON A THREE MONTH TRIAL BASIS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, institute Board member agenda work/briefing sessions instead of School Board committee meetings on a three month trail basis.

D-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-28 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING MR. EARNEST PERKINS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-28 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Mr. Earnest Perkins for his many years of service to Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

D-4 REQUEST THE SUPERINTENDENT TO INITIATE RULE-MAKING PROCEDURES ESTABLISHING ONE OR TWO WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY BOARD MEETING FOR COMMITTEES TO HOLD THEIR MONTHLY MEETINGS

ACTION PROPOSED BY MRS. MORSE: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, request the Superintendent to initiate rule-making procedures establishing one or two working days prior to the monthly Board meeting for committees to hold their monthly meeting.

D-5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-32 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING DR. FREDERICK A. MORLEY, PRINCIPAL OF CHARLES R. DREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR THE DISTINGUISHED HONOR OF BEING AWARDED THE 2002 ARTS FOR A COMPLETE EDUCATION (ACE) LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. KAPLAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-32 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, recognizing Dr. Frederick A. Morley, principal of Charles R. Drew Elementary School, for the distinguished honor of being awarded the 2002 Arts for A Complete Education (ACE) Leadership Award for School Administrator.

D-6 AMEND SCHOOL BOARD ACTION OF JUNE 19, 2002, ITEM G-96, CONTRACT NO. 221-ZZ10 – APPLICANT – OUTSIDE AGENCIES QUALIFIED TO OPERATE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS FOR M-DCPS AT-RISK STUDENTS

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. STINSON: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida amend its action of June 19, 2002, Item G-96, Contract No. 221-ZZ10 – Applicant – Outside Agencies Qualified to Operate Alternative Programs for M-DCPS At-Risk Students, to reflect an extension of one year, effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at Lincoln-Marti Community Agency, Inc., for a approximate cost $642,160.

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

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. 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 Train Blazer Award.

D-8 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HAVE A DISCUSSION ON THE DISTRICT’S FUTURE STRATEGIC PLAN

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, have a discussion on the District’s future strategic plan.

D-9 THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DISCUSS AND DETERMINE POLICY FOR THE BROADCASTING OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS ON WLRN-TELEVISION AND WLRN-RADIO

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida discuss and determine policy for the broadcasting of School Board meetings on WLRN-Television and WLRN-Radio.

D-10 TRANSLATION OF DADESCHOOLS.NET PORTAL

ACTION PROPOSED BY MR. BOLANOS: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, direct the Superintendent to translate and format appropriate content of interest to parents and the community from dadeschools.net in Creole and Spanish for greater use of the web portal by the community. This project should be completed by December 2002, if not sooner.

E. BUSINESS

FACILITIES PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION

E-1 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE BISCAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and the Secretary to execute a Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, as described, at Biscayne Elementary School site.

E-2 DEDICATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (STATE SCHOOL “PPP”)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedications for John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

E-3 DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedication for Richmond Heights Middle School.

E-4 DEDICATION OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO BROWNSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedications for Brownsville Middle School.

E-5 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, F.S.B., FOR SPACE FOR THE OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER AT THE CUTLER RIDGE MALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Ocwen Federal Bank, F.S.B., for the use of space at the Cutler Ridge Mall for the operation of a Community Education Center, at an annual rental amount of $1.00. The term of the renewal option period will commence January 12, 2003, and will end January 11, 2004. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-6 EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR 150 PARKING SPACES IN THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING GARAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the extension of the lease agreement with Biscayne Management Corporation, for 150 parking spaces at the 1444 Biscayne Boulevard Building garage, at a monthly rental rate of $4,200 ($50,400 annually), for the period of November 20, 2002 through November 19, 2003. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN APPROXIMATE 8.8-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FOR PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL “YY1” LOCATED AT SW 157 AVENUE AND SW 144 STREET

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate for the purchase of an approximate 8.8-acre parcel of land located at the northwest corner of SW 157 Avenue and SW 144 Street, for proposed State School “YY1”, pursuant to negotiating parameters as recommended by the School Site Planning and Construction Committee, and subject to completion of pending due diligence.

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH APPLICATION NO. 01-275 LUIS AND MARGARITA AGUDO, ET AL, FOR THE PROVISION OF AN APPROXIMATE 2-ACRE (NET) SCHOOL SITE AT NW 78 AVENUE AND NW 197 STREET AS A CONTRIBUTION IN-LIEU-OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to negotiate an agreement for Application No. 01-275 Luis and Margarita Agudo, et al, for an approximate 2-acre (net) site at NW 78 Avenue and NW 197 Street, as a contribution in-lieu-of impact fees, pursuant to the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance, and in conformance with the terms and conditions enumerated.

E-9 STATUS OF DISTRICT REVIEW OF POSSIBLE USE OF PARK SITES FOR PLACEMENT OF SCHOOLS

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. 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 Contingencies, reserves or other accounts; and

2. authorize staff to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF ARCHITEKNICS ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ADDITION OF AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE) SUITE AT AMELIA EARHART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PROJECT NO. A0814

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Architeknics Architects & Planners to perform the first phase of architectural/engineering services for the addition of an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) suite at Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Project No. A0814, for the following considerations:

1. a lump sum fee of $10,200 was agreed to for developing a final scope definition program. Additional lump sum fees of $2,600 for as built verification of existing conditions and $1,000 for reproduction of Board requested documents, were also agreed to for the first phase of the project; and

2. the provisional multiplier for hourly compensation was limited to 2.45 for extra work approved by staff.

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF SANTOS/RAIMUNDEZ ARCHITECTS, P.A., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR NEW STATE SCHOOL “NNN” (PROTOTYPE) AT SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND APPROVAL OF SITE WAIVER FOR THIS PROJECT - PROJECT NO. A0747

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 State School “NNN” (prototype) at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747, for the following considerations, and approve a site waiver for this project:

1. a lump sum basic fee of $440,000 which represents approximately 3.40% of the construction cost;

2. additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following consulting services: a) $20,000 for traffic engineering; b) $10,500 for a food service consultant; c) $15,000 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents, d) $12,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment, e) $70,000 for threshold inspection; and f) $31,200 for subsurface exploration including environmental assessment phase I and phase II;

3. at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 120 site visits for a fee of $30,000 for the duration of the construction process;

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

5. the DCP will maintain at least a $1,000,000 project-specific Professional Liability insurance policy, for which the DCP will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $25,000.

E-27 COMMISSIONING OF REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC., AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR STATE SCHOOL “YY” AT HOWARD D. MCMILLAN MIDDLE SCHOOL -
PROJECT # A0821

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida commission the firm of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. to reuse its middle school design criteria package prototype for State School “YY” at Howard D. McMillan Middle School, Project No. A0821, for the following considerations:

1. lump sum basic fee of $138,000 which represents approximately 3.12% of the construction cost;

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

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

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

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

E-28 RATIFICATION OF SECOND YEAR FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS CONSULTANTS (SPC)-ELECTRICAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH LOUIS J. AGUIRRE & ASSOCIATES, P.A. AND THE RC GROUP, INC.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve and ratify the second year of the agreements with Louis J. Aguirre & Associates and The RC Group, Inc. to perform Special Projects Consultants (SPC) – Electrical Services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

E-29 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR INTERNET BASED COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CLAIMS REDUCTION SERVICES

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

2. approve the Selection Committee listed in the RFP that will select the firms for review and recommendation by the Superintendent and final approval by the Board.

E-30 COMMISSIONING OF MIA CONSULTANTS AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS CONSULTING SERVICES

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

1. commission the firms of MIA Consultants and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to perform Construction Claims Consulting Services for a two (2) year term, commencing August 22, 2002, and expiring August 21, 2004, with the second year being at the Board’s option, for the above negotiated provisions. Since the second year is at the Board’s option, the one year extension must be approved and ratified by the Board prior to its commencement;

2. the agreement(s) provides for cancellation by the Board with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the consultants. The consultants may terminate the agreement(s) only with cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Board; and

3. the total billings under this contract are not to exceed $500,000 per year, without obligation by the Board to expend any specific amount.

E-31 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. A0430

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Riviera Middle School site, Project No. A0430, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-32 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. A0427

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Highland Oaks Middle School site, Project No. A0427, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-33 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE CHARLES R. DREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. A0550

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for wastewater facilities at the Charles R. Drew Elementary School site, Project No. A0550, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-34 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE THENA CROWDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. A0653

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the wastewater facilities at the Thena Crowder Elementary School site, Project No. A0653, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-35 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE CORAL GABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. BB0587

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Coral Gables Elementary School site, Project No. BB0587, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-36 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE MIAMI SOUTHRIDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. AK0013

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for water and wastewater facilities at the Miami Southridge Senior High School site, Project No. AK0013, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-37 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER FACILITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - PROJECT NO. KV0578

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Chair and Secretary to execute the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Southwest Miami Senior High School site, Project No. KV0578, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-38 AUTHORIZATION TO RECEIVE FUNDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,468,000, TO RENOVATE THE AUDITORIUM AT HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT NO. A0697

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to re-execute the agreement between Miami-Dade County, Florida and the School Board of Miami-Dade County to receive funds in the amount of $3,468,000, to renovate the auditorium at Hialeah Senior High School, Project No. A0687.

E-39 AWARD TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS & CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT, INC. (W)
PROJECT NO. A0750A
MEDIA CENTER ADDITIONS
AIR BASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12829 SW 272 Street
Homestead, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid A and Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $744,700 to the low bidder: General Contractors & Construction Management, Inc., 7390 SW 116 Terrace, Miami, FL 33156.

E-40 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0491/A-0491-A
OTC/ESE SUITE ADDITIONS, REMODELING, AND RENOVATIONS
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2153 NW 3 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0491/A-0491-A, OTC/ESE Suite Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations, Citrus Grove Middle School for an additional cost of $18,919 and a time extension of 31 days.

E-41 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0698CM
REMODELING / RENOVATIONS
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1200 NW 6 Avenue
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0698CM, Remodeling and Renovations, Booker T. Washington Senior High School, in the amount of $7,027,000, which includes a contingency in the amount of $300,000.

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

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 $472,111, which includes a contingency in the amount of $1,096.

E-43 APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
JAMES B. PIRTLE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
PROJECT NO. A0825W6861
PORTABLE CLASSROOM REPLACEMENT
SOUTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
16301 SW 80^th Avenue
Miami, Florida

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

b. approve the project specific facilities list referenced herein. The proposed project facilities list for the addition to Southwood Middle School exceeds the design capacity of the Board approved prototype facilities list by 39.

E-44 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0349-CM
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
6750 SW 60 Street
South Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0349-CM, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, South Miami Middle School for a credit of $8,814 and a time extension of 175 days.

E-45 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0458
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
KELSEY PHARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2000 NW 46 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0458, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Kelsey Pharr Elementary School for an additional cost of $18,362.

E-46 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CRISAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PROJECT NO. A0491/A0491A
CITRUS GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
2135 N.W. 3^rd Street
Miami, FL

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

a. formally terminate the contract with Crisal Construction Company for Project A0491/A0491A, Citrus Grove Middle School; and

b. authorize the Superintendent to complete the project through the bonding company or by such other appropriate method to minimize the time impact and cost to the Board.

E-47 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0499
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL
9451 SW 64 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0499, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Glades Middle School for additional cost of $48,904 and a time extension of 19 days.

E-48 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0544
ADDITION, REMODELING AND RENOVATION
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
19340 NW 8 Court
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0544, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Norland Elementary School for an additional cost of $32,695 and a time extension of 277 days.

E-49 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 10
PROJECT NO. A-0592
MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES
MDCPS MAINTENANCE/MATERIALS AND FACILITY
12525 NW 28 Avenue
Opa-locka, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 10 on Project No. A-0592, Maintenance/Materials Warehouse and Offices, MDCPS Maintenance/Materials and Facility for a credit of $5,000.

E-50 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0670
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
WESTVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
1901 NW 127 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $29,201 and a time extension of 12 days.

E-51 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0693
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
8190 NW 197 Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0693, New Middle School, Lawton Chiles Middle School for an additional cost of $173,176 and a time extension of 257 days.

E-52 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A-0699
K-8 ADDITION
JANE S. ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14850 SW Cottonwood Circle
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0699, K-8 Addition, Jane S. Roberts Elementary School for an additional cost of $39,325 and a time extension of 19 days.

E-53 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. A0748
DESIGN-BUILD, STATE SCHOOL "PPP"
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
15900 SW 56th Street
Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A0748, Design-Build, State School "PPP", John A. Ferguson Senior High School, for an additional cost of $5,998.

E-60 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0807B
ROOF REPLACEMENT
FIENBERG/FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1420 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

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

a. waive forfeiture of National Roofing/South Florida, Inc.’s Bid Bond; and

b. award Project No. A0807B, Roof Replacement, Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $975,000 to the low, responsive bidder:

Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.,
1431 SW 30^th Avenue
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442

E-61 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0807C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
13100 NW 12 Avenue
North Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0807C, Roof Replacement, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $577,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-62 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0808A
ROOF REPLACEMENT
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
3400 NW 87 Street
Miami, Florida

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 and Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $1,570,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

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

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 $1,110,000 to the low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-64 AWARD TO WEISS & WOOLRICH SOUTHERN ENTERPRISES, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0808C
ROOF REPLACEMENT
LIBERTY CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1855 NW 71 Street
Miami, Florida

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 low bidder: Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc., 1431 SW 30^th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

E-65 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. JOC02-CENTRAL 1
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL REGIONS OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC02-CENTRAL 1, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0730 to the successful bidder: F & L Construction, Inc., 8095 West 21 Lane, Hialeah, Florida 33016.

E-66 AWARD TO H.A. CONTRACTING CORP.
PROJECT NO. JOC02-SOUTH
JOB ORDER CONTRACT
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
SOUTH REGION OF THE DISTRICT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. JOC02-SOUTH, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, on the basis of the weighted factor of 1.0270 to the successful bidder: H.A. Contracting Corp., 9500 NW 12 Street, Miami, Florida 33172.

E-67 RENEWAL OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
CARIVON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
JOB ORDER CONTRACT (JOC)
DETAILED REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION TASKS FOR
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
ALL AREAS OF THE M-DCPS DISTRICT
(ORIGINAL CONTRACT NO. JOC01-CENTRAL 3)
1^ST RENEWAL CONTRACT NO. JOC01A-CENTRAL 3

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to renew the contractual agreement with Carivon Construction Company, Contract No. JOC01A-CENTRAL 3, with revised Adjustment Factors, commencing on the date that the current contract meets the maximum value or on August 21, 2002, whichever occurs first.

E-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES, FOR THE SERVICE OF SNACKS/MEALS FOR PARTICIPANTS HOUSED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS” FACILITIES FROM AUGUST 26, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent of Schools to enter into a contractual agreement with various agencies for the Department of Food and Nutrition to provide snacks/meals for participants housed in Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ facilities from August 26, 2002 to August 25, 2003.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

F-10 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF $80,000 FROM AT&T AND REPRESENTATIVE RENIER DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN DISTRICT 115 SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the donation of $80,000 from AT&T and Representative Renier Diaz de la Portilla to support education in district 115 schools.

F-11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2002-2003 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COALITION FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the 2002-2003 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

F-12 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CYNTHIA Y. DELANCY – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Cynthia Y. Delancy, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-13 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
JOEL HOWARD – SECURITY MONITOR
HIALEAH MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Joel Howard, Security Monitor at Hialeah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-14 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
TIMOTHY E. IRVIN – SECURITY MONITOR
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Timothy E. Irvin, Security Monitor, at South Dade Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-15 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES M. KEPLER, JR. – ROOFER II
SOUTH CENTRAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles M. Kepler, Jr., Roofer II, at South Central Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-16 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
LUCIOUS SIMON – SECURITY MONITOR
EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Lucious Simon, Security Monitor, at Edison Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-17 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
PEARLIE L. WILLIAMS – PARAPROFESSIONAL II
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Ms. Pearlie L. Williams, Paraprofessional II, at Morningside Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-18 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARCELLE HERRON - SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
CENTRAL WEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Marcelle Herron, School Bus Driver at Central West Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-19 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES J. BOLDWYN - TEACHER
PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles J. Boldwyn, Teacher at Palmetto Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-20 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
KRAIG F. LYNCH - TEACHER
EDISON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2002, the School Board suspend Mr. Kraig F. Lynch, Teacher at Edison Park Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-21 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
BARBARA ORZA-LLADO - TEACHER
SOUTH HIALEAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2002, the School Board suspend Ms. Barbara Orza-Llado, Teacher at South Hialeah Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

F-22 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JAMES E. PRICE - TEACHER
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

F-23 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
GREGORY SCHMIDT - TEACHER
PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gregory Schmidt, Teacher at Parkway Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-24 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
STEPHEN J. STARR, JR. - TEACHER
LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend and initiate dismissal proceedings against Mr. Stephen J. Starr, Jr., Teacher at Lake Stevens Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

F-25 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
LOUIS COUAMIN – SECURITY MONITOR
TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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.

F-26 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MICHAEL A. RUIZ – TEACHER
IRVING AND BEATRICE PESKOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 22, 2002, the School Board suspend Mr. Michael A. Ruiz, Teacher at Irving and Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School for 30 workdays without pay.

F-27 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
JUAN CARLOS LEYVA – FIELD TECHNICIAN II
MEDIA PROGRAMS (WLRN)

RECOMMENDED: That effective August 21, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Juan Carlos Leyva, Field Technician II, at Media Programs (WLRN), for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-28 DISMISSAL OF EMPLOYEE
ROBERT C. RUGGIERO – PATROL OFFICER
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT

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.

F-29 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AUTHORIZING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLAN WAIVER REVIEW

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve the proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Performance Excellence Plan waivers, effective August 21, 2002.

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-16 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF REQUEST

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $97,346.02 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

G-31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR UNDERWRITERS

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

a) approve the issuance and dissemination of the RFP presented as Exhibit A;

b) approve the selection committee listed hereon; andc) approve the chair’s appointment of a Board Member to participate in the selection committee.

G-55 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL BOUNDARIES WITH SCHOOL POINT LAYER TO THE ASSOCIATED PARCEL

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with Miami-Dade County, in an amount not to exceed $30,000 to provide point layer to the associated parcel; and, to place the data on the “County Services in Your Home” website with a link to the district’s website, www.dadeschools.net; and

2. grant an exception pursuant to School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts.The appropriation for this item is included in the 2002-2003 General Fund of the Budget.

PROCUREMENT

G-60 REQUEST APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AWARDS ON TERM BIDS

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.

Bid No. 231-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered specialty food items, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective October 11, 2001, through October 10, 2002. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the closed-campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $992.50 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $1,125.63 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the twelve (12) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

1. RICONED, INC./BURGER KING NO. 17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.
ORIGINAL AWARD AMOUNT $10,881.75
PREVIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL $0
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL $2,625.75

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

G-62 AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, APPROVE payment, to the following vendor:

Decktight Roofing Services, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for roofing repairs, at Miami Beach Senior High School, for the Division of Roofing, in the amount of $14,050.

G-63 REPORT OF SCHOOL BOARD AUCTION OF MAY 28, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, RECEIVE the report of the auction of May 28, 2002, surplus equipment auction results.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 187-ZZ06 – KILN, SERVICE AND REPAIRS, to service and repair, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of kilns, for various school locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through August 22, 2003, as follows:

1. C & F WHOLESALE CERAMICS, INC.
3241 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $14,992.56
OWNER: CANDACE CREWS, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $14,992.56.

G-65 TERMINATE AWARD CONTRACT NO. 185-AA07 - ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE (REBID)

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

1. TERMINATE the award of item 1 - on Contract No. 185-AA07 – ELECTRONIC TRAINING ENGINE (REBID), effective August 21, 2002, as follows:

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL COMPONENTS, INC.
142 WEST 29 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33012 $17,010
OWNER: ELIAS CUETO, PRESIDENT

2. Require that Miami International Components, Inc., of Hialeah, Florida, lose eligibility to transact new business with the Board for a period of fourteen (14) months, pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, effective August 21, 2002.

G-66 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 089-BB08 – PIANOS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 089-BB08 - PIANOS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of pianos, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 21, 2002, through February 20, 2004, as follows:

1. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE, A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409 ESTIMATE $10,956
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $10,956.

G-67 AWARD BID NO. 124-BB09 – ELECTRONIC MARQUEE SIGN (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 124-BB09 - ELECTRONIC MARQUEE SIGN (REBID), to purchase, at a firm price, an electronic marquee sign, for Barbara Goleman Senior High School, effective August 21, 2002, as follows:

1. AUTOMATED DISPLAY SYSTEMS
7801 N. LAMAR BOULEVARD, SUITE F11
AUSTIN, TX 78752 $21,352
OWNER: JAMES C. ALLEN

2. Reject Item 1B - Electronic message board sign.

3. The award amount shall not exceed $21,352.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 207-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: DRY GROCERY ITEMS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 207-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICE: DRY GROCERY ITEMS, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage markup, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of dry grocery items, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
(FORMERLY DON GREENE POULTRY, INC.)
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $261,427
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $261,427.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 208-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICES: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOOD PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 208-XX03 – JOBBER SERVICES: FROZEN AND REFRIGERATED FOOD PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, at a firm percentage markup, to provide the services of a jobber, including the ordering, storage and delivery, of frozen and refrigerated food products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC.
(FORMERLY DON GREENE POULTRY, INC.)
501 N.E. 183 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33179 ESTIMATE $530,141
OWNER: STEPHEN M. GREENE, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $530,141.

G-70 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 012-ZZ03 – SNACK-CAKE PRODUCTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 012-ZZ03 – SNACK-CAKE PRODUCTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of snack-cake products, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002, as follows:

1. KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION
590 N.E. 167 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33162 ESTIMATE $13,211.46
OWNER: JOHN N. MCALEER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/VICE CHAIRMAN

2. MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION
10260 MCKEE ROAD
P.O. BOX 750
COLLEGEDALE, TN 37315-0750 ESTIMATE $35,890.90
OWNER: JACK MCKEE, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $49,102.36.

G-71 TERMINATE AWARD OF ITEMS 104 AND 105 ON CONTRACT NO. 013-BB11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS

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

1. TERMINATE the award of items 104 and 105 on Contract No. 013-BB11 – FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS, effective August 21, 2002, as follows:

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

2. Not implement the prescribed default provision, as noted in Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.08 -- Performance And Payment Security, Declining A Bid Award, And Bonding Company Qualifications, on Meadowlands Electronics, of Clifton, New Jersey, since they were not at fault.

3. Retain Meadowlands Electronics, as an active vendor, for other items awarded on Contract No. 013-BB11 - FIRE ALARM COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS.

G-72 AWARD BID NO. 061-BB02 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 061-BB02 – STRIPWOOD FLOORING: REPAIR, REPLACE, AND REFINISH, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of stripwood flooring, for Maintenance Operations, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2002, through August 20, 2003, as follows:

1. TRIDENT SURFACING, INC.
5399 N.W. 161 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33014 ESTIMATE $129,119.37 OWNER: JOSE M. DIAZ, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $129,119.37.

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 050-ZZ02 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 050-ZZ02 – DOORS: WOOD (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wood doors, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 20, 2002, through January 19, 2003, as follows:

1. FARREY’S WHOLESALE HARDWARE COMPANY, INC.
1850 N.E. 146 STREET
NORTH MIAMI, FL 33181 ESTIMATE $35,796.95
OWNER: J.F. (BUD) FARREY, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $35,796.95.

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 253-ZZ02 – PRIVACY LATTICE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of privacy lattice, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. THE HOME DEPOT
7797 WEST FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144 ESTIMATE $25,850
OWNER: ARTHUR BLANK, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $25,850.

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 270-ZZ05 – GLASS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 270-ZZ05 – GLASS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of glass, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 11, 2002, through October 10, 2003, as follows:

1. COMMERCIAL GLASS, INC.
447 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33010-5152 ESTIMATE $41,823.02
OWNER: JANICE MARINUCCI, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,823.02.

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 142-AA05 – LAMPS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 142-AA05 – LAMPS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lamps, for Stores and Mail Distribution and Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 8, 2002, through September 7, 2003, as follows:

1. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427 ESTIMATE $113,184.34
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. MIDWAY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
150 N.W. 176 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33169 ESTIMATE $16,169.19
OWNER: MARK HICKS, PRESIDENT

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $129,353.53.

G-77 FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 218-AA05 – DOOR HARDWARE DISCOUNT BID, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of door hardware, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

1. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083 ESTIMATE $13,000
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

2. MAYFLOWER SALES COMPANY, INC.
614 BERGEN STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11238 ESTIMATE $21,000
OWNER: WILLIAM SWETOW, PRESIDENT

3. SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY COMPANY
10910 ENDEAVOUR WAY
LARGO, FL 33777-1667 ESTIMATE $148,705.31
OWNER: DAVID F. MATTHIES, PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $182,705.31.

G-78 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 063-BB08M/WBE – BALLASTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 063-BB08M/WBE – BALLASTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ballasts, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through October 13, 2003, as follows:

PRIMARY

1. LACRANE, INC.
906 S.E. DIXIE HIGHWAY
STUART, FL 34994 ESTIMATE $8,365.77
OWNER: LEEANNE CRANE (WF) PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER

2. MERCEDES ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC.
8550 N.W. SOUTH RIVER DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33166-7427 ESTIMATE $92,319.81
OWNER: MERCEDES C. LAPORTA, PRESIDENT (WF)ALTERNATE

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

4. BIKO, INC.
835 E. BOSTON STREET
HERNANDO, FL 34442 ESTIMATE $23,609.51
OWNER: RUBEN MYERS (AM)

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $100,685.58.

G-79 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – HERBICIDE, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of herbicide, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003, as follows:

1. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
4101 S.W. 73 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $12,718
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $12,718.

G-80 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 001-AA06 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC I

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 001-AA06 – PAPER: MULTIPURPOSE XEROGRAPHIC I, to establish a preapproved list of vendors, to purchase quantities, as may be required, of xerographic paper, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 13, 2002, through September 12, 2003, as follows:

1. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

2. SOUTHEASTERN PAPER PRODUCTS, INC.
5000 S.W. 75 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: FERNANDO SIMAN, JR., PRESIDENT

3. UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE, INC.
4151 WOODCOCK DRIVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32207
OWNER: LEE M. THOMAS, C.E.O.

4. XPEDX ™ AN INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
5595 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32254
OWNER: TOM COSTELLO, PRESIDENT

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,379,329.04.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 171-AA06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of physical education supplies, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 22, 2002, through August 21, 2003, as follows:

1. CANNON SPORTS
9265 BORDEN AVENUE
SUN VALLEY, CA 91532-2034 ESTIMATE $4,844.80
OWNER: RAYMOND YU, PRESIDENT

2. GREGG UNITED SPORTS, INC.
10279 SUNSET BEND DRIVE
BOCA RATON, FL 33428 ESTIMATE $2,906.88
OWNER: MITCH ETKIND, PRESIDENT

3. PRO-GROUNDS PRODUCTS, INC.
2545 WEST 80 STREET, SUITE 1
HIALEAH, FL 33016 ESTIMATE $484.48
OWNER: EULOGIA H. JORGE, PRESIDENT

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $12,112
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. S & S WORLDWIDE
75 MILL STREET
P.O. BOX 513
COLCHESTER, CT 06415 ESTIMATE $3,875.84
OWNER: STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, PRESIDENT

6. SPORT SUPPLY GROUP, INC. D.B.A. BSN SPORTS
715 TWINING ROAD, SUITE 101
DRESHER, PA 19025 ESTIMATE $8,236.16
OWNER: EMERSON RADIO, INC.

7. SPORTIME
ONE SPORTIME WAY
ATLANTA, GA 30340-1402 ESTIMATE $1,453.44
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

8. ZIPP SPORTING GOODS
7210 RED ROAD
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143 ESTIMATE $7,267.20
OWNER: MARTIN HOCHMAN, PRESIDENT

9. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,180.80.

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 186-AA09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 186-AA09 – TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, CUSTODIAL II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial tools, supplies and equipment, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $88,534.43
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005 ESTIMATE $5,603.40
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

3. COLONIAL PAPER COMPANY, INC.
3720 N.E. 33 STREET
OCALA, FL 34479 ESTIMATE $9,586.72
OWNER: GAIL TUCK, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS
6510 NORTH 54 STREET
TAMPA, FL 33610-1908 ESTIMATE $5,035.03
OWNER: JOHN O. MILLER, VICE PRESIDENT

5. RIDER DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
1671 W. 38^TH PLACE
HIALEAH, FL 33012 ESTIMATE $4,019.40
OWNER: JORGE PELAEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

6. WEXFORD LABS, INC.
325 LEFFINGWELL AVENUE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 ESTIMATE $88,513.70
OWNER: J. OWEN FLYNN, PRESIDENT

7. Reject Items 9 and 11.

8. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $201,292.68.

G-83 EXTEND AND CORRECT CONTRACT NO. 203-AA01 – MAIL- SORTING SERVICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND AND CORRECT Contract No. 203-AA01 – MAIL-SORTING SERVICE, to establish a contract, at a fixed percentage rebate on the resulting postage savings, for the metering, presorting and commingling of the outgoing mail of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003, as follows:

1. ARROWMAIL PRESORT COMPANY, INC.
8345 N.W. 74 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $40,443.22
OWNER: RAUL ESCHARTE, VICE PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $40,443.22.

G-84 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 207-AA09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 207-AA09 – SHIRTS AND JACKETS, SCHOOL MONITOR, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of school monitor, shirts and jackets, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

1. ALBERT BOOKER
2040 N.W. 195 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33056 ESTIMATE $8,351.47
OWNER: ALBERT BOOKER, C.E.O.

2. SUNSHINE PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING, INC.
1314 CROTON COURT
WESTON, FL 33327 ESTIMATE $15,393.62
OWNER: ABIGAIL M. TIEFENTHALER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $23,745.09.

G-85 AWARD BID NO. 121-BB09 – FLOOR FINISH REMOVER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 121-BB09 - FLOOR FINISH REMOVER, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of floor finish remover, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the bid, effective August 23, 2002, through February 22, 2004, as follows:

1. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $291,840
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $291,840.

G-86 AWARD BID NO. 122-BB09M/WBE – PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 122-BB09M/WBE - PAPER GOODS, CUSTODIAL, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of custodial paper goods, for Stores and Mail Distribution stock, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through August 22, 2003, as follows:

1. EMF ENTERPRISES, INC.
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $123,540
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

2. REX CHEMICAL CORPORATION
2270 N.W. 23 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $311,850
OWNER: BETTY GRANJA, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

3. TOTAL CONNECTION, INC.
6955 N.W. 186 STREET, #501
MIAMI, FL 33055 ESTIMATE $489,232.50
OWNER: JOE ORUKOTAN, PRESIDENT (AM)

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $924,622.50.

G-87 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 204-AA07 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 204-AA07 – TRANSPORTATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of transportation for special needs students, for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective August 26, 2002, through August 25, 2003, as follows:

1. HANDI-VAN, INC.
55 N.W. 119 STREET NORTH
MIAMI, FL 33168
OWNER: MASI L. NEFF, PRESIDENT

2. ZUNI TRANSPORTATION, INC.
23635-A SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33032
OWNER: EXZUN L. HIDALGO, PRESIDENT (HM)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $817,394.16.

G-88 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 001-ZZ04 – TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 001-ZZ04 - TELECOMMUNICATION ATTENDANCE SYSTEM, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of telecommunication attendance systems, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 1, 2002, through August 31, 2003, as follows:

1. L & R TELECOMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
1124 KANE CONCOURSE, WEST WING
BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FL 33154 ESTIMATE $641,300
OWNER: ROBERT L. RICE, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $641,300.

G-89 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 004-ZZ03 – ARMORED CAR SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 004-ZZ03 – ARMORED CAR SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of armored car services, at various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 10, 2002, through December 9, 2002, as follows:

1. BRINKS, INC.
5575 N.W. 87 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33178 ESTIMATE $180,463.66
OWNER: MICHAEL DAN, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $180,463.66.

G-90 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 173-ZZ01M/WBE – FURNITURE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 173-ZZ01M/WBE — FURNITURE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of furniture, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through November 20, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $4,510.60
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. SECO SUPPLIES, INC.
4101 S.W. 73 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $23,612.43
OWNER: SYBIL J. PULVER, PRESIDENT (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $28,123.03.

G-91 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 190-ZZ05 – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 190-ZZ05 – 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:

1. A.W. PELLER & ASSOCIATES
116 WASHINGTON AVENUE
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07507
OWNER: ALLEN W. PELLER

2. ABC/DRAGO, INC.
3312 NORTH BERKELEY LAKE ROAD
DULUTH, GA 30096-9419
OWNER: CARL ANDERSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. ACE EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, INC.
5595 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
DAVIE, FL 33328
OWNER RICHARD LUDWIG, PRESIDENT

4. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

5. CENTRAL AUDIO VISUAL, INC.
1212 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
OWNER: MICHAEL S. LEVER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

6. CHILDCRAFT EDUCATION CORPORATION
2920 OLD TREE DRIVE
P.O. BOX 3239
LANCASTER, PA 17603-3239
OWNER: RONALD E. SUCHODOLSKI, PRESIDENT

7. CLASSIC SCHOOL PRODUCTS
174 SEMORAN COMMERCE PLACE
APOPKA, FL 32703
OWNER: CHARLOTTE SELTZER, PRESIDENT

8. DANDY LION PUBLICATIONS
3563 SUELDO, SUITE L
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-7331
OWNERS: DIANNE AND MICHAEL DRAZE

9. DICK BLICK COMPANY
702 BROAD STREET P.O. BOX 26
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
OWNER: STAN METZENBERG, STOCKHOLDER

10. EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECT
2918 OLD TREE DRIVE P.O. BOX 369
LANDISVILLE, PA 17603
OWNER: SCHOOL SPECIALTY, INC.

11. ELLISON EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
25862 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630-8804
OWNERS: LADORNA AND ROBERT J. EICHENBERG CO-CHAIRS

12. ETA/CUISENAIRE
500 GREENVIEW COURT
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBURG

13. FLAGHOUSE
601 FLAGHOUSE DRIVE
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604
OWNER: GEORGE CARMEL, PRESIDENT

14. GET SMART
11751 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
MIAMI, FL 33156 (WF)
OWNER: CAROLE BERNSTEIN, PRESIDENT

15. GEYER INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS COMPANY
404 EAST HAWTHORNE STREET
FORT WAYNE, IN 46806
OWNER: FRED L. GEYER, PRESIDENT

16. HIGHSMITH, INC.
W-5527 HIGHWAY 106
P.O. BOX 800
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0800
OWNER: HUGH HIGHSMITH, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

17. IT’S ELEMENTARY!
4875 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110
OWNER: PAUL GRIFFITHS, PRESIDENT

18. KAPLAN COMPANIES, INC.
1310 LEWISVILLE - CLEMMONS ROAD
LEWISVILLE, NC 27023
OWNER: HAL KAPLAN, PRESIDENT

19. MARCO PRODUCTS, INC.
1443 OLD YORK ROAD
WARMINSTER, PA 18974
OWNER: ARDEN MARTENZ, PRESIDENT

20. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY
6530 S.W. 4 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33144
OWNER: BLAS J. LUGO, PRESIDENT

21. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

22. MONTESSORI SERVICES
836 CLEVELAND AVENUE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95401
OWNER: JANE CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT

23. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE
P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVE CORPORATION

24. NIENHUIS MONTESSORI USA, INC.
320 PIONEER WAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041
OWNER: NIENHUIS MONTESSORI

25. OFFICE DEPOT
13794 N.W. 4 STREET, SUITE 200
SUNRISE, FL 33325
OWNER: BRUCE NELSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

26. ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, INC.
5455 SOUTH 90 STREET
OMAHA, NE 68127
OWNER: TERRY WATANABE, PRESIDENT

27. PCI EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING COMPANY
P.O. BOX 34270
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78265-4270
OWNER: JEFF MCLANE, PRESIDENT

28. PRUFROCK PRESS, INC.
100 NORTH 6 STREET, SUITE 400
WACO, TX 76701
OWNER: JOEL MCINTOSH

29. QUILL CORPORATION
100 SCHELTER ROAD
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
OWNER: JACK MILLER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

30. REAL-WAY, INC. D.B.A. REAL-WAY SCHOOL SUPPLY
18699 S.W. 107 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33157
OWNER: GEORGE F. FRONK, DIRECTOR

31. RUTH A. PRYOR D.B.A. PRIORITY MONTESSORI MATERIALS
3920 'P' ROAD
PAONIA, CO 81428
OWNER: RUTH A. PRYOR

32. SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
2405 S. CALHOUN ROAD
NEW BERLIN, WI 53151
OWNER: RICHARD H. NAGEL, PRESIDENT

33. SCHOOL SPECIALTY
101 ALMGREN DRIVE
AGAWAM, MA 01001
OWNER: DANIEL P. SPALDING, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

34. SUMMIT LEARNING, INC.
825 S.W. FRONTAGE ROAD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
OWNER: CLIFFORD THYGESEN, C.E.O.

35. THE PROPHET CORPORATION D.B.A. GOPHER SPORT
220 24 AVENUE, N.W.
OWATONNA, MN 55060
OWNER: JOEL C. JENNINGS, C.E.O.

36. U.S. TOY COMPANY, INC. D.B.A. CONSTRUCTIVE PLAYTHING
13201 ARRINGTON ROAD
GRANDVIEW, MO 64030
OWNER: MICHAEL KLEIN, PRESIDENT

37. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $2,910,817.67.

G-92 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 202-ZZ11 – PORTABLE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT II, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of portable radio communications equipment and supplies, for use by various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through August 22, 2003, as follows:

1. COOPER-GENERAL CORPORATION
175 FOUNTAINEBLEAU BOULEVARD, #1-K
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: JOHN FRESCO, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. EXPRESS RADIO, INC. 10850 WILES ROAD
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
OWNER: GENE R. FRUEHLING, PRESIDENT

3. FLORIDA RADIO RENTAL, INC.
2700 DAVIE ROAD DAVIE, FL 33314
OWNER: DAVE PEDERSEN, VICE PRESIDENT

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $515,737.

G-93 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 224-ZZ07 – AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 224-ZZ07 - AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of automotive batteries and accessories, for the Department of Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through August 22, 2003, as follows:

1. EXIDE CORPORATION
11311 INTERCHANGE CIRCLE SOUTH
MIRAMAR, FL 33025 ESTIMATE $130,380.36
OWNER: ARTHUR M. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $130,380.36.

G-94 BALANCE AWARD BID NO. 119-AA11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS - CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD BALANCE Bid No. 119-AA11 – AUDIO VISUAL, TELEVISION, RADIO, STUDIO EQUIPMENT, CCTV AND PERIPHERALS - CATALOG DISCOUNT, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of audio visual, television, radio, studio equipment, cctv and peripherals, for various schools and departments, during the term of the bid, effective August 21, 2002, through February 12, 2003, as follows:

1. A1 ALARM SUPPLY
1712 N.W. 82 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: ROSE LOPEZ DE MESA, PRESIDENT

2. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

3. AMERICAN ALARMS
99 N.W. 183 STREET, #207
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: HOLLY LAWICKI, PRESIDENT (WF)

4. BOXLIGHT CORPORATION
19332 POWDER HILL PLACE
POULSBO, WA 98370-7404
OWNER: HERB MYERS, PRESIDENT

5. DIRECT BROADCAST SYSTEMS, INC.
P.O. BOX 4088
AUSTIN, TX 78765
OWNER: LARRY WATKINS, PRESIDENT

6. KEYBOARD WORLD
4201 WESTGATE AVENUE A-3
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409
OWNER: MARLENE REPKA, PRESIDENT

7. LMG, INC.
2350 INVESTOR ROW
ORLANDO, FL 32834
OWNER: LES GOLDBERG, C.E.O.

8. LONG'S ELECTRONICS, INC.
2630 5^TH AVENUE
SOUTH IRONDALE, AL 35210
OWNER: JIM LONG, PRESIDENT

9. MIAMI STAGECRAFT, INC.
2855 EAST ST. 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: FRANK J. MARTIN, PRESIDENT

10. MICROWAREHOUSE, INC.
47 WATER STREET
NORWALK, CT 06854
OWNER: BRIDGEPORT HOLDINGS, INC.

11. PASKAL LIGHTING
3136 JOHN P. CURCI DRIVE
PEMBROKE PARK, FL 33009
OWNER: EVAN GREEN, PRESIDENT

12. PRO SOUND, INC.
1375 N.E. 123 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33161-6525
OWNER: ROD SINTOW, C.E.O.

13. SCHOOL SPECIALTY FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: DAVID J. VANDER ZANDEN, PRESIDENT

14. UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES
7212 N.W. 56 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: GERARD AMARO, PRESIDENT

15. WASHINGTON PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS
11242 GRANDVIEW AVENUE
WHEATON, MD 20902
OWNER: ROBERT LEVIN, PRESIDENT

16. WINDTREE ENTERPRISES, INC.
P.O. BOX 810700
BOCA RATON, FL 33481-0700
OWNER: LESLIE B. FRANKEL, PRESIDENT

G-95 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 206-XX04 – TELEPHONE SERVICE, WIRELESS AND INTEGRATED TWO-WAY RADIO/WIRELESS TELEPHONE, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of wireless and integrated two-way radio/wireless telephone service, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 8, 2002, through September 7, 2003, as follows:

1. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
7875 N.W. 15 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33126
OWNER: WILLIAM E. CONWAY, JR. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

2. VOICESTREAM WIRELESS CORPORATION (FORMERLY OMNIPOINT COMMUNICATIONS MB OPERATIONS, INC.)
15100 N.W. 67 AVENUE, SUITE 207
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
OWNER: JOHN STANTON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $480,000.

G-96 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 215-AA01M/WBE – FURNITURE - LECTERN/BOOK DISPLAYER

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 215-AA01M/WBE – FURNITURE - LECTERN/ BOOK DISPLAYER, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lectern/book displayer furniture, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 23, 2002, through November 22, 2002, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
4436 S.W. 74 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $4,510.60
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $4,510.60.

G-97 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 224-AA10 – COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES, to establish a contract, at a fixed contingent fee, to collect the District’soutstanding delinquent accounts receivable balances, owed by current or prior employees and outside agencies, for the Office of the Controller, during the term of the contract, effective August 25, 2002, through August 24, 2003, as follows:

NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.
515 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
OWNER: WILLIAM L. ALLEN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

G-98 AWARD BID NO. 108-BB06 – SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 108-BB06 - SCIENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, to purchase, at firm discounts, quantities, as may be required, of science equipment and supplies, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 21, 2002, through August 20, 2003, as follows:

1. BRINSEA PRODUCTS, INC.
704 N. DIXIE AVENUE
TITUSVILLE, FL 32796
OWNER: FRANK PEARCE, PRESIDENT

2. CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2700 YORK ROAD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215
OWNER: FRANCES P. BARNES, SECRETARY

3. CONNECTICUT VALLEY BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY INC.
82 VALLEY ROAD P.O. BOX 326
SOUTHHAMPTON, MA 01073
OWNER: R.M. LOHR, PRESIDENT

4. ETA/CUISENAIRE
500 GREENVIEW COURT
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
OWNER: JANE WOLDENBURG, CHAIRMAN

5. FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION A FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, LLC
4500 TURNBERRY DRIVE
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
OWNER: PAUL M. MONTRONE, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

6. FREY SCIENTIFIC, A SCHOOL SPECIALTY COMPANY
100 PARAGON PARKWAY
MANSFIELD, OH 44903
OWNER: PUBLICLY HELD CORPORATION

7. NASCO
901 JANESVILLE AVENUE P.O. BOX 901
FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538-0901
OWNER: GENEVE CORPORATION

8. PARA SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
297 CEDAR LANE
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
OWNER: H. REINHART, PRESIDENT

9. SARGENT-WELCH
911 COMMERCE COURT P.O. BOX 5229
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-5229
OWNER: BEN CRUM, PRESIDENT

10. SCIENCE KIT, INC.
777 EAST PARK DRIVE P.O. BOX 5003
TONAWANDA, NY 14151
OWNER: RANDALL BURKARD, PRESIDENT

11. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,268,481.

G-99 AWARD BID NO. 115-AA06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 115-BB06 – DRAFTING EQUIPMENT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of drafting equipment, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective August 21, 2002, through August 20, 2003, as follows:

1. AFP INDUSTRIES, INC.
7436 S.W. 48 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33155 ESTIMATE $10,770
OWNER: VIVIAN C. CASTELLANOS, PRESIDENT (HF)

2. DIRECT ADVANTAGE
520 WEST OKLAHOMA AVENUE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53207 ESTIMATE $6,338.90
OWNER: BRIAN NELSON, PRESIDENT

3. MIDWEST SHOP SUPPLIES, INC.
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51111 ESTIMATE $57,762
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

4. MODERN SCHOOL SUPPLIES
1335 BLUE HILLS AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002 ESTIMATE $6,600
OWNER: ALVIN E. SHOHAM, VICE PRESIDENT

5. REPUBLIC DRILL CORPORATION D.B.A. SATCO SUPPLY
2021 WEST COUNTY ROAD, C-2
ST. PAUL, MN 55113 ESTIMATE $434.20
OWNER: PETER FIELD, PRESIDENT

6. Reject Item 8 - Light table (25" x 32" glass work surface).

7. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $81,905.10.

G-100 AWARD BID NO. 145-BB07 - SCHOOL-BUS ROUTES FOR APPROVED BUS COMPANIES

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JUNE 6 – JULY 24, 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 918.

H-2 APPOINTMENTS AND LATERAL ASSIGNMENTS OF MANAGERIAL EXEMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL FOR 2002-2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the recommendations as set forth for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective August 21, 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-3 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT - LABOR ATTORNEY, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

H-4 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
MANAGER III, DATA ANALYSIS
MIAMI-DADE SCHOOL POLICE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms.Renee Parker to the open, budgeted position of Manager III, Data Analysis, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assign to Miami-Dade Schools Police, effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DADE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND FOR THE FAMILYTECH PROGRAM

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund to:

1. enable Ms. Jennifer Williams to serve as a 10-month teacher trainer in the FamilyTech from August 22, 2002 through June 13, 2003; and

2. provide for full reimbursement of salary and fringe benefits to Miami-Dade County Public Schools by the Dade Public Education Fund.

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

I-1 CORRESPONDENCE, REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

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

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

ADJOURNMENT

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08.14.02

AGENDA SECTION

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