Excerpts from Unofficial Minutes of August 21, 2002 Board Meeting

APPROVED Bid Opening Lists of July 2, 9, 16, 23, 27 and 30, 2002.

APPROVED Minutes of the July 10 and 24, 2002 School Board meetings.

102,997 A-1 ADOPTED 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.

102,998 A-2 APPROVED* The proposed protocol for the installation of School Board Members.

102,999 A-3 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,000 A-4 RECEIVED The report of the Professional Services Contract Committee.

103,001 A-5 APPROVED Resolution No. 02-33 designating September 6-14, 2002, as American Character Week to be celebrated in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

103,002 A-6 RECEIVED The Miami-Dade County 2001 United Way Campaign Final Report, presented by the Bureau of Community Services.

103,003 A-7 APPROVED An agreement for Intergovernmental Exchange of Public Employees with the Florida Department of Education, Office of Inspector General.

103,004 A-8 AUTHORIZED The inclusion of the deferred compensation provision in the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement.

103,005 A-9 APPROVEDThe proposed MOU modifying provisions of the M-DCPS/UTD labor contract to facilitate the implementation of the M-DCPS Assistance Plus Initiative.

103,006 A-10 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to implement activities to supplement the classroom instruction approach to Driver Education and report back to the Board at its September 12 meeting for confirmation of the plan.

103,007 B-1 APPROVEDThe first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Homestead Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Keys Gate Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year.

103,008 B-2 APPROVEDThe first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Inc. on behalf of The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year.

103,009 B-3 APPROVEDThe 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.

103,010 B-4 APPROVEDThe first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Excelsior Academy to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year.

103,011 B-5 APPROVEDThe first amendment to the Charter School Contractual Agreement with The Miami-Dade Charter Foundation, Inc. on behalf of Sunset Heights Charter School to defer the opening of the school until the 2003-2004 school year.

103,012 B-6 APPROVEDThe 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.

103,013 B-7 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,014 B-8 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,015 B-9 RECEIVED The 2001-2002 Student Voter Registration Report.

103,016 B-10 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,017 B-11 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,018 B-12 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,019 B-13 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the contractual agreement with Miami-Dade Community College to reimburse specified operating expenses for the New World School of the Arts, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003.

103,020 B-14 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the General Consulate of Italy and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of one year, with an automatic extension for three consecutive years.

103,021 B-15 AUTHORIZED The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Miami-Dade County Public Schools for a period of three years, with an automatic annual extension until a new MOU is signed.

103,022 B-22 AUTHORIZED A partnership agreement with DEPCO, Inc., to purchase a state-of-the-art Animal Biotechnology Laboratory for the Agriscience Program at Coral Reef Senior High School.

103,023 B-23 AUTHORIZED A contractual agreement with Home Builders Institute (HBI) to serve Job Corps Trainees, effective August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

103,024 B-24 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,025 B-25 AUTHORIZED Contractual agreements with BellSouth Companies, to provide Customer Service and Basic Skills Training to potential employees, effective August 22, 2002 through June 30, 2004.

103,026 B-26 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,027 B-27 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,028 B-28 ACCEPTED A donation of $211,460 from The Miami Heat to operate an after-school program entitled The Heat Academy at Paul Laurence Dunbar, Little River and Riverside elementary schools for 100 students at each school, and for 30 students at Horace Mann Middle Community School during the 2002-2003 school year.

103,029 B-29 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,030 B-30 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-351 (2001/2002).

103,031 B-31 AUTHORIZED The expulsion of the student specified in the supplemental material SM-352 (2001/2002).

103,032 B-60 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of a grant award from the Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $557,675, for a Television Community Service Grant for WLRN-TV, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through August 30, 2003.

103,033 B-61 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

103,034 B-62 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

103,035 B-63 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

103,036 B-64 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent enter 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.

103,037 B-65 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

103,038 B-66 AUTHORIZED The acceptance of 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.

103,039 B-75 APPROVED 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.

103,040 B-76 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to change the school hours for Homestead Middle School for the 2002-2003 school year.

103,041 C-1 ENTERED A final order in the case of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida v. Henrietta Dolega, DOAH Case No. 02-0343, adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge.

103,042 C-2 CONFIRMED The 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.

103,043 C-3 APPROVED The settlement agreement between The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Lillian Santana in DOAH Case No. 02-1681.

103,044 C-4 ENTERED 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.

103,045 C-5 ENTERED 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 additional year, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

103,046 C-6 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,047 C-20 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-1B-1.031, Guidelines for the Establishment of Educational Excellence School Advisory Councils, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,048 C-21 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-5B-1.04, Promotion, Placement, and Graduation – Grades K-12 and Adult, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,049 C-22 AUTHORIZED* The initiation of rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-7E-1.02, Educational Facilities-Naming.

103,050 C-23 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.121, Submission of Proposals for Telecommunications Facilities on Board-owned sites, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,051 C-24 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-3A-1.012, Procedures for Warrants and Electronic Transfer of Board Funds.

103,052 C-25 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3C-1.091, Purchase Requisitions, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,053 C-26 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-3E-1.26, Accounts Receivable Write-offs, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,054 C-27 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.09, Professional Leave, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,055 C-28 ADOPTED Amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-4E-1.11, Military Leave, and authorized the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,056 C-29 AUTHORIZED The initiation of rulemaking proceedings to amend School Board Rule 6Gx13-8C-1.171, Board Meeting – Decorum.

103,057 C-30 ADOPTED New School Board Rule 6Gx13-4A-1.212, Conflict of Interest, to be effective August 21, 2002.

103,058 D-1 DISCUSSED New Business: Board Members

103,059 D-2 OPPOSED The institution of Board member agenda work/briefing sessions instead of School Board committee meetings on a three month trail basis.

103,060 D-3 APPROVED 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.

103,061 D-4 DIRECTED 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.

103,062 D-5 APPROVED 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.

103,063 D-6 AMENDED 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.

103,064 D-7 APPROVED Resolution No. 02-34, honoring Commis­sioner Rebeca Sosa for receiving the Anna Maria Arias Congressional Train Blazer Award.

103,065 D-8 WITHDREW Request for a discussion on the District’s future strategic plan.

103,066 D-9 AUTHORIZED The scheduling of a conference session on October 23, 2002 to discuss and determine Board policy directives for the broadcasting of School Board meetings on WLRN-Television and WLRN-Radio.

103,067 D-10 DIRECTED 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.

103,068 E-1 AUTHORIZED The execution ofa Grant of Easement Agreement with Florida Power & Light Company, as described on the Official Agenda, at Biscayne Elementary School site.

103,069 E-2 AUTHORIZED The execution ofthe necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedications for John A. Ferguson Senior High School.

103,070 E-3 AUTHORIZED The execution ofthe necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedication for Richmond Heights Middle School.

103,071 E-4 AUTHORIZED The execution ofthe necessary documents to complete the right-of-way dedications for Brownsville Middle School.

103,072 E-5 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,073 E-6 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,074 E-7 AUTHORIZED The negotiation 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.

103,075 E-8 AUTHORIZED The negotiation of 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 in the Official Agenda.

103,076 E-9 WITHDREW Request for discussion on status of district review of possible use of park sites for placement of schools.

103,077 E-24 AUTHORIZED The adjustment of the capital budget, as delineated in the Official Agenda.

103,078 E-25 COMMISSIONED The firm of Architeknics Architects & Planners to perform the first phase of A/E services for the addition of an Exceptional Student Education suite at Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Project No. A0814.

103,079 E-26 COMMISSIONED The firm of Santos/Raimundez Architects, P.A. as DCP for State School “NNN” (prototype) at South Miami Senior High School, Project No. A0747; and approved a site waiver for this project.

103,080 E-27 COMMISSIONED 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.

103,081 E-28 APPROVED The second year of the agreements with Louis J. Aguirre & Associates and The RC Group, Inc. to perform SPC – Electrical Services, under the same terms and conditions previously approved by the Board.

****** E-29 WITHDREW The request for authorization foran RFP 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.

103,082 E-30 COMMISSIONED The firms of MIA Consultants and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to perform Construction Claims Consulting Services for a two year term, commencing August 22, 2002, and expiring August 21, 2004, with the second year being at the Board’s option.

103,083 E-31 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for the water facilities at the Riviera Middle School site, Project No. A0430, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,084 E-32 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

103,085 E-33 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

103,086 E-34 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

103,087 E-35 AUTHORIZED The execution of the Absolute Bill of Sale for water facilities at the Coral Gables Elementary School site, Project No. BB0587, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

103,088 E-36 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

103,089 E-37 AUTHORIZED The execution of 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.

103,090 E-38 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,091 E-39 AWARDED Project No. A0750A, Media Center Addition, Air Base Elementary School to General Contractors & Construction Management, Inc.

103,092 E-40 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 31 days.

103,093 E-41 APPROVED The 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.

103,094 E-42 APPROVED The GMP for James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc., Project No. A0775CMD, Window Replacement, North Beach Elementary School, in the amount of $473,207, which includes a contingency in the amount of $27,940.

103,095 E-43 APPROVED The GMP for Pirtle Construction Company, Project No. A0825W6861, Portable Classrooms Replacement.

103,096 E-44 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 175 days.

103,097 E-45 CONFIRMED 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.

103,098 E-46 AUTHORIZED The termination of the contract with Crisal Construction Company for Project A0491/ A0491A, Citrus Grove Middle School; and authorized 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.

103,099 E-47 CONFIRMED Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. A-0499, Addition, Remodeling and Renovations, Glades Middle School for additional cost of $48,904 and approved a time extension of 19 days.

103,100 E-48 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0544, Addition, Remodeling and Renovation, Norland Elementary School for an additional cost of $32,695 and approved a time extension of 277 days.

103,101 E-49 CONFIRMED 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.

103,102 E-50 CONFIRMED Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0670, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Westview Middle School for an additional cost of $29,201 and approved a time extension of 12 days.

103,103 E-51 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 257 days.

103,104 E-52 CONFIRMED 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 approved a time extension of 19 days.

103,105 E-53 CONFIRMED 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.

103,106 E-60 AWARDED Project No. A0807B, Roof Replacement, Fienberg/Fisher Elementary School, to Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.

103,107 E-61 AWARDED Project No. A0807C, Roof Replacement, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, to Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.

103,108 E-62 AWARDED Project No. A0808A, Roof Replacement, Madison Middle School, to Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.

103,109 E-63 AWARDED Project No. A0808B, Roof Replacement, Bunche Park Elementary School, to Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.

103,110 E-64 AWARDED Project No. A0808C, Roof Replacement, Liberty City Elementary School, to Weiss & Woolrich Southern Enterprises, Inc.

103,111 E-65 AWARDED Project No. JOC02-CENTRAL 1, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to F & L Construction, Inc.

103,112 E-66 AWARDED Project No. JOC02-SOUTH, Job Order Contract/Maintenance Operations, to H.A. Contracting Corp.

103,113 E-67 AUTHORIZED The renewal of 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.

103,114 E-70 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,115 F-1 APPROVED The list of contractors for prequalification and authorized staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one year.

103,116 F-10 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,117 F-11 APPROVED The 2002-2003 Board of Trustees of the Miami-Dade Coalition for Community Education.

103,118 F-12 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Cynthia Y. Delancy, School Bus Driver, at North Transportation Center, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,119 F-13 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Joel Howard, Security Monitor at Hialeah Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,120 F-14 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Timothy E. Irvin, Security Monitor, at South Dade Senior High School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,121 F-15 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles M. Kepler, Jr., Roofer II, at South Central Maintenance, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,122 F-16 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Lucious Simon, Security Monitor, at Edison Park Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,123 F-17 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Ms. Pearlie L. Williams, Paraprofessional II, at Morningside Elementary School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,124 F-18 AUTHORIZED The suspension of 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.

103,125 F-19 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Charles J. Boldwyn, Teacher at Palmetto Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,126 F-20 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Kraig F. Lynch, Teacher at Edison Park Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

103,127 F-21 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Ms. Barbara Orza-Llado, Teacher at South Hialeah Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

103,128 F-22 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. James E. Price, Teacher at Miami Coral Park Senior High School, for 30 workdays without pay.

103,129 F-23 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Gregory Schmidt, Teacher at Parkway Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,130 F-24 AUTHORIZED The suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Stephen J. Starr, Jr., Teacher at Lake Stevens Middle School, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,131 F-25 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Louis Couamin, Security Monitor at Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary School, for 30 workdays without pay.

103,132 F-26 AUTHORIZED The suspension of Mr. Michael A. Ruiz, Teacher at Irving and Beatrice Peskoe Elementary School for 30 workdays without pay.

103,133 F-27 AUTHORIZED The suspension of 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 WITHDREW Request for authorization for the suspension and initiation of dismissal proceedings against Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, pending the outcome of a hearing, if requested.

103,134 F-29 APPROVED The proposed M-DCPS/UTD Memorandum of Understanding authorizing School Performance Excellence Plan waivers, effective August 21, 2002.

103,135 F-30 ACCEPTEDThe resignation of Mr. Robert C. Ruggiero, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department.

103,136 F-31 ACCEPTED The resignation of Mr. Lawrence W. Holborow, Patrol Officer, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, effective August 29, 2002 at the close of the workday.

103,137 G-16 AUTHORIZED The Superintendent to remove from the accounting records the outstanding accounts receivable balances totaling $97,346.02 owed by agencies/associations and by individuals.

103,138 G-31 APPROVED The issuance and dissemination of the RFP presented as Exhibit A in the Official Agenda; the selection committee.

103,139 G-55 AUTHORIZED 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.

103,140 G-60 APPROVED The supplemental awards on various term bids.

103,141 G-61 RECEIVED The report of purchases made utilizing other government bids.

103,142 G-62 APPROVED Payment in the amount of $14,050, to Decktight Roofing Services, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for roofing repairs, at Miami Beach Senior High School, for the Division of Roofing.

103,143 G-63 RECEIVED The report of the auction of May 28, 2002, surplus equipment auction results.

103,144 G-64 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 187-ZZ06 – Kiln, Service and Repairs, C & F Wholesale Ceramics, Inc.

103,145 G-65 AUTHORIZED The termination of the award of item 1 - on Contract No. 185-AA07 – Electronic Training Engine (Rebid), effective August 21, 2002.

103,146 G-66 AWARDED Bid No. 089-BB08 - Pianos, to Keyboard World.

103,147 G-67 AWARDED Bid No. 124-BB09 - Electronic Marquee Sign (Rebid), to Automated Display Systems.

103,148 G-68 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 207-XX03 – Jobber Service: Dry Grocery Items, with School Food Service Systems, Inc.

103,149 G-69 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 208-XX03 – Jobber Services: Frozen and Refrigerated Food Products, with School Food Service Systems, Inc.

103,150 G-70 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 012-ZZ03 – Snack-Cake Products, various vendors.

103,151 G-71 AUTHORIZED The termination of the award of items 104 and 105 on Contract No. 013-BB11 – Fire Alarm Components and Peripherals, effective August 21, 2002, with Meadowlands Electronics.

103,152 G-72 AWARDED Bid No. 061-BB02 – Stripwood Flooring: Repair, Replace, and Refinish, to Trident Surfacing, Inc.

103,153 G-73 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 050-ZZ02 – Doors: Wood (Rebid), with Farrey’s Wholesale Hardware Company, Inc.

103,154 G-74 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 253-ZZ02 – Privacy Lattice, with The Home Depot.

103,155 G-75 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 270-ZZ05 – Glass, with Commercial Glass, Inc.

103,156 G-76 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 142-AA05 – Lamps, with various vendors.

103,157 G-77 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 218-AA05 – Door Hardware Discount Bid, with various vendors.

103,158 G-78 AWARDED Bid No. 063-BB08M/WBE – Ballasts, to various vendors.

103,159 G-79 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 248-ZZ02M/WBE – Herbicide, with Seco Supplies, Inc.

103,160 G-80 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 001-AA06 – Paper: Multipurpose Xerographic I, with various vendors.

103,161 G-81 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 171-AA06 – Physical Education Supplies, with various vendors.

103,162 G-82 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 186-AA09 – Tools, Supplies and Equipment, Custodial II, with various vendors.

103,163 G-83 AUTHORIZED The extension and correction of Contract No. 203-AA01 – Mail-Sorting Service, with Arrowmail Presort Company, Inc.

103,164 G-84 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 207-AA09 – Shirts and Jackets, School Monitor, with various vendors.

103,165 G-85 AWARDED Bid No. 121-BB09 - Floor Finish Remover, to Rex Chemical Corporation.

103,166 G-86 AWARDED Bid No. 122-BB09M/WBE - Paper Goods, Custodial, to various vendors.

103,167 G-87 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 204-AA07 – Transportation for Special Needs Students, with various vendors.

103,168 G-88 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 001-ZZ04 - Telecommunication Attendance System, with L & R Telecomputer Services, Inc.

103,169 G-89 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 004-ZZ03 – Armored Car Services, with Brinks, Inc.

103,170 G-90 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 173-ZZ01M/WBE — Furniture, with various vendors.

103,171 G-91 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 190-ZZ05 – Classroom Supplies, Catalog Discount, with various vendors.

103,172 G-92 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 202-ZZ11 – Portable Radio Communications Equipment and Accessories, Catalog Discount II, with various vendors.

103,173 G-93 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 224-ZZ07 - Automotive Batteries and Accessories, with Exide Corporation.

103,174 G-94 AWARDED The balance of Bid No. 119-AA11 – Audio Visual, Television, Radio, Studio Equipment, CCTV and Peripherals - Catalog Discount, to various vendors.

103,175 G-95 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 206-XX04 – Telephone Service, Wireless and Integrated Two-Way Radio/Wireless Telephone, with various vendors.

103,176 G-96 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 215-AA01M/WBE – Furniture - Lectern/ Book Displayer, with AFP Industries, Inc.

103,177 G-97 AUTHORIZED The extension of Contract No. 224-AA10 – Collection Agency Services, with NCO Financial Systems, Inc.

103,178 G-98 AWARDED Bid No. 108-BB06 - Science Equipment and Supplies, to various vendors.

103,179 G-99 AWARDED Bid No. 115-BB06 – Drafting Equipment, to various vendors.

103,180 G-100 AWARDED Bid No. 145-BB07 - School-Bus Routes For Approved Private School Bus Companies, to various vendors.

103,181 H-1 APPROVED The instructional and non-instructional appointments, reassignments, leaves, and separations as included in Personnel Action Listing 918.

103,182 H-2 APPROVED 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.

103,183 H-3 APPOINTED Mr. Reynaldo Velazquez to Labor Attorney, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (Contract), and assigned to Labor Relations effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, at an annual salary of $120,000 through June 30, 2003.

103,184 H-4 APPOINTED Ms.Renee Parker to Manager III, Data Analysis, pay grade 39, 12 months, and assigned to Miami-Dade Schools Police, effective August 22, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

103,185 H-5 AUTHORIZED A Personnel Assignment Agreement with the Dade Public Education Fund and United Teachers of Dade/Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc. to enable Ms. Jennifer Williams to serve as a 10-month teacher trainer in the FamilyTech; and Mr. Thomas V. Gammon to serve as a 10-month Teacher-Director of the Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., from August 22, 2002 through June 13, 2003.