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

OFFICIAL AGENDA

September 12 , 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING 1:00 P.M.

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING 5:01 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., TUESDAY, September 10, 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.

PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK AT THE 5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING should submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 158, Miami, Florida 33132, NO LATER THAN 12:00 NOON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2002.

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: August 1, 8, and 13, 2002

APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: August 21, 2002

AGENDA ITEMS RESERVED FOR CONSIDERATION

5:01 P.M. BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

NOTE: AGENDA ITEMS G-1, G-2 AND G-3 WILL BE VOTED ON BY THE BOARD FOLLOWING THE BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC HEARING

A. SUPERINTENDENT’S PRIORITY ITEMS

A-1 PLAN FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ INSTALLATION CEREMONY

A-2 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TWO GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE READING COACHES MODEL PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER, JUST READ FLORIDA!, 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 two grant awards, one for $401,786 and one for $723,214 totaling $1,125,000, from the Florida Department of Education for funding the Reading Coaches Model Project in support of the Governor’s Executive Order, Just Read, Florida!; Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant awards, 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.

A-3 PROPOSAL TO REINSTATE THE DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, accept the proposal of the Driver Education Task Force designed to restore the Driver Education Program

B. EDUCATION

B-1 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPLICATION AND AN AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH MIAMI-DADE CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC.

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

1. the amended application submitted by Miami-Dade Charter Schools, Inc., and

2. authorize the Superintendent to negotiate with the approved applicant a maximum of six charter school contractual agreements, each for a term of five years, beginning with the 2003-2004 school year, which reflect the contents of the application, as approved by the School Board.

Any pending issues identified by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Charter School District Review Committee in the recommended application, including minimizing the impact on District schools that are under-enrolled, will be addressed satisfactorily in the development of the charter school contractual agreement. The charter school contractual agreement will be submitted for School Board consideration at a subsequent meeting at which time a public hearing will be held to provide for community input.

B-2 REQUEST FOR SCHOOL BOARD APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION (SAI) DISTRICT PLAN FOR 2002–2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI) District Plan 2002– 2003, submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

B-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 02-36 OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 6-12, 2002, AS EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve Resolution No. 02-36 of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, proclaiming October 6-12, 2002, as Exceptional Student Education Week in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY CENTRAL, INC., IN COLLABORATION WITH FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC LEARNING RESOURCE SYSTEM (FDLRS) - SOUTH TO PROVIDE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS, FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Family Central, Inc., in collaboration with FDLRS-South to provide psychoeducational evaluations for preschool-age students from September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. renew this cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

There is no exchange of funds.

B-5 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH PARENT TO PARENT OF MIAMI, INC. TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INFORMATION AND TRAINING, FROM SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a cooperative agreement with Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc. to provide parents of children with disabilities information and training from September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. renew this cooperative agreement for up to two additional one-year periods.

B-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CRUISE INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND THE FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 25 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation for the implementation of a scholarship program for 25 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students, in the amount of $100,000.

No local funds are required.

B-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN FOUNDATION (TSIC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP; AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $41,000 FROM THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE STUDENT ADVOCACY FOR TSIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS EFFECTIVE FROM AUGUST 24, 2002 TO AUGUST 31, 2003

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

1. enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Take Stock in Children Foundation to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children Partnership Program effective from August 24, 2002 to August 31, 2003;

2. accept funds in the total amount of $41,000; and

3. allocate one student advocate position for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

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

B-8 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MDCC) TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED SERVICES FOR THE TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN (TSIC) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM; AND TO ACCEPT FUNDS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $228,447 FROM MDCC, TO DEFRAY THE COST OF HIRING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (M-DCPS) STAFF TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR POTENTIAL TSIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, EFFECTIVE FROM JULY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into two Memoranda of Agreement with the District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade Community College to provide designated services for the Take Stock in Children Partnership Program; effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003;

2. accept funds in the total amount of $228,447; and

3. allocate one student advocate position for the purpose of providing support services to students in the program.

No local funds are required.

B-9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED 2002 - 2003 SCHOOL PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLANS FOR SCHOOLS DESIGNATED AS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADE “F” FOR TWO YEARS IN A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD, AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the amended 2002 - 2003 School Performance Excellence Plans for schools designated as School Performance Grade “F” for two years in a four-year period, as required by the Florida Department of Education.

B-22 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO INCARCERATED STUDENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with the Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department, from October 1, 2002 to September 30, 2003;

2. provide education and training to inmates of correctional facilities; and

3. receive payments for these services in an amount not to exceed $400,000.

B-23 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM, ADMINISTERED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA), TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACKS TO BABIES AND TODDLERS AT COPE (CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PURPOSEFUL EDUCATION) CENTER NORTH AND DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER SOUTH, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into two contractual agreements with the State of Florida, Department of Health, Child Care Food program, administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), effective October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks to babies and toddlers at COPE (Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education) Center North and Dorothy M. Wallace COPE Center South; and

3. receive payments for these services in an amount not to exceed $205,000, of which each center will be the recipient of fifty percent of the funds issued.

B-24 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH H. J. RUSSELL & COMPANY, TO PROVIDE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY, BASIC SKILLS TRAINING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF THE SCOTT/CARVER AREA; AND TO UPDATE SELECTED APPLIED TECHNOLOGY LABS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $815,082, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 13, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003

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

1. enter into a contractual agreement with H. J. Russell & Company, to provide applied technology, basic skills training and related services for residents of the Scott/Carver area; and to update selected applied technology labs, effective September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and

2. receive payments for these services in an amount not to exceed $815,082.

B-30 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 07
CASE NO: SM-360 (2001/2002) DOB: 05/04/89

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-360 (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 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: 07
CASE NO: SM-364 (2001/2002) DOB: 04/16/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-364 (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 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-32 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 10
CASE NO: SM-365 (2001/2002) DOB: 06/12/86

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-365 (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 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-33 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: 06
CASE NO: SM-366 (2001/2002) DOB: 12/31/88

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

1. expel the student specified in the supplemental material SM-366 (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 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-34 EXPULSION OF STUDENT GRADE: ADULT
OAVAE CASE NO.: 001AD (02-03) DOB: 01/01/80

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, expel the student specified in supplemental material Case No.001AD(02-03), furnished under separate cover to Board members, from the adult programs of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

B-60 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT OF 1998; AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; GREATER MIAMI SERVICE CORPS; JAMES E. SCOTT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION; ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; AND TRANSITION, INC., 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 Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $3,995,581, for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998; and enter into individual contractual agreements with Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $93,000; Transition, Inc. in the amount of $40,000; Greater Miami Service Corps, in the amount of $62,000; James E. Scott Community Association, in the amount of $106,000; and Miami-Dade Community College, in the amount of $998,000, for the total $1,361,000 in contractual agreements, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements, 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-61 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING FAMILY LITERACY CORRECTIONS EDUCATION, 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $75,000, for funding Family Literacy Corrections Education, 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-62 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT THREE GRANT AWARDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECTS AT MIAMI BEACH ADULT EDUCATION CENTER, D.A. DORSEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER, AND ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT; AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA, 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 three grant awards from the Florida Department of Education, in the total amount of $224,201, for funding the Family Literacy Projects at Miami Beach Adult Education Center, in the amount of $74,201; D.A. Dorsey Educational Education Center, in the amount of $75,000; and Robert Morgan Educational Center in the amount of $75,000, under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act; and enter into a contractual agreement with the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, in an amount not to exceed $6,000, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend these grant awards and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant awards and thus complete the scope of the projects; 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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE ADULT EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT OF 1998; AND ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE COALITION OF FLORIDA FARMWORKERS ORGANIZATION, INC.; ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC.; MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; MIAMI JOB CORPS; AND HAITIAN WOMEN OF MIAMI TO PROVIDE ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVIC EDUCATION, 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 Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Development, in the amount of $1,691,862, for funding under the Adult Education Supplemental Program of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998; and enter into contractual agreements with the Coalition of Florida Farmworkers Organization, Inc., in the amount of $10,000; ASPIRA of Florida, Inc. in the amount of $20,000; Miami-Dade Community College in the amount of $15,000; Miami Job Corps in the amount of $50,000; and Haitian Women of Miami in the amount of $10,000, for a total cost not to exceed $105,000; to provide English literacy and civic education, Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreements 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-64 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING PAC SUCCESS ACADEMIES, 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $50,000, for funding PAC Success Academies, 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-65 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDING TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SERVICES, PROJECT CYCLE: OCTOBER 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 Miami-Dade County Health Department, in the amount of $191,820, for funding to provide additional Maternal and Infant Health Services, Project Cycle: October 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 GRANT AWARD FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SILICON VALLEY, AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SERA LEARNING FOR THE PROVISION OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND NEGOTIATION TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, 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, in the amount of $24,835, from the Community Foundation Silicon Valley, and enter into a contractual agreement, in the amount of $24,835, with SERA Learning for the provision of in-service training in conflict resolution and negotiation to alternative schools, Project Cycle: August 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant 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-67 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING THE 2002-2003 IDEA, PART B, SPECIAL PROJECT: FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK, 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $250,000, for funding the 2002-2003 IDEA, Part B, Special Project: Florida Inclusion Network, 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 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-68 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC., TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES AT THE SIX BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MIAMI, INC., 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $118,737 and enter into a contractual agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., in the amount of $118,737, to provide Program Services at the six Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, Inc., Project Cycle: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

2. extend this grant award and contractual agreement, at no additional cost, for up to one year, as authorized through official notification from the granting agency, if deemed necessary, in order to fully expend the grant award and 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-69 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH LEARNING FOR LIFE, INC. TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SERVICES; 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 Florida Department of Education, in the amount of $310,000, and enter into a contractual agreement in the amount of $310,000 with Learning for Life, Inc., to provide program services, Project Cycle: July, 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003;

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

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

B-70 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FUNDING A SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PLANNING PROJECT; PROJECT CYCLE: JULY 15, 2002 THROUGH JULY 14, 2003

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

1. accept a grant award from the United States Department of Education, in the total of $95,131, for funding the Smaller Learning Communities Planning Project, Project Cycle: July 15, 2002 through July 14, 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 awards 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-71 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TO ESTABLISH A DISTRICT SERVICE-LEARNING INITIATIVE, PROJECT CYCLE: AUGUST 1, 2002 THROUGH JULY 31, 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, Division of Public Schools and Community Education, Office of School Improvement, in the amount of $50,000, to establish a District Service-Learning Initiative, Project Cycle: August 1, 2002 through July 31, 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 awards 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-75 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-COUNTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the out-of-country field trip to Geneva, Switzerland for students at Coral Reef Senior High School, from October 6, 2002 through October 12, 2002.

C. SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY

C-1 EMPLOYMENT OF DENISE WALLACE, AS ASSISTANT BOARD ATTORNEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida approve and authorize the execution of an employment agreement with Denise Wallace as Assistant Board Attorney for the period September 13, 2002 through June 30, 2003, at an annual salary of $80,000.

C-2 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA v. HENRY T. WOJCICKI – DOAH CASE NO. 01-4247

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. Henry T. Wojcicki, DOAH Case No. 01-4247, adopting the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order sustaining the suspension without pay of Henry T. Wojcicki and terminating his employment with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as of October 24, 2001, and denying any claim for back pay.

C-3 SOUTH FLORIDA BLOOD BANK, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA and COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. – DOAH CASE NO. 02-0140BID

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida enter a final order in the case of South Florida Blood Bank, Inc. v. The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and Community Blood Center of South Florida, Inc.- Doah Case No. 02-0140Bid, either adopting the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge, or adopting the exceptions set forth in the Intervenor’s Exceptions to the Recommended Order.

C-4 ANDRADE GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA. – CASE NOS. 99-20391 CA 04 and 99-29628 CA O5 (SS “BBB” AND SS “CCC”), SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

C-20 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8D-1.01, COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICTWIDE PLANNING

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 6Gx13-8D-1.01, Comprehensive Districtwide Planning, by amending the document, School Performance Excellence Planning, A Manual for Implementing Florida’s High-Quality Education System in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is incorporated by reference and is a part of this rule.

C-21 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: FINAL READING 6GX13- 2C-1.083, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLANNING, SITE SELECTION AND ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt amended School Board Rule 6Gx13-2C-1.083, Educational Facilities Planning, Site Selection and Acquisition, and Construction, and authorize the Superintendent to file the rule with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be effective September 12, 2002.

C-22 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE: INITIAL READING 6GX13-8C-1.23, SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

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-1.23, School Board Committee Structure.

D. OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

D-1 NEW BUSINESS: BOARD MEMBERS

D-2 PARTICIPATION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL ‘WALK OUR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL DAY’ ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2, 2002

ACTION PROPOSED BY MS. PERLA TABARES HANTMAN: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, join in promoting student pedestrian safety and direct the Superintendent to encourage all Miami-Dade County public schools to participate in the national “Walk Our Children to School Day” on October 2, 2002.

D-3 REQUEST THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO IMPLEMENT RULEMAKING PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH A TWO YEAR TERM LIMIT FOR THE POSITIONS OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF THE SCHOOL BOARD SO THAT MEMBERS WOULD HAVE THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE BASED ON A SENIORITY ROTATION SYSTEM

ACTION PROPOSED BY DR. MARTA PEREZ: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to implement rulemaking procedures to establish a two year term limit for the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the School Board so that members who have never served would have the first opportunity to serve based on a seniority rotation system

E. BUSINESS

E-1 GRANT OF EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY AT THE ADA MERRITT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE LOCATION AT 660 SW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

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, at the Ada Merritt Elementary School site.

E-2 RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR AN OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND MATERIALS WAREHOUSE BY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AT 9590 N.W. 27^TH AVENUE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the renewal of the lease agreement with Miami-Dade County for an off-road equipment maintenance facility by Maintenance Operations and a materials warehouse by Materials Management, at an annual rental rate of $1.00, for the period of December 16, 2002 through December 15, 2007. All other terms and conditions of the lease agreement will remain unchanged.

E-3 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LEASE AMENDMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE) AT AMELIA EARHART PARK, LOCATED AT 11900 N.W. 42^ND AVENUE, OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute a lease amendment with Miami-Dade County for the environmental education center (Little Red School House) at Amelia Earhart Park, under the terms and conditions.

E-4 AUTHORIZATION FOR CREDIT OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEES FOR OLD CUTLER VILLAGE APARTMENTS, LTD.

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize a credit of Educational Facilities Impact Fees for Old Cutler Village Apartments, Ltd., up to $170,000, or the total amount of impact fees paid by the Applicant, whichever is less, in connection with the development delineated in the item.

E-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT AND RENEW THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR USE OF CLASSROOM SPACE IN THE SOUTH DADE SKILLS CENTER, LOCATED AT 28300 S.W. 152 AVENUE, LEISURE CITY

E-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH PENTATHLON GROUP, LLC, FOR AN 8.832-ACRE PARCEL AND TO ACCEPT AN ADJACENT 6.168-ACRE PARCEL, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF S.W. 157 AVENUE AND S.W. 144 STREET, IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED STATE SCHOOL "YY1"

E-7 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR STATE SCHOOLS “JJJ” AND “MM1” WITHIN REGION I OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

E-8 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR STATE SCHOOL “NN1” WITHIN REGION I OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

E-9 AUTHORIZATION TO EFFECTUATE A REDUCTION OF LEASED OFFICE SPACE AND ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS BY NEGOTIATING AND EXECUTING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCAYNE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT THE 1444 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING AND CANCELING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE 4300 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD BUILDING

E-24 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION BUDGET

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

1. adjust the capital budget, 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. to make the changes to the five year facilities work program resulting from these budget adjustments.

E-25 COMMISSIONING OF BROWN AND BROWN ARCHITECTS, KVH ARCHITECTS, AND POST BUCKLEY SCHUH & JERNIGAN, TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT IN THE PREPARATION OF THE 5-YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firms of Brown and Brown Architects, KVH Architects, and Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan to provide architectural services to assist the District in the preparation of the 5-year Educational Plant Survey, for a lump sum basic fee of $1,700 per school facility. Firms will be assigned facilities within two regions each. However, the total fees among all the three firms will not exceed the Board-authorized amount of $400,000.

E-26 COMMISSIONING OF SPILLIS CANDELA DMJM AS DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL (DCP) FOR THE ADDITION PROJECT AT CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT # A0810

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, commission the firm of Spillis Candela DMJM as Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for the addition project at Coral Gables Senior High School, for the following consideration:

1) a lump sum basic fee of $241,000 which represents approximately 3.47% of the construction cost;

2) additional lump sum fees were negotiated for the following consulting services: a) $5,000 for master site plan and feasibility report; b) $12,000 for traffic engineering; c) $10,500 for a food service consultant; d) $16,000 for reproduction of Board requested contract documents, e) $9,000 for layout and coordination of all furniture, fixture and equipment, and f) $60,000 for threshold inspection;

3) at the Board’s option, the DCP will provide 75 site visits for a fee of $18,750 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 $25,000.

E-27 ACCEPTANCE OF SETTLEMENT WITH UNIFORM BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR, MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PROJECT NO. A0354A

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to accept the Settlement Agreement as proposed with the Uniform Building Code Inspector (Spillis, Candela and Partners, Inc.) for the Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Project No. A0354A.

E-28 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT THE WIDENING OF AN EXISTING WATER MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE POINCIANA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

PROJECT NO. A0556

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the execution of the water main easement at the Poinciana Park Elementary School site, Project No. A0556 in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-29 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE BISCAYNE NATURE CENTER SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0587

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 and wastewater facilities at the Biscayne Nature Center site, Project No. A0587, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-30 AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED AT THE LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE (STATE SCHOOL “LL”) IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0693

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the execution of the water line easement at the Lawton Chiles Middle School site, Project No. A0693, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-31 AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE KEY BISCAYNE (STATE SCHOOL “FF”) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and include the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of water services for planned improvements at the Key Biscayne (State School “FF”) Elementary School site, Project No. A0701, at an approximate cost of $130,000, which is included in the construction contract.

E-32 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES TO SERVICE THE KEY BISCAYNE (STATE SCHOOL “FF”) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, PROJECT NO. A0701

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent or his designee to execute an agreement with Miami-Dade County and the execution of relevant conveyance documents for the provision of wastewater services for planned improvements at the Key Biscayne (State School “FF”) Elementary School site, Project No. A0701, at an approximate cost of $171,697, which is included in the construction contract.

E-33 AWARD TO F & L CONSTRUCTION, INC.
PROJECT NO. A0592C
EMERGENCY STAND-BY GENERATOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS CENTER
12525 NW 28 Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida 33167

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. A0592C, Emergency Stand-by Generator, Maintenance and Operations Center, on the basis of Base Bid and Deductive Alternate No. 3 in the amount of $567,000 to the low bidder:

F & L Construction, Inc.
8095 West 21 Lane
Hialeah, Florida 33016

E-34 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
PROJECT NO. A-0497
ADDITIONS, REMODELING AND RENOVATIONS
FAIRLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
444 SW 60 Avenue, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 3 on Project No. A-0497, Additions, Remodeling and Renovations, Fairlawn Elementary School for an additional cost of $28,829 and a time extension of 24 days.

E-35 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0526B-CM
ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6856 SW 53 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0526B-CM, Roof Repair/Replacement, South Miami Senior High School for a credit of $3,326.

E-36 CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A0654
ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS
PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1801 NW First Place, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A0654, Additions and Renovations, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School for an additional cost of $46,791 and a time extension of 45 days.

E-37 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
PROJECT NO. A-0705
DESIGN BUILD
S/S "MM" @ KINLOCH PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE
4340 NW 3 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Change Order No. 5 on Project No. A-0705, Design Build, S/S "MM" @ Kinloch Park Middle School Site for an additional cost of $20,877 and a time extension of 96 days.

E-38 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
PROJECT NO. BB9999-12A/BB0595
EMERGENCY SAFETY-TO-LIFE RENOVATIONS
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
6856 SW 53 Street, Miami, Florida

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm Final Change Order No. 2 on Project No. BB9999-12A/BB0595, Emergency Safety-to-Life Renovations, South Miami Senior High School for a credit of $17,948.

E-39 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 6
PROJECT NO. A-0316
NEW HIGH SCHOOL – DESIGN/BUILD
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10101 SW 152 Street, Miami, Florida

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

1. authorize the Superintendent to adjust the capital budget by transferring $340,526 from Program 0001 – Undistributed Capital Contingency, to Program 2609 – State School “CCC”, Coral Reef Senior High School. The transfer covers this change order, final close-out of FF&E, incomplete punchlist items and soil perculation remediation; and

2. confirm/approve Change Order No. 6 on Project NO. A0316, New High School – Design/Build, Coral Reef Senior High School, for an additional cost of $160,306.

E-40 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE THE ABSOLUTE BILL OF SALE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT THE GLADEVIEW ACADEMY SCHOOL SITE IN FAVOR OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, PROJECT NO. A0547

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 Gladeview Academy School site, Project No. A0547, in favor of Miami-Dade County.

E-42 TERMINATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CRISAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PHILLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1801 N.W. FIRST PLACE, MIAMI, FL

PROJECT NO. 00654

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

1. formally terminate the contract with Crisal Construction Company for Project No. A0654, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School; and

2. 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-61 AWARD TO KENDALL ELECTRIC, INC.
PROJECT NO. SPC#2M058
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
ERNEST R. GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
7330 West 32 Avenue, Hialeah, FL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida award Project No. SPC#2M058, Ernest R Graham Elementary School, Fire Alarm System Replacement, on the basis of Base Bid in the amount of $144,000 to the low bidder:

Kendall Electric, Inc.
6705 SW 145 Street
Miami, Florida 33158

E-62 FINAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT NO. A-0758
ROOF REPLACEMENT AND SITE DRAINAGE
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4100 PRARIE AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, confirm/approve Final Change Order No. 1 on Project No. A-0758, Roof Replacement and Site Drainage, North Beach Senior High for an additional cost of $17,143 and a time extension of 46 days.

E-63 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH EVANS ENVIRONMENTAL AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE AND MANGEMENT, INC. (EE&G)/EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. (AJOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES – 1999/2001 (ALTERNATE/QUALITY CONTROL)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between Evans Environmental and Geological Science and Management, Inc./EMSL Analytical, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until November 15, 2002 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

E-64 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH E.M. ANALYTICAL, INC./ENHEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL, INC./ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES, INC. (A JOINT VENTURE) FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS II, IV, AND VI – 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between E.M. Analytical, Inc./EnHealth Environmental, Inc.,/Advanced Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (A Joint Venture) and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until November 15, 2002 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

E-65 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH ATC ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ASBESTOS TECHNICAL CONSULTING AND TESTING SERVICES FOR REGIONS I, III, AND V – 1999/2001 (PRIMARY)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize the Superintendent to extend the current contract for Asbestos Technical Consulting and Testing Services, between ATC Associates, Inc. and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, from September 16, 2002 until November 15, 2002 or until award of the new contracts, under the same terms and conditions.

F. CHIEF OF STAFF

F-1 PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

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

1. approve the list of contractors for prequalification and authorize staff to issue a certificate to each contractor, certifying prequalification for a period of one (1) year; and

2. declare Klean Power Electric, Inc. as not eligible for prequalification at this time and authorize the Superintendent to officially inform the contractor of such ineligibility.

F-11 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARY E. BELL – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mary E. Bell, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-12 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
CHARLES S. MATHES – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Mr. Charles S. Mathes, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-13 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARKEESHA S. WILLIAMS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
NORTHEAST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Markeesha S. Williams, School Bus Driver, at Northeast Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-14 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
MARY N. DEMPS – BUS AIDE
NORTH TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Mary N. Demps, Bus Aide, at North Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-15 SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEE
TEMISA C. BROWN – SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
SOUTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER

RECOMMENDED: That effective September 12, 2002, at the close of the workday, the School Board suspend Ms. Temisa C. Brown, School Bus Driver, at Southwest Transportation Center, for 30 calendar days without pay, pending the outcome of a hearing or grievance/arbitration process, if requested.

F-16 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE RADISSON MART PLAZA HOTEL TO PROVIDE SERVICES RELATED TO THE DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON JANUARY 29, 2003

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contractual agreement with the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel to provide services related to the district Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony.

There will be no cost to the district.

F-17 RATIFICATION OF 2001-2002 AMENDMENT TO THE 2000-2003 LABOR CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 1184

G. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

G-1 FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE LEVY RESOLUTION FOR 2002-03

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, adopt the millage resolution for 2002-03 for a total of 9.252 mills.

G-2 ADOPTION OF FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM REQUIRED BY S.235.185, FLORIDA STATUTES

G-3 FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 2002-03 BUDGET

G-4 RESOLUTION NO. 4, 2001-02 GENERAL FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-5 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 DEBT SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-6 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-02 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-7 RESOLUTION NO. 3, 2001-02 CONTRACTED PROGRAMS FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-8 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 FOOD SERVICE FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-9 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-10 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL REVENUE – SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EVENTS TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-11 RESOLUTION NO. 1, 2001-02 TRUST & AGENCY – PENSION TRUST FUND FINAL BUDGET REVIEW

G-16 APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2001-2002 AND FLORIDA EDUCATION FINANCE PROGRAM COST REPORT FOR 2001-2002

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

1. approve the Annual Financial Report for 2001-2002 and the Florida Education Finance Program Cost Report for 2001-2002;

2. authorize the Superintendent to submit the approved reports to the Florida Department of Education.

G-17 NON-EXPENDABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INVENTORY REPORTS FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2002

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the Non-Expendable Personal Property Inventory Deletions containing 5,087 items in the amount of $9,032,915 and Recoveries containing 57 items in the amount of $108,295 to update the records as indicated in April, May and June 2002 reports.

G-31 PAYMENT TO MOODY’S INVESTMENT SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, approve the additional payment of $5,640 to Moody’s Investors Services in order to satisfy the fee due.

G-46 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR 2003

G-47 RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #093-BB10, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES – SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT

G-48 BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE COVERAGE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida authorize purchase of its all risk, replacement cost Boiler and Machinery Coverage with Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSSB)(A.M. Best A+ IV), providing limits of $50 million of coverage, subject to a per occurrence deductible of $25 per rated horsepower of subject equipment and a minimum per occurrence deductible of $10,000, through Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., for a three year period, effective September 13, 2002 to September 13, 2005, subject to annual re-rate, with a first year annual premium of $88,624, with subsequent renewals to come to the Board for approval in the event of a change in the annual premium.

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 bids, inasmuch as the estimated requirements, previously awarded by the Board, will be exceeded before the bid term expires.

Bid No. 051-AA03 – FROZEN PIZZA AND PASTA PRODUCTS, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various frozen pizza and pasta products, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective July 1, 2002, through September 30, 2002. This supplemental award is requested to procure and store additional frozen pizza and pasta products until a new bid is awarded, which is being restructured to include the utilization of USDA commodity cheese products, and to provide continuity of service. The supplemental amount requested is based on anticipated expenditures for one (1) month, as determined by the Department of Food and Nutrition.

Bid No. 030-BB03 – CUBAN BREAD AND PASTRIES, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of various items of Cuban bread and pastries, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective December 12, 2001, through February 28, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the closed-campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $3,364.20 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $5,025.09 per month. The supplemental amount requested is based on the average monthly expenditure, times the fourteen and one-half (14.5) month contract period, minus the original award amount.

Bid No. 100-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SUBMARINE SANDWICHES, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of fresh-delivered submarine sandwiches, for use in the a la carte program at secondary schools only, for the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the bid, effective February 9, 2002, through February 8, 2003. This supplemental award is requested due to increased usage, as a result of the closed-campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $47,294.95 per month, while this year's usage has averaged $86,137.90 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.

Bid No. 237-ZZ03 – HOT BEVERAGE PRODUCTS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, A LA CARTE, to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of hot beverage products, supplies and equipment, for the Department of Food and Nutrition a la carte program, during the term of the bid, effective March 13, 2002, through March 12, 2003. This supplemental award is based on the prior year contract usage, plus a ten (10%) increase for anticipated growth, as a result of the closed-campus initiative. Last contract usage averaged $1,416.39 per month, while this year's usage is averaging $1,850.61 per month, however, it is anticipated that usage will increase during the next school year. The supplemental amount requested is based on the prior year average monthly expenditure, times a twelve (12) month period, plus ten percent (10%), minus the current year original award amount.

G-61 REPORT PURCHASES MADE UTILIZING OTHER GOVERNMENT BIDS

The following “Superintendent Authorized Requisitions” (SAR) had a purchase order issued within the guidelines of Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.10 – Purchase Approval, which allows purchases to be made from contracts established by Miami-Dade County, Florida, public agencies within the State, other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges or state university system cooperative bid agreements, when such purchases are in the best interest of the School Board, due to safety-to-life issues, federally-funded requisitions with closing dates out of the established bid cycle, or to maximize economies of scale.

These items were requested by Maintenance, Coral Reef satellite, to purchase, install and remove auditorium seating, at Southwood Middle School, using The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Bid No. 00C-2G, which expires on September 22, 2002. A large portion of the auditorium seating is unusable, due to old age and disrepair and this contract provides the best means of obtaining the needed furniture.

These items were requested by the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications and Fiscal Management, to purchase AT&T cellular telephone equipment and service, for the District, using the State of Florida Contract No. 725-330-98-1, which expires on September 21, 2002. This purchase order will cover airtime and service for the District-wide master account for cellular phones that are not covered on Bid No. 206-XX04 - Telephone Service, Wireless.

These items were requested by the Division of Safety, Energy, Communications, and Fiscal Management, to purchase, Cingular cellular telephone equipment and service, for the District, using the State of Florida Contract No. 725-330-98-1, which expires on September 21, 2002. This purchase will cover airtime and service for the District-wide master account for cellular phones that are not covered on Bid No. 206-XX04 - Telephone Service, Wireless.

These items were requested by School Operations, to purchase, a large riding rotary lawn mower for "TRAZ" Powell Stadium, using the State of Florida Contract No. 515-630-00-1, which expires on January 25, 2003. This stadium houses 3-4 football games per week, as well as other sporting events.

These items were requested by South Miami Senior High School, to purchase, football uniforms, using The School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, Bid No. 01C-43G, which expires on March 4, 2003. South Miami Senior High School needs football uniforms to start the Fall 2002 season.

These items were requested by Central Transportation, to purchase, bus-seat covers, using Prison Rehabilitation and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). In accordance with Florida Statute 287.042 (2), any local public agency is permitted to purchase goods and services from the corporation (PRIDE) and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements.

These items were requested by Stores and Mail Distribution stock, to purchase, scrubbing mop-heads, using RESPECT of Florida. In accordance with Florida Statute 413.036, any local public agency is permitted to purchase goods or services from the corporation (RESPECT), the central non-profit agency of the commission, for purchase from the blind or other severely handicapped and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements.

These items were requested by Stores and Mail Distribution stock, to purchase, scrubbing mop-heads using RESPECT of Florida. In accordance with Florida Statute 413.036, any local public agency is permitted to purchase goods or services from the corporation (RESPECT), the central non-profit agency of the commission for purchase from the blind or other severely handicapped and is, therefore, exempt from the competitive sealed bid requirements.

G-62 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 221-XX03 - COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 221-XX03 – COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of commercial refrigerators and freezers, for use in the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective October 20, 2002, through January 19, 2003, as follows:

1. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
ESTIMATE $58,918.80
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)
(Final Ninety (90) Day Extension Period)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $58,919.80

G-63 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 231-ZZ03 - FRESH-DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 231-ZZ03 – FRESH-DELIVERED SPECIALTY ITEMS A LA CARTE II, 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 contract, effective October 11, 2002, through October 10, 2003, as follows:

1. RICONED, INC./BURGER KING NO. 17
12790 N.W. 7 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33168 ESTIMATE $14,858.25
OWNER: MARY MURPHY, C.E.O.
Item 1 - Burger King @ $1 per serving of 6.
(Second Annual Extension and Final Year of Contract)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $14,858.25.

G-64 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 058-AA03 – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 058-AA03 – FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND KITCHENWARE, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm percentage discounts, quantities, as may be required, of food service equipment, accessories and kitchenware, for the Department of Food and Nutrition Food Service Program, during the term of the contract, effective October 18, 2002, through October 17, 2003, as follows:

1. ANCHOR EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
21 WASHINGTON AVENUE
CARTERET, NJ 07000
OWNER: BABETTE KORNBLEUTH, CHAIRWOMAN

2. BAYSHORE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
1800 N.W. 93 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: DALE A. MILLS, PRESIDENT

3. CALICO INDUSTRIES, INC.
9045 JUNCTION DRIVE
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD 20701-2005
OWNER: FRANK JARET, PRESIDENT

4. DADE RESTAURANT REPAIR SHOP, INC.
201 WEST 27 STREET
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: ANTONIO E. FLECHES JR., PRESIDENT (HM)

5. EMF ENTERPRISES
10490 N.W. 26 STREET, SUITE 101A
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: ELIZABETH M. FERNANDEZ (HF)

6. FESCO
17852 N.E. 5 AVENUE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162
OWNER: JUDITH MERRITT (WF)

7. GELBERG SIGNS
6511 CHILLUM PLACE N.W.
WASHINGTON, DC 20012
OWNER: NEIL A. BRAMI, PRESIDENT

8. GLOLITE DIVISION
NU-DELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
2200 EAST DEVON AVENUE, SUITE 300
DES PLAINES, IL 60018
OWNER: DAVID M. BLOCK, PRESIDENT

9. GULF ICE SYSTEMS, INC.
7790 SEARS BOULEVARD
PENSACOLA, FL 32514
OWNER: PATRICIA M. HOWELL,
SECRETARY/TREASURER

10. LACE FOODSERVICE
10490 N.W. 26 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: LUIS H. FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT (HM)

11. LEE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
1000 PEMBROKE ROAD
HALLANDALE, FL 33009
OWNER: LEE GOODMAN, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

12. MIAMI A/C AND REFRIGERATION, INC.
12204 S.W. 130 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: BETHONY BRENMAN,
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY

13. SEARS CONTRACT SALES
2417 REGENCY BOULEVARD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904
OWNER: Alan J. LacEy, C.E.O.

14. SERV-PAK CORPORATION
5844 DAWSON STREET
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33023-1916
OWNER: JOEL MAHLER, PRESIDENT

15. UNIVERSAL SEATING COMPANY
10421 ST. AUGUSTINE ROAD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257
OWNER: BARRY M. SCHUSTER, PRESIDENT

16. WASTE AWAY SYSTEM, LLC.
201 NORTH MERIDIAN AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33602
OWNER: DENNIS J. CALNAN, PRESIDENT
(First Annual Extension And Second Year Of Contract)

17. Grant an exception to the requirement for awarding term bids and requesting supplemental awards approved by the Board on January 22, 1997.

18. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $3,406,397.41

G-65 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 106-AA03 – PROCESSING OF USDA FROZEN BEEF, PORK, TURKEY AND POULTRY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 106-AA03 – PROCESSING OF USDA FROZEN BEEF, PORK, TURKEY AND POULTRY, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of processed USDA commodity frozen meats, for the Food Service Program of the Department of Food and Nutrition, during the term of the contract, effective September 30, 2002, through September 29, 2003, as follows:

1. OAK VALLEY FARMS, INC.
1044 LAUREL OAK ROAD
VOORHEES, NJ 08043 ESTIMATE $128,800.39
OWNER: JOE MILGRIM, PRESIDENT

2. SWIFT-ECKRICH, INC.
D.B.A. ARMOUR SWIFT-ECKRICH
2001 BUTTERFIELD ROAD
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 ESTIMATE $10,000.02
OWNER: CONAGRA, INC., PARENT COMPANY

3. TYSON FOODS, INC.
22110 OAKLAWN DRIVE
SPRINGDALE, AR 72762 ESTIMATE $47,361.70
OWNER: JOHN H. TYSON
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. ZARTIC, INC.
438 LAVENDER DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165 ESTIMATE $82,844.85
OWNER: JAMES E. MAUER, CHAIRMAN

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $269,006.96.

G-66 REJECT BID NO. 147-BB10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 147-BB10M/WBE – FURNISH AND INSTALL FENCE AND GATES, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-67 PARTIAL AWARD BID NO. 102-BB08 – ELECTRICAL-LIGHTING FIXTURES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Partial Bid No. 102-BB08 – ELECTRICAL-LIGHTING FIXTURES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of electrical-lighting fixtures, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through March 11, 2004, as follows:

1. DAIRYMEN'S INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.
D.B.A. DISCO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY COMPANY
5961 ERIE BOULEVARD WEST
ROME, NY 13440 ESTIMATE $36,711.50
OWNER: RICHARD A. STRATTON, PRESIDENT

2. LITEMOR
10 CHARLES STREET
NEEDHAM, MA 02494 ESTIMATE $236.25
OWNER: SCOTT LEVINSON

3. PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
7915 N.W. 60 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166 ESTIMATE $301.77
OWNER: DARIO M. BORGES, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HM)

4. REXEL CONSOLIDATED
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142 ESTIMATE $6,994.35
OWNER: RICHARD S. WATERMAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/C.O.O.

5. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $44,243.87.

G-68 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 208-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 208-AA02 – SPRINKLERS, LAWN AND TURF (REBID), to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of lawn and turf sprinklers, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1. BOYNTON PUMP & IRRIGATION SUPPLY
3314 S.W. 49 WAY, #3
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33314 ESTIMATE $4,798.44
OWNER: JOHN R. MORRIS, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

2. LANE SUPPLY SERVICES
27000 S.W. 192 AVENUE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33031 ESTIMATE $3,198.97
OWNER: LEWIS J. LANE

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $7,997.41.

G-69 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 216-AA05 – LADDERS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 216-AA05 – LADDERS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of ladders, for Maintenance Materials Management stock, during the term of the contract, effective November 14, 2002, through November 13, 2003, as follows:

1. AMERICAN LADDER & SCAFFOLDING, INC.
D.B.A. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT - FLORIDA
12645 49 STREET NORTH
CLEARWATER, FL 33762 ESTIMATE $23,791.11
OWNER: VINCENT CARONONGAN, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $23,791.11.

G-70 AWARD BID NO. 137-BB07 - DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 137-BB07 – DIESEL FUEL (LOW SULFUR) SOUTH OF FLAGLER STREET - TRANSPORT DELIVERY, to purchase, at firm service charges, including escalation/de-escalation provisions for diesel prices and taxes, quantities, as may be required, of diesel fuel (low sulfur), for the Department of Transportation, during the term of the contract, effective October 14, 2002, through October 13, 2003, as follows:

1. TRUMAN ARNOLD COMPANIES
2386 CLOWER STREET, B-200
SNELLVILLE, GA 30078 ESTIMATE $1,817,665.20
OWNER: TRUMAN ARNOLD, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,817,665.20.

G-71 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 021-ZZ01M/WBE – ARMED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES II, to purchase, at firm unit prices, services, as may be required, of armed security guard services, for various schools and departments, for the zone between Flagler Street and Coral Way, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, as follows:

1. GABRIEL SECURITY CORPORATION, INC.
16359 N. W. 57 AVENUE
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014 ESTIMATE $41,357
OWNER: ADEBOLA G. ADEIFE, PRESIDENT (AM)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $41,357.

G-72 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 216-ZZ05 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, CATALOG DISCOUNT, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of industrial equipment and supplies, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective October 11, 2002, through October 10, 2003, as follows:

1. ACCREDITED LOCK AND DOOR HARDWARE COMPANY
1161 PATERSON PLANK ROAD
SECAUCUS, NJ 07094
OWNER: RONALD WEAVER, PRESIDENT

2. ACE LOCK AND SECURITY SUPPLY
565 RAHWAY AVENUE
UNION, NJ 07083
OWNER: AVA CHERKES, SECRETARY

3. ACTION BOLT AND TOOL COMPANY
212 NEWMAN ROAD
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: REINHOLD WURTH, C.E.O.

4. ADAPTO PROGROUP
625 EAST 10 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33010
OWNER: RICHARD ELLIOTT, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

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

6. ALUMA CRAFT PRODUCTS
(FORMERLY SECURITY SALES COMPANY)
3561 N.W. 54 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: MARK A. CAPLAN, PRESIDENT

7. ARMCHEM INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
3563 N.W. 53 COURT
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: ANDREW BRAHMS, PRESIDENT

8. BISCAYNE ELECTRIC AND HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS
1140 N.W. 159 DRIVE
MIAMI, FL 33169
OWNER: VICKI SPELTON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD,
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR (WF)

9. THE C.J. DOWLING COMPANY, INC.
2930A-1 N.W. COMMERCE PARK DRIVE
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
OWNER: JOHN J. DOWLING, VICE PRESIDENT

10. CONDO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC.
3615 EAST 10 COURT
HIALEAH, FL 33013
OWNER: JOSE G. ESPINOLA, PRESIDENT

11. DOUGLAS EQUIPMENT COMPANY
7124 N.W. 72 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: DANTE FONDA, PRESIDENT

12. ELECTRIC IMAGE MEDIA SYSTEMS
3223 N.W. 10 TERRACE, #607
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309
OWNER: RON WEBER, PRESIDENT

13. ELECTROPOWER UTILITY SALES COMPANY
13552 S.W. 129 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: IVONNE L. CABRERA, PRESIDENT (WF)

14. FLORIDA BEARINGS, INC.
3164 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: BRUCE MARCHETTI, PRESIDENT

15. GRAINGER
2255 N.W. 89 PLACE
MIAMI, FL 33172
OWNER: RICHARD L. KEYSER, C.E.O.

16. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC
2111 N.W. 22 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: R. A. REYNOLDS, PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

17. JADEMAR CORPORATION
10125 N.W. 116 WAY, SUITE 10
MIAMI, FL 33178
OWNER: JOSEPH A. DE MARTINO, JR.
PRESIDENT/TREASURER

18. KLINGSPOR ABRASIVES, INC.
2555 TATE BOULEVARD, S.E.
HICKORY, NC 28602
OWNER: CHRISTOPH KLINGSPOR, PRESIDENT

19. LEHMAN PIPE & PLUMBING SUPPLY
230 N.W. 29 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
OWNER: DENNIS J. LEHMAN, PRESIDENT

20. METER-TREATER, INC.
1349 SOUTH KILLIAN DRIVE
LAKE PARK, FL 33403
OWNER: STANLEY ALLINA, C.E.O./PRESIDENT

21. MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
2600 BRIDGEPORT DRIVE
SIOUX CITY, IA 51117
OWNER: LINDA A. FLOM, C.E.O. (WF)

22. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY COMPANY
2810 N.W. 79 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33122
OWNER: MITCHELL JACOBSON, CHAIRMAN/C.E.O.

23. REXEL CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
5701 N.W. 35 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33142
OWNER: GILLES P. GUINCHARD
CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT

24. SEARS INDUSTRIAL SALES
A DIVISION OF SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY
3333 BEVERLY ROAD
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
OWNER: ALAN LACY
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN

25. SOUTHERN LOCK & SUPPLY COMPANY
10910 ENDEAVOUR WAY
LARGO, FL 33777
OWNER: MARVIN CUTSON, C.E.O.

26. SOS METAL PRODUCTS, INC.
2945 EAST TIOGA STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
OWNER: MILT SOSKIN

27. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $215,904.51.

G-73 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 245-ZZ09 – DUST-CONTROL SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 245-ZZ09 – DUST-CONTROL SERVICES, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of dust-control services, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective October 13, 2002, through October 12, 2003, as follows:

1. AMERICA’S DUST BUSTERS, INC.
222 N.E. 68 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $146,929.55
OWNER: MANLIO RUIZ
PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER

G-74 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 024-AA10 – ADMINISTRATION OF HEPATITIS “B” VACCINE, to purchase services, at firm unit prices, as may be required, for the administration of Hepatitis “B” vaccine, for the Office of Professional Standards, during the term of the contract, effective October 11, 2002, through October 10, 2003, as follows:

1. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE TESTING CENTERS, INC.
D.B.A. GLOBAL MRO ™
5201 RAVENSWOOD ROAD, #121
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 ESTIMATE $32,062
OWNER: MARIA E. RODRIGUEZ, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (HF)

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $32,062.

G-75 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH (REBID)

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 228-AA10 – OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO OPERATE APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND/OR INCARCERATED YOUTH (REBID), to establish a contract, at a firm price, to operate applied technology (vocational education) programs for low-income adults and/or incarcerated youth, for the Office of Adult/Vocational and Alternative Education, during the term of the proposal, effective October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. AMERICAN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
2186 N.W. 73 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33147 ESTIMATE $125,940
OWNER: EDWARD J. GORMAN, III, PRESIDENT

2. HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W., SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 ESTIMATE $95,762
OWNER: FREDERICH HUMPHREYS, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

3. PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF DADE COUNTY
D.B.A. JOBS FOR MIAMI
7900 N.E. 2 AVENUE, SUITE 600
MIAMI, FL 33138 ESTIMATE $324,297
OWNER: NEILL D. ROBINSON, PRESIDENT/C.E.O.

4. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $545,999.

G-76 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 231-AA07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 231-AA07 – ON-SITE REFUELING OF VEHICLES, to purchase, at a firm service charge, with escalation/de-escalation fuel charges, based on the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) average price, quantities, as may be required, of on-site refueling of vehicles, for various departments, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY OF FLORIDA
2955 EAST 11 AVENUE
HIALEAH, FL 33013 ESTIMATE $189,933.35
OWNER: AMANCIO ALONSO, PRESIDENT

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $189,933.35.

G-77 ACCEPT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 091-BB10 – APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, ACCEPT Request For Qualifications No. 091-BB10 – APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL-RELATED SERVICES, to establish a list of pre-qualified real estate appraisers, to send formal solicitations for quotes, to bid on real estate appraisal services, but not limited to, new construction, remodeling, site expansion, land acquisition, including condemnation or disposal, and for determination of impact fee credits, for the Department of Land Acquisition and Leasing, during the term of the qualifications, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2004, as follows:

1. APPRAISAL FIRST, INC.
8525 N.W. 53 TERRACE, SUITE 110
MIAMI, FL 33166
OWNER: RICHARD D. GAMBLE, PRESIDENT

2. CHASTAIN & COMPANY, INC.
12855 S.W. 136 AVENUE, SUITE 214
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: LEE V. CHASTAIN, PRESIDENT

3. J. L. COBIAN APPRAISAL SERVICES
3359 BELVEDERE ROAD, SUITE K
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
OWNER: JOSE L. COBIAN, PRESIDENT

4. COLE APPRAISAL COMPANY
217 PARK PLACE II BUILDING
1501 VENERA AVENUE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
OWNER: CARLTON W. COLE, PRESIDENT

5. BILL EISNOR, INC.
14352 S.W. 142 AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33186
OWNER: WILLIAM JOHN EISNOR, JR., PRESIDENT

6. HUME REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, INC.
1000 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD, SUITE 322
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
OWNER: DAVID C. HUME, PRESIDENT

7. INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES
AREEA/SOUTH FLORIDA
9400 DADELAND BLVD., PENTHOUSE ONE
MIAMI, FL 33156-2817
OWNER: MICHAEL Y. CANNON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

8. INVESTORS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 100
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-5381
OWNER: EDWARD N. PARKER, PRESIDENT

9. JAMES L. RILEY APPRAISAL COMPANY
7655 N.W. 50 STREET
MIAMI, FL 33166-4701
OWNER: JAMES L. RILEY, PRESIDENT (AM)

10. QUINLIVAN APPRAISAL
5730 S.W. 74 STREET, SUITE 300
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: J. MARK QUINLIVAN, PRESIDENT

11. ROE MINOR REALTY CONSULTANTS
1131 S.E. 3 AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316-1109
OWNER: CHARLES E. MINOR, PRESIDENT

12. SLACK & JOHNSTON, INC.
7300 NORTH KENDALL DRIVE, SUITE 520
MIAMI, FL 33156
OWNER: L. GLENN JOHNSTON, PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER

13. WARONKER & ROSEN, INC.
5730 S.W. 74^TH STREET, SUITE 200
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143
OWNER: LEE H. WARONKER, PRESIDENT

14. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total budgeted amount of $100,000.

G-78 AWARD BID NO. 118-BB07 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 118-BB07 – LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, to purchase, at a firm markup (service charge), including escalation/de-escalation provisions for liquefied petroleum gas, quantities, as may be required, of liquefied petroleum gas, for various schools and departments, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2007, as follows:

1. TECO PROPANE
P.O. BOX 22798
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33335 ESTIMATE $1,538,195.95
OWNER: U.S. PROPANE, LLC

2. Reject Items 1 and 2.
Item 1 - Petroleum gas, propane, facility-owned tank, two-year bid term.
Item 2 - Petroleum gas, propane, rental tank, two-year bid term.

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $1,538,195.95.

G-79 REJECT BID NO. 119-BB05 – UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (WLRN), PROVIDE AND INSTALL

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, REJECT Bid No. 119-BB05 – UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (WLRN), PROVIDE AND INSTALL, to permit rebidding, using revised specifications.

G-80 AWARD BID NO. 129-BB06 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MATS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, AWARD Bid No. 129-BB06 – PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, MATS, to purchase, at a firm unit price, quantities, as may be required, of mats, for various locations, during the term of the contract, effective September 12, 2002, through September 11, 2003, as follows:

1. SPORTEXE, INC.
3048 JOG ROAD
GREENACRES, FL 33463 ESTIMATE $27,000
OWNER: MARK NICHOLLS, C.E.O.

2. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $27,000.

G-81 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 121-ZZ02 – PETROLEUM POLLUTION SITE-ASSESSMENT REPORTS

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 121-ZZ02 – PETROLEUM POLLUTION SITE ASSESSMENT REPORTS, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of petroleum pollution site-assessment reports, for Environmental Compliance and Administrations, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. ALPHA ENGINEERS CORPORATION
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, SUITE N
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $48,174
OWNER: ROLANDO R.H. SANTOS, PRESIDENT (HM)

2. ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, INC. (ERC)
5833 S.W. 50 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33155
OWNER: DR. MO ALMASI
PRESIDENT AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $48,174.

G-82 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEANUP

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, EXTEND Contract No. 281-XX02 – UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS: REMOVAL AND CLEANUP to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of removal and cleanup of underground storage tanks, for Environmental Compliance and Administrations, during the term of the contract, effective October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003, as follows:

1. EPA 8020 or 8021.

2. EPA 8100, 8250, 8270 or 8310

3. FL-PRO.

PRIMARY

1. ALPHA ENGINEERS CORPORATION
1460 N.W. 107 AVENUE, SUITE N
MIAMI, FL 33172 ESTIMATE $80,114
OWNER: ROLANDO R. H. SANTOS, PRESIDENT (HM)

ALTERNATE

2. FLORIDA METRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
140 S.W. 1 AVENUE
DANIA BEACH, FL 33004-3632

OWNER: DANISE A. STEINER, PRESIDENT/C.E.O. (WF)

3. Authorize Procurement and Materials Management to purchase up to the total estimated amount of $80,114.

G-83 AWARD BID NO. 152-BB06 - CHILLER SERVICE CONTRACTS

The purpose of this bid, opened on August 20, 2002, is to establish a contract, to purchase, at firm unit prices, quantities, as may be required, of chiller service, for various locations. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of September 12, 2002.

G-84 REJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 144-BB10 - STATE LEGISLATIVE CONSULTANT

The purpose of this Request For Proposals, opened on August 13, 2002, was to establish a contract, for state legislative consulting services, for State Legislative Relations and Budget Planning. A recommendation will be presented to the Board prior to its meeting of September 12, 2002

H. PERSONNEL

H-1 PERSONNEL ACTION LISTING OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL APPOINTMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, LEAVES AND SEPARATIONS: JULY 25 - AUGUST 7, 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 919.

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 above for appointments and lateral transfers, to be effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated, with the exception of the effective dates as noted throughout the item.

H-3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO IMPLEMENT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

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

1. approve the M-DCPS Paraprofessional Education Program; and

2. authorize implementation of the Paraprofessional Education Program beginning in January 2003.

The appropriation for this item is included in the Title II, Part A, Improving Teacher Quality Program 2002-2003 budget.

H-4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECOGNIZE THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS NETWORK OF FLORIDA (PEN) AS A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATION AND APPROVE VOLUNTARY AUTOMATIC PAYROLL DUES DEDUCTIONS

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

1. recognize the Professional Educators Network of Florida (PEN) as a professional teacher association, and

2. approve voluntary automatic payroll dues deductions for membership in PEN, effective for the 2002-2003 school year.

H-5 APPOINT AND ASSIGN:
BUDGET ANALYST
BUDGETMANAGEMENT

RECOMMENDED: That The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, appoint Ms. Judith M. Marte to the open, budgeted position of Budget Analyst, pay grade 43, 12 months, and assign to Budget Management, effective September 13, 2002, or as soon thereafter as can be facilitated.

H-6 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DESIGNATE, FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

H-7 REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE SECTION A-2 OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13– 3F-1.021, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS, AND APPROVAL OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN RFP #001-CC10, EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR SELECTION OF DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS AND CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

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

1. authorize waiver of Section A-2 of School Board Rule 6Gx13-3F-1.021, Professional Services Contracts; and

2. approve the screening committee as set forth in RFP #001-CC10, Executive Search Firm for Selection of Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Chief Education Officer.

H-8 ESTABLISH AND CLASSIFY THE CONTRACTED POSITION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS INSPECTOR GENERAL; REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO WAIVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INTERVIEW AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEE AS STIPULATED IN SECTION II-D AND F OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6Gx13- 4A-1.16, ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND APPOINTMENT- NON-SCHOOL SITE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

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

1. establish and classify the contracted position of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Inspector General; and

2. authorize waiver of Section II-D and F of School Board Rule 6Gx13- 4A-1.16, Assignment, Transfer and Appointment- Non-School Site Administrative Positions to comply with the selection procedures for the M-DCPS IG, stipulated in the Agreement for Intergovernmental Exchange of Public Employees, Between the Florida Department of Education (DOE), Office of Inspector General and the School Board.

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.

The item is pre-taped and will be aired upon conclusion of the Board Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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